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cinnamon 10-25-13 03:14 PM

Best method for cleaning mud out of frame hinge?
 
I ride in the rain pretty often here in Oregon and have gotten some mud in the frame hinge. I do wipe my bike down regularly after rain rides but must have missed this (obvious) spot. Now my hinge kind of squeaks when I lock it down. Should I use a special kind of oil in there or something else entirely? Would some WD-40 work or does anyone have a better recommendation?

Derailed 10-25-13 04:18 PM

What kind of folder do you have? Some, for example my Dahon Mu Uno, have a port into which one can inject grease.

cinnamon 10-25-13 04:34 PM

I've got an Origami Cricket and a Dahon Curve. It's the Cricket that's squeaking but I'd like to know for the Dahon as well, thank you. :)

Pinigis 10-25-13 07:01 PM

A bit of WD40 well do the trick.

cinnamon 10-25-13 07:17 PM

Cool. Thanks Paul.

smallwheeler 10-25-13 09:33 PM


Originally Posted by cinnamon (Post 16192887)
Cool. Thanks Paul.

no. don't. do. it.

wd40 is really bad. the solvents in the propellant are bike death.

use a silicone based lube. seriously.

cinnamon 10-25-13 10:05 PM

I did a spot o' research about this and found that while WD-40 isn't the greatest for some bike bits (like rubber) it should be ok for a quick fix, as long as I wipe any excess off. I agree however that a silicon based lube would work better in the long run. Is there a brand that you'd recommend?

smallwheeler 10-26-13 05:24 PM


Originally Posted by cinnamon (Post 16193170)
I did a spot o' research about this and found that while WD-40 isn't the greatest for some bike bits (like rubber) it should be ok for a quick fix, as long as I wipe any excess off. I agree however that a silicon based lube would work better in the long run. Is there a brand that you'd recommend?




http://www.rei.com/product/759028/boeshield-t-9-bicycle-lubricant-4-oz

cinnamon 10-26-13 09:14 PM

:thumb: Thanks! I'm headed to REI tomorrow so I grab a bottle then. Also, reading the description, I didn't know you were supposed to lube your spoke nipples. *giggle* That's really a thing?!? *giggle* Honestly, though, why do they need lube?

cinnamon 10-26-13 09:28 PM

Smallwheeler, I was going to send you a PM but I haven't got enough posts yet. Really quick, I was wondering if you test rode any Bike Friday Tikit or Silk in comparison to your Brompton? I'm *this close* to pulling the trigger and getting a Bike Friday Silk since it seems more practical for me than a Brommie. Anyways, I just wanted to hear your thought about any comparisons you had.

smallwheeler 10-26-13 10:10 PM

well, then. seems like somebody should post more often. ;) we never heard any more about the curve you bought..

cinnamon 10-26-13 10:35 PM


Originally Posted by smallwheeler (Post 16195180)
well, then. seems like somebody post more often. ;) we never heard any more about the curve you bought..

I really like the Dahon Curve. It got an overhaul at the LBS but then got tucked into a hidden corner to come out for Christmas for my daughter. I've forbidden myself from riding it beyond some basic test rides for ... testing... yes, testing. :D

Honestly, I'm not fond of the ride. It seems a bit small for me, this might be that I haven't really tinkered with the fit too much. Again, I haven't really ridden it beyond up and down a gravel driveway. I can tell just by the feel that the breaks and some of the other components are higher quality than ones on my Cricket but I still like my Cricket too.

I tested a Brompton and several different Bike Fridays... wow they are all amazing machines. When I was riding the Brompton, I couldn't stop grinning. After the Brompton test drive, I drove down to Bike Friday thinking 'naw, I'll just get the Brommie' but the Bike Fridays they ride better overall I think then the Brompton. That and they have more options. They are also local to me. Sigh. My head says Bike Friday but my heart whispers Brompton. I know you really like your Brompton so thought I might ask your opinion about Bike Friday.


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