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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-21-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,681
Posted By Joe Remi

Lots of bikes have rim brakes. Coming to a...

Lots of bikes have rim brakes. Coming to a Brompton thread to insinuate all rim brakes are bad is silly.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,007,977
Posted By Joe Remi

I don't remember if they got a forced price...

I don't remember if they got a forced price increase but yeah, this ended up where it was always going: a ti bike for a ti bike price. But hey, they made some and some people bought 'em!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-23, 02:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By Joe Remi

That's a Tern from the bad old days of frames...

That's a Tern from the bad old days of frames breaking. You won't be happy to hear this but I think you need to stop somewhere and get a new bike, I don't think continuing to ride this one is wise.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-23, 01:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By Joe Remi

It'd be simpler to just put a lower bar on it....

It'd be simpler to just put a lower bar on it. Nitto and others make low-rise narrow bars for the fixie market, they should work on your bike without interfering with the fold. A benefit here is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-12-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,726
Posted By Joe Remi

I agree that you'll probably be fine with the...

I agree that you'll probably be fine with the stock gearing. If not I found the 3-speed to be WAY overgeared on the top end, I don't think you'll mind much if it gets dropped a bit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 856
Posted By Joe Remi

I owned this for a short time then told the...

I owned this for a short time then told the seller it was back on the block and he paid same price to get it back. The pics make the toptube dings look huge, they're quite small; I never even noticed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,858
Posted By Joe Remi

I owned a Speed TR (my first folder), that and...

I owned a Speed TR (my first folder), that and the TT are from the same time period. Looks like the same frame to me.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,858
Posted By Joe Remi

I don't think FnHon would be easy (or cheap) to...

I don't think FnHon would be easy (or cheap) to find in the UK. You should be able to find another new or used Dahon to replace the broken one, I don't think it's worth the trouble to look for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-23, 01:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,858
Posted By Joe Remi

I think you've realized it's time for a new bike....

I think you've realized it's time for a new bike. Those Speed Pros haven't been made in a long time, the other parts on it are probably pretty old. Time for new stuff!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 43,518
Posted By Joe Remi

Correct, a common issue with small-wheelers is...

Correct, a common issue with small-wheelers is they don't have a high enough high gear and the rider spins out on a bike they could ride faster with said higher gear. The 58t ring sounds like good...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By Joe Remi

Yes, I stated that the Mariner has better parts....

Yes, I stated that the Mariner has better parts. Of course the OP can go for the lower price if they want, I didn't interpret the question as one of price but which is the best bike for their needs.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By Joe Remi

Adding: If there's any way you can try one first...

Adding: If there's any way you can try one first I recommend it (if this is your first folder). A Dahon being folded and tossed in a car can tend to be a rather large and heavy implement even at the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,061
Posted By Joe Remi

The Vybe and Mariner are effectively the same...

The Vybe and Mariner are effectively the same weight. One thing to consider about the Mariner is it has a nicer rear hub with an 8-speed cassette and wider gear range (a lower low for hills), the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-23, 12:26 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,007,977
Posted By Joe Remi

I would say the Swift will be significantly...

I would say the Swift will be significantly cheaper and different; "better" depends on what you need from a folding bike. The Swift won't be as compact but it uses easily (and cheaply) available...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,353
Posted By Joe Remi

A very light Brompton does a very specific thing:...

A very light Brompton does a very specific thing: it's light and folds down easily into a very compact package. This is important if you're carrying a bike around and stashing it in small spaces. If...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,007,977
Posted By Joe Remi

They really do need to communicate on the...

They really do need to communicate on the website, it looks abandoned. I also haven't gotten an email update in years, I'm on their 'subscribed' list.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,353
Posted By Joe Remi

I have a dodgy back and would love to have a Brom...

I have a dodgy back and would love to have a Brom with the T Line's weight. My feeling about Brompton brakes is they're not the greatest but they stop the bike adequately for its design, IMO super...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,007,977
Posted By Joe Remi

I'm not sure there's years going ahead for Helix....

I'm not sure there's years going ahead for Helix. Both models are currently unavailable and the News portion of the website hasn't been updated for over a year. If you have one, enjoy it!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-23, 11:39 PM
Replies: 2,865
Views: 1,007,977
Posted By Joe Remi

Ok I predicted many years ago that the bike would...

Ok I predicted many years ago that the bike would end up being expensive if it ever appeared - I'm impressed it actually showed up - but I can't believe he went to the original KS backers and asked...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-23, 02:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,057
Posted By Joe Remi

Troll.

Troll.
04-05-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,818
Posted By Joe Remi

Agree with maddog, you gotta get that sucker in...

Agree with maddog, you gotta get that sucker in there tight with a long handle. If it falls out after that then I think you're looking at new (old) cranks.
04-05-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 818
Posted By Joe Remi

Track end. Any QR will do, just slide the wheel...

Track end. Any QR will do, just slide the wheel all the way forward.
04-04-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By Joe Remi

Uh oh, I forgot something. That derailleur is...

Uh oh, I forgot something. That derailleur is only rated to 34t (maybe 36) and you're running an 11-40 cassette. You might get lucky reaching the big cog or you might not.
04-03-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By Joe Remi

The 9-speed shifter uses a different pull ratio...

The 9-speed shifter uses a different pull ratio than your Deore derailleur. Your safest bet is to use something that was designed during the 9-speed era like this.
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04-01-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,242
Posted By Joe Remi

This is a '93 M2 and that's a fat headtube. I'm...

