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03-18-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,536
Posted By GeezyRider

I would be partial to the World Sport. But I am...

I would be partial to the World Sport. But I am biased because I really like my '84 WS....
03-18-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 403
Posted By GeezyRider

Sometimes, the same bike can feel faster on any...

Sometimes, the same bike can feel faster on any given day. I think it has more to do with me, the weather, road conditions, etc. than the bike. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,801
Posted By GeezyRider

You can get the Liberte direct from Zizzo with...

You can get the Liberte direct from Zizzo with free shipping.
03-13-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 182
Posted By GeezyRider

As long as your intended use is not as a daily...

As long as your intended use is not as a daily all-weather commuter you should be okay.
03-13-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 182
Posted By GeezyRider

I find this to be true as well. Three years ago...

I find this to be true as well. Three years ago I bought a new Harper for $100 off FB Marketplace from a young man who purchased the bike online, assembled it and found it to be too small for him. ...
03-03-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By GeezyRider

Hey! Bite your tongue! My Walmart Schwinn (via...

Hey! Bite your tongue! My Walmart Schwinn (via FB Marketplace) was really hurt by that. :roflmao2:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,664
Posted By GeezyRider

No need to theorize. It definitely happened...

No need to theorize. It definitely happened because your derailleur was too close to the ground. :roflmao2:
02-25-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,476
Posted By GeezyRider

Yeah, transporting a recumbent tandem trike can...

Yeah, transporting a recumbent tandem trike can be a challenge. Our Terratrike Rover Tandem weighed about 70lbs. but I was able to lift the rear wheel into the back of my Dodge Grand Caravan then...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,084
Posted By GeezyRider

This bike is indeed stunning. I like the...

This bike is indeed stunning. I like the black/gold combination so much the only thing I would do if it were mine would be to remove the decals from the rims.
02-17-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 493
Posted By GeezyRider

Old handlebar tape or old inner tube?

Old handlebar tape or old inner tube?
02-13-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 7,971
Posted By GeezyRider

Then you are correct. Disc brakes are great!...

Then you are correct. Disc brakes are great! :lol:
02-13-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 7,971
Posted By GeezyRider

I think that it has also been said on these...

I think that it has also been said on these forums that disc brakes (or is it breaks?) used with quick release hubs can cause life threatening situations. :roflmao:
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By GeezyRider

Spent a few hours on my iron Zizzo today. Always...

Spent a few hours on my iron Zizzo today. Always fun.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image1_14__8ca2b03aec62a152e21734a4dc3367869e9e98ef.jpeg...
02-10-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By GeezyRider

Nice find. Great color and looks like the...

Nice find. Great color and looks like the original owner/s took good care of it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,931
Posted By GeezyRider

If any consideration is given to weight, I have a...

If any consideration is given to weight, I have a Liberte as well (pictured in my avatar) and it is about 3 lbs. lighter than my Nano. On the other hand, I find the Nano more comfortable (for me) on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,931
Posted By GeezyRider

My Nano was purchased new and it came to me with...

My Nano was purchased new and it came to me with indexed shifting on the right. Also, I have had the bike for 3 years and the black finish is still flawless. I'm not saying it is the best bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-05-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,931
Posted By GeezyRider

If Mercier decides to build the Nano in France, I...

If Mercier decides to build the Nano in France, I can't imagine it being sold for $399 or even $499 with free shipping. I am very well pleased with my Chinese Nano and I hope it will be available to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 35,211
Posted By GeezyRider

My Bannard Tension-R, a work in progress... ...

My Bannard Tension-R, a work in progress...

This gives me the urge to score a Huffy Cranbrook off FB Marketplace and make my own version. :lol:

Cool bike BTW.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,778
Posted By GeezyRider

A Liberte for $302 delivered is probably about...

A Liberte for $302 delivered is probably about the best bang for the buck you can achieve for a new folder. I hope you are able to enjoy longer and longer rides on your Liberte.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By GeezyRider

I purchased one of these from Citizen Bikes for...

I purchased one of these from Citizen Bikes for $199 and use it with all my 20 inch wheel bikes:

https://www.citizenbike.com/catalog.asp?product_category_id=2&product_id=52
01-16-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By GeezyRider

Pretty cool rat bike. Thanks for sharing!

Pretty cool rat bike. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,664
Posted By GeezyRider

Aha! Much more savory than what I first...

Aha! Much more savory than what I first imagined--a large insect. BTW, you live in a beautiful part of world as seen through your photos.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,664
Posted By GeezyRider

May I ask what that garnish is on top of the rice...

May I ask what that garnish is on top of the rice in food pic?
01-01-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,939
Posted By GeezyRider

Absolutely! Have you ever seen an America's Cup...

Absolutely! Have you ever seen an America's Cup racing yacht that did not have these on their sails? Monitoring apparent wind on a sailboat as well as on a bicycle is crucial.
01-01-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,939
Posted By GeezyRider

I can't believe no one has opined on the...

