Originally Posted by
Leporello
Hey vmaniqui,
I'm new to the forum and bikes in general. My first bike is a used Dahon Speed TR. Like you, I was soon a bit disappointed by the excessive bulk and weight of the TR. I'm hoping to make a few modifications similar to yours. Hoping you'd be able to help me out a bit:
As I said, I'm totally new to bikes, so pardon if these are really obvious questions.
1. What tool (type and size) is required to remove the front and rear racks?
2. When buying a new & lighter seat post, do I need to keep an eye out for posts of a specific diameter, or do most posts come in the same size as the biologic pump seat post?
2.2 As an aside, while I wait for a new post to arrive; I've been having trouble with the clamp on top of the existing post. It's very difficult to keep the saddle locked into a position. Is there something wrong with the bolt or maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Thanks for any input you might have.
(Sorry for gravebumping the thread. I tried to send this as a PM, but I guess you need 50 posts under your belt first)
sorry. just saw your post. anyway on your questions.
1) you can even use a regular plier. in my case, since i want to tinker with my bike, i bought a complete bike tool kit from performancebike.
2) seatpost should be 33.9mm (dahon standard size).
3) not so sure what type of clamp you have but i am guessing that the screw has loose thread. never have issue with mine. if you can post pics that will make my assessment easier. let me know how your upgrade is coming along. and ask me any questions. THANKS.