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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-15-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 350
Posted By Fentuz

What's you leg lengths? I'm 174 (maybe 1"...

What's you leg lengths?
I'm 174 (maybe 1" taller) and based on effective top tube and stack figure, would go small as the 560mm with the 60m match most small/52 gravel frame 2 UK fitters advised me...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-23, 03:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 427
Posted By Fentuz

Several EU countries, both wheels must be fitted...

Several EU countries, both wheels must be fitted with a braking system so fixies or coasters like Dahon UNO are fitted with a front caliper brake. For simplicity, distributors sell a common model...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-23-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 1,471
Views: 423,178
Posted By Fentuz

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/douarn1_d1acb0512a3b10a0023a9162c70479c8140ccb73.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-23, 05:44 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 32,192
Posted By Fentuz

surly corner bar

surly corner bar
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-23, 01:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 32,192
Posted By Fentuz

I like the orange bike! the Kazoo reminds me of...

I like the orange bike! the Kazoo reminds me of the sven minivelo.

I like playing with minivelos. I built a hammerhead 7 for my mother using spares I had left after upgrading various other bikes:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-27-23, 02:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 733
Posted By Fentuz

I just swapped my old XLC mini brake (very...

I just swapped my old XLC mini brake (very corroded by winter salt) with a new set of tektro 926AL, they are 80mm long and have ~10mm clearance with a 35mm tyre.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-23, 04:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 761
Posted By Fentuz

I look at dropped bar bike as sportscars: a...

I look at dropped bar bike as sportscars:
a road bike is like a lowered track orientated sportscar with tight suspensions and low profile tyres; optimised for speed on smooth tarmac
a classic...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-26-23, 01:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 726
Posted By Fentuz

it s all about rolling resistance. I rode GOne...

it s all about rolling resistance. I rode GOne Ultrabite 42-622 and they are much slower than Race king 50-584 or Mezcal 52-584.
have a look on Rolling resistance website.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-23, 02:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,957
Posted By Fentuz

TRP spyre is a better option than bb7. I cannot...

TRP spyre is a better option than bb7.
I cannot see why you would hydro or hybrid (heavy) but if you do, juin tech calipers and TRP are good.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,249
Posted By Fentuz

I used to run 11-25 9s with 39/53 and Sora short...

I used to run 11-25 9s with 39/53 and Sora short cage. I was asked for more range and fitted a 11-34 without issue but I needed a longer chain (2 links from memory).
I run these short cage sora...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,249
Posted By Fentuz

don't forget the chain. If I were you, I would...

don't forget the chain.
If I were you, I would consider this cassette Shimano CS-HG50 10 Speed Cassette 11-36T
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-23, 03:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,596
Posted By Fentuz

Well, I would say it is a Dahon Smooth hound 2010...

Well, I would say it is a Dahon Smooth hound 2010 break away version. That said, if it were fitted with Dura ace, it could be a hammerhead 8 but the wheelset is standard dahon deluxe.
You could...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-23, 03:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By Fentuz

You will need to swap the axles and depending of...

You will need to swap the axles and depending of the hub, either remove the bearing and cups or make sure it fits the sealed bearings.
Cannot say much more since we don't know what wheel/hub you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-20-23, 02:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,729
Posted By Fentuz

Looks good!!! even with the cyclology bar tape....

Looks good!!! even with the cyclology bar tape. Alternatively, Orange silicone would go too and recall the seatpost clamp and headset caps. If you want to go wacky, the cinelli art collection has a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-13-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By Fentuz

The jetstream ex had a outer shock that is...

The jetstream ex had a outer shock that is serviceable. Unfortunately, the jetstream p8 has sealed cartridge in the stear tube. I had one broken (sagging shock) back in 2008 and I needed a new fork...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-27-23, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 301,469
Posted By Fentuz

another bike to train and eat winter grim instead...

another bike to train and eat winter grim instead of damaging the nice bites on the carbon bike.... and a set of garmin powermeter rally pedals....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-26-23, 12:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,729
Posted By Fentuz

your grx 812 is specced for 11-42 so it is lkely...

your grx 812 is specced for 11-42 so it is lkely it will work with 11-46 slx like most 11-42 derailleurs.
issues tend to happen for 11-50
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-20-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,589
Posted By Fentuz

200kms on the new wheels... They're not bad; they...

