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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 156,621
Posted By Estuche

Hey, did you ever put this build together? Pics??

Hey, did you ever put this build together? Pics??
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 156,621
Posted By Estuche

Never mind!

Never mind!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-24-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By Estuche

Any recent experiences with 16" or 18" studded tires?

Hi All, I've read that the Schwalbe 349mm Brompton Winter studded tires kinda suck (e.g., get flats easily), but I'm wondering if anyone here has had more recent experiences with them, or with their...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-23, 12:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 812
Posted By Estuche

Interesting, what aspect was custom about the hub?

Interesting, what aspect was custom about the hub?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 812
Posted By Estuche

Thanks, PM sent. Good point, I'm open to...

Thanks, PM sent.


Good point, I'm open to buying any MU model with the horizontal dropouts that is available.


Good to know, will keep an eye out for that model as well!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-26-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,775
Posted By Estuche

Anyone here has experience with Birdy's own...

Anyone here has experience with Birdy's own Schwalbe Winter studded tires? I know that the Brompton version is usually poorly reviewed, but I'm curious about whether the 355mm 18"version fares better...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 812
Posted By Estuche

I like the "Mu" line aesthetics, and need a...

I like the "Mu" line aesthetics, and need a simple-to-maintain folding winter commuter. I would add a belt drive to the bike and studded tires.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 812
Posted By Estuche

I'm looking to buy Dahon Mu Uno

Please share any leads! I'm in the New England (east coast) area.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By Estuche

Very insightful, thank you both,

Very insightful, thank you both,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By Estuche

Removing Sturmey spacers: Internal gear hub for 157mm frame?

Hello, I cannot find an IGH that will fit a 157mm frame. I noticed Sturmey Archer has a fatbike-specific hub:
https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/sx-rk3

It seems like I can adapt...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,775
Posted By Estuche

Hey! Any long term review from you or any member...

Hey! Any long term review from you or any member here about the Billy bonkers? Curious about rolling resistance and incidence of punctures.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-17-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,055
Posted By Estuche

For some reason, Moulton usually has the least...

For some reason, Moulton usually has the least compelling "special editions" of bikes, whereas Brompton has actually done a pretty decent job lately with that. Lack of creativity?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-15-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,497
Posted By Estuche

that's an interesting idea,

that's an interesting idea,
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,775
Posted By Estuche

Schwalbe Blackjack size?

Anyone here has a Birdy with Blackjacks? I measured mine (freshly mounted) and they are 41mm wide, not 47mm as advertised. Just wondering if it's just mine?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,798
Posted By Estuche

I've never seen an image of a 369 Kuosac tyre...

I've never seen an image of a 369 Kuosac tyre mounted, only a prototype. I had also inquired directly with Kuosac about release date and never ever got a straight answer. Afaik these are unicorns or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,798
Posted By Estuche

Kuosac's was never released in 369mm, just...

Kuosac's was never released in 369mm, just prototypes out there. Factory should abandon that size once and for all.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,798
Posted By Estuche

Moving from 369mm to 349mm or 355mm must feel...

Moving from 369mm to 349mm or 355mm must feel like a kid at the inauguration of a candy shop :P

Other than the wheel size, the AM is a brilliant little rocket.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,775
Posted By Estuche

Hey, has anyone here re-laced their 3rd gen Birdy...

Hey, has anyone here re-laced their 3rd gen Birdy disc front wheel? If so, do you have the measurements of the front disc hub by chance?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,572
Posted By Estuche

Define "hard to find" Some of the best Birdy...

Define "hard to find"

Some of the best Birdy mods or component upgrades will have to be imported if you are in the US. Not hard but rather inconvenient.

It is easy to find any components you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-25-21, 07:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,798
Posted By Estuche

Subjective indeed, it is all a matter of what one...

Subjective indeed, it is all a matter of what one needs the most at a given time, and go from there!

Among the many small wheeled bikes I've owned, likely all the popular ones by now, I owned a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-25-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,798
Posted By Estuche

Is there a reason you would want a Moulton over...

Is there a reason you would want a Moulton over your Brompton, if you don't mind me asking? Bromptons can be turned into really capable machines nowadays. For example, it seems you're willing to give...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,909
Posted By Estuche

Thanks for the heads up, I wasn't aware of that...

Thanks for the heads up, I wasn't aware of that site!
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,625
Posted By Estuche

I highly doubt that rim brake production will be...

I highly doubt that rim brake production will be a thing of the past anytime soon, I mean, we still have coaster brake hubs in production.

About Brompton and clones, I think Brompton's recent...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-21, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 917
Posted By Estuche

About folding bikes' rear shock "sag"

Hey, does anyone know how much the chainstays length is reduced when, say, a Brompton, Moulton, or Birdy's rear shock is compressed? What percent or how much smaller does a rear shock of the kind...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By Estuche

Awesome many thanks!

Awesome many thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By Estuche

On a related note, can someone please help me...

