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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-16, 03:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,187
Posted By wildpanda86

There are two types of MKS quick release...

There are two types of MKS quick release pedals... there is a cheaper model that has the plastic thingy to keep the quick release mechanism from accidently releasing. I've heard of people leaving the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-16, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,290
Posted By wildpanda86

- you can adjust the angle of the brake levers...

- you can adjust the angle of the brake levers and gear selectors to fit you better
- the you adapt to the twitchiness quickly and other bikes start to handle a bit more slowly
- shifting with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-16, 12:32 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 13,451
Posted By wildpanda86

Here's an article that shows how a folding bike...

Here's an article that shows how a folding bike is the ultimate Pokemon go machine

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-turn-your-bike-into-a-pokemon-go-machine-1783621596
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-16, 09:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,123
Posted By wildpanda86

Here's another great looking bike that rolls...

Here's another great looking bike that rolls while folded... Should be released pretty soon.

http://www.ridehelix.ca/
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-16, 11:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,123
Posted By wildpanda86

They are probably waiting for the right investors...

They are probably waiting for the right investors so they can scale production up. Looking at the videos its made in a tiny shop.

Curious about the handling since it looks to be a longer wheelbase...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-16, 03:20 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,123
Posted By wildpanda86

Here's one that rolls while folded. Fold's pretty...

Here's one that rolls while folded. Fold's pretty compactly too.


Nyfti Bicycles (http://nyftibicycles.strikingly.com/)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-02-16, 05:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,612
Posted By wildpanda86

I noticed that... Luckily I ordered via the...

I noticed that... Luckily I ordered via the website yesterday and paid. Only thing different was that I couldn't order as a black edition. So with the difference in price I'm just gonna get all the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-16, 11:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,612
Posted By wildpanda86

10% off is actually pretty comparable to the UK...

10% off is actually pretty comparable to the UK pricing factoring in the exchange rate + shipping and no tax since I'm buying out of state. At 10% I wouldn't put up with the hassle of trying to track...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-16, 02:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,612
Posted By wildpanda86

I've been wondering the same thing as well since...

I've been wondering the same thing as well since Brexit. I want to let my wife use my M6L and I want to pick up an S2E with the titanium front fork and rear triangle.


You can search the UK...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-16, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,028
Posted By wildpanda86

I wonder if US dealers will start giving...

I wonder if US dealers will start giving discounts?


Currently a Nickel Edition starts at $2095 + $104 shipped if for example I bought online from an NYC and had it shipped to Socal to avoid any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-16, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1,411
Views: 493,529
Posted By wildpanda86

My vintage Bianchi Sport SX converted into an...

My vintage Bianchi Sport SX converted into an urban bike (with a flat bar conversion + deep V's + thick slicks + Nexus IGH) along with my wife's cafe cruiser. Both bikes are topped off with Brook's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-16, 10:41 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 39,064
Posted By wildpanda86

Here's my Bianchi Sport SX Road Bike converted...

Here's my Bianchi Sport SX Road Bike converted into my Urban City bike. It has Thick Slick tires on Velocity Deep V's. The drive train was converted to a Shimano nexus 8 speed internally geared hub....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,339
Posted By wildpanda86

Great looking bike... I just saw it on the...

Great looking bike... I just saw it on the Uncrate website:)

So things I would like
- main frame needs a fold to bring the front wheel back. In Socal this is needed to be able to put it into the...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-20-15, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,816
Posted By wildpanda86

Wow... So you did 25 miles each way totaling 50...

Wow... So you did 25 miles each way totaling 50 miles a day? Now that's commitment!!!

I can see myself doing maybe 10 to 15 miles a day each way max by bike.

My previous commute was 6 miles to...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-20-15, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,816
Posted By wildpanda86

Both of my "recreational" vehicles get 15 mpg and...

Both of my "recreational" vehicles get 15 mpg and costs anywhere between $60 to $80 in fuel per tank in this area. I used to have a 100 mile commute round trip where I lived previously which is why...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-20-15, 08:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,816
Posted By wildpanda86

It comes with a level 1 charger that lets you...

