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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-22, 11:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

When I first started out looking at a mini velo,...

When I first started out looking at a mini velo, there was also the GIOS Mignon (Bike Settlement used to sell them).
I have only ever seen them in that shop and not on the road though.
Nice...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

Not cheap, but the real deal is actually the...

Not cheap, but the real deal is actually the Japanese Raleigh RSC
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/RALEIGH-Mini-Velo-Small-Diameter/dp/B07JVRQ3SK


There is also this RSP model...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

The frame design seems to be out of production...

The frame design seems to be out of production already.
Anyway, I think its not worth the cost shipping to the US.
You are probably better off getting a nice velo orange mini velo or something...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-22, 07:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

IIRC, I needed 2 cans of paint. Did not use a...

IIRC, I needed 2 cans of paint. Did not use a primer nor lacquer.
Since I did about 4 coats, I needed 2 cans.
My use of the bike is a beater bike so I did not go through a lot of the extra work to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

It won't matter if you will have many coats of...

It won't matter if you will have many coats of the main color.
If its few layers, the base color will affect the tone of the color on top.

Because the base coat was almost enamel like hard,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

:lol: 451 conversion, you need brake...

:lol:

451 conversion, you need brake extenders.
Something like these
Litepro V-brake Extenders, Sports Equipment, Bicycles & Parts, Parts & Accessories on Carousell...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-17, 12:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

Thanks. It was a learning process for me too.

Thanks.
It was a learning process for me too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-17, 07:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4365/36980839200_8e...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4365/36980839200_8eb33e8a1f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YkSt6S)Raleigh MV9 sp (https://flic.kr/p/YkSt6S) by jenkwang (https://www.flickr.com/photos/29329237@N07/), on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-17, 08:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

Upgrade! 451 Wheels ...

Upgrade!
451 Wheels

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4388/37206587422_b6f1e6ac15_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YFPubA)
Raleigh MV9 sp Redone with 451 wheels (https://flic.kr/p/YFPubA) by jenkwang...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-16, 11:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

I don't have 451 wheels, so I can't confirm its...

I don't have 451 wheels, so I can't confirm its usage on the Mv8, but there does not seem to be anything on the bike that would prevent it.
No physical parts that block a larger wheel, V-brakes can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-16, 04:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

I actually have this bike too and its good to see...

I actually have this bike too and its good to see someone else post about it.

Mine's built to be cheap though since its a commute and I do just lock it outside while I go about other matters. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-16, 07:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,020
Posted By pinholecam

Nice! The Raleigh MV8 frame is really nice for...

Nice!
The Raleigh MV8 frame is really nice for upgrading.
I think you may have got the last few since they now have a new design for the mini velo series.


Interesting option for that 61T,...
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