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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,507
Posted By law4jba

How did you mount the front drum to the swift...

How did you mount the front drum to the swift fork? I've been debating putting a SA dynamo/drum hub on the front of my swift but have been unable to figure out the reaction arm mount.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-12, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,812
Posted By law4jba

do you have pictures/information about installing...

do you have pictures/information about installing drum brakes on the front of a swift.

I have a 8 sp nexus with drum on the back which is excellent. I haven't figured out how to mount the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-14-10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,521
Posted By law4jba

what is the rear OLN spacing on the one way...

what is the rear OLN spacing on the one way tikit? If its 120 mm, the new Sturmey archer S2/S2C should fit. That would be a sweet set up for winter riding
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By law4jba

I've ridden 54x 13 or 14 on my swift. When...

I've ridden 54x 13 or 14 on my swift.

When the original 54 T chain ring wore out I replaced it with a 50T surly stainless ring.

50x13 is around 72 inches with marathon 406x40 rubber.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-08-10, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By law4jba

It's a medium. Bike is with my local wrench to...

It's a medium. Bike is with my local wrench to make sure that it's just the fork.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By law4jba

Cadenza 8 damaged fork

I was doored last week. While I'm (mostly) fine, the front fork of my 2008 cadenza 8 has been bent and needs replacement.

I've spoken with Thor today about a stock replacement fork.

What...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,321
Posted By law4jba

the 50 or 28 refer to the width of the tire. ...

the 50 or 28 refer to the width of the tire. This number is not directly implicated in effective diameter of the wheel.
Forum: Commuting
08-28-09, 07:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,620
Posted By law4jba

Full sized bikes are allowed on all commuter...

Full sized bikes are allowed on all commuter trains except for the heavy commuter trains (inbound in the morning and outbound in the evening). You have a reverse commute, i.e., heading outbound in...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-09, 09:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,557
Posted By law4jba

Peter white cycles sells schwalbe marathons in 27...

Peter white cycles sells schwalbe marathons in 27 inch
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-04-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,212
Posted By law4jba

I've used a Carradice saddle bag that has a quick...

I've used a Carradice saddle bag that has a quick release - SQR slim

See, http://peterwhitecycles.com/carradice.asp (about half way down the page).
01-07-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,721
Posted By law4jba

I am logged in - that said, next to the "share"...

I am logged in - that said, next to the "share" button in the upper right it says "view only"
01-05-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,721
Posted By law4jba

I'm not able to edit the 2009 spreadsheet. Any...

I'm not able to edit the 2009 spreadsheet. Any idea why?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-21-08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By law4jba

Full fenders on downtube FS?

Has anyone successfully mounted full coverage fenders onto a downtube FS?

Just curious.
11-02-08, 07:30 AM
Replies: 690
Views: 20,906
Posted By law4jba

63.9 miles this week. I had expected my mileage...

63.9 miles this week. I had expected my mileage to drop a bit as the weather cooled. Biggest factor in the lower time on the bike, is the kids getting up 15 minutes later- I no longer have the time...
Forum: Commuting
10-22-08, 10:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,866
Posted By law4jba

If your handlebar was bent, its done.

If your handlebar was bent, its done.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-08, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By law4jba

There is something funny with the steering too. ...

There is something funny with the steering too. Looks like there is a linkage between the steering tube and the fork....
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-08, 07:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 476
Posted By law4jba

Folders everywhere in Boston

I passed a yellow/orange Moulton, a swift/xootr in green, two dahons and a red brompton on my way along the Charles River bike path this morning. Beautiful day for a bike ride. Amazing the number...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-08, 12:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,834
Posted By law4jba

Boeshield T-9 is a solvated parafin wax...

Boeshield T-9 is a solvated parafin wax lubricant. Used sparingly on the seatpost should prevent the seatpost from slipping.

My swift seatpost slid down when I first got it. T-9 has stopped...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-08, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By law4jba

Your description is spot on. Alas I'm a chemist...

Your description is spot on. Alas I'm a chemist not a mechanical engineer by training.

Anyway, I spoke to Peter Reich about this issue.

There are no cracks in the any of the tubings or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-08, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By law4jba

Lateral play in Swift hinge

While folding my swift folder today, I noticed about 1/4 to
1/3 inch lateral play (at the bottom bracket) in the rear
triangle when folded under the toptube. More particularly,
when the bike is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-25-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 933,507
Posted By law4jba

I replaced the Q/R on the seat post and steering...

I replaced the Q/R on the seat post and steering column with salsa skewers. They are stainless and aluminum alloy. No rust after a year of taking in on the ferry twice a day.

I have absolutely...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,290
Posted By law4jba

Swift has a 245 lb weight limit. I use one...

Swift has a 245 lb weight limit.

I use one in Boston that I bought from Peter Reich. At the time of purchase I was around 230 and told him I would be carrying 15-20 pounds of stuff in a pannier....
09-11-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 900
Posted By law4jba

My primary commuting bike is a folding fixed...

My primary commuting bike is a folding fixed gear. 54x13 sounds obsene until I mention that the wheels are 406s....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,570
Posted By law4jba

How large is the front chain ring?

How large is the front chain ring?
08-25-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By law4jba

Many folders have a 105 kg (230lb) limit. Swift...

Many folders have a 105 kg (230lb) limit. Swift is higher. 245 if I recollect correctly.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,114
Posted By law4jba

Yet another reason to stay in this New England...