It comes with a level 1 charger that lets you plug into any socket. But I think 8 hours gets you 40 miles which is fine because then I can just keep topping off at home and the office. Eventually...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-19-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,816
Posted By wildpanda86

I don't think that will do well on the freeway...

I don't think that will do well on the freeway for my 25 mile commute :)



I was thinking of doing that, however my current commute involves taking the Amtrak in the AM then Metrolink in the PM....
Forum: Living Car Free
04-19-15, 01:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,816
Posted By wildpanda86

I really enjoy the bike rides although they are...

I really enjoy the bike rides although they are shorter than what they used to be. Also I liked the fact that I was being a good healthy example to my patients because they would see me around the...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-19-15, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,816
Posted By wildpanda86

Electric Car Commute vs Bike?

Hi all,

Trying to decide the pro's and cons of commuting by electric car vs bike for my situation.

My commute is 25 miles each way 6 days a week.

Before I commuted by bike + train I used to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,490
Posted By wildpanda86

I commute daily with a brompton... 5 miles...

I commute daily with a brompton...

5 miles to the train station + 1/2 a mile to the office... Then the reverse on the way back... All on city streets

i hit 37mph on the downhill and then avg 15...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-14, 08:16 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,252
Posted By wildpanda86

Well the last several days I've been much more...

Well the last several days I've been much more aggressive about taking the lane and it seems to work well. Haven't had any close passes and drivers merge very early.

Essentially I'm staying in...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,252
Posted By wildpanda86

That's one of the videos I watched and started...

That's one of the videos I watched and started using that technique this AM... Also have a mirror and a very bright flashing led tailight... Still got buzzed while taking the lane!!!

Dunno what...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-14, 08:47 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,252
Posted By wildpanda86

After reading this thread I started taking the...

After reading this thread I started taking the lane during my morning commute.

I just started using a folding bike as part of my multinodal commute in the past three months which involves 10 miles...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-14, 09:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,686
Posted By wildpanda86

I got turned away from Amtrak once. Had my...

I got turned away from Amtrak once. Had my Brompton fully folded and the conductor wouldn't let me onto the standard car. He wouldn't accept that it's considered a carry on and made me walk several...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-09-14, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,678
Posted By wildpanda86

Just want to be sure it can do it...

Just want to be sure it can do it simultaneously... All the YouTube videos of the Virb shows the iPhone screen going black once you hit record... But I dunno if garmins latest software update changed...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-09-14, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,678
Posted By wildpanda86

GoPro Hero 3+ vs Garmin Virb Elite Video Streaming

Help me decide which one to go with.

Was trying to see if I can streamline my commuting gear by using the action camera facing backwards under the saddle to record and stream to my iPhone mounted...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,962
Posted By wildpanda86

I had mine installed correctly so that they stay...

I had mine installed correctly so that they stay aligned all the time... and had them snug down however they still worked its way loose.

How tight do I need them to be?

The OE clamps just need...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-14, 06:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,160
Posted By wildpanda86

On some days when I'm carrying more I will use a...

On some days when I'm carrying more I will use a Brompton O Bag clipped to the front carrier block... Holding a change of office clothes, extra idevice charger, iPad, helmet light, water bottle
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,962
Posted By wildpanda86

Anyone else have this same problem? I don't...

Anyone else have this same problem?

I don't have a Brompification clamp, but I have another similar aftermarket design titanium clamps and titanium lever bolts...

With the aftermarket clamps...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-09, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,769
Posted By wildpanda86

Overhauled my old 1999 Gary Fisher Kaitai with...

Overhauled my old 1999 Gary Fisher Kaitai with new parts...

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/wildpanda86/Library-3088.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-09, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3,459
Views: 443,943
Posted By wildpanda86

After much debating, I decided to give my old...

After much debating, I decided to give my old bike a new lease on life... 1999 Gary Fisher Kaitai.

It's got a 2003 or 2004 Manitou Black Comp fork & Xt front DR from years ago & ritchey spd's from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By wildpanda86

Thanks... I'm from Socal too. Yeah, no dent and...

Thanks... I'm from Socal too. Yeah, no dent and no frame damage... plus I have all the original biopace running gear that's in perfect working condition too.

Very tempted to sell since I can't get...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-10-09, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By wildpanda86

Sorry to Hi-Jack but Curious... I have the...

