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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 582
Posted By jfouellette

I agree, belt and IGH is a hard to beat solution....

I agree, belt and IGH is a hard to beat solution. I have three bikes with IGH. One of them I m thinking of converting to belt drive but this $$$.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 36,627
Posted By jfouellette

Sorry, my response was not directed to you but...

Sorry, my response was not directed to you but about Bikesdirect. I just wanted to explain my experience when I wanted to buy a Nano so the OP is aware. It's frustrating to go through the process of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 36,627
Posted By jfouellette

In other words they don't really ship to Canada....

In other words they don't really ship to Canada. You need to go into the US to pick it up. This works if you are close to the border. You then have to deal with Canada Customs (lots of fun expected)....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Posted By jfouellette

Interesting. I have a folder with 24 inch tires....

Interesting. I have a folder with 24 inch tires. It feels a touch better than the 20 inch.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Posted By jfouellette

Here is something I'd like to add to this...

Here is something I'd like to add to this discussion.It's about bicycle size as they relate to wheel size. The premise is that larger wheels lead to larger frames, more weight and less nimbleness in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Posted By jfouellette

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0503_7a5d0ed53da574fd22ba7de93dc007b817f41dea.jpeg
Going with 24 inch wheels is an interesting way to do this. What you could look...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 582
Posted By jfouellette

It depends a lot on the user scenario. For...

It depends a lot on the user scenario. For commuting and urban use. Having chain grease soil the bottom of your pants is not fun. Enclosed chain guards can be a bigger benefit than the unlikely flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,854
Posted By jfouellette

Mr practical here. A commuter in a large city....

Mr practical here. A commuter in a large city. Red lights and stop signs, trafic, large SUV s around. Safety is an issue and bike theft. Yes, mud guards and front and rear racks needed as well as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 179
Posted By jfouellette

The Atlantic Magazine - bicycles in WW II

https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2024/04/photos-bicycles-world-war-ii/678086/
Forum: Commuting
04-14-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 670
Posted By jfouellette

He probably has puncture resistant tires. The...

He probably has puncture resistant tires. The commuters best friend when you have an IGH.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,147
Posted By jfouellette

And it has the eyelets for mudguards and racks....

And it has the eyelets for mudguards and racks. That’s for me. I’ll get one😉
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,000
Posted By jfouellette

Update: The steering is more controlled when...

Update: The steering is more controlled when there is weight in the front basket. I bought two bottles of red wine and placed them in the rack. The difference was noticeable.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 646
Posted By jfouellette

Here is a Dahon Glide over 10 years old with IGH....

Here is a Dahon Glide over 10 years old with IGH. Maybe you can find one in the used market in your area. Mine is available but I’m in Montreal.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 646
Posted By jfouellette

Have you looked at what Tern has to offer? They...

Have you looked at what Tern has to offer? They have a similar bike I think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 40,420
Posted By jfouellette

Last day for blue ...

Last day for blue
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0509_a91f76606a12601082835dacf7fd904526ee0405.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 47,551
Posted By jfouellette

A brownish Dahon Glide ...

A brownish Dahon Glide
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0527_9733be230e0d296cd39ef9cc97e286fa50d0e88d.jpeg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,000
Posted By jfouellette

very true. I have this on my Brompton clone and...

very true. I have this on my Brompton clone and it’s very stable.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,000
Posted By jfouellette

Good to know. The second option I already had. It...

Good to know. The second option I already had. It didn ´t work for me. Thanks

They are working on silicon chip implants.😀
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,000
Posted By jfouellette

I agree. I m a practical person. I m working on a...

I agree. I m a practical person. I m working on a good looking bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,000
Posted By jfouellette

Front Wald basket installation on my Minivelo

I was looking for some additional carrying ability. The installation went well. I added some temporary metal extensions to the struts so they could reach the eyelets on the fork. Note the black...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,741
Posted By jfouellette

Very interesting and useful information here....

Very interesting and useful information here. Notice the quantity and quality of the information I wish I had when looking at my first folder. Some disagreement possible but that’s why coffee, beer...
Forum: Commuting
01-28-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15,702
Views: 12,405,163
Posted By jfouellette

It's not an e-bike, no battery. It runs on...

It's not an e-bike, no battery. It runs on muscles feed by protein.:)
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 36,627
Posted By jfouellette

That is a really nice bike. Sadly not available...

That is a really nice bike. Sadly not available in Canada😕
Forum: Commuting
01-22-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15,702
Views: 12,405,163
Posted By jfouellette

Hi, It's a Lombardo from around 2013. Search that...

Hi, It's a Lombardo from around 2013. Search that name in the folding bike forum. There are a few threads there about it. Thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,174
Posted By jfouellette

Hi, Im 165 cm and chose the smaller option. I...

Hi, Im 165 cm and chose the smaller option. I ride upright so that I added extensions for the handlebars. When I ordered the frame I accepted this. I don't believe that bike frames fit perfectly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By jfouellette

This was my Fnhon custom bike. Stolen a few...

