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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Here's mine today. Can't believe ...

Here's mine today. Can't believe
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1615x1211/1697552226_80f9d251f3300a0feb267925f69d58f2b3b53aa5.jpeg
it's been over a decade:
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-23-12, 07:41 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

I picked up a set of these this weekend, with the...

I picked up a set of these this weekend, with the memory of mounting my last set of 406 tires and a pile of broken plastic levers fresh in my mind.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-12, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Also I should chime in that I flatted my minits...

Also I should chime in that I flatted my minits lite again this weekend. Stay away from these tires. I think it is a combination of thin rubber on the tread and the stickiness of that rubber making...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-12, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

That should all work. I believe dion put on an...

That should all work. I believe dion put on an 11-32 (http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/09/more-on-mercier-nano-mini-velo-in.html) and the derailer worked with it. 8 speed chain for an 8-speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Who's going to be the first to navigate the...

Who's going to be the first to navigate the treacherous waters of Alibaba.com and order a 1200 gram full-carbon minivelo frame (http://www.alibaba.com/countrysearch/CN/carbon-minivelo-frame.html)?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Got a few pictures this weekend. I managed to...

Got a few pictures this weekend. I managed to flat the rear tire again on a ride this weekend, even with the flat strip in the Minits Lite. I haven't pulled it apart yet to diagnose, but I'm going to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-11, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Good to know- that's the next thing on my list...

Good to know- that's the next thing on my list and I totally would have gone out and ordered a 1" without thinking. Off to VO I guess. Is your preferred no-press method of headset installation the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-27-11, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

No problemo. I moved the derailer up a bit on the...

No problemo. I moved the derailer up a bit on the seat tube so that the cage would just clear the big ring, and I had to fiddle with the angle of the cage just a little bit, but it's a very positive...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-27-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

It is sensitive to flatting from pretty minor...

It is sensitive to flatting from pretty minor road debris. Others have had the same experience with the Minits Lite. I put a pretty good cut in my rear tire- time will tell if such cuts are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-25-11, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

I just finished my latest round of upgrades this...

I just finished my latest round of upgrades this weekend. No pictures yet but soon. Here's my list of everything I've done with this bike:

1. Replaced rubber rim strips with cloth tape.
2....
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-11, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Pictures please! Sounds cool. Since I have done...

Pictures please! Sounds cool. Since I have done two roadside tire repairs now I can highly recommend that you get a set of robust tire irons that you have had some shop-success with to use on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-11, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Looks like I'm going to have to put a liner in...

Looks like I'm going to have to put a liner in the rear tire at least. I flatted again this morning. Just a little cut, but it slowed me down (and impressed upon me the difference between good tire...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-11, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

So I said I'd update on the Minits Lite tires...

So I said I'd update on the Minits Lite tires when I flatted. Well, after three weeks of commuting (12 miles a day, 5 days a week) I did manage to flat the rear tire on a small glass chip last...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

No idea on the weight. If I was planning on a...

No idea on the weight. If I was planning on a single speed from the get-go, I might consider the Big Shot just to get the track ends. I personally think the Nano frame is the more elegant of the two...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-11, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Nice thing is the stock tape on these is...

Nice thing is the stock tape on these is non-adhesive (at least mine was) I'm a total scrapper when it comes to bike stuff so when I changed the bar out I just re-used the tape.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

That's the one. Typically, the 406 tires will be...

That's the one. Typically, the 406 tires will be listed in decimal sizes (20X1.35) while the 451 size tires will be listed in fractional sizes (20X1 1/2) I'd be willing to bet you can fit the stock...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

1. You want to take the rubber rim strips out and...

1. You want to take the rubber rim strips out and replace them with proper rim tape. The rubber migrates too easily, allowing the tubes to expand into the spoke holes and rupture.

2. The stock...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-11, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

I can attest to this. Two rides in the rain and...

I can attest to this. Two rides in the rain and my rear hub is making an angry sound.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-11, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

The fenders are ugly, but what they lack in charm...

The fenders are ugly, but what they lack in charm they more than make up in remove-ability and transfer-ability to my other 700-c-wheeled bikes. The raceblades would be a bit of a challenge to modify...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-11, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2TyyHJwTDTA/Tni...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2TyyHJwTDTA/Tni3-Y2IvcI/AAAAAAAAEeQ/B668U2kMHSg/s640/bike%252520002.jpg

New Origin8 Ultim8 stem and too-wide, ugly ergo bar b/c the stock bar is a 25.4 and the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-11, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Gar in Va- I have that as 56 inches for the large...

