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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 941
Posted By pinholecam

I have a Change Bike 650b which I have been quite...

I have a Change Bike 650b which I have been quite satisfied with.
Long term review here.
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1177986-change-bike-650b.html

My conclusion having tried many...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1,450
Views: 414,380
Posted By pinholecam

2 from the stable ...

2 from the stable

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53129633503_c35e9568cf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oWTg2R)
ZV101166 (https://flic.kr/p/2oWTg2R) by pinholecam02...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-23, 01:19 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,498
Posted By pinholecam

Thanks. Glad you liked the video. I used an...

Thanks. Glad you liked the video.

I used an Insta360 OneX (360 camera) and Insta360 OneRS 4K module.

I used a cheap rain cape and never looked back.
Switched to a better AGU poncho which is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,498
Posted By pinholecam

Cycling the Hai Van Pass. This is a trip...

Cycling the Hai Van Pass.

This is a trip from Da Nang to the old capital of Hue.
Roughly its 125km going through the Hai Van Pass which is 500m in elevation, hugging the coast.
Too bad...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,498
Posted By pinholecam

Vietnam for a week (Hoi An, Da Nang ) Short...

Vietnam for a week (Hoi An, Da Nang )

Short 1 week trip to Vietnam where I have never been to before.
Really glad I got out of my comfort zone to do this ride which included the Hai Van Pass...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,498
Posted By pinholecam

More cycling and more photos. Brought the...

More cycling and more photos.

Brought the bike along for a short trip to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
It was a family trip, but the Change Bike made it easy to fold it up and stuff it into the car....
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,843
Posted By pinholecam

Tyrell FX / FSX (406 )series are under 10kg. ...

Tyrell FX / FSX (406 )series are under 10kg.

There is the Bike Friday Pocket Rocket Super Pro (8.5kg) (451) but its again expensive (and is it considered 'folding').

Tyrell IVE (18" ) is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,498
Posted By pinholecam

Melbourne a rail trail and some riding around ...

Melbourne a rail trail and some riding around

Some more travelling and of course some updates to the bike.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52551056315_f6d7125fca_b.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-07-22, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,521
Posted By pinholecam

Now, don't mistake me for saying its a bad bike. ...

Now, don't mistake me for saying its a bad bike.
All I meant is the nature of the demand and interest for this model of frame.

As for frame failure, maybe its a user size/weight thing.
The user...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-22, 11:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 993
Posted By pinholecam

Wow! Very good work and very beautiful respray.

Wow!
Very good work and very beautiful respray.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-22, 04:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,494
Posted By pinholecam

It really depends on the size of the locker. ...

It really depends on the size of the locker.

Otherwise sounds like a Strida is the best fit for the job.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,676
Posted By pinholecam

Not cheap, but the real deal is actually the...

Not cheap, but the real deal is actually the Japanese Raleigh RSC
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/RALEIGH-Mini-Velo-Small-Diameter/dp/B07JVRQ3SK


There is also this RSP model...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-20-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 993
Posted By pinholecam

:thumb: Good start to the post. Enjoy the...

:thumb:

Good start to the post.
Enjoy the journey!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-22, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By pinholecam

Been there, done that and still doing... Both...

Been there, done that and still doing...
Both are large wheeled options and ride like road bikes because they are.


Folding and about 9.5-11kg.
Change Bike 650B - Bike Forums...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By pinholecam

A lot of these small 16" wheeled bikes really...

A lot of these small 16" wheeled bikes really have fantastic utility and add in the price, they punch high above what one might think of them; small wheeled; "small dahon copy"; etc

I have been...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,961
Posted By pinholecam

They should invite him back to this forum, since...

They should invite him back to this forum, since there is no perceived conflict of interest now.
I miss his inputs (and never found him to be promoting his stuff here )
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,961
Posted By pinholecam

Nice share of your experiences. I like how you...

