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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-14-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By jdogg111

I don't know, but I know I can mount 20 x 1.95...

I don't know, but I know I can mount 20 x 1.95 with no problems, someone else on here managed to mounto2.30 but it was a tight fit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,791
Posted By jdogg111

so, can tires actually make that much of a...

so, can tires actually make that much of a difference in energy needed to achieve same mph . For instance, will I have to use more exertion with a set of generic 20 x 1.95 tires than a set of these...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,376
Posted By jdogg111

Ron, questions for you. You own both 16 and 20...

Ron, questions for you. You own both 16 and 20 inch wheeled bikes. I've read several times among these posts that 16 inch folders are only good for a few miles, more of a destination hookup than...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-01-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 805
Posted By jdogg111

geezer, thanks. How heavy or light is your mini...

geezer, thanks. How heavy or light is your mini velo?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,374
Posted By jdogg111

get a brand new origami swift for around 900,...

get a brand new origami swift for around 900, same as the famous zootr , with disks
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 805
Posted By jdogg111

Bikes Direct mini velo

Hi. Is anyone here familiar with the mini velo sold by bikes direct? Looks very intriguing to me, especially at 399 delivered. 16 speed, friction shifters mounted on head tube. I have a few questions...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 805
Posted By jdogg111

406 vs. 451 rims

.my folder has the 406 rims. I see posts all the time referring to 451 ? Rims, not sure if that's correct or not, but I'll go with it. So my understanding is the 451s are the better wheels and tires...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,655
Posted By jdogg111

64 is the new 63...

64 is the new 63...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,947
Posted By jdogg111

350 to 450 cc pay only

350 to 450 cc pay only
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-20-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,947
Posted By jdogg111

Availability of 16 inch wheel folders in USA?

hi all. just wondering. besides origami, citizens and downtube. not counting brompton of course, are there any other sellers of 16 inch wheel folders in the usa. ? i had a dahon da once upon a time...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 4,689
Posted By jdogg111

Is the swift frame available only disc brakes?...

Is the swift frame available only disc brakes? Thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,740
Posted By jdogg111

any idea of the weight of the nano? Looking hard...

any idea of the weight of the nano? Looking hard at the one on bd. Thanks and great riding !
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,792
Posted By jdogg111

are you in the u.s.? How much was shipping costs?...

are you in the u.s.? How much was shipping costs? Thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-23, 01:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,926
Posted By jdogg111

hi, great looking frame, I looked at the silver...

hi, great looking frame, I looked at the silver rock website for this but never saw the price for it. Can you tell me what it cost delivered? Thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-23, 02:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By jdogg111

I wouldn't. For 1000 u can buy two or 3 zizzo...

I wouldn't. For 1000 u can buy two or 3 zizzo bikes, or orgamis, both very good quality bikes and depending on model also good for rails to trails, plus u could have an extra wheel set from the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,049
Posted By jdogg111

meh. Let em all eat cake, that way the best super...

meh. Let em all eat cake, that way the best super human in a field of superhumans still wins. Bonds, McGwire, Sosa, doped to the gills, but man, that was fun to watch.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 38,089
Posted By jdogg111

[QUOTE=Pinigis;21783090]Getting under 20 pounds...

[QUOTE=Pinigis;21783090]Getting under 20 pounds will probably add $200 to the price, so I don't see it as necessary.
Yes, it will have a carrier block on the front (see photo).
We have used...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,926
Posted By jdogg111

I have those bars. Moustache bars , amazon,...

I have those bars. Moustache bars , amazon, around 25 bucks. Google bike handlebars and scroll long enough, you'll see them. Very nice, and they do relieve stress on the hands due to being closer to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,591
Posted By jdogg111

I've read all of this, 10 minutes of my life I'll...

I've read all of this, 10 minutes of my life I'll never get back. My bad.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 411
Posted By jdogg111

that's the bike, if it wasn't an e bike I'm...

that's the bike, if it wasn't an e bike I'm interested, the shifter on handlebars almost looks like an 8 speed window. 25 mile trip to see it tho. Front dynamo and rear hub, gotta be heavy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 411
Posted By jdogg111

2016 van moots s-3 nexus

hi guys and gals. i recently ran across a van moots s-3 for sale on my local cl. the item is described as either a nexus 8 speed internal, or a 3 speed.its not very clear as to witch one. so doing a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By jdogg111

2 speed hubs, kickback?

hi folks. reading thru lots of posts on various topics i' keep seeing mentions of something called a two speed kickback?. so. just wondering what this is.? a hub? and how does it work? how would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,771
Posted By jdogg111

i like the looks of the brooks saddles, but...

i like the looks of the brooks saddles, but unless i find one on a used bike i'm buying i'll never buy a new one. then i'd have to find a leather helmet somewhere and where does that lead......
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 974
Posted By jdogg111

thanks. not bad at all then. how is the fold....

thanks. not bad at all then. how is the fold. easy. hard, compact?
i'll probably get it for 50 bucks. good price?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 974
Posted By jdogg111

Raleigh twenty 3 speed weight

Hi folks. So I can get a Raleigh twenty at a good price. Built in England in the early 70s, white, 3 speed strumey archer hub. I've searched the webs but have not been able to locate a weight for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,430
Posted By jdogg111

Twenty

I know this thread is old, but just curious, how much does your 20 weigh? Great looking bike by the way. I have a chance to get one, but weight is a concern. Thanks
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-25-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 749,960
Posted By jdogg111

11-36 will work and be the better option, you...

