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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,824
Posted By Urbanis

Sorry to hear about the crack, SesameCrunch....

Sorry to hear about the crack, SesameCrunch. Replace the part and sell the bike; you have a more fabulous Moulton anyway.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-21-10, 10:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,999
Posted By Urbanis

clearcastle04, how do you like the full bar ends...

clearcastle04, how do you like the full bar ends on your Swift? I have mini bar ends, which I like very much for the additional hand position and for climbing steep hills, but I am wondering if the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-19-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,826
Posted By Urbanis

I can't imagine commuting regularly on my Swift...

I can't imagine commuting regularly on my Swift without a standard rear rack--they're just so handy and versatile for carrying things.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-10, 11:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,802
Posted By Urbanis

Great choice! I think you'll love it.

Great choice! I think you'll love it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,561
Posted By Urbanis

I've never enjoyed carrying my bike folded for...

I've never enjoyed carrying my bike folded for any distance. Unfolded, I find it easier to roll (if on a flat surface) or carry (if on stairs--because it's easier to find appropriate spots on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,820
Posted By Urbanis

Great job! Now you just have to follow through on...

Great job! Now you just have to follow through on Jur's advice and sell the BSM--then you'll only have 8 hungry bikes to feed. ;-)
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-10, 09:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,561
Posted By Urbanis

Let me add that I highly recommend you do some...

Let me add that I highly recommend you do some homework before you plunk down money on a bike. Think carefully about your needs and budget, look at the various Citizens, Dahons, and Downtube models...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-10, 09:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,561
Posted By Urbanis

Welcome! If you haven't been bicycling since...

Welcome!

If you haven't been bicycling since you were a kid, then I think it would be smart to spend less money on your first folder, because you don't have enough experience with them to know...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,826
Posted By Urbanis

mtalinm, I'd try the megarange cassette (with...

mtalinm, I'd try the megarange cassette (with 34T) first, because all you have to change is the cassette (and possibly chain). It also keeps the gearing simpler. If that isn't enough, then I'd...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-10, 08:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,820
Posted By Urbanis

SesameCrunch, how many bikes are presently in...

SesameCrunch, how many bikes are presently in your stable and what number are you trying to whittle them down to? What for you is "too much" and what would be just right?

If you are collecting...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,802
Posted By Urbanis

Sir Bikesalot, I think your next step is to go...

Sir Bikesalot, I think your next step is to go test ride these bikes if at all possible; there's only so much we can tell you in these forums. While I'm a Swift partisan, Bike Fridays have a great...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-10, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By Urbanis

Have you looked at Downtube folding bikes...

Have you looked at Downtube folding bikes (http://www.downtube.com/)? Good quality, inexpensive, easy to modify. Lots of threads in this forum about them.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,802
Posted By Urbanis

To me, the issue around bicycle weight is not...

To me, the issue around bicycle weight is not about "performance" per se but actual portability. There are circumstances in which I regularly need to carry my bike up and down flights of stairs--to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,916
Posted By Urbanis

Sammyboy, I have an Ortlieb Shuttle which is a...

Sammyboy, I have an Ortlieb Shuttle which is a great travel suitcase and uses the same mount as your Office Bag 2. Do you leave your mount permanently affixed or only attach it for special trips? I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-10, 09:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,597
Posted By Urbanis

The bike needs to fold so I can fit in my closet...

The bike needs to fold so I can fit in my closet and other small spaces without significant disassembly, so I'll wait for that model to be developed before I give it further consideration.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-10, 09:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,802
Posted By Urbanis

But it will cost you...

But it will cost you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-04-10, 01:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,802
Posted By Urbanis

Swift owner here--I love how the bike rides and I...

Swift owner here--I love how the bike rides and I even use it multimodally on the subway in the morning without incident. It's very customizable and affordable and delivers you a lot of bike for the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-04-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 858
Posted By Urbanis

They also ignored the Swift!

They also ignored the Swift!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-04-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,826
Posted By Urbanis

Nish, how do you like the upright handlebars?...

Nish, how do you like the upright handlebars? When you pop them off for compact storage how well do they "fit" with the folded bicycle?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By Urbanis

mtalin, that's good to know about the T--perhaps...

mtalin, that's good to know about the T--perhaps there's been a clarification or change in policy since that incident.

ChainlessRev, I take my folder on board the NYC subway all the time,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-10, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,225
Posted By Urbanis

Shouldn't this question be in the Swift folders...

Shouldn't this question be in the Swift folders thread?

Anyway, I don't find removing the stem a big deal. I just pop it off and hang it upside-down from the top tube using the water bottle cage...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By Urbanis

matlinm, is there any requirement on the T that...

matlinm, is there any requirement on the T that folding bikes be bagged? I was in Boston two years ago waiting for an above-ground Green Line trolley with my bike all folded and ready to go, and the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-10, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,826
Posted By Urbanis

Paul, I think you're just looking for an excuse...

Paul, I think you're just looking for an excuse to do another modification on your Swift. :D
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-10, 10:31 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,602
Posted By Urbanis

chagzuki, you've been asking lots of detailed...

chagzuki, you've been asking lots of detailed questions about the Mini. Are you planning on acquiring a used one?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By Urbanis

Which just goes to show once again that all major...

Which just goes to show once again that all major innovations in bicycle design--including ones we think of as very modern--were originally developed in the 19th century: folding bicycles, internal...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-10, 09:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,602
Posted By Urbanis

How the Mini has fallen! You know that sweet...

