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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 03:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By kcorfognik

Don't forget drum brakes.

Don't forget drum brakes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-14, 01:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 828
Posted By kcorfognik

Chain tool. Duct tape. Cable ties.

Chain tool.
Duct tape.
Cable ties.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,806
Posted By kcorfognik

There seem to have been a lot of DT customers...

There seem to have been a lot of DT customers with less than ideal experiences, here's something to redress the balance.
I'm in the UK and bought my bike from Yan through eBay. It needed setting up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-11, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,969
Posted By kcorfognik

Sorry that I can't post a picture of this, but my...

Sorry that I can't post a picture of this, but my IXFS has a pretty chunky spacer on the non-drive side of the rear axle - it's easily 5mm wide.

On the other side there is nothing so that the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-18-11, 06:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,067
Posted By kcorfognik

32mph on my Bickerton. Regularly hit 28mph...

32mph on my Bickerton.

Regularly hit 28mph or 29mph. It's surprisingly stable.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-11, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,911
Posted By kcorfognik

You realise this thread is two and a half years...

You realise this thread is two and a half years old?

If it's any help I paid £30 for mine in rideable condition (tires with tread and tubes that held air!), but without a bag (Ikea blue bags make...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-10, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,230
Posted By kcorfognik

I think there must be more than just Brompton. ...

I think there must be more than just Brompton.

The Mu Uno is quoted as being 26cm wide (by Dahon). I have an IXFS and according to the D/T website it is 30cm wide so should just scrape in too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-10, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,230
Posted By kcorfognik

This is very interesting. So apart from the...

This is very interesting.

So apart from the Brompton, what else is lees than 30cm/12" wide?

I think the Dahon Mu uno is 1cm narrower than the Brompton (but this is relying upon the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-10, 06:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,439
Posted By kcorfognik

Whether to choose Marathon Plus depends on how...

Whether to choose Marathon Plus depends on how and why you use your bike.

I was getting a puncture every one to two weeks. Getting a puncture meant I would almost certainly miss the train and end...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-09, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 787
Posted By kcorfognik

If I'm understanding RHM's response correctly I...

If I'm understanding RHM's response correctly I carried out a similar fix when I noticed excessive flex of the swing arm under higher pedal loadings.

I cut rings (one for each side) that had the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,291
Posted By kcorfognik

Let me complete that final sentence for you; ...

Let me complete that final sentence for you;

Instead of protesting, y don't u guys try to vote ur politicians out of the office. We did with ours, that's y obama is in the office after two terms...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-09, 02:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,075
Posted By kcorfognik

+1 for Schwalbe Marathon Plus. +1 for slime....

+1 for Schwalbe Marathon Plus.

+1 for slime.

I used to get a puncture every fortnight on average when running my previous tyres at 85psi. Since the use of Marathon plus and slime I've had none...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-09, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By kcorfognik

The cables and outers have been kept well lubed...

The cables and outers have been kept well lubed with teflon spray.

The shifting is smooth and without resistance - my problem is that the "clicks" on the gripshift between gears are becoming...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-09, 04:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By kcorfognik

Thanks for the tip - I think you're quite right,...

Thanks for the tip - I think you're quite right, I found this;

SunRace stuff is "plug & play" compatible with Shimano components, as is (obviously) the 1:2 ratio SRAM stuff (Rocket and Attack...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-09, 03:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By kcorfognik

Downtube gripshift losing resistance

I have a DT IX FS and have always been pleased with the Sun Race shifter and derailleur - solid reliable shifts even in the worst of conditions, although a bit agricultural. I particularly liked the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-09, 04:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,117
Posted By kcorfognik

I replaced the Kendas on my DT IX FS after about...

I replaced the Kendas on my DT IX FS after about 1,000 miles - they had plenty of tread left but I was getting punctures on a regular basis, which is no fun to repair in the dark, cold and wet winter...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-09, 08:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,512
Posted By kcorfognik

That's interesting Jur - what pressure were you...

That's interesting Jur - what pressure were you running the Marathon Plus tyres at? And what pressure do you run other tyres at?

I'm interested because the Plusses have a very full and rounded...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-09, 04:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,512
Posted By kcorfognik

Hmm - for me this was nearly a very timely...

Hmm - for me this was nearly a very timely discussion!;)

I've been running by Dt IX FS on the stock Kenda kwests for almost a year and have racked up 1,000 miles. So far this has been strictly my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-03-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,478
Posted By kcorfognik

Have you tried dismantling the pedal? It...

Have you tried dismantling the pedal?

It could just be that a bit of grit has found its way into the pedal - this happened to me. Removed the grit, another dab of lithium grease, reassembled and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-08, 02:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,201
Posted By kcorfognik

Dt ixfs

Downtube IXFS

Just after i received the bike I stripped down everything with a bearing in it and repacked it with high grade lithium grease.



The BB developed an annoying and worsening...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,440
Posted By kcorfognik

tootshoe

tootshoe?

Is that like special footwear you can use instead of a bell to warn errant pedestrians of your presence?

Reckon I need one (or a pair) cos I broke the ding a ling bell on my Downtube....
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-08, 04:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,730
Posted By kcorfognik

How about doing a dummy run? At the moment...

How about doing a dummy run?

At the moment you have these concerns that the public transport you are going to be taking will be so crowded that it would prohibit taking even the smallest folding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-08, 02:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Posted By kcorfognik

That's very interesting BB49 - I had never given...

That's very interesting BB49 - I had never given it much thought and have done a bit of googling. So the size of the contact patch doesn't change with diameter providing none of the other parameters...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-08, 05:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,510
Posted By kcorfognik

That's true enough Sammy, and agree with you that...

That's true enough Sammy, and agree with you that it has come into common usage in place of twit for people whose parents are below the £500k mark. :)

But I guess the poster's offense came from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-08, 04:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,510
Posted By kcorfognik

I think you may be confusing t w a t with twit? ...

I think you may be confusing t w a t with twit?

In my dictionary it's a slightly more polite version of the c word (if that doesn't sound ridiculous).

All the best,

R
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