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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

No, you stated financial figures (wrong one) to...

No, you stated financial figures (wrong one) to justified quality: "You can't skimp on QUALITY. The Sram force groupset alone costs around £1000."

All I see is restricted views or deformed fact...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

hang on a minute, you came here proclaiming that...

hang on a minute, you came here proclaiming that your tern x11 is the best thing since sliced bread and your views seem very reduced to the advantage of 451. People came to offer different opinions...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 02:31 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

yes, that's the sort f thing I did, race on...

yes, that's the sort f thing I did, race on dry(ish) tarmac with 50profil front and 45profil rear (~100mm sidewall in both cases) however, on crappy roads of wet, I run road legal wet tyre in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

I agree, I train on my Dahon minivelo which is...

I agree, I train on my Dahon minivelo which is currently geared like my gravel bike race bike. on the same loop zone 2 type thing, I will be averaging 21 to 23 kph on the minivelo and about 27kph on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-24, 01:59 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

nope, the crankset is ~£200, and the gx...

nope, the crankset is ~£200, and the gx derailleur and shifter is ~£250 cassette is £70

and manufacturers do not pay retail prices, they get “unpacked” components wrapped in bubble wrap.
last...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

I don't know about that, I commuted daily on my...

I don't know about that, I commuted daily on my Helios modded to match verge x18 from the Cotswolds (1mile from CH White) to Swindon (70K round trip) on tarmac and smooth gravel path.

On my gravel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

Yes, very good explanation, i could nt be bother...

Yes, very good explanation, i could nt be bother to go in so much details :)

Until you tried on the same bike with the same weight and the same tyre, you cannot say how the same affect...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

i like the contact urban (well I did nt like the...

i like the contact urban (well I did nt like the reflective strip but that s cosmetic). The side wall perished with all the winter salt so put back a set of kojak because i couldn t be bother to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

Oh yes and I forgot to mention that if you want...

Oh yes and I forgot to mention that if you want to go faster, TPU inner tubes like tubolitos reduce RR and the gain is noticeable however, if you get a puncture, make sure you have spare tubes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

yes, but I don't seem to be able to get them...

yes, but I don't seem to be able to get them easily in the UK (at reasonable price) and my wheels take 35c max
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,825
Posted By Fentuz

this is the same discussion as 650b or 700c. The...

this is the same discussion as 650b or 700c. The bigger the total outer diameter is the less susceptible to road bumps it is. At equal weight, the small wheel will accelerate faster, on hill climb, a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fentuz

yes, it was food for thought as it might spark...

yes, it was food for thought as it might spark other ideas/solutions.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fentuz

Not sure, but I am about to fit a 69T chainring...

Not sure, but I am about to fit a 69T chainring with a 1x9 11-40 cassette and a "small" cage altus M310. I 'll let yo know how it goes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fentuz

I can tell you that the ZEE which has a small...

I can tell you that the ZEE which has a small cage like a road sora or ultegra can deal very well with 11-36. and I believe it can do better as mine(2nd hand) had the B screw too engaged when I go it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fentuz

Looking how the thread is evolving, I thought I'd...

Looking how the thread is evolving, I thought I'd add food for thoughts.

I get the 2x appeal to add range to the current 7s 11-28 cassette. During the 1st lockdown, I run my helios with 2x 7s...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,119
Posted By Fentuz

Compared to CX, Gravel bikes tend to be 10mm...

Compared to CX, Gravel bikes tend to be 10mm shorter on effective top tube and 10mm higher on the stack with 1 to 1.5deg extra slack on the head tube and BB tend to be 5 to 10mm lower. This allow a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,449
Posted By Fentuz

Where did it crack?

Where did it crack?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,119
Posted By Fentuz

Like that? ...

Like that?
https://youtu.be/rqoC_WJYfMY?si=UVJ0ZB94M4S6Yku-

Note: no more ultra bit 45-622... Race king 50-584 or 520584 barzo unless it is a CX race
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fentuz

I thought I recognized it from the French forum

I thought I recognized it from the French forum
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 871
Posted By Fentuz

Like other, I don't think a break away bike is...

Like other, I don't think a break away bike is best. I was looking into the Ritchey outback break away to use as a vacation/long business trip option. From what I coud see, it s not much different...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fentuz

Again, I have used the same things and did not...

Again, I have used the same things and did not have a problem. so my point remain valid, it may not work for you but it did for me as it did for many others. if they were that bad, people would moan...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-24, 03:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By Fentuz

I have referred to the schwalbe chart for many...

I have referred to the schwalbe chart for many years (not on new site thought)
https://imgv2-2-f.scribdassets.com/img/document/505501042/original/e76623813d/1705937561?v=1

I used to run the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-24, 03:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,916
Posted By Fentuz

that's good to know, I am thinking about fitting...

that's good to know, I am thinking about fitting a 56T on the helios rather than the current 48 but I would need more range like this. I was looking at Deore 10 11-46 for ~£30 instead of Tiagra 11-34
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fentuz

hang on, as you said, you are /have been a...

hang on, as you said, you are /have been a mechanical engineer so surely you know about 1st rule of 6 sigma: "rather your Data". here, we have 1 users having issues with several designs. It is not a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-24, 03:16 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fentuz

Well, I did not have any issues you mentioned....

Well, I did not have any issues you mentioned. The braze-on post never rotated and when properly set (located and clamped), it did not interfere with the derailleur. Only issue I had was the lack of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,916
Posted By Fentuz

I race with 160/180 in XC and CX(because of XC...

