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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-24-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 32,945
Posted By Ron Damon

I spend a couple of weeks in Osaka earlier this...

I spend a couple of weeks in Osaka earlier this year, and it served to further strengthen my perspective that that there are only two types of people and countries on this planet. There's Japan and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 42,167
Posted By pinholecam

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I was pretty prepared to have wasted my money on a dubious Aliexpress...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-17-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1,471
Views: 423,181
Posted By 2_i

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

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1280x2000/bigsmall_c1fc2eaff982ad9fb57fde938a61af9b3765ebab.jpg
Big and Small - Rwanda Art Museum (former Presidential Palace)
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,471
Views: 423,181
Posted By john m flores

Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe, similar to the Pocket...

Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe, similar to the Pocket Rocket but also very different.
https://youtube.com/shorts/lfF49mAnS4s?feature=share
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-14-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,471
Views: 423,181
Posted By Doc_Wui

Two Downtubes on the Mickelsen Trail in South...

Two Downtubes on the Mickelsen Trail in South Dakota. Schwalbe Big Apples did OK on the gravel. 2.125" on the 8FS, and 2" on the Nova. A little electricity helped us 70 year olds.

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-12-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,036
Posted By Joe Remi

I agree that you'll probably be fine with the...

I agree that you'll probably be fine with the stock gearing. If not I found the 3-speed to be WAY overgeared on the top end, I don't think you'll mind much if it gets dropped a bit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-18-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1,471
Views: 423,181
Posted By john m flores

This hurts my brain 😂 Recently added some...

This hurts my brain 😂

Recently added some carrying capacity to the Zizzo Liberte....
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-23, 03:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By Barchettaman

You just run the straps through the top handle of...

You just run the straps through the top handle of the suitcase to stop them wandering outboard, I also ran a short strap on the bottom of the case to keep them in place.

My genius knows no limits...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2,826
Views: 976,214
Posted By john m flores

I admire the Canadian couple touring with their...

I admire the Canadian couple touring with their Helixes. I'd consider it but would be wary of finding 24" tires while on a long trip.

A 20" Helix though....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2,826
Views: 976,214
Posted By LannyPots

Helix Comparison

Sure will try. As background I consider myself a roadie but urban spaces mean I’ve had experience with lots of folders.

I had a Bike Friday Companion. Rode better than any other previous folder of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,149
Posted By Ron Damon

How about a 349 to 305 conversion? A 349 wheel...

How about a 349 to 305 conversion? A 349 wheel with a 35mm tire is roughly the same diameter, ergo the same attack angle and bottom bracket height, as a 305 wheel with a plumper, plusher, lower...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,094
Posted By tcs

"The best defense against copying is innovation.”...

"The best defense against copying is innovation.” Will Butler-Adams

Perhaps Brompton should sue less and innovate more.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,902
Posted By tds101

As usual, another new bike from Dahon that won't...

As usual, another new bike from Dahon that won't be available in North America. :notamused:
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 701
Posted By linberl

Would be kinda cool if it folded up inside the...

Would be kinda cool if it folded up inside the cargo box, which had drop down transport wheels. Maybe one side of the box could be hinged. put a lid on for perfect storage, lol. Or an instant...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-11-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,254
Posted By tcs

BikeFriday tikit, vertical dropouts, Shimano...

BikeFriday tikit, vertical dropouts, Shimano Alfine 11, Surly Singleator with the push-up spring.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-22, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 941
Posted By vonfilm

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/34de7fa2_bb20_4ca9_990b_ded086ab5671_7ad6bff7004495f4d6c8b0e2d3ee73caa125c9d4.jpeg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 565
Posted By 2_i

Brompton Pulleys vs Snow & 3 Cogs

In a 2/6sp Brompton, the tensioner pulleys are challenged when you try to use them with 3 rather than 2 cogs and snowy conditions and very likely in those muddy. The Brompton pulleys are made as a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,374
Posted By sweeks

Well, if all else fails, degrease the inside of...

Well, if all else fails, degrease the inside of your seat tube and the seatpost using rags and a suitable degreaser. Acetone is a good choice with adequate ventilation and avoiding skin contact....
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-07-22, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,846
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
12-02-22, 10:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,374
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Bingo! It's hard to figure out what's what in...

Bingo! It's hard to figure out what's what in that photo. Could you strip off the stuff that is irrelevant and take additional pictures?

Oh, I took another look. It appears that you added all...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,138
Posted By GTA

My Brompton now has an electric shifter

Thanks to L-TWOO's new economic electric shifter --- AE (http://www.ltwoo.com/cn/h-pd-1720.html#_pp=181_4466), I am able to experience completely different gear shifting on my Brompton.
As I posted...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 803
Posted By Reddleman

You see similar quality components being used on...

You see similar quality components being used on off-the-peg tourers for sale these days such as the Surly Disc Trucker, which is mainly equipped with Shimano Alivio and Sora, which also costs about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By kwantani

Rubbee-X e-bike conversion kit on my Zizzo Liberte

Just wanted to share my successful e-bike conversion kit by Rubbee-X on the Zizzo Liberte....
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 37,832
Posted By Pinigis

OK, we finally have the prototypes just about...

OK, we finally have the prototypes just about complete. The rear rack needs to be painted black, and we need to add a kickstand, but otherwise, we are done. We did a 58T chainring, 11-42T 10-speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-22, 05:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,087
Posted By jfouellette

Well, can’t live without a somewhat folding bike....

