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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-24, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By tudorowen1

Folding bike hinge clamps

When a folding bike is not in use is it best to open the hinge clamps so they are not in tension or just leave it ready to ride..the hinge clamps are are little like mole grips....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By tudorowen1

I tried all 4 bike shops in the city to see if I...

I tried all 4 bike shops in the city to see if I could find an end cap that fitted.The last shop I went in had a lovely alloy end cap that is perfect..so happy now..Thanks to all who replied.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 262
Posted By tudorowen1

Plastic end cap broken on Chinese hollotech copy chainset.

Help needed please..I have been in Thailand a few months and bought a Chinese folding bike with a copy of a hollotech chainset.I was taking apart the bike to pack it in my suitcase and broke the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-26-23, 01:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,091
Posted By tudorowen1

An update as I started this thread. I bought a...

An update as I started this thread.
I bought a bifold Mint bike in Bangkok. I could have bought a Mint Trifold 9 speed with disc brakes.. very much a Brompton clone ..The Mint bike I bought is light...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-20-23, 03:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By tudorowen1

Thank you for your thoughts and time answering my...

Thank you for your thoughts and time answering my question.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-18-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By tudorowen1

Hope this helps

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Forum: Folding Bikes
12-15-23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By tudorowen1

I want to know where Fnhon Gusts are made,,Why do...

I want to know where Fnhon Gusts are made,,Why do I need a photograph..?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-14-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By tudorowen1

Mint and Fnhon the same?

I have just bought a Mint T9 folding bike. The information that comes with the bike says it is made in Dongguan Chuangyu Technology Ltd..Hengli Park,Dongguan 52300 China..

The frame looks so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-23, 01:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,091
Posted By tudorowen1

Fallen out of love with my Brompton..What next?

I have had a few Bromptons , Bike Fridays and Dahons..I always regret selling my Tikit .My biggest issue with the Brompton is fixing the rear wheel puncture..I know the fold is brilliant and the ride...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-23, 04:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Posted By tudorowen1

52 teeth should get you up to 60 gear...

52 teeth should get you up to 60 gear inches..Anything bigger may get in the way of the chainstay..Look for a 13 tooth rear sprocket..Get you to 64..If you could get a sturmey archer 3 speed that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-23, 03:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By tudorowen1

You could just as easily use a cable tie / zip...

You could just as easily use a cable tie / zip tie to slot over each latch ..It would do the job just as well as long as they are fairly wide..Just as easily use a jubilee clip you use on car...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-23, 03:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,917
Posted By tudorowen1

If you look for an old 406 20 inch wheel Phillips...

If you look for an old 406 20 inch wheel Phillips badged Dahon their frame is a 4130 chromolly frame and much the same as the old Speed Pro bikes..In fact any old chromoly frame made by Dahon should...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-23, 03:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,408
Posted By tudorowen1

What is the Fnhon Gust like to ride with such a...

What is the Fnhon Gust like to ride with such a short wheelbase ? I have had a Brompton for many years but just two things spoil it..rear wheel punctures and the gap between the gears on the BWR...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-14-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By tudorowen1

Tiny dent in my top tube..

I have a small dent in the top tube of a bike..at the most it is 2mm deep and maybe 5 mm long..You can't really see it on a photo and you can't see it from a meter or so away..Trouble is it annoys...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By tudorowen1

Go with the simpler Model T..

Go with the simpler Model T..
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-22, 11:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,679
Posted By tudorowen1

Thanks Ron for the post..Boardwalk has 7 gears...

Thanks Ron for the post..Boardwalk has 7 gears now I believe which may be upgradable to 8 or 9 depending on the hub..I am thinking of one to take back to the UK..Chances are the spares for the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,679
Posted By tudorowen1

Dahon Boardwalk 16 inch wheel..

Has anyone got one and can give a review of them..I seem to think they are only available in South East Asia?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-15-22, 12:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By tudorowen1

With a Tannus tyre you have a tyre that never...

