Custom Downtube FS - It's ALIVE!!
04-30-08, 02:24 PM
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fmattheus - Try the link below. Those are the exact handlebars I bought.
https://cgi.ebay.com/BIKE-TIME-TRIAL-...742.m153.l1262
Cheers!
Norman
https://cgi.ebay.com/BIKE-TIME-TRIAL-...742.m153.l1262
Cheers!
Norman
04-30-08, 05:19 PM
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Archer I was thinking same thing in terms of adding disc brakes to a FS... I need full wheel set to add disc rotors? Is there a cheap way to do that? I'm looking at Avid BB7 mechanical discs which will run around $100 for the set... so I need new hubs and wheels I guess?
04-30-08, 07:05 PM
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Hey KLAW.
Yes, as I discovered AFTER I received my AVID BB7 Disk brake set I needed a new set of hubs and rims. The new hubs are specific to mounting a disk hub. For some reason I thought the disk would attach to the spokes of an existing wheel. If you can find a set of disk hubs with the same number of hole as your existing rim then your good to go. All you may need then is a new set of spokes as there is bit of an offset on the rim to compensate for the disk rotor. BUT I couldn't find a disk hub with 24 for the front rim and 28 for the rear. My current 32 spoke per wheel set is a lot stronger as you would want with a disk brake setup anyhow. The hubs I'm running are the A2Z hubs. They seem ok for now. Hubs will run you about $100 or less off the 'Bay'. Well worth the time, effort and money when you can stop lock 'em up hard.
HTH,
Norman
Yes, as I discovered AFTER I received my AVID BB7 Disk brake set I needed a new set of hubs and rims. The new hubs are specific to mounting a disk hub. For some reason I thought the disk would attach to the spokes of an existing wheel. If you can find a set of disk hubs with the same number of hole as your existing rim then your good to go. All you may need then is a new set of spokes as there is bit of an offset on the rim to compensate for the disk rotor. BUT I couldn't find a disk hub with 24 for the front rim and 28 for the rear. My current 32 spoke per wheel set is a lot stronger as you would want with a disk brake setup anyhow. The hubs I'm running are the A2Z hubs. They seem ok for now. Hubs will run you about $100 or less off the 'Bay'. Well worth the time, effort and money when you can stop lock 'em up hard.
HTH,
Norman
05-02-08, 09:23 AM
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I live in Toronto and I see quite a number of folders, both 16" and 20"
- saw one going up Mount Pleasant (kudos but are you insane! - the part between St. Clair and Bloor)
- many many going along the Lakeshore path out to the Beaches
- folding bike out in Liberty Village area
- folding bikes downtown at like King between say Duncan and University
- folding bikes on the lakefront park/paths to the west along the lake towards Palace Pier/Humber
- a Jetstream going under Gardiner south of the Dome
Honestly I see a lot of Avenir, which make me go "Meh" but I get a special glow when I see another true Dahon. I have never seen anyone with a Speed Pro that I recall... and only once have I see a fellow Dahon Helios rider. He smoked me. But this time I am ready...
I have also seen Raleigh 20's... I guess they never die...
- saw one going up Mount Pleasant (kudos but are you insane! - the part between St. Clair and Bloor)
- many many going along the Lakeshore path out to the Beaches
- folding bike out in Liberty Village area
- folding bikes downtown at like King between say Duncan and University
- folding bikes on the lakefront park/paths to the west along the lake towards Palace Pier/Humber
- a Jetstream going under Gardiner south of the Dome
Honestly I see a lot of Avenir, which make me go "Meh" but I get a special glow when I see another true Dahon. I have never seen anyone with a Speed Pro that I recall... and only once have I see a fellow Dahon Helios rider. He smoked me. But this time I am ready...
I have also seen Raleigh 20's... I guess they never die...
05-02-08, 09:36 AM
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4CM: I think I saw you last year at Dundas and University... I've only seen one speed pro in TO.
TRU: Lots of folders, but for the most part the r20, the avenirs, lower Dahons and $99 chinatown specials rule the roost. Rarely do I see the fridays, DT, Birdy, Moultons... though there are quite a number of Brommies.