I race with 160/180 in XC and CX(because of XC setup) and yes, the dissipation is a big thing (I boiled my front brake when running 160 of steep fast descent during a XC race) and I agree about the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,916
Posted By Fentuz

yes, that's why I cannot understand why dahon and...

yes, that's why I cannot understand why dahon and tern put 160discs instead of 140mm.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 605
Posted By Fentuz

I thought if you feel brave, I mean god like...

I thought if you feel brave, I mean god like brave, you could try that:
https://i.stack.imgur.com/mjpbM.jpg
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 03:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,158
Posted By Fentuz

I think you will need the "less pretty" type of...

I think you will need the "less pretty" type of bracket as they give more setup flexibility
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510bErrP1mL.jpg
or that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-04-24, 03:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,382
Posted By Fentuz

It's not rocket science :) it is only a bike....

It's not rocket science :) it is only a bike. like everything it is about having the correct tools and for the rest, youtube is the best tutorial. The annoying things about bike is the multitude of...
03-01-24, 03:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,422
Posted By Fentuz

You might want to tighten/increase the spring...

You might want to tighten/increase the spring rate to get a more positive clip.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-29-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,536
Posted By Fentuz

I'm not saying that the carbon components you...

I'm not saying that the carbon components you have on the bike are either good or bad however, because they are claimed to be T800 don't mean are good or bad. T800 is the raw material used and while...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,536
Posted By Fentuz

the stronger duct tape ...

the stronger duct tape
https://www.gorillatough.com/product/black-gorilla-tape/
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 605
Posted By Fentuz

Do you mean this:...

Do you mean this: https://foldingbike.biz/epages/7665e38c-067c-4fa0-9037-afac2266f927.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/7665e38c-067c-4fa0-9037-afac2266f927/Products/DAHHANSTEMESP05
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,536
Posted By Fentuz

Have you tried a layer of "gorilla tape" on the...

Have you tried a layer of "gorilla tape" on the inner joint surface?

I was getting creaks on my jetstream and put some "engineering marker" on both hinge surfaces to highlight where the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 711
Posted By Fentuz

Aesthetic is one thing, mechanical integrity is...

Aesthetic is one thing, mechanical integrity is another. I would be worried this thing break, it needs at least a top collar (like the bottom on on picture) to brace the lot to the head tube.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,358
Posted By Fentuz

gcn did a video (most likely paid) ...

gcn did a video (most likely paid)
https://youtu.be/jSNgGeeCaw8?si=SeeWZ4osPDzm3i7H
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,382
Posted By Fentuz

Yes, the "new Sora SS" is like and old medium...

Yes, the "new Sora SS" is like and old medium sora or medium 105
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,382
Posted By Fentuz

it is about the same a "new sora SS" RT3000 ...

it is about the same a "new sora SS" RT3000

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/f378357d_75eb_45db_9cf9_324ca4f7cb86_f44779ebba0f483769c9372bf8971d843be23250.jpeg
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,382
Posted By Fentuz

I measured them roughly - Sora rd3400 rated up...

I measured them roughly
- Sora rd3400 rated up to 27T --------> derrailleur mechanism is ~60mm and the cage is 60mm
- Sora SS r3000 rated for 32T Max--------> derrailleur mechanism is ~60mm and the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 978
Posted By Fentuz

That is it, OP used the term "lockjaw" which was...

That is it, OP used the term "lockjaw" which was the system on minivelo and cadenza that Ron showed in picture. The part the OP showed seem to be the adjusting threaded bar from the cam over locking...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,382
Posted By Fentuz

I run : - Sora rd3400 rated up to 27T - Sora...

I run :
- Sora rd3400 rated up to 27T
- Sora SS r3000 rated for 32T Max
- Altus M310 rated for 34T Max

they all run well with 34/36 sprockets. the r3000 and m310 run 40T without problem too.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 978
Posted By Fentuz

is it from a mini velo like hammerhead or Dash? ...

is it from a mini velo like hammerhead or Dash?
where are you based? this would help to advise where you may find a supplier.

If it is mini velo, Dahon Japan or japanese dealer will be able to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,382
Posted By Fentuz

from the original subject of your post, you...

from the original subject of your post, you seemed to be interested in an easy and cheap solution. Looking at the picture and manufacturer spec, I think you may have a Tourney HG37 freewheel which...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-24, 02:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By Fentuz

On kids bikes (14"), I use a traditional flexi...

On kids bikes (14"), I use a traditional flexi hose connected to the foot pump because I got tired of hitting my fingers on cogs of frame as I unplug the pump.

Alternatively, if you can fit...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,382
Posted By Fentuz

Current bikerton is still 14-28 which is...

Current bikerton is still 14-28 which is freewheel. Again, I don't know, I m only going by manufacturer spec and the 14-28 ratios. From the picture, I cannot say...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,382
Posted By Fentuz

So far I have considered freewheel only because...

So far I have considered freewheel only because manufacturer and retailer identify it as a 14-28 freewheel which is what I had on my helios D7. Note that if you search 14-28 7speed cassette, you get...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,382
Posted By Fentuz

As I put in my original post: with a...

As I put in my original post:



with a small jump 28-32 (relatively speaking), the derailleur cage should be able to deal with that (I run these up to 34/36 and even 40T). with a bigger jump...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,068
Posted By Fentuz

After 1 year in this configuration (5000km), the...

After 1 year in this configuration (5000km), the bike is still very enjoyable and is the bike I ride the most due to low maintenance cost (components are cheap):
- 2 chain sram 971
- 1 BB Praxis...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,358
Posted By Fentuz

I get what you are saying; frame like Fhon etc,...

I get what you are saying; frame like Fhon etc, 16" or 20" wheelset can be found cheaply but, this is something that works for enthusiasts, people who read these fora and understand what is needed to...
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