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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,643
Posted By Reddleman

Microshift Advent, medium length derailleur ;)

Microshift Advent, medium length derailleur ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,599
Posted By Reddleman

I’ve just switched out the stock 52T Tern...

I’ve just switched out the stock 52T Tern crankset for that same Lifepro setup today, can’t say it felt much lighter in the hand than the original one did but at least it’s possible to switch the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 02:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 434
Posted By Reddleman

It’s an ebike thing, they usually have invisible...

It’s an ebike thing, they usually have invisible mountings using the mudguard/fender to fix back to the seatstays.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,552
Posted By Reddleman

Can’t you get AliExpress in the USA? Even with...

Can’t you get AliExpress in the USA? Even with shipping costs factored, in there’s some well priced 16 inch wheeled bi-folds like this this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 434
Posted By Reddleman

Have a search for a Satori ET3. ...

Have a search for a Satori ET3.
https://www.satoribike.com/product_detail/ET3/
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,256
Posted By Reddleman

Nothing there of any substance, just thought it...

Nothing there of any substance, just thought it could provide oh, hours of meaningless speculation over what it exactly means…
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,256
Posted By Reddleman

Tern are up to something off-road

For those who’ve not seen it, this announcement just dropped. Wonder what they’ve got planned for next week?

https://www.ternbicycles.com/en/join-us-next-big-adventure

Maybe the gravel bug/hype...
Forum: Touring
02-10-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,343
Posted By Reddleman

Have a look at a Tern telescopic seatpost for...

Have a look at a Tern telescopic seatpost for tall people. The top half is a standard diameter seatpost, so you can substitute in a normal suspension post for this part.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,090
Posted By Reddleman

Of course, there’s always the option of what I...

Of course, there’s always the option of what I like to call a Cheapskate Rohloff: a Shimano Nexus-7 or Alfine-8 hub, tensioner and double chainset. Range is 20”-90” with an Alfine-8 with an 16T...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By Reddleman

https://hollandbikeshop.com/en-gb/bicycle-tires-an...

https://hollandbikeshop.com/en-gb/bicycle-tires-and-inner-tubes/gaadi-inner-tube/gaadi-20-inch-inner-tube/gaadi-20-inch-inner-tire-pv/

Here you go. Inner tubes by Gaadi are like a sausage so you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 934
Posted By Reddleman

A couple of limitations: While I’ve not yet...

A couple of limitations:

While I’ve not yet used a kickstand on a folding bike with loads on the front wheel (baskets and bar bags are fixed to the frame), the front wheel flopping around can be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-12-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 934
Posted By Reddleman

I’ve used single and double footed centre mounted...

I’ve used single and double footed centre mounted kickstands with rear panniers without much issue, for both touring and supermarket trips. Single stands are more stable on rougher ground as they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,468
Posted By Reddleman

How accurate did you find the sizing for the...

How accurate did you find the sizing for the Silverock frame? They state that the larger option is good for 175-185cm tall riders - based on your experience, would you trust their recommendations?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-08-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By Reddleman

As requested: Easton EA50 AX Adventure...

As requested:

Easton EA50 AX Adventure handlebar with a generic handlepost stem from AliExpress;
Tektro RL520 long travel brake levers;
Microshift Advent bar end shifter, medium cage...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By Reddleman

Have a search on eBay for a VidaXL luggage...

Have a search on eBay for a VidaXL luggage trailer or similar.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x742/img_1492_0406b31c4bd694dcc0972cfa1b8412bca0776d72.jpeg

I’ve used one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By Reddleman

So far, rides up to 80km including some gravel...

So far, rides up to 80km including some gravel and some shorter camping trips, as well as rides around town. It works out fine for me once I dialled in the handlebar position right. The upgrades to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By Reddleman

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1488_53e3b5f467177661eb8a26432098f3640a1e3aa4.jpeg
Out cycle camping with the rather upgraded Tern Link D8.
Forum: Touring
11-17-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,323
Posted By Reddleman

Lateral stability? They’re fine. Modern folders...