On a related note, can someone please help me interpret this pic? I'm trying to determine the hub's spoke offset:

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By Estuche

Yep a 16" wheel, likely a proof of concept, when...

Yep a 16" wheel, likely a proof of concept, when I look at the owner's more recent pics that particular fork setup is not being used.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By Estuche

Seems like the kind of hub meant to be built with...

Seems like the kind of hub meant to be built with bladed spokes only (to facilitate interlacing)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By Estuche

Lol I did not take the pic, it's from the web,...

Lol I did not take the pic, it's from the web, plus an area of interest is subjective, it so happens mine and his aren't the same...

Here's another one, perhaps x2?:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By Estuche

Help identifying lacing pattern

Excuse the rookie question, but can someone please confirm the lacing of this wheel (not mine), is it x3?:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,775
Posted By Estuche

The physicists and engineers may chime in, but I...

The physicists and engineers may chime in, but I do wonder if the fact that the two springs, being situated between the front tire, rather than it being a single rod in line with the tire, can have a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-21, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,775
Posted By Estuche

Good discussions so far! A few things: Any...

Good discussions so far! A few things: Any suspension system will have limitations, including under which conditions it will perform well or poorly. A key, obvious thing to think about as a buyer is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-21, 12:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 53,002
Posted By Estuche

Can someone please identify these rims, or any...

Can someone please identify these rims, or any other rims available today for use with 305mm Big Apples?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,775
Posted By Estuche

So Jipe am I reading this right? Are you...

So Jipe am I reading this right? Are you suggesting that this kamoya product is "useless" and "outrageously priced," and if so is this based on actual, real life experience with the product, or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,775
Posted By Estuche

Hi, does anyone here have experience with the...

Hi, does anyone here have experience with the Kamoya suspension? It seems like it would greatly improve lateral stability?

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,909
Posted By Estuche

Reviving this thread to learn about people's...

Reviving this thread to learn about people's latest experiences with buying a Birdy ideally here in the US. I'm specially fond of the classic frame look.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,606
Posted By Estuche

Year is 2021, any new leads?? :innocent:

Year is 2021, any new leads?? :innocent:
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 464
Posted By Estuche

Help identifying rear suspension shock on a mini velo

Never mind, found it, please delete thread!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 485
Posted By Estuche

Looking for geometry of 16" Mini Velo

Hi, anyone has a lead on where to find a geometry chart of a 16" 305/349mm mini velo? I know there are models like the Bruno mini velo 16" or the Dark Moon 16" bikes, but I cannot find a proper chart...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-20, 06:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,550
Posted By Estuche

Wow that's bad quality in those handlebars, yes...

Wow that's bad quality in those handlebars, yes it is a risk.

The main point I was trying to make is that right now, brompton prices are up by a lot. So, instead of paying $5000 for a chapter 3...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-20, 11:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,550
Posted By Estuche

Is it not the best time to build a Brompton Ti clone?

Just thinking out loud, given that Brompton (and other folders) have risen in price due to a shortage of supply, I'm a bit surprised by folks spending several thousands just to get the vanilla...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,606
Posted By Estuche

Thanks for the heads up, that one's gone...

Thanks for the heads up, that one's gone unfortunately!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-20, 07:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,606
Posted By Estuche

Any US owner of an older Ti Birdy? Just checking...

Any US owner of an older Ti Birdy? Just checking :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-20, 01:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,373
Posted By Estuche

Good that I found this thread, any updates on...

Good that I found this thread, any updates on this? I'm hoping to do the same by mixing up xtr and ultegra. Did the derailleur end up shifting awfully with a 25t cassette?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-20, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,880
Posted By Estuche

Why do derailleurs have min. and max. sprocket teeth?

So, I'm thinking of using an XTR M986 on a 10-speed commuter due to its clutch system. But the Shimano website says min/max 11t sprocket on the high and min/max 32t/36t sprocket on the low gearing.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 809
Posted By Estuche

Tool for cutting Delta brake cable...

I have just a tiny bit of cable still coming out from underneath the Delta brake cover as my wire cutters were too thick, how do I get rid of that last bit? Cable fraying would not be a concern as...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-07-20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,811
Posted By Estuche

Thank you both for the advice; I got good news I...

Thank you both for the advice; I got good news I think, upon double checking, my frame is 126mm! That would make cold setting safer would it not? Anything I should recommend the frame builder I'll...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-06-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,811
Posted By Estuche

Going from 120 to 135mm o.l.d. w/o cold setting. Best options?

Looking for the common wisdom of the community here. I have a 17" wheel, mini velo frame with a 120mm rear spacing. It's made of Reynolds 531. My goal would be to make it 135mm for compatibility with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,669
Posted By Estuche

Thanks for the link! Though I was hoping to get...

Thanks for the link! Though I was hoping to get the Racer version, not the One version :)



I'd say it's a matter of priorities. There is no tire lighter than the 355 panaracer minits (about...
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