Originally Posted by
garethzbarker
What kind of problems have you had with these bikes if any?
Outside of standard stuff, I once bent the front derailer mount a bit and had a terrible time readjusting it due to the cable pull coming from the side instead of below. Consequently, I had to get the tab adjustment just right otherwise the cable would pull the derailer out of alignment.
Originally Posted by
garethzbarker
What's the real benefit of getting a custom frame besides a closer fit without stem change? I can't figure out how much extra a custom fit frame is compared to a stock unit.
There is a lot of fuzziness with regards to frame/bike geometry and how it affects handling and performance. So I think it will be hard to write about this broadly.
Originally Posted by
garethzbarker
Is the bike pretty safe to throw in a box for flights? I don't want the suitcase/trailer.
When I box a bike, I always remove the rear derailer and bunch of other things to protect the components. I suspect that boxing your folding bike relative to a suitcase will require more disassembly than using a suitcase. Moreover, I think it will create more questions and hassles at the check-in counter than a standard suitcase.
http://www.gaerlan.com/bikes/case/case.html
Originally Posted by
garethzbarker
Will it mess up the folding/packing on a
PR to put a shallow drop bars that are wider than the stock bars?
I strongly doubt it.
Originally Posted by
garethzbarker
Anyone do randos on either of these bikes?
There are quite a few people. A few google searches will often find examples. You can also look on the Bike Friday Yak for several posts.
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