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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,053
Posted By SteveKB

Your ZiZZO Liberté mods are very impressive!

Your ZiZZO Liberté mods are very impressive!
04-19-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,462
Posted By SteveKB

A view from the rear of the Solu Pedersen bike...

A view from the rear of the Solu Pedersen bike for sale locally.

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04-18-23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,462
Posted By SteveKB

There's a Solu Duke Pedersen for sale locally....

There's a Solu Duke Pedersen for sale locally. Initially I dismissed it as some hipster bike, but on further research found quite a lot of intriguing information...
04-17-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,345
Posted By SteveKB

Thank you for pointing me to the correct forum,...

Thank you for pointing me to the correct forum, I'd guessed Alt Bikes, but obviously it belonged in Classic & Vintage.
04-16-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,345
Posted By SteveKB

Solu Duke Pedersen

There's a Solu Duke Pedersen for sale locally. Initially I dismissed it as some hipster bike, but on further research found quite a lot of intriguing information...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

Most people guess that they contain fishing gear,...

Most people guess that they contain fishing gear, but those are kite bags.

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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

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ZiZZO Liberté in Winter mode
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-17-22, 10:50 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

I didn't have any trouble with changing the...

I didn't have any trouble with changing the tires, just took my time, and made sure not to pinch the tubes. The saddle is a Selle San Marco SKN.
Winter mods are an inexpensive rack & fenders. Once...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-11-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 38,768
Posted By SteveKB

^Agreed on seeking less flex, mine is an Inside...

^Agreed on seeking less flex, mine is an Inside Fold though.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 38,768
Posted By SteveKB

I very seldom need to fold it completely down,...

I very seldom need to fold it completely down, and eliminating moving parts by going to a fixed length stem (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001861768539.html)(based on where I want my bar...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,866
Posted By SteveKB

I had to look Kwiggle...

I had to look Kwiggle (https://www.kwigglebike.com/en_US/shop/kwiggle-folding-bike-11#attr=5,3,37,22,167,168,169,170,171,172,175,174,173) up, interesting design.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 38,768
Posted By SteveKB

Nice mods on your Liberté! Right now mine is...

Nice mods on your Liberté!

Right now mine is in winter riding mode, with fenders & a rack.
Current mods are a Selle San Marco SKN saddle, alloy folding pedals, Schwalbe Marathon Plus 20 x 1.75"...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-02-22, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

My ZiZZO Liberté (with a few mods) on a chilly...

My ZiZZO Liberté (with a few mods) on a chilly December afternoon.https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20221130_222741705_68c0f87c82ba682a2ab25d50e649752d9c8140b9.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 975
Posted By SteveKB

Which ZiZZO model is it?

Which ZiZZO model is it?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-22, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

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ZiZZO Liberté sunset at Garry Point
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

My new ZiZZO Liberté's first quick test ride...

My new ZiZZO Liberté's first quick test ride after some mods & adjustments along the river Friday evening.

Mods done: Schwalbe Marathon Plus 20x1.75 tires, new handlebars, grips, mirror & bell,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 38,768
Posted By SteveKB

I've a few mods in mind, but first of all was a...

I've a few mods in mind, but first of all was a set of Schwalbe Marathon Plus 20x1.75 tires. All contact points are going to be changed: saddle, handlbar & grips.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-15-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 38,768
Posted By SteveKB

I would love to save money on a refurbished...

I would love to save money on a refurbished ZiZZO, but unfortunately they do not directly sell to Canadians.
I had to go through Amazon.ca, and there were only 2 available, so I bit the bullet, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,721
Posted By SteveKB

Living on a fairly small island, I'm never too...

Living on a fairly small island, I'm never too far from the water. Here I'm taking my bike & trailer by Scotch Pond on Garry Point.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-07-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 38,768
Posted By SteveKB

Bumping this as I'd done insufficient research,...

Bumping this as I'd done insufficient research, and bought a 2019 ZiZZO Campo last year from BookFace Market Place.
The guy selling it had it listed as a Liberté, and I didn't know enough about the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,721
Posted By SteveKB

Garry Point Park, Richmond, BC. ...

Garry Point Park, Richmond, BC.
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Giant Halfway FD806
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-02-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

Giant Halfway FD806 ...

Giant Halfway FD806


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Giant Halfway FD806
06-27-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,916
Posted By SteveKB

Well, I did sell it to my overseas friend in...

Well, I did sell it to my overseas friend in March, really haven't missed having a car at all.
Gas prices skyrocketing in the last few months certainly limited my thoughts of getting another...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,149
Posted By SteveKB

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My Giant-FD806 came with metal fenders.
12-12-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,293
Posted By SteveKB

I've soaked new grips in hot (but not boiling)...