Lateral stability? They’re fine. Modern folders have stiff handleposts, particularly when they’re single piece and not telescopic, and the seatposts are stiff enough to take a heavy saddlebag....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,932
Posted By Reddleman

Sorry, I had assumed that as the C8 didn’t use...

Sorry, I had assumed that as the C8 didn’t use the adjustable Andros stem on a fixed handlepost it had a telescopic handlepost instead.

Have a look on Tern’s website - they produce a lot of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,932
Posted By Reddleman

Halfords are not renowned for their aftersales...

Halfords are not renowned for their aftersales support or the quality of their mechanics, that’s all. Tern dealers in London appear to be smaller independent stores, often specialising in cargo...
Forum: Touring
11-11-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,323
Posted By Reddleman

Very well. This started off life as a Tern Link...

Very well. This started off life as a Tern Link D8. Tern also make a Link D7i, which is fitted with a Shimano Nexus 7 speed hub gear rather than a 1x8 derailleur setup originally found on a Link D8....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,932
Posted By Reddleman

The main difference is that the Dahon has a...

The main difference is that the Dahon has a telescopic handlepost, while the Tern has a fixed height handlepost and an adjustable stem. The latter is lighter and stiffer but offers a more limited...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,630
Posted By Reddleman

Have you considered Vello’s titanium framed...

Have you considered Vello’s titanium framed folders as a starting point? A reasonably tight fold for 20” wheels and a frame built for disc brakes. Apparently the steel frame is a pretty stiff ride so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-19-23, 03:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By Reddleman

Consider getting a sausage-style inner tube for...

Consider getting a sausage-style inner tube for the rear to replace the current one. That way you can remove and refit it without needing to remove the wheel.

Standard bottle cages fit fine in the...
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 01:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,496
Posted By Reddleman

Microshift XCD is their top of the range mountain...

Microshift XCD is their top of the range mountain bike groupset. XLE is the next one down. Both are compatible with Shimano mountain bike cable shifting. I wouldn’t bother spending out on replacement...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-23, 12:12 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By Reddleman

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/e96f637b_c3f2_486b_a02b_61d47964f07b_322111fbcbb6d9c95c0a804492edec54bb29c3fa.jpeg
Quick post-work trip, now that the cherry blossoms...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 439
Posted By Reddleman

Tern Spartan front rack - opinions, experiences?

Hi all,

Just picking collective brains over any potential niggles, issues or deal-breakers that folks might have found using Tern’s Spartan low rider style front racks before I pull the trigger...
Forum: Touring
08-15-23, 05:36 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,898
Posted By Reddleman

Apples and oranges there. If you’re looking at a...

Apples and oranges there. If you’re looking at a basic Shimano Alivio 9 speed block a reasonable comparison in quality would be say Sunrace, whose 11 and 12 speed wide range blocks go for about $45...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,935
Posted By Reddleman

The linear size (height plus width plus length)...

The linear size (height plus width plus length) of the Vello at 165cm is surprisingly less than a standard bi-fold 20” wheeled folder - are there other folders with matching wheel size that beat that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,084
Posted By Reddleman

There’s a 37-46T gap on the 9-speed cassette on...

There’s a 37-46T gap on the 9-speed cassette on my setup, I can’t say I’ve found it a problem in reality. It’s a step down but not a jump down when you need it.

Now, hurry up and tell us what...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,458
Posted By Reddleman

What hubs would you use? It’s my understanding...

What hubs would you use? It’s my understanding that Bromptons like most rim-braked small-wheeled folding bikes use 74mm wide front hubs, which are only easily available without the mountings for a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,673
Posted By Reddleman

I’ve found better availability of the Rixen and...

I’ve found better availability of the Rixen and Kaul Vario Rack when searching the internet, which appears to be exactly the same as a Tern Kanga Rack.
Forum: Touring
06-07-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
Posted By Reddleman

Ortlieb bar bags are compatible with Klickfix...

Ortlieb bar bags are compatible with Klickfix brackets, right? Rixen and Kaul make brackets and extenders for this purpose.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-23, 02:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,818
Posted By Reddleman

What handlebars are those?

What handlebars are those?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,818
Posted By Reddleman

One advantage of 9 speed Microshift Advent over...