This is a '93 M2 and that's a fat headtube. I'm fairly certain all the alu M2 frames used the same 1-1/8 spec.
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03-31-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 316
Posted By Joe Remi

Different pull ratio. NX is an mtb group using X...

Different pull ratio. NX is an mtb group using X Actuation, Rival is road and uses Exact Actuation (SRAM's original 1:1). The step down from Rival is Apex, it'll work fine if you can find one with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,510
Posted By Joe Remi

Someday the moderators will get around to...

Someday the moderators will get around to shutting this advertiser down. He hits every thread about other brands with "Fnhon and Litepro, buy them instead."
03-13-23, 11:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 999
Posted By Joe Remi

Personally I think 11 "well ridden" years is...

Personally I think 11 "well ridden" years is plenty for a carbon fork. I'm fairly conservative about such matters as faceplanting in the street is not my jam, I'd stop riding that thing. Replace or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-23, 05:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,642
Posted By Joe Remi

Nobody mentioned buying a folding Birdy post, BF...

Nobody mentioned buying a folding Birdy post, BF doesn't even make one. You're off topic.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,757
Posted By Joe Remi

Perhaps but Contis are notoriously tight on the...

Perhaps but Contis are notoriously tight on the rim. If he struggled with Schwalbes then I shudder to think what those Contacts would have been like.
03-09-23, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By Joe Remi

Different pull ratio in the derailleur.

Different pull ratio in the derailleur.
03-07-23, 01:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 419
Posted By Joe Remi

Check out the Sugino XD600 in 152mm if you can...

Check out the Sugino XD600 in 152mm if you can find them. I love my shorties!
03-04-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 904
Posted By Joe Remi

There's something funky going on there, the...

There's something funky going on there, the freehub your cassette is sitting on looks like it's out of whack, too. I'd pull the cassette (or have the shop take a look) and start with seeing if the...
03-04-23, 03:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 856
Posted By Joe Remi

New bars. They're not expensive enough to blow...

New bars. They're not expensive enough to blow off and buy used. Is what I'm saying.
03-03-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 856
Posted By Joe Remi

I'd go new. I'm not 150 lbs. anymore and...

I'd go new. I'm not 150 lbs. anymore and handlebars have a lifecycle I don't want to guess at. New bars for the win!
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,757
Posted By Joe Remi

I wish you luck with that saddle, ride lots! The...

I wish you luck with that saddle, ride lots! The hardest Brooks I've ever owned was a "pre-softened" Professional which adamantly refused to break in for me. I gave up!
03-03-23, 02:01 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,377
Posted By Joe Remi

Ok wait, this fork has mid-fork braze-ons for a...

Ok wait, this fork has mid-fork braze-ons for a low-rider rack but isn't supposed to use one??
03-03-23, 12:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 443
Posted By Joe Remi

This is what I'm saying. Bike parts hanging off...

This is what I'm saying. Bike parts hanging off the side of a frame break sometimes. No matter who makes them.
03-03-23, 12:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 450
Posted By Joe Remi

To operate correctly with that crank and indexed...

To operate correctly with that crank and indexed front shifting you should be looking for Alivio T4000 Series.
03-02-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 443
Posted By Joe Remi

I was trail riding once and the chain got in some...

I was trail riding once and the chain got in some kinda not-good situation and I ripped that Shimano derailleur clean off the bike. Broke below the hanger bolt.
03-02-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By Joe Remi

I have a custom Garbaruk cage added to a SRAM...

I have a custom Garbaruk cage added to a SRAM Rival derailleur to clear a 11-50 cassette on a 27.5 wheel. Yep, that baby is long!
...
03-02-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 443
Posted By Joe Remi

Man I don't know why you're putting yourself...

Man I don't know why you're putting yourself through this. It's highly unlikely a different brand's cage is going to fit that derailleur, but you might find somebody (I have a Garbaruk on my SRAM...
03-02-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,452
Posted By Joe Remi

I think the OP gave up on us weeks ago.

I think the OP gave up on us weeks ago.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,757
Posted By Joe Remi

Nice find! And yes, that cheap plastic-and-steel...

Nice find! And yes, that cheap plastic-and-steel derailleur and SRAM twist shifter will work long past the time you can stand to look at them. We buy nicer parts because we like them, the lower-end...
03-02-23, 02:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 443
Posted By Joe Remi

I've used Advent 9, it's great, anybody who tells...

I've used Advent 9, it's great, anybody who tells you different is selling something. You need a replacement Advent derailleur, they're pretty cheap. Get the frame hanger aligned before installing,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 797
Posted By Joe Remi

I hope that Uno from Linberl worked out for you....

I hope that Uno from Linberl worked out for you. If it's the one I've seen on SF Bay Craigslist it's really nice, really well cared for. I'd already own it if I could still ride singlespeed!
02-27-23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 545
Posted By Joe Remi

Does your wife like the bike as is? If so you...

Does your wife like the bike as is? If so you have your answer.
02-25-23, 01:05 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,377
Posted By Joe Remi

It's quite dazzlingly stupid. You gotta try to...

It's quite dazzlingly stupid. You gotta try to screw something up that bad!
02-24-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,452
Posted By Joe Remi

This is what I'm saying. In spite of all the...

This is what I'm saying. In spite of all the detractors telling me I got it wrong, I wouldn't ride that bike with that clearance.
02-24-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,377
Posted By Joe Remi

It's a nice enough bike, I think you're fine...

It's a nice enough bike, I think you're fine fiddling with it to get that rack to work as long as you're not putting crazy loads on it. Some weight in the front, more in the rear, no worries.
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