11-36 will work and be the better option, you wouldn't notice the difference between 32 and 34 much. Cheers
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,711
Posted By jdogg111

run ! Haha, good one

run ! Haha, good one
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,692
Posted By jdogg111

I had the same issues, went to a folding bike,...

I had the same issues, went to a folding bike, lower center, easier mount and dismount and the smaller wheels are much less squirmy imho. Tires are your choice, but paul at origami has great choices...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By jdogg111

[Those pliers are used by textile mechanics, ...

[Those pliers are used by textile mechanics, called needle pliers because one changes out bad needles on machines with them. you sometimes have 40 needles an inch so tips need to be very thin .. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By jdogg111

dang that a huge tire! I tried kenda contacts...

dang that a huge tire! I tried kenda contacts 1.95 on my liberte and went in the opposite direction, panacers 1 25 slicks. Much lighter and smaller fold, but I still have the contacts if I need them
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,160
Posted By jdogg111

thanks, is the stem adjustable, meaning can the...

thanks, is the stem adjustable, meaning can the handlebars be raised or lowered, or does that have to be a stem change, I notice yours is almost flat.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-10-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,160
Posted By jdogg111

Zootr owners/ lovers, a few questions

Hi, ran across a xootr for sale on nc cl. My question, how much do they weigh , and is 420 dollars a reasonable price? Cheers.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By jdogg111

Workman 3 speed folder weight

Hi, anyone familiar with workman 3 speed folders? Any good ? How much do they weigh? I like the idea of built in America, plus the 479 price seems ok, tho I'd like a bit cheaper. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,860
Posted By jdogg111

Huffy bay pointe 3 speed

Huffy bay pointe 3 speed , is this bike any good? How does it compare to the Raleigh's? Our local cl has one for 125 that looks pristine. Worth the cash? Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 753
Posted By jdogg111

closer step ups or downs.

closer step ups or downs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 753
Posted By jdogg111

8, 9 and 10 speed cassettes. compatable?

hi. so i have a folding zizzo liberate with an 8 speed cassette. i've been reading forums and folks say that 8, 9 and 10 speed cassettes will fit on this wheel as they're basically the same...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,851
Posted By jdogg111

can, are you allowed to post the website where...

can, are you allowed to post the website where you can look at the products ? Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,270
Posted By jdogg111

thanks for all the great replies, great info, I...

thanks for all the great replies, great info, I should have mentioned that I'm not at all concerned with the small cogs, the only time I've used the smallest is taking the tire off. The 10 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,270
Posted By jdogg111

Gear inches

Ok, so gear inch equations confuse me, so I'll just tell u good folks what I have on my folder now, and what I'm thinking of doing if feasible. My front ring is a 48. Largest rear gear is 34, 8 speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-31-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By jdogg111

Thanks, good info. Another question, when a tire...

Thanks, good info. Another question, when a tire says tubeless, what does this mean? Can u still run a tube or is it for a special rim?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-28-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 39,448
Posted By jdogg111

so i ened up with the 1.95 kendas. put a homemade...

so i ened up with the 1.95 kendas. put a homemade 480 mm handlebar on. with trigger shifter, larger rear cassette, plusher seat....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 39,448
Posted By jdogg111

I ordered some kenda contact 20 x 1 .95 because...

I ordered some kenda contact 20 x 1 .95 because other folding bike riders seem to swear by them. Good price on Amazon also. We shall see, good luck and thanks
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 39,448
Posted By jdogg111

great info. Do u by any chance know the...

great info. Do u by any chance know the dimensions of the original wheels? I was wondering what the biggest tire I can run on my liberte. I've heard 2.125 but don't know if that's correct or not....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-23, 03:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By jdogg111

20 inch tire confusion

Hi to all, I'm a bit confused about tire sizing. Currently on my zizzo I have 20 x 1.50, 406 tires, but I want a narrower tire, something like a 20 x 1.125 or even just 20 x 1. Ok, easy right ? Not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 883
Posted By jdogg111

reading this with interest, I'm not the poster...

reading this with interest, I'm not the poster of the question, but I have one of my own, often read you can use a ten speed shifter with a nine speed cassette if u start out in nine on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By jdogg111

Rear wheel removal

Hi folks. I have one bike that is absolutely a bear to take the rear wheel off for some reason. I suspect the chain is too long but not sure. When I shift to smallest cog to remove wheel the cassette...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 407
Posted By jdogg111

Cassette gears

Mechanics, I know you've seen it all when it comes to bikes, so I'm just being nosy here. I know from reading the history of the tour de France that it started out on single speeds, a grueling 16...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,071
Posted By jdogg111

I have one also, changed the handlebars to...

I have one also, changed the handlebars to moustache bars, changed cassette to 11 - 34, put 8 apeed trigger shifter and lock on gripes, tires are next, going to 1.75 wides. The crank is already ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 491
Posted By jdogg111

the deraileur in question is the sram x-5. does...

the deraileur in question is the sram x-5. does that sound right. i'm trying to do this from memory. the shifter is also sram. the one that broke, i picked up a no name shifter on amazon for cheap...
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