200kms on the new wheels... They're not bad; they seem more rigid and are certainly faster.
Although the rear wheel is lighter, the Rim dynamic weight must be greater (42 instead of 20mm depth) so...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-17-23, 02:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,486
Posted By Fentuz

I was looking at...

I was looking at https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure

running 45c instead of 35c front allows a 15 psi drop which would be grip advantage off road and a comfort advantage of tarmac

That...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-16-23, 03:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,486
Posted By Fentuz

On the bike design for 35/38mm 700c tyres because...

On the bike design for 35/38mm 700c tyres because of the more CX frame, I was considering doing that as the fork was of the generic type that accepts 45-700c.
With 650B wheels, the frame could take...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-23, 04:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,589
Posted By Fentuz

So, early Jan, I decided to order a less...

So, early Jan, I decided to order a less expensive wheelset and thought I d give a try to AliExpress. The result is a set of 42mm deep litepro and they are pretty. At the moment, I am not pushing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,497
Posted By Fentuz

nope. Flat bar gravels have been a thing for a...

nope. Flat bar gravels have been a thing for a while now. Marin, Poseidon, Specilized, Salsa, Kona etc. and many other do it.

Hunt Gravel wheels are 24 Spokes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 963
Posted By Fentuz

As per other comment, it looks like the plastic...

As per other comment, it looks like the plastic top headset part is crushed as if it has a big side impact.
You will need to open the stem, undo the clamping bolt and fork threaded cap to establish...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,589
Posted By Fentuz

I need to fit the 42T ring for next cavendish...

I need to fit the 42T ring for next cavendish road challenge…

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-23, 03:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,589
Posted By Fentuz

Back in october, I decided to train for hill...

Back in october, I decided to train for hill climb so, I looked at my parts bin and things I could swap. I decided to see how light I could make the smooth hound on a budget. So I stripped it a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-23, 02:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 963
Posted By Fentuz

They had a problem with the clamping undercut...

They had a problem with the clamping undercut that clamp the steerer on the fork. the undercut receiving the hinge locking slider was too sharp causing stress raiser eventually cracked. The later...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-23, 03:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By Fentuz

Brompton was hiring several Mechanical engineers...

Brompton was hiring several Mechanical engineers and test engineers last year for new project so it is not totally surprising.

This seems to be an electric adventure/touring bike with hub motor
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-12-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,254
Posted By Fentuz

i am wondering if the derailleur hanger is bent. ...

i am wondering if the derailleur hanger is bent.
when i crashed and bent the hanger, some gears worked but some were all over.

it might be worth taking it of and check its straightness.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-23, 05:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,525
Posted By Fentuz

2x or 1x is a matter of reference :) I have 3...

2x or 1x is a matter of reference :) I have 3 wheelset for my gravel which is mostly a mullet but the thing I don't like is being slow on tarmac.

1 wheelset is 700c with panaracer gravelking ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,265
Posted By Fentuz

As I said, Dahon and currently Tern have...

As I said, Dahon and currently Tern have telescopic seatpost which allow an extra 90mm producing just over 1m of inseam length which is suitable for people 2.03m tall (typically 38-39" inseam)...
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-14-22, 02:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By Fentuz

33-406 or small knobbly

Hi, I was wondering if somebody knew of knobbly tyre for 406 wheel but with a width bellow 33mm? The Smooth hound is so good and light that I race it in cyclocross :P
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,329
Posted By Fentuz

Last weekend, something "unusual" happened in the...

Last weekend, something "unusual" happened in the Cotswolds; it snowed so I went out on the Gravel bike......
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-12-22, 03:12 AM
Replies: 1,911
Views: 411,357
Posted By Fentuz

Nothing special but a rare opportunity in the...