Sorry to Hi-Jack but

Curious... I have the same exact bike, Bianchi Sport SX setup the same exact way, same condition but in Celeste... what would that go for?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-09, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3,459
Views: 443,943
Posted By wildpanda86

Is that a 99 Fisher Kaitai? I have the same...

Is that a 99 Fisher Kaitai?

I have the same exact bike, but in black and white...

I should take pics of mine before all my new bike stuff goes on it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,200
Posted By wildpanda86

Thanks for the input. I called the bikeshop...

Thanks for the input.

I called the bikeshop and they are putting the SRAM PC-991 on hold for me until my SRAM cassette comes in.

thanks
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-09, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,200
Posted By wildpanda86

SRAM or Shimano chain

Trying to figure out what chain would work out best with the drivetrain I have... an XTR chain or an equivalent SRAM chain.

My bikes setup is X.9 RD, X.9 shifters, SRAM PG-990 rear cassette,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-03-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,016
Posted By wildpanda86

I'm doing something similar with my old bike......

I'm doing something similar with my old bike... 1999 Gary Fisher Kaitai

The geometry on the bike fits me like a glove for the past 10 years & not much has changed with hardtails either.

But...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-10-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,864
Posted By wildpanda86

I'd get a new bike... but to get a bike with...

I'd get a new bike... but to get a bike with better components you have to pay an arm and a leg for it... The Genesis geometry of my Kaitai fits me like a glove... and I don't think much significant...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-10-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,864
Posted By wildpanda86

Thanks for the replies... How's this...

Thanks for the replies...

How's this setup... I already have an XT front deraileur from a few years ago on the bike, I'll just replace with SLX cranks, SLX shifters, SLX rear cassette...
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,864
Posted By wildpanda86

Alot of the reviews I have read on SLX is that it...

Alot of the reviews I have read on SLX is that it is a tougher groupset than XT & XTR. With almost similar design to the XT with tougher more durable materials making it weigh a little more, more...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-06-09, 01:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,864
Posted By wildpanda86

Upgrade to SLX groupset?

Thinking of revamping my 1999 Gary Fisher Kaitai... it's got a great frame, with ok components for the time. Only thing changed is a better marchozzi fork and replaced the front deraileur to XTR as...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 841
Posted By wildpanda86

I am was in the same situation... buy a new bike...

I am was in the same situation... buy a new bike or convert an old Bianchi celeste colored road bike I had laying around... out of curiousity I went to the LBS and did what amounts to a fantasy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,496
Posted By wildpanda86

Interesting thread on all the biopace stuff......

Interesting thread on all the biopace stuff... right now I am getting an old late 80's Bianchi Sport SX converted to singlespeed... and its got the Shimano Exage drivetrain with biopace chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-08, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,268
Posted By wildpanda86

My LBS is probably really confused by my right...

My LBS is probably really confused by my right now.

But finally decided... they have a cheap all black wheel set thats gonna go on the bike, gonna do a single speed conversion eliminating the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,268
Posted By wildpanda86

I mean built with a hubsize friendly with any...

I mean built with a hubsize friendly with any future bike I have
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,268
Posted By wildpanda86

I think there is powdercoat that is really...

I think there is powdercoat that is really similar to the celeste paint... getting the 80's decals is another issue as well.

More importantly... after talking with my LBS about a cheaper build......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-08, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,268
Posted By wildpanda86

Got quoted for restoration and conversion of the...

Got quoted for restoration and conversion of the bike to a singlespeed... included almost everything except repainting the frame... price seems a little too steep for me. Especially since before this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-08, 11:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,268
Posted By wildpanda86

thanks... looks similar to mine, except yours...

thanks... looks similar to mine, except yours seems to have a metallic shine to it. looks good!!!

what did you have to change to convert it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,268
Posted By wildpanda86

So how much should I expect to spend to get this...

So how much should I expect to spend to get this thing converted?
1) I know that I need new wheelset because the rear is bent too badly out of shape.
2) gonna need a single speed freewheel hub
3)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-08, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,268
Posted By wildpanda86

Mvillan, I'd love to see pics if you have...

Mvillan,

I'd love to see pics if you have any...
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