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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,674
Posted By vuurmot

nice color, indonesia seem to have unique...

nice color, indonesia seem to have unique products/colors
I've seen folding stems from indonesia that have 31.8mm clamps for more handlebar options

I'm curious. In your opinion, which folding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-24, 10:41 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,606
Posted By vuurmot

I imagined it more in road bike terms, when you...

I imagined it more in road bike terms, when you are sprinting and making yourself as aero as possible.
My specialized tarmac road bike cracked and I was trying to replicate the ride feel on my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 868
Posted By vuurmot

Haha, actually I have been making use of the gear...

Haha, actually I have been making use of the gear range rather well.
With the big apple wheels, I have been using it to go off-road and climb grassy hills, and have arrived at interesting vantage...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,606
Posted By vuurmot

Also, from a performance standpoint, something...

Also, from a performance standpoint, something like a Tyrell with it's diamond structure would be better.
Stiffness and power transfer in some ways, comes from frame strength...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,606
Posted By vuurmot

IMO, Tern makes good ebikes and unique...

IMO, Tern makes good ebikes and unique accessories like racks
But I think Dahon is at the forefront of folding bike technology, with their deltec cable, lockjaw v2 hinges, pyramid shaped folding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,674
Posted By vuurmot

Yeah I was thinking of getting a fnhon blast...

Yeah I was thinking of getting a fnhon blast frame (it is ~30% cheaper here)
But people were saying that the Y-frame of the fnhon Monsoon allows for more power transfer

Was considering between...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,674
Posted By vuurmot

yeah it shifts well, no problem with clearance so...

yeah it shifts well, no problem with clearance so far
It is a compelling component for a folding bike, but unfortunately I think the production is discontinued :lol:
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,674
Posted By vuurmot

I was inspired by this thread, and decided to...

I was inspired by this thread, and decided to make a touring/errand bike.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/fnhon_4ae59faeb522a9d733ec1878943175e09c241f09.jpg

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-29-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,674
Posted By vuurmot

yeah I get that I can't really xray this stuff,...

yeah I get that
I can't really xray this stuff, but I can somewhat tell from all my experience with good and bad carbon stuff
The finishing, lay up, fairly even wall thickness, I think it is a well...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,674
Posted By vuurmot

The carbon stuff is made of T800 and is working...

The carbon stuff is made of T800 and is working out pretty well so far after a year
hubs are made of straight pull spokes, cogs go from 11-28
saddle is SMP TRK, after trying a fair amount of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,674
Posted By vuurmot

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

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/921x752/capture_48186dad19a9a7a2a3b966e1b9cd61638f3064d1.png

I mod it into a road bike, so maybe I'm abusing it too much :lol:
Tried using...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,674
Posted By vuurmot

I have a dahon launch D8 with the deltec cable...

I have a dahon launch D8 with the deltec cable and interlocking jaw joint
The ride feel is better, but the joint make noises
Also, the cable sometimes tightens as you ride, causing the locking...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-23, 03:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,307
Posted By vuurmot

Yeah I'm based in Singapore Regarding the rear...

Yeah I'm based in Singapore
Regarding the rear rack, I've had problems with a couple of custom racks, the rack angle doesn't allow the bike to be folded. It was a massive PITA.
I've found that only...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-23, 12:45 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,307
Posted By vuurmot

Titanium 20 inch brompton clones are pretty...

Titanium 20 inch brompton clones are pretty common where I live
This is mine
Alfine hub
TRP disc brakes
Titanium frameset
406 wheelset

pros:
definitely can feel the difference in ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,886
Posted By vuurmot

You will lose the most weight in the wheels ...

You will lose the most weight in the wheels
Carbon wheels, TPU tubes, lightweight tyres
Maybe a 3d printed saddle ~180g

17lb is really easy to reach on a rim brake bike tbh
Just general weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21,351
Views: 5,257,175
Posted By vuurmot

Bought some ridenow TPU tubes. You can actually...

Bought some ridenow TPU tubes.
You can actually feel the reduced rolling resistance, it's amazing
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 481
Posted By vuurmot

Bought a Dura-ace titanium hubs WH-7850 carbon...

Bought a Dura-ace titanium hubs WH-7850 carbon clinchers for $400 USD
You could consider looking for second hand wheels too
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 17,673
Posted By vuurmot

Maybe it is placebo, but I can feel the friction...

Maybe it is placebo, but I can feel the friction reduction with waxed chains.
It runs quieter and smoother
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,631
Posted By vuurmot

I just carry around a small backpack :thumb:

I just carry around a small backpack :thumb:
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By vuurmot

There are many sellers for this in Japan and Hong...

There are many sellers for this in Japan and Hong Kong
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,251
Posted By vuurmot

Isn't the Tern frame known for cracking? I mean...

Isn't the Tern frame known for cracking?
I mean you can look up numerous photos of this on google, unlike dahon
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,184
Posted By vuurmot

I find Selle SMP saddles (the company have...

I find Selle SMP saddles (the company have substantial R&D funds put into this) or 3d printed saddles superior to anything else out there
YMMV
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,239
Posted By vuurmot

I have a good time buying second hand bikes like...

I have a good time buying second hand bikes like the tarmac SL2, stripping dura ace off it, installing cheap modern groupsets like sora, and selling it :)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,081
Posted By vuurmot

definitely smaller so you can build up if...

definitely smaller so you can build up if necessary
just go for a bike fit honestly
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