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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-19, 02:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,993
Posted By rec

Odd, I've had especially good experience with...

Odd, I've had especially good experience with many dozens of Schwalbe tires over the past 14 years mounting true on mostly Velocity rims without any special treatment. Panaracers on the other...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,555
Posted By rec

Another prototype of the GB-1. Lots of changes...

Another prototype of the GB-1. Lots of changes since the introduction at Sea Otter:

-thru axles
-more traditional looking stem
-no more little reinforcing seat tube strut

Really hope the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-18, 01:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
Posted By rec

A 2010 4k bike is still very very good, not...

A 2010 4k bike is still very very good, not slowing you down at all. If you're still enjoying it and comfortable, keep it and train harder. It will make it all the sweeter when you beat your...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-10-18, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,555
Posted By rec

Dahon GB-1 folding gravel bike (650B/27.5")

Drop bars, disc brakes, full size wheels, not bad!


Going to be announced at Sea Otter, available Fall.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-17, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,234
Posted By rec

thanks for the info, odiolalluvia and chagzuki.

thanks for the info, odiolalluvia and chagzuki.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-17, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,234
Posted By rec

I'm looking to get a 2010 ti brom, do you think...

I'm looking to get a 2010 ti brom, do you think it has the suspension block lock? If not, can the block lock be adapted to older frames?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-17, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,234
Posted By rec

Brompton rear triangle fold under question

About 15 years ago, I got to borrow a late '90's Brom for a couple months and for that vintage Brom, the rear triangle wasn't locked to the seat cluster so that whenever you went off a curb or lifted...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-17, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,570
Posted By rec

Yes, that's an instant buy no brainer price for...

Yes, that's an instant buy no brainer price for me, too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,570
Posted By rec

Which one is for sale in your area: the MR4 or...

Which one is for sale in your area: the MR4 or MR20?

Hopefully it's not too far from where you live and you can go see and test ride it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-17, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,072
Posted By rec

Thanks, Hank!

Thanks, Hank!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-17, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,072
Posted By rec

Brompton crankset variations

I've noticed stock Bromptons with two different types of drive side cranks: spiderless crank with cheapy looking chainring and integrated chainguard; crankset with 5-arm spider (w/ hidden arm) 130...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-17, 08:25 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,231
Posted By rec

Listed on ebay albeit with the same disclosure no...

Listed on ebay albeit with the same disclosure no sales to EU and Americas:

ATS Speed Drive Internal Gear crankset 2 speeds, 170mm, Brompton,w/tool | eBay...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-28-17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,759
Posted By rec

Anyone build one of these up? Or at least see it...

Anyone build one of these up? Or at least see it in person and test ride?
Forum: Commuting
07-13-17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 28,231
Posted By rec

Backpack all the way. As already noted, hands...

Backpack all the way. As already noted, hands are free when off the bike, always have it with me when shopping don't have to worry about accidentally leaving the bag on the bike when locking up, can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-17, 08:30 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,231
Posted By rec

rsanchezsaez...

rsanchezsaez (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/rsanchezsaez-464939.html)- I'm in the same boat as you, trying to pick between the 3s and 6s.

I borrowed a 3s bromp way back in 2000, really liked...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-10-17, 08:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By rec

All things being relatively equal, I'd go with...

All things being relatively equal, I'd go with your local wheelbuilder for the personal local service.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,231
Posted By rec

Hope it's alright to revive this old, but...

Hope it's alright to revive this old, but interesting, thread.

Anyone know if Brompton still specing the BSR for 2017 3s and BWR for 6s?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-06-17, 05:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 43,247
Posted By rec

No, not too low for off road. It's only 15mm...

No, not too low for off road. It's only 15mm (5/8") lower than the Sequoia. You will have to be more careful cornering to not scrape a pedal. That said, I prefer the Sequoia because it has more...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-17, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,750
Posted By rec

Haven't tried it but this shimano Tourney looks...

Haven't tried it but this shimano Tourney looks good since it has a short cage which will give better ground clearance than a long cager.



Shimano Tourney RD-FT35 Rear Derailleur with Hanger...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-06-17, 08:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 43,247
Posted By rec

While the Sequoia bb is higher than the Diverge...

While the Sequoia bb is higher than the Diverge bb, the Sequoia does not have a high bb in general. It's lower than most mtb bb's and many cx and road bike bb's. The Diverge has a much lower bb...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,752
Posted By rec

Can you find somewhere else to lock up? Perhaps...

Can you find somewhere else to lock up? Perhaps someplace inside? I'd be paranoid that they f'd with my bike.
Forum: Commuting
06-22-17, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,689
Views: 345,602
Posted By rec

Crow bar right in the path of my bike commute,...

Crow bar right in the path of my bike commute, dangerous.

A few hundred 1" self taping wood screws must have fallen out of a contractors truck a few days ago and scattered themselves all along a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,705
Posted By rec

I recommend going to a local bike kitchen for...