I can't believe no one has opined on the performance increases provided by installing these babies.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,113
Posted By GeezyRider

I'm not sure how many folks here either own or...

I'm not sure how many folks here either own or have ridden the Lotus. The Origami website has a chat feature and the owner's contact info. You can speak to him and get the answers to your questions.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-25-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,664
Posted By GeezyRider

I always enjoy reading about and seeing bikes...

I always enjoy reading about and seeing bikes that are well maintained and used - not garage queens or wall hangers.
12-17-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,671
Posted By GeezyRider

When you swap wheelsets and pedals for the A to B...

When you swap wheelsets and pedals for the A to B comparison, would it make sense to swap saddles too? Or is nothing supposed to make sense?
12-16-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By GeezyRider

That's a very nice gift and a great friend!

That's a very nice gift and a great friend!
11-30-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By GeezyRider

I built a lot of these while wrenching in my...

I built a lot of these while wrenching in my friend's shop in the early 2000's. Your bike is likely a 2007 or 2008 model. I also seem to recall that Trek sent us those bikes with SRAM drivetrains not...
11-29-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,551
Posted By GeezyRider

If you look at the front of the IBM building near...

If you look at the front of the IBM building near Baltimore's Inner Harbor, you will see that it was designed to resemble a punch card.
11-29-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,551
Posted By GeezyRider

Floppy disc? Meh. Real men wrote their COBOL...

Floppy disc? Meh. Real men wrote their COBOL code and JCL on coding sheets and sent them to the key punch operators to make 80 column punch cards. Sure, it took a week or more to get a clean...
11-08-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By GeezyRider

I would look at Craigslist and FB Marketplace...

I would look at Craigslist and FB Marketplace listings for similar bikes in my area then price it accordingly.
10-27-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By GeezyRider

Great deal!! I hope you get a lot of enjoyment...

Great deal!! I hope you get a lot of enjoyment riding your new Electra.
10-25-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,012
Posted By GeezyRider

I think this may be a better option: Cable...

I think this may be a better option:

Cable splitters for S&S Coupled travel bikes (http://sandsmachine.com/ac_cable.htm)

You can probably find other options as well with a two minute Google (or...
10-19-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By GeezyRider

Nice! You did really well for $50. Only thing I...

Nice! You did really well for $50. Only thing I would add is a front brake.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-12-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,338
Posted By GeezyRider

I'm glad you were able to walk away. Hope your...

I'm glad you were able to walk away. Hope your Nano can be saved as well.
10-08-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By GeezyRider

My advice? If you are fluent in English, put...

My advice? If you are fluent in English, put some coherent words together and ask a specific question that someone might be able to answer. If you are unable to do that, search YouTube for videos...
10-04-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By GeezyRider

Looking forward to the "after" pictures.

Looking forward to the "after" pictures.
10-04-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,727
Posted By GeezyRider

I admire your persistence. :)

I admire your persistence. :)
09-23-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By GeezyRider

Nice find! Here is a link to some 26 x 2.3 tires...

Nice find! Here is a link to some 26 x 2.3 tires that may give you the look and feel that you want:
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/benno-26-cruiser-urban-tire
09-08-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,287
Posted By GeezyRider

If the refurbished bikes are affordably priced,...

If the refurbished bikes are affordably priced, this is a great way for lower income folks to enjoy a decent quality bicycle. So putting aside Trek's motivation for this project, I like the concept.
09-08-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By GeezyRider

I totally agree. In fact, I would spend $20 more...

I totally agree. In fact, I would spend $20 more to purchase the freewheel version of the Harper with front and rear brakes and lower the gearing as you suggest. Oh wait, I already did that! :D...
09-07-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By GeezyRider

Yeah, probably not the best choice for a lot of...

Yeah, probably not the best choice for a lot of steep hills.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,055
Posted By GeezyRider

Are wheel and headset bearings in good adjustment?

Are wheel and headset bearings in good adjustment?
09-06-23, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By GeezyRider

I have the 49cm frame and it fits me well. I'm...

I have the 49cm frame and it fits me well. I'm also 5'10" tall with a 32 inch inseam and average torso. I believe the reason they recommend the smaller frame is because their single speed frames...
09-06-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,059
Posted By GeezyRider

Whoa! For a second there I thought I was...

Whoa! For a second there I thought I was hallucinating that Rat Rod Forums had infiltrated the C&V forum.
09-06-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By GeezyRider

Go for it! I've had a Retrospec Harper freewheel...

Go for it! I've had a Retrospec Harper freewheel SS for several years and it has been fun to ride and trouble-free. The only parts I have replaced were because I like to tinker and upgrade. For $179...
08-27-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 836
Posted By GeezyRider

The front brake cable looks taut. Perhaps that is...

The front brake cable looks taut. Perhaps that is preventing the stem from going up any further?
08-21-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 249
Posted By GeezyRider

Nice work! Looks like it came with the helmet.

Nice work! Looks like it came with the helmet.
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