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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,308
Posted By Fentuz

Where did it crack?

Where did it crack?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,765
Posted By Fentuz

Like that? ...

Like that?
https://youtu.be/rqoC_WJYfMY?si=UVJ0ZB94M4S6Yku-

Note: no more ultra bit 45-622... Race king 50-584 or 520584 barzo unless it is a CX race
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Fentuz

I thought I recognized it from the French forum

I thought I recognized it from the French forum
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 773
Posted By Fentuz

Like other, I don't think a break away bike is...

Like other, I don't think a break away bike is best. I was looking into the Ritchey outback break away to use as a vacation/long business trip option. From what I coud see, it s not much different...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Fentuz

Again, I have used the same things and did not...

Again, I have used the same things and did not have a problem. so my point remain valid, it may not work for you but it did for me as it did for many others. if they were that bad, people would moan...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-24, 03:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By Fentuz

I have referred to the schwalbe chart for many...

I have referred to the schwalbe chart for many years (not on new site thought)
https://imgv2-2-f.scribdassets.com/img/document/505501042/original/e76623813d/1705937561?v=1

I used to run the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-24, 03:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,851
Posted By Fentuz

that's good to know, I am thinking about fitting...

that's good to know, I am thinking about fitting a 56T on the helios rather than the current 48 but I would need more range like this. I was looking at Deore 10 11-46 for ~£30 instead of Tiagra 11-34
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Fentuz

hang on, as you said, you are /have been a...

hang on, as you said, you are /have been a mechanical engineer so surely you know about 1st rule of 6 sigma: "rather your Data". here, we have 1 users having issues with several designs. It is not a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-24, 03:16 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Fentuz

Well, I did not have any issues you mentioned....

Well, I did not have any issues you mentioned. The braze-on post never rotated and when properly set (located and clamped), it did not interfere with the derailleur. Only issue I had was the lack of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,851
Posted By Fentuz

I race with 160/180 in XC and CX(because of XC...

I race with 160/180 in XC and CX(because of XC setup) and yes, the dissipation is a big thing (I boiled my front brake when running 160 of steep fast descent during a XC race) and I agree about the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,851
Posted By Fentuz

yes, that's why I cannot understand why dahon and...

yes, that's why I cannot understand why dahon and tern put 160discs instead of 140mm.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 430
Posted By Fentuz

I thought if you feel brave, I mean god like...

I thought if you feel brave, I mean god like brave, you could try that:
https://i.stack.imgur.com/mjpbM.jpg
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 03:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,642
Posted By Fentuz

I think you will need the "less pretty" type of...

I think you will need the "less pretty" type of bracket as they give more setup flexibility
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510bErrP1mL.jpg
or that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 03:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

It's not rocket science :) it is only a bike....

It's not rocket science :) it is only a bike. like everything it is about having the correct tools and for the rest, youtube is the best tutorial. The annoying things about bike is the multitude of...
03-01-24, 03:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,345
Posted By Fentuz

You might want to tighten/increase the spring...

You might want to tighten/increase the spring rate to get a more positive clip.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-29-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,090
Posted By Fentuz

I'm not saying that the carbon components you...

I'm not saying that the carbon components you have on the bike are either good or bad however, because they are claimed to be T800 don't mean are good or bad. T800 is the raw material used and while...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,090
Posted By Fentuz

the stronger duct tape ...

the stronger duct tape
https://www.gorillatough.com/product/black-gorilla-tape/
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 430
Posted By Fentuz

Do you mean this:...

Do you mean this: https://foldingbike.biz/epages/7665e38c-067c-4fa0-9037-afac2266f927.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/7665e38c-067c-4fa0-9037-afac2266f927/Products/DAHHANSTEMESP05
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,090
Posted By Fentuz

Have you tried a layer of "gorilla tape" on the...

Have you tried a layer of "gorilla tape" on the inner joint surface?

I was getting creaks on my jetstream and put some "engineering marker" on both hinge surfaces to highlight where the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 650
Posted By Fentuz

Aesthetic is one thing, mechanical integrity is...

Aesthetic is one thing, mechanical integrity is another. I would be worried this thing break, it needs at least a top collar (like the bottom on on picture) to brace the lot to the head tube.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,256
Posted By Fentuz

gcn did a video (most likely paid) ...

gcn did a video (most likely paid)
https://youtu.be/jSNgGeeCaw8?si=SeeWZ4osPDzm3i7H
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

Yes, the "new Sora SS" is like and old medium...

Yes, the "new Sora SS" is like and old medium sora or medium 105
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

it is about the same a "new sora SS" RT3000 ...

it is about the same a "new sora SS" RT3000

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/f378357d_75eb_45db_9cf9_324ca4f7cb86_f44779ebba0f483769c9372bf8971d843be23250.jpeg
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

I measured them roughly - Sora rd3400 rated up...

I measured them roughly
- Sora rd3400 rated up to 27T --------> derrailleur mechanism is ~60mm and the cage is 60mm
- Sora SS r3000 rated for 32T Max--------> derrailleur mechanism is ~60mm and the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By Fentuz

That is it, OP used the term "lockjaw" which was...

That is it, OP used the term "lockjaw" which was the system on minivelo and cadenza that Ron showed in picture. The part the OP showed seem to be the adjusting threaded bar from the cam over locking...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

I run : - Sora rd3400 rated up to 27T - Sora...

I run :
- Sora rd3400 rated up to 27T
- Sora SS r3000 rated for 32T Max
- Altus M310 rated for 34T Max

they all run well with 34/36 sprockets. the r3000 and m310 run 40T without problem too.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By Fentuz

is it from a mini velo like hammerhead or Dash? ...

is it from a mini velo like hammerhead or Dash?
where are you based? this would help to advise where you may find a supplier.

