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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-13, 02:20 AM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 738,366
Posted By niggle

Much as I like the Reach, I don't think you can...

Much as I like the Reach, I don't think you can claim that as a particularly great fold if you compare it with something like the super fast Bike Friday Tikit fold:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-11, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,153
Posted By niggle

Thanks Jerry and LWaB for your help, I am...

Thanks Jerry and LWaB for your help, I am looking to set up my Pacific Reach City for Audax rides as I find my road bike very harsh on longer rides down here in Cornwall, such as 110 miles last...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-11, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,153
Posted By niggle

Thanks, that gives me a clearer idea of what they...

Thanks, that gives me a clearer idea of what they are like, they do appear to be of a reasonable length, unlike the OEMs.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-11, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,153
Posted By niggle

SKS Bluemel 20" mudguards.

Hi, wondering if anyone has SKS Bluemel 20" mudguards on their bike, and if so have they got a picture? The only pictures I can find have been of Dahon specific ones which are very short at the back...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-11, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,219
Posted By niggle

Thanks, The mudguards you have are one of three...

Thanks, The mudguards you have are one of three models I have been looking into, the SKS Bluemels being the second. The third are the Zefal Paragons which look very similar to the Raleighs:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,219
Posted By niggle

Hi Jerry, Just noticed this picture of your...

Hi Jerry,

Just noticed this picture of your TSR2 on the forum and wondered what make/model of mudguards those are? Looking for some better ones for my Pacific Reach City.

Cheers,

Nigel
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-10, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,235
Posted By niggle

Thanks, so you have experience of using 406mm...

Thanks, so you have experience of using 406mm mudguards with 451mm wheels? I was kind of assuming they would not work as the curve is so much tighter, but if they do work I can source 406 ones in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-10, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,235
Posted By niggle

Mudguards for 20"/451mm wheels?

Hi, anyone know where I can get mudguards for my Pacific Reach with the larger 20" size wheels, i.e. 451mm rims with 28-451 (20x1 1/8") tyres? The bike has the manufacturer's optional extra mudguards...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 738,366
Posted By niggle

Actually to be fair the Comets seem to have got...

Actually to be fair the Comets seem to have got grippier as they have worn slick. Went out yesterday for about 45 miles/ 70K on wet roads and had no issues.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 738,366
Posted By niggle

Great, another Reach just like mine :thumb: I...

Great, another Reach just like mine :thumb: I have done about 2000 miles, the rear Primo Comet is on its way out, will replace with Schwalbe Duranos (not much choice in the 451 wheel size). I don't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-09, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,162
Posted By niggle

I have a 26" wheel commuter bike (Carrera Subway...

I have a 26" wheel commuter bike (Carrera Subway 8) with Shimano 8-speed hub gears that also has Shimano roller brakes. I do not really understand how these work but they only need a squeeze of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 738,366
Posted By niggle

Just taken the Pacific Reach for its longest ride...

Just taken the Pacific Reach for its longest ride so far, 53 miles around Cornwall up (and down!) some pretty severe gradients and it was excellent, only problem being a slight tendency to lift the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-09, 12:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 902
Posted By niggle

Bad luck, but you can get ointment for them ;)

Bad luck, but you can get ointment for them ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-09, 12:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,235
Posted By niggle

I don't get how this analogy helps your argument...

I don't get how this analogy helps your argument at all: the shelf sags under the package's weight, then what? You have to keep lifting it? For what reason? Because you want the shelf to stay level?...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-09, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 902
Posted By niggle

Must be my upbringing but I read cyborg as...

Must be my upbringing but I read cyborg as cyberman (Dr Who's second worst enemy from the 1960s), in which case you would have trouble transforming into a hobby horse ;)
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-09, 06:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,235
Posted By niggle

10 speed block with two chain rings? Or Schlumpf...

10 speed block with two chain rings? Or Schlumpf drive? My Pacific Reach has gone from stock 8 speed to 16 speed by adding a second chain ring etc.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,235
Posted By niggle

As Sheldon Brown pointed out, the issue of frame...

As Sheldon Brown pointed out, the issue of frame flex 'absorbing' energy is a red herring: the energy does not get absorbed, it is fed back into the drive system as the flexed bit straightens out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-09, 07:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,235
Posted By niggle

and the Kawasaki has only got 17" wheels, so I...

and the Kawasaki has only got 17" wheels, so I rest the small wheel case ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 738,366
Posted By niggle

Tried it: "Sorry - no matches. Please try some...

Tried it: "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms." errrr.....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,235
Posted By niggle

and totally impossible to find smooth tarmac...

and totally impossible to find smooth tarmac where I live (hence my obsession with suspension).
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-09, 05:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,235
Posted By niggle

I agree with what you say re. the ride of small...

I agree with what you say re. the ride of small wheels and the effect this has on rolling resistance, however factor in suspension (tuned for road use) and things are rather different. With such...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-09, 01:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,235
Posted By niggle

Have a look on here then see what you think:...

Have a look on here then see what you think: http://www.moultonbicycles.co.uk/heritage.html#recordsracing
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-18-09, 11:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,235
Posted By niggle

Interesting.... Where I ride the terrain is full...

Interesting.... Where I ride the terrain is full of short sharp hills with practically no flat bits between the ups or downs and I find when riding large wheel bikes that, compared to small wheel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-09, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 738,366
Posted By niggle

Hi All, New on here. Previous bikes include...

Hi All,

New on here. Previous bikes include a Pashley Moulton APB S7 separable and as a kid several years on an indestructible Dawes Kingpin Junior (non folder), but no genuine folders until I...
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