Nice share of your experiences.
I like how you found utility in the simplicity of the cheapest bike.
We sometimes get carried away that only the best most costly gear will do when the fact is just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-22, 07:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,961
Posted By pinholecam

Look into the 16" wheeled bi-fold bikes as they...

Look into the 16" wheeled bi-fold bikes as they are small, fold small, can push well when folded (on its own 16" wheels so they roll over better ), light for carrying.
3sp will be the way to go if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,498
Posted By pinholecam

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x475/penang_to_waterfall_b7b61be990a1440a37a7e7c9310a696a8b3dd623.jpg

The versatility of the Change Bike with the wide tires and good 650b...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,498
Posted By pinholecam

Cycling in Penang (Aug2022) ...

Cycling in Penang (Aug2022)
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x634/penang_ri_640_2dfa1ee866806ee46a23b6ddb1a513a2d2c3b991.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 63,078
Posted By pinholecam

I can see your point (having owned a Pocket...

I can see your point (having owned a Pocket Rocket Super Pro and rode it a lot and hard for 2 years ).
Its fallen into the same niche as the Moulton, but better too because I still think the BF...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 910
Posted By pinholecam

Wow! beautiful. I think I need to plan for a trip...

Wow! beautiful. I think I need to plan for a trip there again.

Enjoy your ride.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By pinholecam

Been there (sort of), done that and also see...

Been there (sort of), done that and also see quite a bit of such.

I have used 18", 406, 451 bikes and I do ride them with my regular road riding friends.
I have also seen another guy attempt to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-12-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By pinholecam

I know QingXiang who is the owner of Ascent...

I know QingXiang who is the owner of Ascent Bikes.
Got a 2 pair of wheels from him and they have been really good to the specs.
Reliable seller who stands behind the stuff he sells and never...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-25-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,311
Posted By pinholecam

I would not even bother to make it roll on small...

I would not even bother to make it roll on small caster wheels like a Brompton :D

Just fold your Tern, strap the frame with Velcro, leave the handlebar up and push it like a wheelbarrow.

The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,344
Posted By pinholecam

We all know its an itch and the bike will end up...

We all know its an itch and the bike will end up being used by you, so just buy it already :D
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,613
Posted By pinholecam

Would have been best if it catered a 10-35T or...

Would have been best if it catered a 10-35T or 10-34T with a 10-11-12 teeth for the highest 3 gears.
That will take care of the riders that want to ride faster.
It will need a hub to be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 870
Posted By pinholecam

There is a downside to using road bars on the...

There is a downside to using road bars on the Change.
I have one configured w/ road bars as a gravel bike using the newer MTB frame.

It does affect the fold to become not as compact, unless you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-22, 03:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 870
Posted By pinholecam

Oh.. did not notice that they provided an...

Oh.. did not notice that they provided an aluminum fork (very uncommon ).
Carbon one will probably only save a little over it, but will be better on how it transmits road buzz.

The ChangeBike is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-22, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 870
Posted By pinholecam

9.06kg is a good weight for a folding full sized...

9.06kg is a good weight for a folding full sized bike.
I am sure a carbon fork will make it even lighter.
What is the material of the current fork?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,343
Posted By pinholecam

Where is this thread going with all this?

Where is this thread going with all this?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-09-22, 01:59 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,772
Posted By pinholecam

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x683/sojourn_2_86886428a05a6cc1f14607258b3e712d272e4f15.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-22, 12:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 28,347
Posted By pinholecam

Jan Heine does have a vested interest in selling...

Jan Heine does have a vested interest in selling his line of tires as well as 'vision'.
I don't fully disagree nor agree with him, based on my own experiences with bike types, tire and tire widths....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-22, 11:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,439
Posted By pinholecam

Gave the bike a break down for cleaning up and...

Gave the bike a break down for cleaning up and lubing the screws.

After about 1.5yrs with this bike, I have to say that I am amazed by the Ritchey Breakaway system.
It breaks down the bike in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,068
Posted By pinholecam

Even though I live nearer to the source of these...

