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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,137
Posted By Hinge

Wow, that's good to know. I see them all the...

Wow, that's good to know. I see them all the time going for next to nothing. I should get one and see if I can fit a bike in there.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,137
Posted By Hinge

If I recall correctly, the Oyster suitcases are...

If I recall correctly, the Oyster suitcases are quite narrow. Maybe around 8" or 9" internally which makes it tough to fit your average 20" folder, but maybe it's possible.




I didn't know the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-22, 01:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,202
Posted By Hinge

Can you tell me if there is a brake bridge...

Can you tell me if there is a brake bridge between the chainstays that you could use to attach a caliper brake?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,055
Posted By Hinge

Hello Mr. Pendejo, I've used Power Grips for...

Hello Mr. Pendejo,

I've used Power Grips for years and I do like them. For casual riding I think they give me about the same advantage as cleats while riding and they give the added advantage of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,202
Posted By Hinge

Can you elaborate on what changes were made to...

Can you elaborate on what changes were made to the geometry?

Any plans to offer a 20"/406 version?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,202
Posted By Hinge

If only there were Fnhon dealers in the US...

If only there were Fnhon dealers in the US...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,202
Posted By Hinge

Where did you find this frame? I'm only seeing...

Where did you find this frame? I'm only seeing the 16" version in the usual sources.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,202
Posted By Hinge

That looks great. Nice work. By any chance,...

That looks great. Nice work.

By any chance, did you weigh the frame & fork before you assembled everything? I'm guessing that because it is such a minimalist frame it might weigh about the same...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-13-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,985
Posted By Hinge

Any chance you could post a pic of your creation?...

Any chance you could post a pic of your creation? It sounds very cool.

With a 44/24 setup in the front, I'm curious what range your cassette is.

Also, what is the exact SRAM FD you used? Force?...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-13-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,985
Posted By Hinge

Glad this was helpful. I have tried several...

Glad this was helpful. I have tried several combinations but honestly, I can't remember all of them. Currently, I am using 58/48 and it feels pretty good. I think 58/44 or 58/42 would probably be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-21, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,501
Posted By Hinge

I realize I'm very late to the party here, but I...

I realize I'm very late to the party here, but I know the answer. I had chance to check out a Liberte a while ago and it had a 110 BCD crank. I was really hoping it had a 130 BCD. Hope that helps.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,985
Posted By Hinge

I have had the same problem with several Dahon...

I have had the same problem with several Dahon frames. Like yours, the braze-on hanger put the FD cage WAY above the stock chainring and it was considerably too far from the seat tube as you have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,011
Posted By Hinge

Aliexpress? Taobao?

Aliexpress? Taobao?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,011
Posted By Hinge

Thanks for the new pic. It looks like it's...

Thanks for the new pic. It looks like it's almost there, I wonder why they didn't make the hole a little deeper. Is it 4mm in diameter?

Also, thanks for measuring the mounting hole distance. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,011
Posted By Hinge

Nice writeup. Thanks for taking the time to give...

Nice writeup. Thanks for taking the time to give us the low down on this thing.

When I was researching FD adapters I specifically did not buy one of these because none of the available pics showed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-20, 12:07 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,481
Posted By Hinge

Absolutely not. If anyone gives me any...

Absolutely not.

If anyone gives me any grief, I just pull my underwear up over my face.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,469
Posted By Hinge

WHAT?!?!?! More is ALWAYS better!!! Blasphemy!!!...

WHAT?!?!?! More is ALWAYS better!!! Blasphemy!!! :eek:

That's probably a smart move. Getting the FD to work correctly might take a few years off your life.:D

However, not to split hairs or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,172
Posted By Hinge

That's in interesting discovery. Some Microshift...

That's in interesting discovery. Some Microshift stuff is quite good.

Please report back with your findings when you get that hanger.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-20, 01:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,376
Posted By Hinge

Amazing. I'm impressed. I noticed the cable...

Amazing. I'm impressed.

I noticed the cable stop that you had made. Very cool. One question, doesn't the Litepro clamp that you used already have a cable stop in it? Was that not usable?
I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-20, 12:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,172
Posted By Hinge

Agreed, they are expensive. The JP8 mount even...

Agreed, they are expensive. The JP8 mount even more so. As long as your current solution is working out, that's what matters most.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,172
Posted By Hinge

That adapter has a lot going for it. I...

That adapter has a lot going for it.
I seriously considered it for my last build but I ultimately opted for a Litepro K series adapter because 1. the Gineyea doesn't have a cable/housing stop and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,376
Posted By Hinge

tomtomtom123, Your 3D printed adapter is just...

tomtomtom123, Your 3D printed adapter is just about the coolest thing I think I have ever seen. EVER. LOL.

Out of curiousity, what would it have cost to make it out of aluminum?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,172
Posted By Hinge

I'm late to the party as usual. Fentuz,...

I'm late to the party as usual.

Fentuz, there is a Litepro FD adapter that is made for the JP8 frame. I thought this would have been brought up somewhere in the thread but I didn't see it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,469
Posted By Hinge

Wicked cool. Those bikes are a steal. How...

Wicked cool. Those bikes are a steal.

How about putting on a front derailleur and making it a 2x9?
02-03-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,817
Posted By Hinge

It's a proven and obvious fact that black...

It's a proven and obvious fact that black components are faster than silver components.