Well, can’t live without a somewhat folding bike. Here is my acquisition to replace my stolen bike.More details later.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-22, 03:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,992
Posted By Ron Damon

Get Shorty. The Shimano Zee RD

The Zee RD is shorter pulley to pulley than even a short-cage SS Road RD. But just how short is it in practice, really? Feast your eyes... 👀
.305 wheels
Kenda KWest 45-305 tire...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 324
Posted By Moe Zhoost

To me, it looks like a result of swaging the pin...

To me, it looks like a result of swaging the pin into the hinge. This would not be an issue. Do you feel any play in the hinge?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2,400
Views: 683,098
Posted By glye

Some problems with this question: The Birdy comes...

Some problems with this question: The Birdy comes with a choice of different handleposts, which will likely have different max heights. I'll assume the Sport 21, which I have and it actually seems to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2,400
Views: 683,098
Posted By Jipe

I have also two Moulton with the leading link...

I have also two Moulton with the leading link front suspension.

If I had to rate the suspensions of the Birdy vs. the one of the Moulton, I would say that the rear cone suspension with the bottom...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,435
Posted By willydstyle

Yes, if you want to make the BYB as compact as...

Yes, if you want to make the BYB as compact as possible when folded it requires more operations than the Brompton this is true. However, when I'm just putting my bike away in a shared basement, I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-22, 12:40 AM
Replies: 1,471
Views: 423,181
Posted By MezzoLew

Enjoy your ride - she looks great! I have a...

Enjoy your ride - she looks great!

I have a Mezzo D9 which is remote cousin of the Birdy. The fact that main bike frame tube is not split means the ride is better and stronger. I love zipping...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-22, 03:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,878
Posted By seat_boy

This math doesn't work. The rider is the same...

This math doesn't work. The rider is the same height from the ground. If anything, bigger wheels may roll over an obstacle that would stop small wheels, leading to less crashes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,574
Posted By willydstyle

Some upgrades today: Front rack, pedals, and...

Some upgrades today:

Front rack, pedals, and a B17 special because the copper and honey go well with my bell and bottle cage....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-03-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 924
Posted By 2_i

Chain Management for Extra Derailleur Gears

Since the topic gets scattered around different, sometimes nominally unrelated, threads, I thought about starting one where the ideas could be focused. Myself, after equipping my Brompton with a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By 2_i

Brompton Tensioner Chain Keeper

When debris gets in-between Brompton's chain and tensioner pulley, the chain routinely liberates itself. For me this has been a problem in winter, with the tensioner orienting itself low due to a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-22, 12:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,078
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
02-02-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,155
Posted By Pinigis

The rims are just the aluminum hoops that hold...

The rims are just the aluminum hoops that hold the tire in place. They are attached to the hubs with spokes. It is probably cheaper for you to just replace the entire wheels and relocate the tires...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-22, 07:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,261
Posted By Pinigis

It's an interesting compromise between folding...

It's an interesting compromise between folding and disassembly. Personally, I don't like the idea of having to remove the front wheel to "fold" the bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,915
Posted By 2_i

Klickfix UniKlip Rack Bags

Klickfix/Rixen&Kaul UniKlip mount allows for of a bag on a rack without any provisions from the rack side. Two rack bags on the market are particularly well suited, in terms of dimensions, for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-21, 08:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,772
Posted By Raxel

Titanium Brompton clones update

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x1000/dadton_disc_brake1_b_43014377f7c3d9eda0cb1e3d92bc67e353e55224.jpg
My dad's bike, now with front disc brake.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-31-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,178
Posted By Doc_Wui

Red loctite breaks down with heat, 500F or 250C....

Red loctite breaks down with heat, 500F or 250C. Needs a torch.

I never liked Vello's grandiose claims about riding without charging. Figured they couldn't be trusted.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-21, 08:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,735
Posted By wesgreen

Best wishes for your future endeavors, Yan. I've...

Best wishes for your future endeavors, Yan. I've appreciated your contributions from a builder's perspective to this forum.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-14-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 23,647
Posted By Jipe

I know bike shops in Belgium selling the Ori M10....

I know bike shops in Belgium selling the Ori M10.

I had the opportunity to test it.

Its not a bad bike but it has major drawback:
- Its a bike made for Asiatic people, not for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 23,647
Posted By Fentuz

I think the ben cooper product/custom are great....

I think the ben cooper product/custom are great. The curl is nice but does not package as well as the brompton, the birdy is the same.

i would like a nice 20” brompton frame with derailleur :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-21, 01:31 AM
Replies: 1,471
Views: 423,181
Posted By Geepig

I have a new bike, although not so 'new' as well...

I have a new bike, although not so 'new' as well worn. It is a Romet Wigry, and on its 20" wheels it seems tiny compared to my Romet Jubilats.

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,294
Posted By 12boy

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20190915_114630_23fb6f8ef7ad44081b8eb3b0e3e83bd6e1160992.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-21-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,539
Posted By 2_i

Brompton is easier to carry over stairs when it...

Brompton is easier to carry over stairs when it is not folded, than folded, but you then use both hands to grab it. It is best to have the rest of any load on your back as counterbalance. Within this...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-19-21, 12:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,539
Posted By biker101

I was able to put bar ends and drop ends on a...

I was able to put bar ends and drop ends on a Brompton without making the fold larger, see
http://mybikesite.org/#Handlebar
I like the different positions when I go for longer rides.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,846
Posted By 2_i

I did it on domestic flights as a try and do not...

I did it on domestic flights as a try and do not want to repeat it. You dangle a heavy object with sharp protruding edges above passenger heads, at times at the edge of your reach. The risks are far...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,926
Posted By rhenning

Look for a used Pocket Llama. They are around. ...

Look for a used Pocket Llama. They are around. EBay and Bike Friday it self has trade in bikes. If they don't have one put your name on the list if one comes in. Tell them your price range. That...
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