Even though I live nearer to the source of these bikes and have easy access to them from the local market, I really can't be bothered to buy into the hype of owning one.

A bi-fold really does the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 50,958
Posted By pinholecam

does the material difference affect anything...

does the material difference affect anything beyond weight and tensile strength?
>> Yes, since tensile strength is different, "by right" the thickness has to be adjusted accordingly to get the same...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-24-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,772
Posted By pinholecam

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x534/50028810293_3d4b3f18d6_c_1c1d62cee6bbcd8473fd62f8b3cc84e285340c79.jpg
This is my ideal build but I gave up some max tire clearance for a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,439
Posted By pinholecam

Thanks, just sharing the info I have getting the...

Thanks, just sharing the info I have getting the bike done up so that it can benefit anyone else thinking of doing it.

Bike is great, I can't be happier.
Fast as any road bike in the group rides...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By pinholecam

AliExpress will have lots of options or some...

AliExpress will have lots of options or some other website that has sources to the cheap China wheels.
Over here in Singapore, there are many such options.
Quality varies of course from maker to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-21, 11:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 22,933
Posted By pinholecam

The Brompton has elevated itself to be beyond...

The Brompton has elevated itself to be beyond just a bike. Its a fashion statement and a badge of wealth.
Bike buyers fall into 3-4 categories.
1. The lifestyle (well heeled )
2. The performance...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 40,498
Posted By pinholecam

Hi there! :) Just took the bike for a mix...

Hi there! :)

Just took the bike for a mix road+gravel ride today at Pulau Ubin.
The bike is really in its most natural state in this type of riding.
I'll probably update this thread about the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-20, 02:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,771
Posted By pinholecam

I ride both and its almost every Sunday I will...

I ride both and its almost every Sunday I will ride one with road bike groups. (Sat is w/ the road bike)
The folding bike is slower at top speed with the realities of gearing, and smaller wheels...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-14-20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,439
Posted By pinholecam

Incidentally, ChinaCycling has just done a video...

Incidentally, ChinaCycling has just done a video piece on Waltly Titanium
https://youtu.be/WMxBaq13UO4
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-20, 05:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,439
Posted By pinholecam

The Ride ...

The Ride

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/sojourn_park_1024_279021eae94e4d0c6749c616601111da04bbb77e.jpg

Took the bike out for a 90+km ride and then a 60km one...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27,352
Views: 18,117,249
Posted By pinholecam

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/sojourn_stacked_lighting_1024_fcadc7c7f2f45bec7c69c07a43ccbd78e487c347.jpg

My latest idea of a bike.

Custom Titanium Breakaway...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-21-20, 07:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,421
Posted By pinholecam

Giving a bump to this thread since my custom bike...

Giving a bump to this thread since my custom bike is ready

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/sojourn_stacked_lighting_1024_e4ca0aa02f35a1905107323260d9b40d3df787c0.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-20, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,439
Posted By pinholecam

Bike setup ...

Bike setup

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/sojourn_stacked_lighting_1024_a0d2ba0ce3a90658802c089a30b468d0189e131e.jpg

A bit of a delay with the setup due to low...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,564
Posted By pinholecam

Many of the Dahon style folders actually roll...

Many of the Dahon style folders actually roll very well after fold.
they just need a velcro strap to secure the 2 folded portions together.
Pushes a bit like a wheel barrow when the handlebar is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 21,992
Posted By pinholecam

I had the IVE and cycled with it to quite a few...

I had the IVE and cycled with it to quite a few places/countries.

Your height is ok for the IVE.

Since you are in JPN, I'd say get the IVE or the Birdy as they are (or the particular model)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,581
Posted By pinholecam

Folding Tales has a review for the ChangeBike...

Folding Tales has a review for the ChangeBike 700c and the Ritchey Breakaway steel cross.

https://www.foldingtales.com/home/2017/9/19/change-bike-df-702-review
...
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