I recommend going to a local bike kitchen for some help. Not that adjusting hub cones is hard, just that it can be weird if you've never done it before and their shop tools are better than cheap...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-17, 01:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,300
Posted By rec

A few years ago, had a jerk car driver speed up...

A few years ago, had a jerk car driver speed up to pass me and right hooked me as it went into a driveway parking lot. I was going about 20 mph and had to come to a complete stop to avoid getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,892
Posted By rec

The tube won't explode by pumping it up outside...

The tube won't explode by pumping it up outside of the tire so, yes, it sounds like you need to pump it up a lot more than you have been to expose the leak.

Please confirm that you have wiggled...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-17, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,012
Posted By rec

Sounds like a really cool job, congrats. Hope...

Sounds like a really cool job, congrats. Hope that you're able to bring your bike inside the new office. Or at least find a place inside the building that's safer than locking up outside. Some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-17, 12:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,892
Posted By rec

Most of my bikes are presta but I keep a...

Most of my bikes are presta but I keep a schraeder adapter in my patch kit. It's fine to leave it on the valve, but I'd be a little worried about a jerk stealing it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-17, 06:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,892
Posted By rec

Maybe the valve has torn a little from the tube. ...

Maybe the valve has torn a little from the tube. Check the base of the valve where it connects with the tube. It may hold air a while but if the valve moves a little, it will release air at the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-17, 09:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,936
Posted By rec

Is Slingshot still in business? Website is still...

Is Slingshot still in business? Website is still up but I'm not sure if they're selling anything anymore.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-17, 12:28 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,667
Posted By rec

I'm not a fan of the increase in stack for 2018. ...

I'm not a fan of the increase in stack for 2018. I think stack is now measured taking the FS into account.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,182
Posted By rec

How big a tire (700 and 650) can you fit in your...

How big a tire (700 and 650) can you fit in your W125?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-17, 12:13 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,667
Posted By rec

What size tires are these 35-38 or 40-42? I hope...

What size tires are these 35-38 or 40-42? I hope 40-42 but I would be very surprised if the frame can go that big.

Still can't get past the clunky look of the future shock.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,667
Posted By rec

I wonder if it'll have the weird non standard...

I wonder if it'll have the weird non standard rear OLD.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,731
Posted By rec

haha yes.

haha yes.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-17, 10:29 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,731
Posted By rec

Hmm, never heard of this "leaning forward causes...

Hmm, never heard of this "leaning forward causes sweating" theory, wow, amazing. Running and walking is upright, doesn't put weight on the hands, so no sweating during those activities, too? ...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,488
Posted By rec

I have lots of bags: messenger bags, backpacks,...

I have lots of bags: messenger bags, backpacks, musettes, etc... Use a different bag most days depending on the ride. For many years I used to keep my keys in my bag but no more since I left the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-17, 11:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,054
Posted By rec

Kais01- Had no idea that your conversion is on a...

Kais01- Had no idea that your conversion is on a titanium rear triangle, very impressive and brave. Sounds like a very involved and fun project; have never heard of pipe benders but fortunately I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-17, 05:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,054
Posted By rec

Hi Kais01- How much did you spread the rear...

Hi Kais01-

How much did you spread the rear triangle - from 126 to 130 or 135mm? I've spread a few 700c frames from 126-130 with a nice hozan frame spreader - have to spread it to about 140 and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-17, 05:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,054
Posted By rec

Anyone find out how much the vostok ti rear...

Anyone find out how much the vostok ti rear triangles cost?

re- chain slack: will one of the new sram or shimano clutch mtb rear derailleurs do a better job tensioning the chain?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-17, 05:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,451
Posted By rec

foldawaysolutions.com

foldawaysolutions.com
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-14-17, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,640
Posted By rec

UN55 bb's are an incredible value. Get it and...

UN55 bb's are an incredible value. Get it and forget it for at least a decade.
Forum: Commuting
05-06-16, 03:16 AM
Replies: 1,689
Views: 345,602
Posted By rec

Been fun reading this thread from the start, and...

Been fun reading this thread from the start, and now got a place to share my discoveries.

- the dl of HI friend in FL is an amazing story, the odds are astounding.

Starting to remember a few...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-16, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1,689
Views: 345,602
Posted By rec

Also hand trucks, shovels, bbq's, big trash cans,...

Also hand trucks, shovels, bbq's, big trash cans, crates of broccoli. These things have caused huge car traffic jams on major streets and intersections. When I clear the obstruction only a couple...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-16, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,570
Posted By rec

Giant MR4, MR20 ?

I've always liked the look of the Giant MR-4 and MR-20.

Has anyone ridden either of them? Is the MR-20 discontinued?

Only thing sort of similar that I know of are the Airnimals and a very...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-16, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1,689
Views: 345,602
Posted By rec

A couple years ago while riding up a heavy car...

A couple years ago while riding up a heavy car traffic hill in the middle of a local open space park, I came upon a big box of brand new home alarm equipment - control panels, window/door magnet...
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