Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Polaris43
Showing results 1 to 50 of 167
Search took 0.09 seconds.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-13, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 514,526
Posted By Polaris43

Dang it! I have been looking on ebay off an on...

Dang it! I have been looking on ebay off an on for a Mini. I guess this was one of those off times. I'm going to save a search in case another comes up.

I agree on the other bike - looks like...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 514,526
Posted By Polaris43

Hi, Yan Do you have a price for the new Mini...

Hi, Yan

Do you have a price for the new Mini yet? My friend has her eye on the Origami Fox since she can't get a Mini but she would probably wait for an 8 speed if the price was right.

Thanks...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-13, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 514,526
Posted By Polaris43

Yeah, those are great looking bikes if you want a...

Yeah, those are great looking bikes if you want a single speed. I prefer the 8 speed Mini. It would be great to have both a cool paint job and the SA hub. The Mini is a great bike to have on a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 514,526
Posted By Polaris43

Has the Mini gone the way of the Dodo? I have...

Has the Mini gone the way of the Dodo? I have one of the first ones and like it a lot after some much needed mods (Big Apples, Dahon head tube, upgraded bottom bracket, Brooks seat, bar ends, etc) ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,603
Posted By Polaris43

I know this is a really old thread but I just got...

I know this is a really old thread but I just got a 50cm 1992 Cannondale R60 and one of the things I want to do is change to a carbon fork. Do you know what size it is? Is it 1" or 1 1/8"? Any...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 747,064
Posted By Polaris43

14R... I haven't been on the forum for a...

14R...

I haven't been on the forum for a while and notice that you have a new Brompton. It looks great! But, what happened to the black one that you got from your ex-girlfriend and what's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-07, 02:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,892
Posted By Polaris43

Sesame, Which bike are you going to put...

Sesame,

Which bike are you going to put these on (you have so many!)?

Would you please attach a photo if you are using on one of your Downtubes?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-07, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,978
Posted By Polaris43

As Jur said, buyers appear to be interested in...

As Jur said, buyers appear to be interested in only the lowest price but the other part of this equation is that sellers want to make a killing on every item.

Think about it... as you said, the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,894
Posted By Polaris43

Careful, you will get flamed by all of those who...

Careful, you will get flamed by all of those who think it can't happen to them or theirs...

I decided it was best to leave it that as our middle class disappears, China's grows and apparently...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,828
Posted By Polaris43

+1 on the whole post

+1 on the whole post
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By Polaris43

Looks interesting but it says it can't get wet. ...

Looks interesting but it says it can't get wet.

Not that I would want to ride it in the rain, but there always seems to be water running accross the road / path at some point, no mater where you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-07, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,758
Posted By Polaris43

I got this one for my DT Mini. It works fine. ...

I got this one for my DT Mini. It works fine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/bicycle-KICKSTAND-goes-on-REAR-FRAME-Greenfield_W0QQitemZ300060208444QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-07, 06:54 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,157
Posted By Polaris43

Thanks, Brian. I'm confident that it will be...

Thanks, Brian.

I'm confident that it will be handled.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-07, 06:48 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,157
Posted By Polaris43

Pitboss is a MODERATOR. If he can't behave,...

Pitboss is a MODERATOR.

If he can't behave, how do you expect anyone else to behave.

I didn't mean to say that every post should be constructive - how boring would that be?

I was saying...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-07, 06:16 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,157
Posted By Polaris43

Isn't that what happened with Pitboss' post? How...

Isn't that what happened with Pitboss' post? How was that constructive?

Now that you have our attention, how about letting us know exactly what has Pittboss so frustrated that he thought his post...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-07, 03:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,894
Posted By Polaris43

I'm in... especially if you add fenders and a...

I'm in... especially if you add fenders and a rack! :p
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-07, 02:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,894
Posted By Polaris43

You know what? You are right. I don't know what...

You know what? You are right. I don't know what I was thinking.

It's all good.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-07, 02:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,894
Posted By Polaris43

I wasn't blaming anyone for anything. I don't...

I wasn't blaming anyone for anything. I don't care what they do. As I stated, I'm set. I haven't lost my job and I won't. No one in my family has lost their job. My observations were purely...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-07, 01:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,894
Posted By Polaris43

Yes, I own two Downtubes but I own far more...

Yes, I own two Downtubes but I own far more things (many tens of thousands of dollars worth) that are made in England, France and New Zealand. It seems that those are the only countries that care to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-07, 12:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,894
Posted By Polaris43

I'm not worried about anything personally - I'm...

I'm not worried about anything personally - I'm fine and will continue to be fine. I was commenting on the direction of the overall standard of living for the US. Sorry if that wasn't clear. Perhaps...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-07, 10:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,894
Posted By Polaris43

I work (general management, engineering, customer...

I work (general management, engineering, customer support) for a Fortune 50 multinational manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, chemical, etc... company.

All of our manufacturing that can be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,894
Posted By Polaris43

Remember that when your job gets outsourced. ...

Remember that when your job gets outsourced.

First the factory workers go and all of us professionals think that's good business.

Then the customer support folks go... have you talked to anyone...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,777,784
Posted By Polaris43

It's a midwestern US thing... it just means cool...

It's a midwestern US thing... it just means cool or maybe cool and fun. Don't let my Long Beach, CA location fool you... I'm from Indiana. Home of Euchre, corn and cool beans! :D

Wait - maybe...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-07, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,077
Posted By Polaris43

+1

+1
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,512
Posted By Polaris43

I'm glad this question has come up because it's...

I'm glad this question has come up because it's something I was pondering the other day as I was riding my Mini.

When I was a youngster, I could ride my 20" no name bike no-hands, no-problem.

I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-07, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,394
Posted By Polaris43

If you had to guess... how much do you think it...

