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09-08-12, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By fonfa

Just moved from Brazil to Canada, need help choosing a bike for the upcoming winter!

Hello there!

I just moved to Montréal for a new job and would like to get a new bike, since I left my good one back in Brazil (heard that the bike thefts are crazy around here)!
I'd like...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-28-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,338
Posted By fonfa

Where in brazil are you from? I'm from belo...

Where in brazil are you from? I'm from belo horizonte and there's no way in hell you can ride a single speed around here. Got myself a matrix because of the insane hills we got here.

Try some bar...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-09, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,917
Posted By fonfa

I've been to SLC last year and It's the flattest...

I've been to SLC last year and It's the flattest place I've ever seen. If you change your chainring, you might lose a lot of speed on flat parts, which might make your ride less fun.
Try as hard as...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,826
Posted By fonfa

Most 26 frames can fit 700c rims, they even have...

Most 26 frames can fit 700c rims, they even have the holes for road calipers. But tire size is kinda limited. My 26" dahon matrix can fit tires up to 28mm on 700c rims.
Forum: Commuting
09-28-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,380
Posted By fonfa

How big is the alarm? Do you think it's possible...

How big is the alarm? Do you think it's possible to strip it and hide it inside the seatpost shaft?
09-24-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,957
Posted By fonfa

To me, it means that I own a car, but my car...

To me, it means that I own a car, but my car doesn't own me. I am free to choose between car, bike or bus, and 90% of the times, I take the bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,048
Posted By fonfa

Well, if your commute is 40km long you're...

Well, if your commute is 40km long you're probably not taking the train or bus. So you're better off with two bikes, a full sized bike and a folder for when you need it.

That was my idea, but...
08-16-09, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,224
Posted By fonfa

Found a way, using google maps along with...

Found a way, using google maps along with http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/elevation . Right clicking on google maps gives out coordinates, which i copy and paste on gps visualizer.

Hardest hill I've...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By fonfa

Oh great! Lemme ask you one thing then - what's...

Oh great! Lemme ask you one thing then - what's your experience with the lockjaw folders? I just had my matrix frame replaced because of major flexing and creaking from the bottom hinge. Still...
08-06-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,224
Posted By fonfa

And how do you find out the hill's grade?

And how do you find out the hill's grade?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-09, 06:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,972
Posted By fonfa

Which model is the green one? I love the color....

Which model is the green one? I love the color. Haven't seen one of those before.

Here's mine:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6615/dsc2161.jpg
Forum: Commuting
08-06-09, 06:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By fonfa

Why is the dork disc a fail? My rear...

Why is the dork disc a fail?

My rear derailleur shifts the chain between the spokes and the biggest cog if I try to downshift while already on the granny gear. I took my dork disc off (because it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-09, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 738,376
Posted By fonfa

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6615/dsc2161.jp...

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6615/dsc2161.jpg

my 2008 matrix sitting on my living room. swapped the 1.6 tires for 1.0s, riser bar for a flat, bar ends, turned the stem upside down....
Forum: Commuting
08-04-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,751
Posted By fonfa

I've never gone over the handlebars, and I'm...

I've never gone over the handlebars, and I'm always braking frm 50mph to 0 in just a few seconds. I never skid my back tires either. I guess when you ride suicide style as I do, you learn things and...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-09, 09:08 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,355,188
Posted By fonfa

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6615/dsc2161.jp...

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6615/dsc2161.jpg

my dahon matrix. nothing too fancy. swapped the 1.6s for 1.0s, the riser handlebar for a flat one, bar ends, turned the stem upside down....
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-09, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By fonfa

About the size, I'm 5'9" with a 33.5" inseam and...

About the size, I'm 5'9" with a 33.5" inseam and I ride a L (19") Matrix. Fits me just fine.
Forum: Commuting
07-01-09, 07:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,669
Posted By fonfa

Currently a WTB Speed V. But it's not really...

Currently a WTB Speed V. But it's not really comfortable, I feel some burning on the perineum and a bit of pain on the sit bones. Thinking about getting a new one.
Forum: Commuting
06-28-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,762
Posted By fonfa

I feel that on longer stretches of relatively...

I feel that on longer stretches of relatively flat roads, 700c is faster and on hills, 26" wins. I feel that it's more of a tire issue than a rim size.

I'd choose 700c based on aesthetics. I like...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,452
Posted By fonfa

I can too understand your way of thinking. But I...

I can too understand your way of thinking. But I got the matrix for a GREAT price. There are no bikes you can find in Brazil as good as the matrix for the price I paid. The swift is just not possible...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,452
Posted By fonfa

Forgot to mention that I'm from Brazil and...

Forgot to mention that I'm from Brazil and availability is an issue for a lot of stuff around here.
I'm not getting another bike, because I got a great deal on this dahon. Otherwise I wouldn't be...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,452
Posted By fonfa

Trying to make my ride lighter - help needed. Rigid forks?

I ride a almost stock Dahon Matrix Lockjaw and it's kinda heavy. I'd like to shave some weight off of it.
http://www.dahon.com/us/matrix.htm
I'm an "agressive" commuter. I ride along with fast...
Forum: Introductions
06-16-09, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By fonfa

Actually I'm not really into soccer... which is...

Actually I'm not really into soccer... which is kinda weird coming from a family with a bunch of radio and tv sportscasters... But I tend to like Atletico a bit more. :thumb:



I'm an art and...
06-14-09, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,696
Posted By fonfa

I'm from belo horizonte and I say: bring your...

I'm from belo horizonte and I say: bring your bike with you. But I'd bring a set of fatter (700x28c) tires just in case. BH is a relatively safe place, but I wouldn't take any chances until you...
Forum: Introductions
06-14-09, 07:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By fonfa

That's great... too bad I can't say the same to...

That's great... too bad I can't say the same to portland. I really wanted to go there. Traveled around the west in the US a year ago but my time was short so I just hanged around SF instead of going...
Forum: Introductions
06-13-09, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By fonfa

Greetings from Brazil

Hello there! I'm from a city called Belo Horizonte, Brazil's 3rd biggest, but completely unknown to the outside world. It's a really hilly place with good weather all year round, with a lot of trails...
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