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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

In that case I'll just put it in my storage for...

In that case I'll just put it in my storage for now. Make some calls and get some takers for the job.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-23, 12:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

Since I bit the bullet and ordered a new Origami...

Since I bit the bullet and ordered a new Origami Bull, would it be wise to have the frame welded permanently unfolded with the Dahon? I don't really want to trash it and it could be a nice, small...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-23, 12:12 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,377
Posted By bentstrider83

Just placed an order on the Bull myself. After my...

Just placed an order on the Bull myself. After my Dahon Speed D7 failed at the pivot point, I was itching for something compact again. The Catrike Expedition is a dangerous chore getting it on and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

Sounds like a project to tackle if these loads...

Sounds like a project to tackle if these loads I'm running keep getting spaced out. Definitely a lot better than having to deal with the headache of carrying my trike on the back of the semi. Until...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-23, 12:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

That's alright. I'm just going to pull the...

That's alright. I'm just going to pull the trigger on the Zizzo Forte and roll with that once funds are accumulated. Until then, I'm strapping the ginormous Catrike Expedition to the back of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

Got an email back from Dahon and they put it...

Got an email back from Dahon and they put it bluntly that "they do not sell the pin components" and "the frame needs to be replaced". Not to get too ranty on here, but way too many people seem to be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

Might look into that one as well moving all my...

Might look into that one as well moving all my Bafang components and that $300 rear wheel I got for it over to a 300lb rated Zizzo. Of course while the Zizzo retains much of the Dahon physical...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

I'll keep it in mind. That is if I'm still not...

I'll keep it in mind. That is if I'm still not swayed to go to something purpose built like a "Lectric". Of course one thing I hate about these purpose built folding ebikes is that they all nearly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-23, 02:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

Of course by the time I have the resources...

Of course by the time I have the resources squared away for that mission, it'll probably be long gone.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

All points considered. Of course if the broken...

All points considered. Of course if the broken bones don't get me to the hospital, a stress induced heart condition from worrying about money and not enough work probably will, lol!!


That said,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

"Soon" is wishful thinking. I'm digging as far as...

"Soon" is wishful thinking. I'm digging as far as Google will let me and the pins and other folding latch components are difficult to find out there short of dealing with international sources. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,931
Posted By bentstrider83

I've got the trike sitting in my living room and...

I've got the trike sitting in my living room and still giving it some once-overs. I did notice there was a derailleur hanger on the frame so the multi-speed idea seems even more feasible than before.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

I was looking at the bottom closely and notice...

I was looking at the bottom closely and notice there's also an Allen screw that could be removed. I'm guessing this will be a bit of a job and can be done with the proper tools(possibly drill it out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,735
Posted By bentstrider83

Getting harder to fold into place. Danger or no?

This is a circa 2008 Dahon Speed D7. Bought it from a CG list ad back in 2020 for about $180. Threw a Bafang electric unit onto it and it's been my daily ride ever since. I fold/unfold it quite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,931
Posted By bentstrider83

Sounds like quite the adventure right there. Also...

Sounds like quite the adventure right there. Also some awesome parts to consider as I shoppeth around!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,931
Posted By bentstrider83

I'll be doing just that. Worst comes to worse,...

I'll be doing just that. Worst comes to worse, I'll just get it up into some semblance of okay riding shape and donate it to Goodwill.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,931
Posted By bentstrider83

I live in an area where the nearest bicycle shop...

I live in an area where the nearest bicycle shop is like two hours away. I'll probably be ordering more of the appropriate tools and such to do the proper work along with watching some YT tutorials....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,931
Posted By bentstrider83

As it is right now, I'm just going to get it back...

As it is right now, I'm just going to get it back to rolling condition. Look at getting some used bikes or parts to experiment with. Here's a clearer shot of the rear....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 12:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,931
Posted By bentstrider83

I'll definitely keep you updated. I'm now coming...

I'll definitely keep you updated. I'm now coming up on the video itself and thinking it's more money than actual work difficulty. But such are used bikes. More money put into them than what you got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,931
Posted By bentstrider83

I mean, it doesn't seem that difficult of a job....

I mean, it doesn't seem that difficult of a job. I don't know what to take from the quote though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,931
Posted By bentstrider83

Putting multi-gears onto a single-speed trike.

Not sure where to post this, so I thought this might be appropriate. I picked up a three wheeled bicycle for $30 at a community yard sale this past weekend. I need to do the usual chain, cables, and...
Forum: Touring
03-17-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 875
Posted By bentstrider83

I could see what you mean. But I've already got...

I could see what you mean. But I've already got an elevated riser stem and a front and rear rack I managed to retrofit. Figure I put it to use and see how it does before I blow money on an actual...
Forum: Touring
03-15-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 875
Posted By bentstrider83

Thanks all for the encouragement. Definitely...

Thanks all for the encouragement. Definitely going to be updating periodically as the rebuild goes along. Shouldn't take forever. Maybe by the time Autumn rolls along what with work and other chores...
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 875
Posted By bentstrider83

Not too tall at 5'8ish. But my heels tend to hit...