Nothing special but a rare opportunity in the Cotswolds... nice fresh powdery snow!!! and overtaking the rare cars at 26mph was fun.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-21-22, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,329
Posted By Fentuz

Hill climb mini velo

Hi all,

After 2 months of waiting, the crankset finally came back from 4iii in Canada and I converted my mini velo into a hill climb version....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-15-22, 04:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 468
Posted By Fentuz

why not using the 530 indoors setup? you can...

why not using the 530 indoors setup? you can setup a workout plan on garmin connect, upload to the 530 and then you ride against the "virtual partner".

you will need a wheel speed sensor to count...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-22, 04:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 824
Posted By Fentuz

Well... I am currently building a 20" hill...

Well... I am currently building a 20" hill climbing "race" bike or to be more accurate, I will race a 20" wheel bike next season. I did a fear amount of research to shave 2Kg... and I think you could...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-11-22, 02:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,188
Posted By Fentuz

Buy a tap, grid the tip. Take the bolt out and...

Buy a tap, grid the tip. Take the bolt out and re-tap the thread. On the bolt side, you could get a longer one, put the head in a drill and run the tip on a file to “de-thread” the tip and have the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-22, 02:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
Posted By Fentuz

I run Tubolito on my gravel bike and have moved...

I run Tubolito on my gravel bike and have moved that to tubeless. For 20", I do not have the adequate rim. My rims are all kinetix comp (or equivalent Rolf) or kinetix comp pro which do not have the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,219
Posted By Fentuz

Some people cut the telescopic tube (at top below...

Some people cut the telescopic tube (at top below clamp), press in a star captive nut fitted with a standard steerer cap and then they fit on the tube a standard stem... doing that means that you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-12-22, 12:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,688
Posted By Fentuz

CH white in Malmesbury has some 406 wheels but,...

CH white in Malmesbury has some 406 wheels but, when I was there a couple of months ago, they said that the Rolf are getting harder to find as production had moved to WTBs (I have a front Rolf and a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-07-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,759
Posted By Fentuz

not quite, it was over heated fluid as the disc,...

not quite, it was over heated fluid as the disc, pads and caliper housing were too hot. Once it cool down, it worked again.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-22, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By Fentuz

I guess it all depends what you mean by...

I guess it all depends what you mean by travelling.

If by travelling, you mean changing location and stay there for a while like a consultant or technician visiting customer for several weeks at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-14-22, 01:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Posted By Fentuz

You could look at Planet X free ranger frame set....

You could look at Planet X free ranger frame set. it is supposed to clear 48c with 700c

mine clears 52-584 barzo and 45-622 without mudguards
I cleared 50-584 and 42-622 with mud guards (I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-22, 02:43 AM
Replies: 1,471
Views: 423,178
Posted By Fentuz

As the big bike is having new wheel bearing units...

As the big bike is having new wheel bearing units fitted, I took the mini velo on mtb trails and gravel path....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-22, 01:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 354
Posted By Fentuz

I agree that the cassette needs to be swapped...

I agree that the cassette needs to be swapped along with a new chain but... in another thread to OP asked about getting his zizzo a bit better. Since it needs a new cassette and chain, I would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-22, 03:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 354
Posted By Fentuz

There are several things to look at. If you...

There are several things to look at.

If you take the wheel off, can you see a noticeable difference between to fitted 11T cog and the new one (shark tooth shape).
Is the new chain the same model...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-22, 03:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,696
Posted By Fentuz

I would go for that with the given budget; there...

I would go for that with the given budget; there is no point buying a new average/budget bike.

It is probably better that the OP actually pin point what is not quite right with the current bike,...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
07-24-22, 02:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By Fentuz

And don’t forget the 11s chain too and the...

And don’t forget the 11s chain too

and the 11s 11-32 should gapped like a 9s 11-25 +28 +32. Nice close ratio spacing


note that sram pc1110 is a cheap chain that works well and last for some...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
07-24-22, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By Fentuz

no, it will not; the 11s chain is 5.6m wide so it...

no, it will not; the 11s chain is 5.6m wide so it will not fit on 8s cog designed for 7.1mm. Basically, the teeth are to thick to go into the chain gap.

this outer width affect the cassette...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
07-20-22, 05:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By Fentuz

9-10-11-12 have the same width so you should be...

9-10-11-12 have the same width so you should be able to swap the claris twin ring for a Sora or find chainrings and swap them. you can also run a sora FD with 105 shifter (I do the opposite) and the...
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