With a Tannus tyre you have a tyre that never punctures so the problem does not arise..apart from when the trye wears out..
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By tudorowen1

Thanks for your reply..

Thanks for your reply..
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-03-22, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By tudorowen1

Tannus tyre on a rear wheel of a Brompton

Has anyone had experience of fitting a Tannus tyre on the rear wheel of a Brompton ?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-22, 01:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 887
Posted By tudorowen1

Brompton Clone...Mint Trifold

I am in Thailand for a few weeks and wonder if anyone can recommend a Mint Trifold or similar Brompton clone I can buy in Bangkok..Really want something with a steel frame and quick release...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,693
Posted By tudorowen1

On a folding bike with 20 inch wheels an 11 to 34...

On a folding bike with 20 inch wheels an 11 to 34 rear cassette with a 48 teeth chainwheel would give a nice rangr from 28 gear inches to 87 gear inches..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,397
Posted By tudorowen1

Old Moulton bike

How tall do you need to be to ride an old F frame Moulton bike..?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-20, 04:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
Posted By tudorowen1

The Dahon Curve uses a Sturmey Archer rear hub...

The Dahon Curve uses a Sturmey Archer rear hub surely? Not a Shimano Nexus..?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-30-19, 03:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By tudorowen1

5 speed SA wide range..

Has anyone used a Sturmey Archer SRF(w)5 hub gear in their Brompton instead of a 3 or 6 speed hub..or used one in their Dahon ? What did you think of them...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,958
Posted By tudorowen1

The front axle may be smaller than the standard...

The front axle may be smaller than the standard 100mm..I think it may be 74mm or something close to that size..If you cannot buy the quick release from a Dahon or Tern dealer then you might try Bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-18, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 508
Posted By tudorowen1

Scraping noise

Scraping noise on my Bromptonj 6 speed..any ideas..I have a scraping noise coming from my back wheel or hub..Checked all the obvious things,mudguard,brakes,side to side play in the rear wheel,,chain...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-18, 02:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,608
Posted By tudorowen1

The Thorn XTC was a great bike for touring with...

The Thorn XTC was a great bike for touring with ultra low gears..18 inch lowest.However I really kept it as an ornament more than anything..It was built in the UK and it was a beautiful piece of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,608
Posted By tudorowen1

I understand the need for seriously low gears...

I understand the need for seriously low gears when touring....and 15 is very very low...Anyway ..well done again on your engineering skills!

Just as a matter of interest which of your bikes do you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-18, 06:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,608
Posted By tudorowen1

All well and good fitting 3 rings ..and well done...

All well and good fitting 3 rings ..and well done for doing that ..but you must have gear ratios down to about 15 gear inches..Why not get off and walk at that speed..And you must have so many...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-18, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By tudorowen1

In the UK when a bag of sand is delivered to your...

In the UK when a bag of sand is delivered to your door it comes in a very large cuboid shaped plastic bag which the building merchants do not want back..I have used one of them before now as a bag...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-18, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,547
Posted By tudorowen1

You can buy the Brompton Clones in many bike...

You can buy the Brompton Clones in many bike shops in Bangkok..The LA franchise bike shops seems to sell them..You can find them in Worachak Road also not far from Khao San Road area..You can also...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-23-18, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,145
Posted By tudorowen1

Never really ride on the drops so no need to make...

Never really ride on the drops so no need to make them higher..I just prefer riding on the hoods to flat bars..Makes a much thinner profile and is a more natural position in my opinion..
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-18, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,145
Posted By tudorowen1

I bought this Giant Escape on Ebay last year for...

I bought this Giant Escape on Ebay last year for £30..It was in a very sorry state..But with a quick respray in places,new chain,saddle,cables,rear derailleur ,tyres it came out really well as the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-18, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,145
Posted By tudorowen1

Giant Escape with drop bars..