Gar in Va- I have that as 56 inches for the large size nano.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-11, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-msLCgXTRmm0/Tmo...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-msLCgXTRmm0/TmoT5TUQYVI/AAAAAAAAEcg/7f4-sNDnPUw/w402/DSC00690%255B1%255D.jpg

Minits lite are finally on! I'm the big dummy who bought the 451 tubes to lighten...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Put down 20 miles yesterday at an average of...

Put down 20 miles yesterday at an average of 17.8mph . Still feeling the rolling resistance of the stock tires, though I was on a lot of chipseal, which didn't help.... Spending all of my time in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Yeah, Having pulled the BB I can say you suspect...

Yeah, Having pulled the BB I can say you suspect correctly. I think they may have wafted it over the grease tub before installing, but that's about it. And don't forget to back out the cable guide...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-11, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Good point. I already ordered 'em and will see if...

Good point. I already ordered 'em and will see if they can be stuffed in w/o folding or chafing. Damn itchy trigger finger. Otherwise they go in the pile with the 700X38 tubes i bought a year ago for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-11, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Minits Light and QBP super light BMX tubes will...

Minits Light and QBP super light BMX tubes will be arriving in the mail next week.

Best I can tell, stock tires and tubes are 445grams/tire and 130grams/tube for 1150 grams on the bike. Minits...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-18-11, 06:23 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Anybody had any issues with their rear wheel? ...

Anybody had any issues with their rear wheel? Mine was creaking a bit after a ride the other day, so i pulled it off and threw it in the truing stand. It was pretty true but tension, mostly on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

I flatted the stock rear tire tonight. Local DPW...

I flatted the stock rear tire tonight. Local DPW chipped a six-inch wide section out of a poured concrete bikepath and I didn't see it until I was on top of it. Just a little pinhole, but flatting...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-11, 05:27 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

At 5'10 on the large frame, I can't imagine being...

At 5'10 on the large frame, I can't imagine being comfortable on it at 6'4 without a longer stem and seatpost. My impression is that the 53.5cm frame fits just like a 53.5 cm "regular" bike frame...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Luckily my normal rides are not as urban as some...

Luckily my normal rides are not as urban as some have to contend with. I started out commuting with flat strips and slime tubes and heavy tires, but the kind of flats I get (nails, staples, about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

I got an initial review done on my blog, see...

I got an initial review done on my blog, see here:http://re-turn.blogspot.com/2011/07/bikesdirectcom-minivelo-mercier-nano.html

I've added a white nashbar r2 saddle since those photos were taken....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-11, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Not a lot out there in the world of 1" threaded...

Not a lot out there in the world of 1" threaded aftermarket minivelo forks, let alone in carbon. The weight of the bike is far more noticeable when doing the "coffee shop lift" than when riding. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-11, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Ok so I finally got out on a ride on mine last...

Ok so I finally got out on a ride on mine last night. First off, I've been doing all of my riding lately on a 700c-wheeled fixie geared 52X18 with 120 lbs in the tires- so this was a change!

That...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-11, 06:16 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Love the white on black. Mine's black too and I'm...

Love the white on black. Mine's black too and I'm thinking white all around. My only mods so far are rim tape and keo's (black, b/c that's what I have laying around). The corncob cassette is a great...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-11, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Built mine up last night. 53cm size, no...

Built mine up last night. 53cm size, no modifications except I took the wheel reflectors off, bathroom scale method says 26.6lbs. It was sooo hard not to stay up late last night and start swapping...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Mine arrived last night. I have two bike projects...

Mine arrived last night. I have two bike projects splayed all over the basement that need cleaning up tonight before I get started, but that's some motivation right there!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-11, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

Yeah I'm always on the lookout for a cheap(er)...

Yeah I'm always on the lookout for a cheap(er) swift but haven't found what I was looking for yet. I decided a nano in the stable for now is better than no small-wheel fun at all!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,378
Posted By cedar_lake

All right- I ordered my Nano today (Black, big...

All right- I ordered my Nano today (Black, big size) and I can't imagine it will stay stock for long. Anybody thought about building a 406 wheel with an ENO hub for fixie fun?
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