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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-18, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I'd be looking at single speed hangers .....

I'd be looking at single speed hangers .. something like This One...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-17, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

It'll fit a 2 and 3 speed S/A Coaster or a SRAM...

It'll fit a 2 and 3 speed S/A Coaster or a SRAM Automatix Coaster .. the S/A 5 speed coaster is 126 or 135 depending on model .. unless things have changed, there's no provision for rear V/Brake /...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-17, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

You probably won't like the Shimano coaster brake...

You probably won't like the Shimano coaster brake hub after you put a bunch of miles on the Dahon .. The Swift is 132mm rear dropouts, so can run some different hubs if you get tired of SS .. can run...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-14, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Bike looks good!! Riding through the Presido is...

Bike looks good!! Riding through the Presido is nice too!! hope to get Jur and Connie on that route when they visit..
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Depends on your tolerance for noisy geartrains......

Depends on your tolerance for noisy geartrains... mine's really low, so the SA8 W was a no go for me even though I wanted to like it .. I had it in a new Moulton TSR-8 .. maybe they're quieter now .....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-14, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I'd say they are also well suited for cargo...

I'd say they are also well suited for cargo bikes, tandems and electric assist in that they take a lot of input torque without self destructing .. very durable hubs ..
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-14, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Didn't think that marriage would last long.. very...

Didn't think that marriage would last long.. very heavy hub and draggy in addition.. I had the 8spd Nexus Redband on mine .. really nice hub, but if I were going to do it all again in IGH, I'd want...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-01-14, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Maybe you can get a set of Velocity Spartacus...

Maybe you can get a set of Velocity Spartacus paired spoke wheels .. I have them on my Moulton .. not as light as Rolfs, or the Kinetix Pro, but way lighter than stock ..
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-01-14, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Rears go on straight away using a couple of thin...

Rears go on straight away using a couple of thin spacers.. Dahon = 130mm .. Xootr closer to 135.. fronts will need special spacers to fit the 74mm Dahon to 100mm .. I made mine out of TI, but there...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

You'll also get anti-rotation washers with the...

You'll also get anti-rotation washers with the hub (or you should).. you can mount them facing forward in the dropout .. butted to the front, that will also keep the wheel from creeping forward and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-12, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Thanks, I stripped it and had it nickel plated .....

Thanks, I stripped it and had it nickel plated .. I'm assuming what you are looking at is a Sachs (pull chain) or a SRAM (click box).. you might like the pull chain because it is a little neater...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

The 7 speed carrier is shorter, so you are...

The 7 speed carrier is shorter, so you are limited to a 7 speed cassette, or making an 8 out of a 9 (that's actually slick, I did that to my Birdy).. otherwise, the 8spd version will allow 8/9/10...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-12, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Then there are always V-Brake Extenders...

Then there are always V-Brake Extenders (http://www.thorusa.com/images/dahon/accessories/451ext.jpg).. Thor sells his at $33.00 in the USA.. that will let you run 451's on a Swift with OE V-brake...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

You can run the Kore 34mm post from Dahon.. those...

You can run the Kore 34mm post from Dahon.. those are pretty light in comparison to the stock post.. I ran a carbon Dahon XX post on my Xootr, but really wouldn't recommend a carbon post as the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I saw Brompton Kansi Brompton .. 1 2 3 .. ~~we...

I saw Brompton Kansi Brompton .. 1 2 3 .. ~~we need the race report~~ no Keith this year?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-11, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Airnimal Chameleon fork .. note drop down bracket...

Airnimal Chameleon fork .. note drop down bracket to mount caliper brake..
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-11, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Almost, but not quite ... those Kojaks are for...

Almost, but not quite ... those Kojaks are for 507 rims, not 520.. but there still are some fast tires in 520 available ..
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-11, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

You can run the Pro wheelset as I did back in...

You can run the Pro wheelset as I did back in 2007.. Xootr has 100mm front spacing, Dahon 74mm, so you will need to make up some spacers.. I also ran the lightweight 34mm SDG seatpost and SDG I-beam...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-11, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Wow! Pretty tasty!! Bike looks good too...

Wow! Pretty tasty!! Bike looks good too :thumb: Is the Mrs enthralled?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-11, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I agree it will be nice on the downhills to have...

I agree it will be nice on the downhills to have the bigger gear .. I'll still be interested to hear how Zepi likes it once he's ridden it for awhile .. and what type of terrain is most common.. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I agree with the 5.6 gain ratio for a...

I agree with the 5.6 gain ratio for a singlespeed.. good all around ratio... it's that jump to 6.7 that I'm curious about.. post how you like it once you get a few miles on it..
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-11, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

You must be pretty fit .. a 66/91 gear inch...

You must be pretty fit .. a 66/91 gear inch figure is fairly tall for a 2 spd.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-11, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Chainring looks way bigger than my 62t.. what's...

Chainring looks way bigger than my 62t.. what's the gear inches on your ride? .. good choice for a hub.. Duomatics are cool!
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-10, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Here's a shot of mine, and the cable routing that...

Here's a shot of mine, and the cable routing that I used.. this setup has been trouble free.. I also use the trigger shifter which resulted in better indexing and crisper shifts. I can't really...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Hey Ricky, Any Swift powermeter tire...

Hey Ricky,

Any Swift powermeter tire results yet?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Thanks for the update.. the bike looks great!