If it is mini velo, Dahon Japan or japanese dealer will be able to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

from the original subject of your post, you...

from the original subject of your post, you seemed to be interested in an easy and cheap solution. Looking at the picture and manufacturer spec, I think you may have a Tourney HG37 freewheel which...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By Fentuz

On kids bikes (14"), I use a traditional flexi...

On kids bikes (14"), I use a traditional flexi hose connected to the foot pump because I got tired of hitting my fingers on cogs of frame as I unplug the pump.

Alternatively, if you can fit...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

Current bikerton is still 14-28 which is...

Current bikerton is still 14-28 which is freewheel. Again, I don't know, I m only going by manufacturer spec and the 14-28 ratios. From the picture, I cannot say...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

So far I have considered freewheel only because...

So far I have considered freewheel only because manufacturer and retailer identify it as a 14-28 freewheel which is what I had on my helios D7. Note that if you search 14-28 7speed cassette, you get...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

As I put in my original post: with a...

As I put in my original post:



with a small jump 28-32 (relatively speaking), the derailleur cage should be able to deal with that (I run these up to 34/36 and even 40T). with a bigger jump...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,018
Posted By Fentuz

After 1 year in this configuration (5000km), the...

After 1 year in this configuration (5000km), the bike is still very enjoyable and is the bike I ride the most due to low maintenance cost (components are cheap):
- 2 chain sram 971
- 1 BB Praxis...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,256
Posted By Fentuz

I get what you are saying; frame like Fhon etc,...

I get what you are saying; frame like Fhon etc, 16" or 20" wheelset can be found cheaply but, this is something that works for enthusiasts, people who read these fora and understand what is needed to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,927
Posted By Fentuz

So this thread started as a mini velo subject on...

So this thread started as a mini velo subject on 20" which then moved to 16".
Ron has published various pictures of his 16" folders with with ZEE groupset with are 10speed and he even said that he...
02-14-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,345
Posted By Fentuz

SPD is easier than SPD SL. if you are used the...

SPD is easier than SPD SL. if you are used the SL, you will be fine with spd especially double sided as it is almost a "step on pedal to click" system whereas SL need to engage the pedal hoop and...
02-14-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,345
Posted By Fentuz

I have used SPDs for .... too long. The crank...

I have used SPDs for .... too long. The crank stuff seems good but it is proprietary. I did not want to have to check which boots has what when i jump of a bike.
On the road bike, I run shimano...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Fentuz

If you don't want to change the wheel, you will...

If you don't want to change the wheel, you will have to stay with freewheel and may consider a old MTB gearing such as
shimano 14-34 :...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,927
Posted By Fentuz

What are you talking about, the 2 16" FHON linked...

What are you talking about, the 2 16" FHON linked pictures have a ZEE groupset which is 10 speed and on the last pic you can count 10cogs, admittedly, the gear 10 is small but the tooth can be seen...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,927
Posted By Fentuz

Well, if you were to read shimano/sram...

Well, if you were to read shimano/sram instructions regarding chain length for cassette above 30T, you will find that once set properly, the derailleur cage goes over the cam point (and cam over)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,927
Posted By Fentuz

To be fair he's done it with his Gust 16"...

To be fair he's done it with his Gust 16" (https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1274048-my-fnhon-gust-16-2023-a.html)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,927
Posted By Fentuz

Out of interest, how did you deal with the...

Out of interest, how did you deal with the chainline on your dash? On my smooth hound, I run GXP type cup (M30 actually) with praxis carbon crankset measuring the same as my force crankset. It uses a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,090
Posted By Fentuz

this is what I get with 11-34 T and short cage ...

this is what I get with 11-34 T and short cage
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/517x640/gorilla3_c75b3987c709969adfc9c7b02374a4e4737f7661.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-24, 03:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,927
Posted By Fentuz

As I mentioned before, my smooth hound was done...

As I mentioned before, my smooth hound was done on a budget road/gravel/CX type bike. bear in road config, it is 7.2kg and I purposely went for 9speed because cheap Sora short cage + XT cassette...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-24, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By Fentuz

I can run any 20" bike with my cycleops magnus...

I can run any 20" bike with my cycleops magnus before the trainer is fitted with shorter leg and an extender on the magnetic rotor. It was part of a kit.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-24, 03:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,851
Posted By Fentuz

Are you going for the full 6100 groupset? i.e....

Are you going for the full 6100 groupset? i.e. 12s?

Edit... just counted the 10s cassette... so are you fitting your usual ZEE derailleur setup?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-24, 02:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,851
Posted By Fentuz

I think it depends what you want to do with it. 2...

I think it depends what you want to do with it. 2 options for me:

MTB route:
fit some large knobblies on the 406 and may be set them up tubeless with a Hydraulic Saint/SLX braking system and 160...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-15-24, 02:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fentuz

I found that minivelo, unlike folding bikes, are...

I found that minivelo, unlike folding bikes, are pretty similar to STD bikes in term of fit. As they use std sizes, you can always selected different ancillaries (crank length, seatpost (height and...
01-11-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Fentuz

yes, the 520 can be a little bulky and clogged...

yes, the 520 can be a little bulky and clogged with mud. This is why I rode with the XT version. These days, in UK muddy cyclocross I ride with garmin rally and I have not problem although the pedal...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-06-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,683
Posted By Fentuz

That the sort of range I use in Cylcocross and on...

That the sort of range I use in Cylcocross and on the road, @ speed, I have to @ 100rpm to get to "normal" speed. On my 20", I run a 53-39 and it is OK in town with a 11-34 cassette (I prefer 11-28...
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