I've soaked new grips in hot (but not boiling) water for a few moments, and they slid right on.
I also used hot water to get grips off, by slipping a thin screwdriver under the grip to create a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,009
Posted By SteveKB

I just bought a barely used 2019 Campo, off of...

I just bought a barely used 2019 Campo, off of craigslist. It has the fixed length stem.
Could you recommend a source for a quality adjustable replacement available in Canada?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 209,109
Posted By SteveKB

My Giant bike is small. ...

My Giant bike is small.


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Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-21, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,721
Posted By SteveKB

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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-04-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,109
Posted By SteveKB

I recently got a used Giant FD 806, (to take...

I recently got a used Giant FD 806, (to take along in the car on road trips) and find I am enjoying it more than expected. My regular ride is a Giant Escape hybrid, and I've found the more upright...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-04-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,901
Posted By SteveKB

Well, my folding bike is a Giant, and it has...

Well, my folding bike is a Giant, and it has Halfway as part of the graphics, but it is a conventionally-framed bike, unlike the true Giant Halfway.
There were a few actual Giant Halfways...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

Thank you, I ordered a set off your AliExpress...

Thank you, I ordered a set off your AliExpress link (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNaO71s).
10-04-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,739
Posted By SteveKB

I've never felt the need for a front rack, but my...

I've never felt the need for a front rack, but my Giant Escape 2 City came pretty much all-dressed.
...
10-02-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,442
Posted By SteveKB

That's a real Classic Beauty!

That's a real Classic Beauty!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

I've done a few mods now, wider Riser handlebars,...

I've done a few mods now, wider Riser handlebars, new grips, bell & bottle holder.
Have ordered a pair of Kootu folding pedals and on the lookout for a nice set of 20" wheels....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-21, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,721
Posted By SteveKB

I just bought a used Giant FD-806 folding bike,...

I just bought a used Giant FD-806 folding bike, did a few adjustments & mods & and took it for a quick ride along the river.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-21, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,011
Posted By SteveKB

I just got this Giant FD-806, have done a few...

I just got this Giant FD-806, have done a few mods, and took it for a short ride this afternoon to check the adjustments.
All the other Giant Halfways I've seen have that funky single fork, but this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 739,110
Posted By SteveKB

I just spotted this on the local craigslist,...

I just spotted this on the local craigslist, walked about 5 km to see it, rode it back. A Giant FD-806, that will be nice for riding with my Wife when we travel.
I'll probably do a few minor mods,...
09-24-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7,837
Views: 2,861,121
Posted By SteveKB

This 2019 Giant Escape 3 is now my SUV, use it...

This 2019 Giant Escape 3 is now my SUV, use it instead of the car.
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04-24-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,916
Posted By SteveKB

I haven't sold it yet, but I've loaned it to a...

I haven't sold it yet, but I've loaned it to a friend from overseas who was paying a small fortune in car rentals while he is working locally for a few months.

Since February 2020, I'd filled the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,721
Posted By SteveKB

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2019 Giant Escape 3...
04-04-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,385
Posted By SteveKB

I've had a Selle San Marco Regal Girardi saddle &...

I've had a Selle San Marco Regal Girardi saddle & Shimano M650 Deore DX Comp pedals that I've had for years & years that I move from bike to bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,721
Posted By SteveKB

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2019 Giant Escape 3
Late afternoon at Garry Point in Steveston BC.
03-28-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,385
Posted By SteveKB

I've tried quite a few mirrors, but the ones that...

I've tried quite a few mirrors, but the ones that I'd recommend are Mirrycle bar end mirrors (https://www.village-bikes.ca/product/mirrycle-mirrycle-mirror-233-1.htm).
03-25-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,726
Posted By SteveKB

Under 20 lbs is very respectable. It starts to...

Under 20 lbs is very respectable. It starts to get really expensive to go significantly lighter.
03-25-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,726
Posted By SteveKB

'Wicked' is an overused description, but that...

'Wicked' is an overused description, but that bike looks Wicked!💯
It looks fast just posing for a pic on the pier.
What does it weigh?
03-25-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 58,452
Posted By SteveKB

Ever since I got knocked off the bike by a lifted...

Ever since I got knocked off the bike by a lifted Ford F-150 that did a "rolling stop" through a 4 way stop, I've preferred bikes with brighter colours. While the 2016 Giant Escape 2 City was a very...
03-24-21, 10:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,801
Posted By SteveKB

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03-24-21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,911
Posted By SteveKB

I'm old & fat, working myself into better shape,...

I'm old & fat, working myself into better shape, tend to ride in the 15-20 km/h range without wind or hills on my 2019 Giant Escape 3.
I've hit in the low 30s when I was pushing it hard.
03-24-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 26,622
Posted By SteveKB

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I swapped the stock Giant tires for a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour...
03-24-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7,837
Views: 2,861,121
Posted By SteveKB

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2019 Giant Escape 3

I've been tinkering with my Giant Escape, added Axiom...
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