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09-25-14, 01:21 PM
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how different would that versus this one .... ? Obviously you have the "GT" seastays on the second pic..and yours doesnt fold
just wondering ....
I would really like Dahon to bring this bike into the US next year ... forget the carrier, even if you can stand it up on it and roll around pretty easy. I just think it makes the bike look ugly ..
just wondering ....
I would really like Dahon to bring this bike into the US next year ... forget the carrier, even if you can stand it up on it and roll around pretty easy. I just think it makes the bike look ugly ..
09-25-14, 02:19 PM
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how different would that versus this one .... ? Obviously you have the "GT" seastays on the second pic..and yours doesnt fold
just wondering ....
I would really like Dahon to bring this bike into the US next year ... forget the carrier, even if you can stand it up on it and roll around pretty easy. I just think it makes the bike look ugly ..
just wondering ....
I would really like Dahon to bring this bike into the US next year ... forget the carrier, even if you can stand it up on it and roll around pretty easy. I just think it makes the bike look ugly ..
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09-25-14, 04:08 PM
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09-25-14, 04:16 PM
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How much room between the stay bridge and tire? Might be able to fab a plate that screws into the fender hole,then mount the brake to that. I have seen some clamp on brake mounts for putting front brakes on track bikes without drilling the fork;might be able to find one of those to clamp to the stays.
Edit: found one.
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09-26-14, 06:36 AM
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Very nice marxmini, wish my moulton speed had that same rear removable tube, alas mine is solid and I don't want to cut it I also don't really want to put the rack back on but I am on a budget so I am just going to change the stem and bars etc and powdercoat the rack, change the cables for new ones all round and fit newer transfers and cable guides from the moulton spares guy!
09-26-14, 12:34 PM
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Neatness counts.
How much room between the stay bridge and tire? Might be able to fab a plate that screws into the fender hole,then mount the brake to that. I have seen some clamp on brake mounts for putting front brakes on track bikes without drilling the fork;might be able to find one of those to clamp to the stays.
Edit: found one.
How much room between the stay bridge and tire? Might be able to fab a plate that screws into the fender hole,then mount the brake to that. I have seen some clamp on brake mounts for putting front brakes on track bikes without drilling the fork;might be able to find one of those to clamp to the stays.
Edit: found one.
sure enough. thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
09-26-14, 12:45 PM
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Very nice marxmini, wish my moulton speed had that same rear removable tube, alas mine is solid and I don't want to cut it I also don't really want to put the rack back on but I am on a budget so I am just going to change the stem and bars etc and powdercoat the rack, change the cables for new ones all round and fit newer transfers and cable guides from the moulton spares guy!
these look great.
marxmini - how is that derailleur treating you? i'm curious about how well that actually works.
09-26-14, 04:44 PM
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the rear derailleur works like a normal one. shifts perfectly. no issues. i thought that it would shift differently as well.
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09-26-14, 04:46 PM
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09-26-14, 07:06 PM
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Very nice marxmini, wish my moulton speed had that same rear removable tube, alas mine is solid and I don't want to cut it I also don't really want to put the rack back on but I am on a budget so I am just going to change the stem and bars etc and powdercoat the rack, change the cables for new ones all round and fit newer transfers and cable guides from the moulton spares guy!
i am not a purist and i use components to make the bike more enjoyable to ride on the road. this build used the tried and tested shimano 600 arabesque group, vuelta 60t chain ring, velocity rims, kojak tires (white letters erased with sharpie, ha ha), cinelli unicanitor saddle, 3ttt drop bars.
cheers to you and good luck on your build!
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09-27-14, 12:13 PM
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those are beautiful components. i have slowly accumulated a near complete suntour superbe pro group that i intend to use in much the same way. the parts are currently resting comfortably in a drawer just waiting for the right bike to come along..
09-27-14, 12:25 PM
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tyrell prototype for 18".
this is a beautifully designed frame. i hope there are some additional refinements before they release it.
this is a beautifully designed frame. i hope there are some additional refinements before they release it.
09-27-14, 12:43 PM
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I found this U.S company on ebay uk, called velo-orange and they do some lovely retro parts at good prices I think my moulton will get some of them! - Velo Orange
09-28-14, 03:02 AM
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beautiful group set. i have a seen an f frame photo on the net with this group set. :-) maybe you can use this on the frame you are designing.
09-30-14, 01:38 PM
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I am loving that tyrell.
Looks better than a birdie. Twin tubed, compact fold, chain length maintained in fold, and well supported seatpost like a bike friday that can be shorter....
Nice
Looks better than a birdie. Twin tubed, compact fold, chain length maintained in fold, and well supported seatpost like a bike friday that can be shorter....
Nice
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Hello! I have been enjoying viewing your bikes here
They are actually all amazing and stunning. However, among those that I have seen here, I prefer " Moulton". I do like the style and shape. I even like it because it is a folding bike.
They are actually all amazing and stunning. However, among those that I have seen here, I prefer " Moulton". I do like the style and shape. I even like it because it is a folding bike.
10-01-14, 07:51 AM
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I fail to see much difference at all between this Tyrell being inspired by a Birdy and the Dahon Curl being inspired by a Brompton, aside from the lack of critical poutrage.