First Official Folding Bike Thread!! :) Name Your Bike!
04-12-14, 10:49 PM
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Forrest got a new back wheel and a matching front with a dyno is in the works... also swapped the 40/48/53 triple for a 40/53 double.
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Took this in the evening as the sun was setting and it shows off the dual stage powder as Forrest now has chameleon like abilities...
This was taken on a cloudy afternoon.
Full sun... (pre-assembly).
Took this in the evening as the sun was setting and it shows off the dual stage powder as Forrest now has chameleon like abilities...
This was taken on a cloudy afternoon.
Full sun... (pre-assembly).
04-15-14, 05:59 AM
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Yeah, 26 inch wheels. I completely removed both deralliers and yes, built the wheel myself....after a lot of learning experiences. It has a coaster brake, I removed the rear handbrake and kept the front handbrake. Not sure of the gear inches. Bought a half link chain for it, and after switching out the 18T cog for a 16T, it fits perfectly. I need to get a pic posted of it.
04-28-14, 04:10 PM
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Just picked up a KHS F20-jj 16 speed bike in Taiwan.
Here she is being assembled by the shop
Ready for the first ride
folded at home
Here she is being assembled by the shop
Ready for the first ride
folded at home
05-05-14, 10:28 PM
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Finished Fitting my new Folder – a Fusion Sports - 24 Speed.
Finished making and fitting Wooden Mudguards see photos.
Finished making and fitting Wooden Mudguards see photos.
05-08-14, 03:15 PM
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Got a second birdie. Running like clockwork. I would like to buy four 4 for the boot of my car. Half way there.
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05-25-14, 09:08 AM
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Locked and loaded... am working an event today and thought Forrest could use the work.
05-27-14, 04:51 AM
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Well, folks, I've been reading and reading and have decided to jump in with my clothes on! I just ordered two 2014 Schwinn Loops from Sears, at 213 bucks each! They have a 60 day no questions asked return policy, so my wife and I are going to find out what this is all about! I've read some good reviews on these bikes. Can't be all bad. (Or not!) 
Best to all
Best to all
05-29-14, 09:59 AM
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My 2014 Dahon Vigor P9 was delivered yesterday. The color scheme looks awesome and bike rides great. As a bonus I was told I was the first US customer to buy the new Vigor so that's pretty cool. Here are a few pics...
05-29-14, 10:23 AM
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Thanks
05-29-14, 06:04 PM
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06-11-14, 10:20 PM
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Ruth got some new wheels! Picked up a set of Araya 7x from the co-op and couldn't be happier with the results.
06-13-14, 08:10 PM
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I think I will call him Dave...
06-15-14, 06:19 PM
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My daughter named him "Optimus Prime"... 
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Folded size is 20 by 29... weight is 31 and change with the rather heavy rear rack which is not bad for a 25 year old folder.
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I picked the bike up this morning and as soon as I got home I swapped out the derailleur and shifter and swapped the steel folding crank for a road crank I had in the spare bin... also had the Tioga Astabula to square taper conversion kit.
I am most impressed with the ride quality and performance...
Folded size is 20 by 29... weight is 31 and change with the rather heavy rear rack which is not bad for a 25 year old folder.
I picked the bike up this morning and as soon as I got home I swapped out the derailleur and shifter and swapped the steel folding crank for a road crank I had in the spare bin... also had the Tioga Astabula to square taper conversion kit.
I am most impressed with the ride quality and performance...
06-22-14, 10:40 PM
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This is Arch he's a 28" folder ) so far we had 240km travel,. I'm a bit afraid of using him on rough roads we had an accident together lols,. I'' thinking of changing his shifters, i find it hard using his downtube shifters but I can't figure out where to put handble bar shifters the space won't be enough and I'm not a fan of sti shifters on bullhorns they look funny,.. Are bar ends great? Are they comfortable to use?
) so far we had 240km travel,. I'm a bit afraid of using him on rough roads we had an accident together lols,. I'' thinking of changing his shifters, i find it hard using his downtube shifters but I can't figure out where to put handble bar shifters the space won't be enough and I'm not a fan of sti shifters on bullhorns they look funny,.. Are bar ends great? Are they comfortable to use?
07-05-14, 05:15 PM
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Forrest and I spent a few hours in the shop today doing some upgrades...
9 speed rear wheel and an XT derailleur to do the heavy lifting...
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9 speed Shimano bar end shifters and some new Fizik bar tape...
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I think we are ready to lay down some serious road miles...
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9 speed rear wheel and an XT derailleur to do the heavy lifting...
9 speed Shimano bar end shifters and some new Fizik bar tape...
I think we are ready to lay down some serious road miles...
07-13-14, 03:43 PM
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Yesterday I bought a Brompton H6L in raw lacquer with Schwalbe Kojak (bald) tyres. 38-96 inches six speed gearing. Brooks B17 Special saddle.
Ian
Ian
07-14-14, 09:28 AM
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Ruth pulling a small load. This bike pulls so well. Ruth is the July 2014 Cover Photo on the raleightwenty.webs.com forum. 
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07-16-14, 08:36 PM
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Newly minted Dawes Kingpin with a 24 inch wheel conversion...
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08-09-14, 08:17 PM
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I just got a Dahon Mariner Silver Brushed from NYCE Wheels a couple of months ago and I love it!
https://flic.kr/ps/2Vm1qX
https://flic.kr/ps/2Vm1qX
08-11-14, 01:17 PM
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