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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-18, 07:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,915
Posted By tudorowen1

Better bet may be to get the S model but change...

Better bet may be to get the S model but change the bars to gentle riser bars and then you can get a little extra height or forward or back changes..
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-18, 01:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,367
Posted By tudorowen1

Fit a 39 tooth chainwheel..26 inch to 83 inch...

Fit a 39 tooth chainwheel..26 inch to 83 inch gear range...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-18, 12:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,475
Posted By tudorowen1

Folding Bikes...

Folding Bikes (http://www.foldingbikes.biz/index.html)

Different website for CH White..Excellent company..had 3 bikes from them..
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-17-18, 02:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,426
Posted By tudorowen1

Just to reply to Abu..People buy Bromptons...

Just to reply to Abu..People buy Bromptons because of the fold not for the ride...and in that respect they are the best..Dahon have tried to copy them and continue to do so..I have had many folding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-16-18, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,426
Posted By tudorowen1

You will find a Dahon Curve also with 16 inch...

You will find a Dahon Curve also with 16 inch wheels folds reasonably small..It has big apple tyres so is a little bit more comfy than a Brompton to ride..Generally they have a 3 speed hub..You may...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-15-18, 08:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,995
Posted By tudorowen1

Make sure the wheels are on the outside of the...

Make sure the wheels are on the outside of the rack..I have seen some where they are fitted on the inside of the rack on the supporting members that stick out from the rack..You could simply put a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-18, 03:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By tudorowen1

Go with a Bike Friday New World Tourist..You...

Go with a Bike Friday New World Tourist..You won't be disappointed..Plenty on Ebay also..With the front and rear racks and a Carradice saddlebag plus bar bag you can take more than you need for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-08-18, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,488
Posted By tudorowen1

You can raise the mudguard about a few...

You can raise the mudguard about a few millimetres if you enlarge the hole where the mudguard fits on the fork crown.The short sided stay on the right side could be bent out and easily lengthened...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-08-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,488
Posted By tudorowen1

Surely it would be a lot easier just to buy a...

Surely it would be a lot easier just to buy a thinner tyre..Your tyre is a 349 by 40mm..A Schwalbe Marathon is 349 by 37, Marathon plus is 349 by 35 , and the Kojak is 349 by 32..I do believe you can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-18, 12:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,036
Posted By tudorowen1

In the Uk now only a Brompton dealer can supply...

In the Uk now only a Brompton dealer can supply and fit a new handlebar stem..unless you source one from ebay..I imagine the same for the EU.if you change the handlebars on the M for a shallow riser...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-18, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,597
Posted By tudorowen1

You need to take off the handlebars from the...

You need to take off the handlebars from the handlebar stem and place them in the suitcase as best you can..It helps enormously if you have plenty of cable length..Easy enough to loosen the front...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-09-18, 09:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,914
Posted By tudorowen1

Think you will struggle to find an adapter to...

Think you will struggle to find an adapter to take a conventional rear derailleur unless you find a frame builder..Perhaps a dual drive hub may be cheaper or even a 8 or 11 hub gear may be the way to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,481
Posted By tudorowen1

Have a look at this thread on page two..Another...

Have a look at this thread on page two..Another Brompton clone..lots of comments and pictures..
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1111863-another-brompton-clone.html

And part time resident...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-17, 09:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 24,887
Posted By tudorowen1

Wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Downtube..Dahon...

Wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Downtube..Dahon Speed 8 is a top folding bike..I have seen some Speed 8s with a front derailleur braze on as standard so could easily be made a 16 speed or even 18 or 20...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-17, 10:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 24,887
Posted By tudorowen1

If you buy a Dahon Boardwalk steel 7 speed folder...

If you buy a Dahon Boardwalk steel 7 speed folder you will get a good folding bike..For a bit more money you can buy a Dahon Speed P8 steel folder..Great folder...Personally I would stay away from...
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