Thanks for the update.. the bike looks great!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I like 451's a lot!! .. I have three sets of...

I like 451's a lot!! .. I have three sets of wheels that I swap between two Reach bikes.. the only 'knock' on them that I can think of is tire choices.. not much out there.. 1 1/8 or 1 3/8.. I've got...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-08, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Why a Neos?

Why a Neos?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

By 'fork legs' do you mean the front forks? Mine...

By 'fork legs' do you mean the front forks? Mine Xootr front forks are steel...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-08, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Here's my bike on the Xootr site sporting it.....

Here's my bike on the Xootr site sporting it.. it's not a perfect solution, but I haven't changed it around since that picture was submitted to them a couple of years ago.. that's a 20oz bottle ..
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-01-08, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

What about mounting it to the front.. I've used a...

What about mounting it to the front.. I've used a Minoura clamp on a couple of mine and it seems to be a decent solution.. relatively convenient and hassle free..
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-27-07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

You can definitely run the 2.0 BA's.. if you are...

You can definitely run the 2.0 BA's.. if you are using the Swift as a city bike/do all bike, I can heartily recommend them.. I installed the Nexus 8spd hub and trigger shifter and the combo is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Hi Magnus, just read through your blog... I know...

Hi Magnus, just read through your blog... I know you probably have your bike setup as you like, but I noticed that you questioned whether a dual drive could be fitted with STI levers.. did some ebay...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-07, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Good advice.. I usually make sure each QR grips...

Good advice.. I usually make sure each QR grips the post firm enough to keep the post from rotating on their own. then I cinch them both down... I've been using a 34mm Carbon post of over a year now...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-07, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

If it is stripped, before taking a drill to it,...

If it is stripped, before taking a drill to it, take a punch and tap/whack the bolt (thru the nut from the nut side), the idea being that you will force the nut to engage the bolt beyond the stripped...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-07, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Here's a pump mounted on my bike pictured on the...

Here's a pump mounted on my bike pictured on the Xootr Site (http://www.xootr.com/xootr/swift/images/galleryphotos/bottle-pump.jpg)... I used a Minoura clamp... also, my dog Fred doesn't much care...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-19-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

If only off of the left side, that chain guide...

If only off of the left side, that chain guide should work if it were available in 1 1/2" diameter.. I didn't see that size... I'm using a roller which has worked well..

Bruce
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-26-06, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I'm in!!... Since location is everything, maybe...

I'm in!!... Since location is everything, maybe rumored Swift owner (nothing confirmed due to no pics... haha) maunakea can extend us an invite to the islands... I'd love to take in some of that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-06, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Yikes!! same as the Aluminum Swift... for lack...

Yikes!! same as the Aluminum Swift... for lack of finding a 40mm clamp-on, I'd probably get a readily available 35mm(1 3/8") clamp-on and hog it out a little ..

Bruce
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-06, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

What's the outside diameter of the seat tube?

What's the outside diameter of the seat tube?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-06, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Wheels/tires/9sp derailleur/seat/seatpost and...

Wheels/tires/9sp derailleur/seat/seatpost and probably something I'm forgetting all came off of my Jetstream XP which got the Schlumpf/Shimano hubgear transplant.... the Xootr/Swift with 406 Stelvios...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-06, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I don't find it a problem (it's actually on the...

I don't find it a problem (it's actually on the steering tube)... it's better for me there than behind me on the seatpost (where I put a 2nd bottle).... that photo above doesn't show the bottle...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-06, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I've been running Stelvios on mine almost since...

I've been running Stelvios on mine almost since new... on Kinetix wheels.. Stelvios are super tires and about as fast as you can get.. they can be a harsh ride if inflated to the max.. that is why...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Nice! A triple will be cool... don't forget,...

Nice! A triple will be cool... don't forget, with a 9/26 Capreo and a SpeedDrive 1.65 overdrive with 38t chainwheel on 490mm tires will net you 28 to 134 gear inches... food for thought just incase...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-06, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Who cares about included chain angles?? let's...

Who cares about included chain angles?? let's see this baby!!.. are you going custom paint? 'Island colors'? Come on, wave the wand! ... and you already know what I think... go Schlumpf ...
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-06, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

haha, maunakea, you sly dog.... doling it out to...

haha, maunakea, you sly dog.... doling it out to us in dribs and drabs...ahha...way to score!! let's have some 'before' pics!!

Bruce
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-06, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Hi Dave! I like what you have done with the...

Hi Dave! I like what you have done with the Swift... looks great and should be a blast to ride.

Bruce
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-06, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Since I've installed the roller, the chain hasn't...

Since I've installed the roller, the chain hasn't jumped off to either side of the chainwheel... as I have mine set up, it's not a tensioner but just a guide to keep the chain inline with the top of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-06, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

I'm using a chain guide roller I got from Gaerlan...

I'm using a chain guide roller I got from Gaerlan Cycles (http://gaerlan.com/bikeparts/parts/crank/crank.html).. I've moved the roller back a little from my original posted pics... this has worked...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-06, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,277
Posted By BruceMetras

Hi Ho Spinnercat!... look me up in San Rafael...

Hi Ho Spinnercat!... look me up in San Rafael when you're heading West! .. I've got a variety of folders here with a variety of drivetrains... you could come over and check out my Dahon XP with...
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