Not too tall at 5'8ish. But my heels tend to hit bags. Suppose that could be remedied by mounting the bags a tad out of heel strike zone or get smaller capacity panniers. I've got some Ortliebs I...
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 875
Posted By bentstrider83

Only other thing I'll have to source is another...

Only other thing I'll have to source is another Microshift bar end shifter for a triple. Then slap either some Schwalbe or Gatorskins on and I'm gold.
Forum: Touring
03-09-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 875
Posted By bentstrider83

I'm just shopping around and trying to keep the...

I'm just shopping around and trying to keep the price point low as far as parts go. Used tandem wheels for $350 seem to be the biggest biter. Everything else could probably found for not a whole lot...
Forum: Touring
03-09-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 875
Posted By bentstrider83

Rebuild a Motobecane Fantom CX into budget tour rig.

I bought this used, Fantom CX back in 2016 or 17. Had it converted into an electric with a Bafang kit and rode it as a commuter until it was stolen in early 2021. Got the bike back in pieces, but...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,703
Posted By bentstrider83

As a trucker myself, not a whole lot of regards...

As a trucker myself, not a whole lot of regards seems to be given to smaller vehicles. Nothing like nearly getting creamed by some refrigerated super trucker while riding to work, then blocking him...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,703
Posted By bentstrider83

I just punched it up on the search bar for a...

I just punched it up on the search bar for a thread and figured better to restart an original one than get a new one started. But I guess it's a topic that gets put to rest rather quickly.
Forum: Introductions
05-01-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By bentstrider83

As I mentioned, haven't posted on here in over a...

As I mentioned, haven't posted on here in over a decade. So it might be different than what I was used to.
Forum: Introductions
05-01-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By bentstrider83

So, a mention of another site is considered a...

So, a mention of another site is considered a curse word? Noted. 🤐🤐
Forum: Touring
04-30-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,458
Posted By bentstrider83

I've heard of that. Of course I was living in a...

I've heard of that. Of course I was living in a motel myself for awhile before finding a place. I'm just wondering if other activities could be arranged through there. I drive semi trucks out here...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-19, 02:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,703
Posted By bentstrider83

Not a lot of activity on this thread. Yeah, I...

Not a lot of activity on this thread. Yeah, I participated in a few back in the 2000's. Then moved onto the more later occurring, Midnight Ridazz thing. Then after that more or less ate itself alive,...
Forum: Touring
04-30-19, 02:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,458
Posted By bentstrider83

A couple of tour cyclists rolled through here a...

A couple of tour cyclists rolled through here a few days ago. They tend to get heavy this time of the year and often wondered if there was a central board they all put their statuses up at.
I mean,...
Forum: Introductions
04-30-19, 02:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By bentstrider83

Probably a much better spot to post the bike...

Probably a much better spot to post the bike related topics than a ****** sub!!
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 02:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,458
Posted By bentstrider83

As usual though, the sentiments towards Astner...

As usual though, the sentiments towards Astner seem to be mixed. Most were touched and saddened by the death. While another minority seems to be placing blame on him.
Of course I just happen to...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-28-19, 09:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 32,193
Posted By bentstrider83

Got turned onto the Bafang motors after years of...

Got turned onto the Bafang motors after years of speculation over powered bikes in general. A coworker let me borrow his Bafang 750W equipped folder for a week in 2016 and I was more than impressed...
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,458
Posted By bentstrider83

No problem. I knew someone would be here to clear...

No problem. I knew someone would be here to clear that up.
Forum: Introductions
04-28-19, 04:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By bentstrider83

Reignited user, coming back in.

Been awhile since I last posted on here. I used to live in SoCal, but now live in eastern NM. I ride a mixture of recumbent trike's and regular uprights.

Not much of a speed racer. I typically...
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 03:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,458
Posted By bentstrider83

Thank you for this snippet and update of...

Thank you for this snippet and update of information. I'm glad some members of the family are starting to chime in and provide some more accurate details into Mr Astner's life. I was the one who got...
Forum: Touring
04-26-19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,458
Posted By bentstrider83

He seemed to have been a pretty, outgoing person...

He seemed to have been a pretty, outgoing person for the most part. All those accomplishments by age 44. Educated, traveled the world, spread knowledge of a particular craft. Don't know who the...
Forum: Touring
04-26-19, 04:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,458
Posted By bentstrider83

Someone had to step up. I'm kind of surprised of...

Someone had to step up. I'm kind of surprised of myself that I actually placed it out there. A guy riding his bike alone, myself stuck at work alone wishing I was riding instead. I can't explain the...
Forum: Touring
04-26-19, 02:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,458
Posted By bentstrider83

Haven't posted here in awhile and had to sign up...

Haven't posted here in awhile and had to sign up under another name since I long lost all my other info. But I've been living in the Clovis/Portales area and actually saw this gentleman riding along...
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