This was my Fnhon custom bike. Stolen a few months later. I got over it by building a minivelo.

...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15,702
Views: 12,405,163
Posted By jfouellette

Ah yes. That’s what I wanted but many $$$$. I had...

Ah yes. That’s what I wanted but many $$$$. I had this built instead. Similar but not the same.

...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15,702
Views: 12,405,163
Posted By jfouellette

Those are 20 in wheels. They are more stable...

Those are 20 in wheels. They are more stable because of a lower center of gravity. You lose a small amount of high end speed but I use this for city commuting so speed is a lesser issue just like a...
Forum: Commuting
12-02-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15,702
Views: 12,405,163
Posted By jfouellette

Here is the updated commuter bike. ...

Here is the updated commuter bike.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/ede6699f_a0ac_4619_8c3e_d713b2c0fdd5_798f497da226160c68548b51bbad4d4055252a23.jpeg

and this the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-02-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,928
Posted By jfouellette

That’s the issue with folding bikes. They are...

That’s the issue with folding bikes. They are first designed to fold and take up less space. Being able to carry or roll them easily has only been achieved by a few manufacturers and at high prices....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,760
Posted By jfouellette

I have four Litepro crankwheels. They have been...

I have four Litepro crankwheels. They have been reliable. Two are on square taper BB and two on hollowtec. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,174
Posted By jfouellette

What I did with my extra Lombardo frame. I used...

What I did with my extra Lombardo frame. I used parts I had and added a few accessories. I know, it’s esthetics are not great but I’m trying to prevent theft. Bike theft is a problem. Even the Police...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,174
Posted By jfouellette

I don’t remember having to pay sales taxes but...

I don’t remember having to pay sales taxes but that may be just luck. Up to now, 5 months , everything is fine.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,118
Posted By jfouellette

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/41882f25_f859_4069_b8e0_1077991cd883_a522d29b646f5ba012d6d1ede3fccd721c3820f9.jpeg
I realised my LBS didn’t install the rear wheel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,118
Posted By jfouellette

The range is fine for my use in an urban area of...

The range is fine for my use in an urban area of mostly flat terrain. I have the same Hub made by Sachs, on my Bike Friday. That 3 speed hub replaces a front derailleur system.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 36,627
Posted By jfouellette

My contribution. Recycled Dahon Smooth Hound and...

My contribution. Recycled Dahon Smooth Hound and Lombardo, Silverock build....
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 32,281
Posted By jfouellette

The comparison is interesting but is it really...

The comparison is interesting but is it really pertinent if you consider the actual use scenarios? Everything being equal, of course a larger wheel will be faster then a smaller one. Are you a speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,118
Posted By jfouellette

The LBS balanced the wheel and replaced the rim...

The LBS balanced the wheel and replaced the rim tape. The wobble is gone, all for ca$20. At that price I should get some of my other wheels looked at.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,118
Posted By jfouellette

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

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/34d5f403_de4f_42ff_97c2_19c8846e01e6_913a85838dfec7b3b3f9b28b362a0e853d7f8bf6.jpeg

thanks for asking. I’ve used it regularly this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,483
Posted By jfouellette

Hello, I’ll keep both since a spare is needed in...

Hello, I’ll keep both since a spare is needed in case one of them can’t be used. Sorry
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,010
Posted By jfouellette

probably not like many folding bikes

probably not like many folding bikes
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,010
Posted By jfouellette

Priority Bikes launches folder

Standard double folder with Shimano Nexus 7 speed IGH and carbon belt. What do you think?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 702
Posted By jfouellette

From the pictures, this gives you mounting points...

From the pictures, this gives you mounting points on the forks so that any mudguard fits.

https://fortnine.ca/en/axiom-frame-runner-fender-mounting-kit
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 702
Posted By jfouellette

Maybe this ? ...

Maybe this ?

https://www.axiomgear.com/products/fenders/accessories/framerunner/
Forum: Commuting
09-09-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 917
Posted By jfouellette

Here, regulations call for wheel reflectors or...

Here, regulations call for wheel reflectors or reflective material on tires. I always buy tires with the reflective bands.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 958
Posted By jfouellette

All bicycles are a compromise between...

All bicycles are a compromise between performance, comfort, size, availabilty, quality and price. A small wheel (20 inch) non foldable minivelo could be an option. A decent quality folding bike could...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,118
Posted By jfouellette

The LBS said the wobble was the rear wheel. They...

The LBS said the wobble was the rear wheel. They will correct that.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-23, 04:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,118
Posted By jfouellette

I ll look into that. Thanks

I ll look into that. Thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By jfouellette

History of the Petit Bi bicycle

I found this article about a french minivelo from 1939. This is new to me.

https://hadland.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/in-search-of-le-petit-bi-2/
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,118
Posted By jfouellette

The good thing is that its a smaller size so...

The good thing is that its a smaller size so space is less of a problem. Hum, smaller = more bikes…

I’ve ordered a new combined chain ring and guard from Litepro and an adjustable stem to improve...
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