I have seen some wicked r20 fully modded going around.
TRU: Lots of folders, but for the most part the r20, the avenirs, lower Dahons and $99 chinatown specials rule the roost. Rarely do I see the fridays, DT, Birdy, Moultons... though there are quite a number of Brommies.
I have seen some wicked r20 fully modded going around.
05-02-08, 09:43 AM
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im gonna create a thread in the EASTERN CANADA section for folders.. i gotta see modded folders - this is cool. the fact that we can source these parts in canada makes it even better.
$99 chinatown specials? pics please =) and where? the only thing i have seen around china town are stores now importing electric scooters!
$99 chinatown specials? pics please =) and where? the only thing i have seen around china town are stores now importing electric scooters!
08-07-08, 11:34 AM
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how did you go about putting in the rear disc brakes? there are mounting screws on the front wheel but i dont see any to mount the disc in the rear wheel on my downtube 9fs. will just any disc brake set fit on our 9fs?
08-07-08, 11:51 AM
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Rear Disc Brake Mounts
Hey MBNZ230!
Do you mean on the hub of the wheel or the frame of the bike? On the wheels you will require Disk Brake hubs with the mounting tabs for both the front and rear wheel. I made the mistake of buying the disk brake set only to find the OEM hubs on my 9FS was not compatible.
If you mean on the bike frame itself then the model year will be a factor in this one. Mine is a 2008 9FS. Earlier models may not have the tabs required for rear disc mounting.
Hope that helps!
Cheers,
Norman
Do you mean on the hub of the wheel or the frame of the bike? On the wheels you will require Disk Brake hubs with the mounting tabs for both the front and rear wheel. I made the mistake of buying the disk brake set only to find the OEM hubs on my 9FS was not compatible.
If you mean on the bike frame itself then the model year will be a factor in this one. Mine is a 2008 9FS. Earlier models may not have the tabs required for rear disc mounting.
Hope that helps!
Cheers,
Norman
08-07-08, 12:03 PM
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thanks mine is a 2009 model, its got the tabs for the caliber(both front and rear), and the front wheel does have the hub for the disc but i just dont see the hub on the rear wheel for the disc. any ideas?? is there a special size disc brake that it will take??
08-07-08, 12:24 PM
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Ahh, well that's one hub more than my 2008 model. Mine were regular hubs front and back.
You'll have to go out and buy a rear disc brake hub now. OR sell the front one and buy a matching set for front and back. That's pretty much what I did. I even built the wheel set myself. Quite a fun project actually. Not terribly hard.
Shimano has some affordable disc brake hubs you can find on ebay.
Cheers,
Norman
You'll have to go out and buy a rear disc brake hub now. OR sell the front one and buy a matching set for front and back. That's pretty much what I did. I even built the wheel set myself. Quite a fun project actually. Not terribly hard.
Shimano has some affordable disc brake hubs you can find on ebay.
Cheers,
Norman
08-07-08, 01:28 PM
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i just email yan for more info on the the spec of the disc size suitable for the 9fs. i hope he gets back soon.
The Downtube 2009 FS ( 9 speed full suspension) folding bicycle is here. Upgrades for the 2009 model include:
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08-10-08, 03:25 AM
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Hello. Just a question: will the discs be safe from deformities due to folding? Can you recommend a safety measure for protecting the discs, if your eye-candy bike already has done so? Planning for any future upgrade for any-very-near-future DT bike
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08-17-08, 02:16 AM
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Hello all!!! Got one of those Chinese import foldie. Not from Chinatown, but somewhere in Woodbine and Danforth. As for Archers Downtube FS, amazing bike. Tell me which trail you go to, I used to live in Scarb, but now in Pickering. I am usually at the Waterfront Trail near Ajax/Pickering.
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08-17-08, 03:37 PM
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https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=maunakea+bike
The next project was
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ight=m.k+denza
Current project is adding a FD to a 2008 Cadenza-8, now that Shimano is making its own chain tensioner (CT-S500). Should be a good city bike.