One advantage of 9 speed Microshift Advent over its 8 and 10 speed siblings is that it has the widest range of shifters. Acolyte is flat bar only, while Advent X is a choice of flat bar and brifters....
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,437
Posted By Reddleman

Reflective spoke covers or skins can also be...

Reflective spoke covers or skins can also be quite effective, making the entire wheel reflect when spinning. Definitely provides visual bulk at night from the side when moving.
Forum: Touring
04-23-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 790
Posted By Reddleman

Sorry to hear about your losses at the hands of...

Sorry to hear about your losses at the hands of scrotes in Norfolk.

You can regear folders for better range - it’s easier if your back wheel has a cassette hub. If that’s the case, I would sling...
Forum: Touring
04-21-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,437
Posted By Reddleman

From memory, I think anything over 2% was...

From memory, I think anything over 2% was probably considered pepper spray and an offensive weapon. Never had any issues with our Canadian bought stuff crossing the YK/AK border and back. From the...
Forum: Touring
04-20-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,437
Posted By Reddleman

From memory about a decade ago, Canadian bear...

From memory about a decade ago, Canadian bear spray had a legal spiciness limit that some US bear sprays breached, making them a weapon Up North. So it would be one of those things that would get...
04-11-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,183
Posted By Reddleman

Check out car hire deals at Londonderry Airport -...

Check out car hire deals at Londonderry Airport - see what that’s like for one off hires. Car hire costs worldwide are quite high right now due to companies downsizing their fleets during COVID and...
03-21-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,183
Posted By Reddleman

Yeah, cars in the UK suck your money. I was...

Yeah, cars in the UK suck your money. I was always broke when I owned one there and things only looked up for me when I didn’t need one for work. You don’t always need an electric cargo bike - a low...
Forum: Touring
03-20-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By Reddleman

Michelin Green Guides tend to focus on that sort...

Michelin Green Guides tend to focus on that sort of information compared to say LP or the RG. Worth a look.
Forum: Touring
03-20-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,037
Posted By Reddleman

Not sure why everyone is so dismissive of the...

Not sure why everyone is so dismissive of the original poster’s thoughts. Mounting bags like this for touring has been around since the 1960s - I suggest you have a look at a Moulton for evidence....
Forum: Touring
03-17-23, 04:14 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,037
Posted By Reddleman

I’ve ridden about a bit on a 20” wheeled folding...

I’ve ridden about a bit on a 20” wheeled folding bike with a combination of luggage setups, including a loaded front bag (10l Carradice bar bag) attached to the head tube of the frame and two 26l...
Forum: Touring
03-11-23, 04:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 583
Posted By Reddleman

Some further thoughts on your ideas, bearing in...

Some further thoughts on your ideas, bearing in mind I’ve been mostly out of the UK for the last six years or so:

1) There’s this thing called the North Coast 500 to attract tourists to the far...
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 583
Posted By Reddleman

A few comments: If you don’t want to ride...

A few comments:

If you don’t want to ride the same roads both ways to the far north of Scotland, consider taking the ferry from Aberdeen to Orkney (the island group between the Shetland Islands...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-23, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,338
Posted By Reddleman

On account of people being boring, to no one’s...

On account of people being boring, to no one’s surprise the local bike shop chain is now selling leftover 2022 models for 400NZD (a bit less than 250USD). So very tempted for that midget monstercross...
Forum: Touring
03-08-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,700
Posted By Reddleman

If the 11-speed Alfine hub doesn’t cut it for...

If the 11-speed Alfine hub doesn’t cut it for range, consider using it in conjunction with a tensioner and a double chainset. A good example is the standard Circe tandem configuration, which uses the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 712,254
Posted By Reddleman

To be fair, I originally couldn’t remember the...

To be fair, I originally couldn’t remember the exact model codes for those two three-speed plus cassette hubs, and had forgotten entirely about the Brompton option - does that have the same pull as...
Forum: Touring
02-26-23, 01:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,891
Posted By Reddleman

Probably somewhere between the Rene Herse and the...

Probably somewhere between the Rene Herse and the Shangri-La options might be a Carradice saddlebag, attached to the bars and the head tube? If the side pockets make it too wide, you can either...
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