Yet another reason to stay in this New England backwater:rolleyes:
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-08, 11:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,114
Posted By law4jba

I've taken the swift on Boston's MBTA during...

I've taken the swift on Boston's MBTA during rushhour... right past several T employees. Not so much as a batted eye.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-08, 11:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,362
Posted By law4jba

I put the ergon grips on my swift and then...

I put the ergon grips on my swift and then decided I wanted bar ends so I moved the ergon's inboard about 3/4 inch and added the cane creeks. It looks obsurd but is really quite comfortable.
08-12-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,373
Posted By law4jba

If I did this, my wife would kill me ... then...

If I did this, my wife would kill me ... then she'd make me clean the bathroom!
Forum: Commuting
08-08-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 6,457
Posted By law4jba

patent attorney at a pharmaceutical company -...

patent attorney at a pharmaceutical company - commute varies depending on whether I take the train or ferry (typically 12-20 miles / day).
08-07-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,435
Posted By law4jba

I wear bifocals as well. I use a helmet mounted...

I wear bifocals as well. I use a helmet mounted mirror. What I have found is that the mirror is often partially or fully outside the effective viewing area of the prescription lens. The ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,609
Posted By law4jba

I have a fixed gear swift folder...

I have a fixed gear swift folder (swiftfolder.com). I commute by ferry and bike most days. There have been days when the harbor is choppy and the wind is from the wrong direction, that the bike has...
07-30-08, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 779
Posted By law4jba

I ordered the lake shoes online. They will take...

I ordered the lake shoes online. They will take returns so long as the tags are attached and the cleats have not been installed.
07-30-08, 12:32 PM
Replies: 690
Views: 20,906
Posted By law4jba

July was odd. One week of vacation without the...

July was odd. One week of vacation without the bike and another with thunderstorms left right and center resulted in a strange yo-yo effect on the weekly mileage. I've started riding to the Hull...
07-30-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 779
Posted By law4jba

I have a pair of wide lake shoes which fit well...

I have a pair of wide lake shoes which fit well for my wide (EEE) high arch feet.
07-29-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 585
Posted By law4jba

I'm in Hingham. There are a number of nice rides...

I'm in Hingham. There are a number of nice rides in Wompatuck and along the coast from Hull down to Duxbury. There are some hills in Marshfield.
07-29-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By law4jba

I had mine shortened four inches this weekend. ...

I had mine shortened four inches this weekend. Funny thing is that while I've lost 10 pounds since earlier this year, it seams like more is coming off the waist and relocating to the quads. My legs...
07-01-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 871
Posted By law4jba

I have 9 EEE feet and the lake wides fit fine...

I have 9 EEE feet and the lake wides fit fine (with perhaps a bit of extra width).
07-01-08, 09:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,320
Posted By law4jba

Are you suggesting that it is NOT?

Are you suggesting that it is NOT?
07-01-08, 08:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,320
Posted By law4jba

That is the classic New England view of the...

That is the classic New England view of the world!:D
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-08, 02:18 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 55,827
Posted By law4jba

In case anyone is interested: That is a...

In case anyone is interested:

That is a published US patent application. Granted US patents are currently in the high 7 millions (the granted US patent will be 7,xxx,yyy).

EP granted patents...
06-20-08, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By law4jba

I commute on a folding fixed gear Swift (Xootr). ...

I commute on a folding fixed gear Swift (Xootr). Geared at 54/13 on a 406 wheel is fine for Boston/Cambridge. Daily mileage varies between 14-19 miles depending on which multimodal commute I use. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,320
Posted By law4jba

Tubes made from butyl rubber will always loose...

Tubes made from butyl rubber will always loose pressure. Butyl rubber has a small, non-zero constant of diffusion (don't remember the extact term) which governs the rate at which gas passes across a...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-08, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 770
Posted By law4jba

Along the coast if you are heading inland in the...

Along the coast if you are heading inland in the morning you get an off shore breeze due to the cooler land and then in the afternoon the wind reverses to an on shore breeze as the water is now...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-08, 09:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,433
Posted By law4jba

Chuyim, How do you get into downtown boston...

Chuyim,

How do you get into downtown boston by bike? I'm in Hingham and typically bike to the boat to get to the financial district. I'd like to find an alternative route to dorchester ave or...
06-02-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 690
Views: 20,906
Posted By law4jba

May ended in a fizzle. 26.4 Miles the week...

May ended in a fizzle. 26.4 Miles the week before Memorial day - got sick and then had the displeasure of flying to a business trip to Switzerland the week after Memorial day (big goose egg for the...
05-19-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 690
Views: 20,906
Posted By law4jba

Data entered. Thanks Tom

Data entered. Thanks Tom
05-19-08, 06:23 AM
Replies: 690
Views: 20,906
Posted By law4jba

repost

repost
Forum: Commuting
05-16-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 807
Posted By law4jba

Several years ago a local TV station had a...

Several years ago a local TV station had a commuter challenge for getting to Post Office Square in Boston's financial district from Hingham (a suburb about 20 miles outside of town). The...
05-14-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 690
Views: 20,906
Posted By law4jba

I haven't been involved in the spinner mileage...

I haven't been involved in the spinner mileage thread before, but I'd like to add my riding to the mix.

By way of background, I'm around 225 now at 5'10''. I multimode commute from the south...
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