If you had to guess... how much do you think it would cost?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-07, 10:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,394
Posted By Polaris43

it needs a rack (Al or Ti?) and a maybe a longer...

it needs a rack (Al or Ti?) and a maybe a longer rear fender... then it would be perfect
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-07, 04:21 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 75,481
Posted By Polaris43

I put a Dahon stem with quick release top on my...

I put a Dahon stem with quick release top on my Mini. I can turn the brake levers all the way down for folding, then rotate them up for use.

The stem on the new Mini is an improvement as it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-07, 02:21 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 60,674
Posted By Polaris43

I'm looking for some decent fenders (read: not...

I'm looking for some decent fenders (read: not chrome, not small) for my DT Mini.

I like the fenders that come on the Curve. If any of you Curve owners have removed your fenders, are you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-07, 12:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,642
Posted By Polaris43

I also strongly recommend internal gears - less...

I also strongly recommend internal gears - less mess and no chance of damage when loading / unloading from the boat or dinghy. Loading / unloading on a boat or dinghy is far different than in and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-07, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,642
Posted By Polaris43

On an cruising boat, i.e. one capable of ocean...

On an cruising boat, i.e. one capable of ocean crossing, the weight of a folding bike is insignificant. Not all boats are made to go fast. Some are made to get you there in one piece.

My 43'...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-07, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,642
Posted By Polaris43

I live on a 43 foot sailboat (monohull) and have...

I live on a 43 foot sailboat (monohull) and have a Downtube Mini (16") and a VIIIH (20") and we regularly take them on the boat to Catalina.

When in boat mode, I remove the seat post rack and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-07, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,382
Posted By Polaris43

Just to add more noise to the noise issue... I...

Just to add more noise to the noise issue... I have Koolstop mountain pads on my DT Mini and the back break does not make any noise but the front has an awful honk if anything more than light...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 75,481
Posted By Polaris43

Since some of you have asked in PMs, I've added...

Since some of you have asked in PMs, I've added the source of the various parts.

I also added a kick stand that is similar in attachment to the one found on the VIIIH - eBay

I should also...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-07, 09:10 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 75,481
Posted By Polaris43

Yes. The Dahon stem adds about 4 - 5 inches. If...

Yes. The Dahon stem adds about 4 - 5 inches. If you go much beyond the max extension line, it starts pulling on the brake cables.

In retrospect, the riser bars might have been a better choice as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-07, 05:29 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 75,481
Posted By Polaris43

I'm glad to see all of you getting your Mini's...

I'm glad to see all of you getting your Mini's and planning cool mods and upgrades. I'm sure I'm going to get some new ideas for round two on mine.

So far I've done the following to mine:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-07, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 514,526
Posted By Polaris43

Hi. I have a VIIIH and a Mini, both with the SA-8...

Hi. I have a VIIIH and a Mini, both with the SA-8 hub. I've found that you have to center the shifter marks as precisely as possible and make sure you get the lock nut secure (if it's loose at all,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-07, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 591
Posted By Polaris43

Amazing... Great pics and great bikes. ...

Amazing...

Great pics and great bikes.

Do you work for an airline or are do you just have a really bad case of the travel bug?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-07, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,043
Posted By Polaris43

I'm affraid to ask how much that thing costs... ...

I'm affraid to ask how much that thing costs...

I agree - if it had wheels, it might make sense for airline travel.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-07, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,407
Posted By Polaris43

Add: 6- Capable of touring with a...

Add:

6- Capable of touring with a reasonable (for this size bike) load

7- a FD so you can have a granny gear for big hills (is this possible / desireable with a Rolhoff?)

8- rolls when...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 559,447
Posted By Polaris43

Do a search on extracycle... looks very cool and...

Do a search on extracycle... looks very cool and there are lots of pics of people hauling everything you can imagine.

Here's the website - no I don't have one or work for them. I just want one.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 843
Posted By Polaris43

eSnipe is the answer... If you really want...

eSnipe is the answer... If you really want something on ebay, then use eSnipe.


http://www.esnipe.com/
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-07, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Polaris43

How long does the Velox rim tape last? Is this...

How long does the Velox rim tape last? Is this something that you do once a year or once every 10 years?

I'm asking so I know how much to buy for two bikes plus spare if I need it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-07, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Polaris43

Thanks! I'll replace the rubber strip with...

Thanks!

I'll replace the rubber strip with either the Pedro's or Velox.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Polaris43

Flat Caused by Spoke

I had a flat on my Mini the other day. :(

When I took the tube out I discovered that the hole was caused by chafe from one of the spokes just at the edge of the valve reinforcement.

The wheel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-07, 05:19 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 75,481
Posted By Polaris43

I can't answer your weight question. Hopefully...

I can't answer your weight question. Hopefully Yan will. I'd be concerned about the suspension link
with that much weight...

On the bags, I have a Topeak QR rack with a trunk bag and it works...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-07, 11:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,920
Posted By Polaris43

Does this mean that you don't fly on those super...

Does this mean that you don't fly on those super flexy aluminum airplanes?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-07, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 514,526
Posted By Polaris43

They fit on my VIIIH as well as the Mini (16" of...

They fit on my VIIIH as well as the Mini (16" of course) so I can't imagine why they wouldn't fit on the IXNS.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-07, 12:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,920
Posted By Polaris43

I think your statistics are pretty far off....

I think your statistics are pretty far off. Otherwise, half the planes flying would fall out of the sky every day due to all of those defective Chineese parts. That's to say nothing of 50% of cars...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-07, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 514,526
Posted By Polaris43

My hinge on my Mini got a little loose after...

My hinge on my Mini got a little loose after several folding cycles. I tightened it - no problem now. Anything that moves, like hinges or other interfaces, is going to need periodic service. ...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 167
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.