How the Mini has fallen! You know that sweet little green bike is in its death throes when all of its promoters and enthusiasts have sold theirs off, are thinking of selling them off, or have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-10, 01:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,498
Posted By Urbanis

Hey Folder Fanatic, yes, it's true I don't want...

Hey Folder Fanatic, yes, it's true I don't want to change my rear rack (which I acquired separately from the bike). Partly out of inertia, partly because I paid a pretty penny for it ($80), and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-10, 01:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,477
Posted By Urbanis

Great use of shadow and depth of field... maybe I...

Great use of shadow and depth of field... maybe I should have you come photograph my bikes!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-10, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By Urbanis

Intriguing! I'll be interested to hear the...

Intriguing! I'll be interested to hear the engineer types on this board weigh in.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-10, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,826
Posted By Urbanis

Let us know how it goes...

Let us know how it goes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,477
Posted By Urbanis

I like your pic so much that it is now the...

I like your pic so much that it is now the desktop wallpaper on one of my monitors.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-10, 08:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,602
Posted By Urbanis

Sesame, what is your current collection? I...

Sesame, what is your current collection? I checked your profile page but it seems out-of-date--for example, no mention of Moulton and it sounds like you have hundreds of them at this point. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-10, 08:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,602
Posted By Urbanis

Sammyboy, do you think that's due to the "cycle...

Sammyboy, do you think that's due to the "cycle to work" scheme? Why bother getting a Mini when you can be subsidized for a much higher-end bike?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By Urbanis

I had one of those retro u-folders in my stable...

I had one of those retro u-folders in my stable last year (a 1980's Peugeot) but I sold it almost as quickly as I acquired it. It was in fantastic condition--the owner had barely ridden it. However,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,567
Posted By Urbanis

You can tip it up to roll on the front wheel, but...

You can tip it up to roll on the front wheel, but frankly I always unfold when rolling or carrying up stairs. I've never had a folding bike was engineered to roll when folded, unlike Tikits and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,567
Posted By Urbanis

The Swift does not fold down into a tiny package...

The Swift does not fold down into a tiny package like a Brompton, and it kept me from considering one for a long time. However, it has actually been more versatile in the multimodal department than I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,567
Posted By Urbanis

Oh, by the way, vmaniqui, if you're looking for a...

Oh, by the way, vmaniqui, if you're looking for a high-performance folding bike that costs significantly less than a Tikit, you might want to consider a Xootr Swift...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,567
Posted By Urbanis

I hope my comment didn't seem harsh. I completely...

I hope my comment didn't seem harsh. I completely understand wanting to save money--times are tight! And I can only imagine how frustrating this experience has been for you. I hope your new Tikit is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,477
Posted By Urbanis

OT, but that is truly a great picture! I love the...

OT, but that is truly a great picture! I love the angles, the interplay of light and shadow, the satured colors, the blue tones, etc. Are you a hobbyist or professional photographer per chance?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 09:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,477
Posted By Urbanis

Hi Chucky, thanks for your suggestions. For #1,...

Hi Chucky, thanks for your suggestions. For #1, I'm assuming it's a strap that squeezes the front brake lever against the handlebars to engage the brake, like the "brake bands...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,477
Posted By Urbanis

You are one smart shopper, Folder Fanatic! Keep...

You are one smart shopper, Folder Fanatic! Keep us posted on your findings. Thanks!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,477
Posted By Urbanis

Ooh, that's great to hear you've got one and are...

Ooh, that's great to hear you've got one and are using it on a Swift! Certainly cheaper than a Pletscher. I think I read in some other forum that steel is a preferable material for a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,826
Posted By Urbanis

I think this bike is getting dialed in! I am now...

I think this bike is getting dialed in! I am now considering a double kickstand for loading the bike and swapping the Marathon Racers for Kojaks. Anyone else using Kojaks on their Swift?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,826
Posted By Urbanis

Okay, tested the 11-32 rear cassette on my 12...

Okay, tested the 11-32 rear cassette on my 12 mile ride home today. I greatly appreciated having the lower bottom gears--the hillier parts of my commute felt much more manageable and I enjoyed the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 06:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,567
Posted By Urbanis

I'm sorry this "downgrade" didn't work out for...

I'm sorry this "downgrade" didn't work out for you--sometimes, and in this case, unfortunately, you get what you pay for. Or perhaps the lesson is, if you find a bike that really works for you, don't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,477
Posted By Urbanis

Double kickstand for folding bike?

Is anyone using a double kickstand on their folder and do they have any recommendations? The only one I've really seen out there is the Pletscher. I have a single kickstand on my Xootr Swift, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,498
Posted By Urbanis

Thread update: I got a Wald 582 folding rear...

Thread update: I got a Wald 582 folding rear bicycle basket (http://www.amazon.com/Wald-Folding-Bicycle-Grocery-Baskets/dp/B000BPNK7O) which attaches quickly and easily via bungee cord to the top of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,602
Posted By Urbanis

Well, you'll just have to come back and visit us,...

Well, you'll just have to come back and visit us, then!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By Urbanis

If you're in Hong Kong already, why not call or...

If you're in Hong Kong already, why not call or stop by the train station to ask--or ask a native? Surely you have some local contacts?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,826
Posted By Urbanis

Some recent mods, not really worth taking...

Some recent mods, not really worth taking pictures of:

--pitlock locking skewer (http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp) on front wheel, to simplify and speed up my locking routine (and have...
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