Red components are even faster than black components.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-11-19, 01:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,510
Posted By Hinge

Thanks for the input. Do you think the...

Thanks for the input.

Do you think the Jagwire liner would help to reduce some of the deformation? Is it that rigid?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-19, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By Hinge

Hi Kelvin, Fellow Formula S18 owner here. ...

Hi Kelvin,

Fellow Formula S18 owner here. Are you using the stock crankset that came with the bike? FYI, that is a Prowheel Ounce crankset.

If so, you can use any Shimano compatible (24mm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,510
Posted By Hinge

Great write-up and nice work. Your experience...

Great write-up and nice work. Your experience sounds similar to mine. The deformation you showed in your last picture is exactly why I couldn't get my rear derailleur to work well.

What is your...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,510
Posted By Hinge

Sorry to respond so late. I bought TRLREQ links...

Sorry to respond so late. I bought TRLREQ links from this aliexpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32919305902.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dsTV7Be) seller. Great price but the red is more...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-04-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,510
Posted By Hinge

I bought about 8 meters of some generic linked...

I bought about 8 meters of some generic linked housing on Aliexpress. It was very close to the Jagwire Links. The quality of the links and the inner liners all appeared to be quite good, except the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-19, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,037
Posted By Hinge

I agree. Long cages will work, but when the cage...

I agree. Long cages will work, but when the cage is fully extended they can get pretty close to the road. That derailleur in particular looks longer than most.

However, here is something to think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-19, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,865
Posted By Hinge

With the skewer going through the whole assembly...

With the skewer going through the whole assembly and when the QR lever is clamped down I would think the whole package would be plenty strong. I wouldn't hesitate to try them out. I just haven't had...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-19, 11:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By Hinge

If I give you some $$$ can you bring me back a...

If I give you some $$$ can you bring me back a boatload of cool parts? :roflmao:

Sorry.

China is the mecca of folding bikes. I would love to go there and build up a bike and ride it all over...
08-26-19, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,064
Posted By Hinge

20" wheels. I want to make sure the cage doesn't...

20" wheels. I want to make sure the cage doesn't go much lower than my current 6700 SS setup. I'm guessing it will, the R8000 SS cage looks longer, but I'd like to know for sure.

Do you have this...
08-24-19, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,064
Posted By Hinge

Shimano RD-R8000 SS Cage Length

Could someone here with a Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 SS rear derailleur please measure the length of the cage? To be clear, SS is the short cage.

The distance between the centers of the pulley...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-19, 12:29 AM
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By Hinge

Any chance you could contribute some bike/cable...

Any chance you could contribute some bike/cable porn?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-19, 12:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,498
Posted By Hinge

WICKED AWESOME. How did you source that...

WICKED AWESOME.

How did you source that frame?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-19, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By Hinge

Thanks for the reply. What brand/source of...

Thanks for the reply.

What brand/source of housing are you using?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,757
Posted By Hinge

Expect awesomeness and severe addiction.

Expect awesomeness and severe addiction.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By Hinge

Has anyone had any luck with aluminum shift/brake housing?

I just wired up my bike with aluminum shift and brake housing. It's very similar to Jagwire Link.

The brakes are OK, and the front derailleur seems OK, but the rear derailleur is a disaster. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,993
Posted By Hinge

The Dragon looks like a great bike for the price....

The Dragon looks like a great bike for the price. I REALLY wish it had a front derailleur hanger. It has a flat mounting point for it, but sadly no hanger.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,478
Posted By Hinge

When I go to Costco, I fold up my Verge and put...

When I go to Costco, I fold up my Verge and put it in a cart and push it around in the store. Then I get people asking me what aisle I found the bike on!

You could also fold up the Travoy and put...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,478
Posted By Hinge

Check out this guy: planbike: Fly, Land,...

Check out this guy:

planbike: Fly, Land, Bike! Look Ma, no transit, no rental car. (http://www.planbike.com/2012/05/fly-land-bike-look-ma-no-transit-no.html)

I'd really like to try this myself....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-19, 03:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,386
Posted By Hinge

That seems rather incredible/amazing, quite...

That seems rather incredible/amazing, quite frankly.

I don't even know how that's possible. :foo: It would take a LOT of work for me bend one of these, and I weigh considerably more than you and I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-24-19, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,386
Posted By Hinge

What generation of P10 is it? Is it the current...

What generation of P10 is it? Is it the current version with 451 wheels and disc brakes?

Regardless, one quick and dirty way to shave some weight would be to replace the bulky Tern seatpost with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,038
Posted By Hinge

Yes, the website does leave something to be...

Yes, the website does leave something to be desired. LOL. True, the wheels are 20" but the folded size difference between it and a 16" folder may not be that significant, but then again maybe it will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-19, 02:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,038
Posted By Hinge

Check out the Euromini LIberte. Every bit as...

Check out the Euromini LIberte. Every bit as good as a Dahon Mariner (in some respects better) for $399. It's a nice bike and cheap enough that you wouldn't necessarily feel terrible for subjecting...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-18, 12:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,328
Posted By Hinge

How about an update? Did you buy it for $200? ...

How about an update? Did you buy it for $200? That is a GREAT price!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-18, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,099
Posted By Hinge

I posted the question on their own forum and was...

I posted the question on their own forum and was able to get the info I needed. Thanks
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