First Official Folding Bike Thread!! :) Name Your Bike!
#1426
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Bikes: Biria Mini-20, Brompton S6L, Cannondale Quick, Cannondale Jekyll
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I started using a folder last year because of portability. I started with a Euromini Campo, then bought a Brompton S6L, and ended the year by buying a minivelo from Biria.
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Nice pics, jhoneil. Having a short frame, what is the max size of the water bottle can be safely used in your Euromini, to take it out, and put it back while riding?
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That is a good question. I honestly never had a water bottle in that bottle holder. I’ll try to check this weekend.
#1429
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Bikes: currently: electra townie 21d and 7d,i, durban bay pro 7, raleigh hybrid (2001 c40), burley trailer, a few kids bikes. Former: Townie 3i, weehoo trailer...
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Late to the game on this thread!
2015 Durban Bay Pro 7
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1019002-durban-bay-pro-7-review.html
2015 Durban Bay Pro 7
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1019002-durban-bay-pro-7-review.html
#1430
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Bikes: 65 Moulton, 84 Colnago Master, 92 Mondia Winner, 04 Dahon Speed TR, 2010 Specialized Tricross
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I've got a modified Dahon Speed and when I get to 10 I'll be posting some photos!
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Bridgestone 161 "Picnica"
Sold it for $240 . No more folders for me ! They are too hard to sell. I thought a new bike from 1968, still in the paper wrap would bring twice that. It now lives in San Francisco.
#1432
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Location: Baltimore, MD
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Bikes: Vilano Urbana, DownTube FS9, Montaque paratrooper, Nano mini-velo, Motobecane CX, Raleigh 20, MIFA folder, ROG Pony, Iverson Grand Touring folder, Exclusiv German folder
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ROG Pony
I wanted a cheap beater to take to the beach, use as a loaner and/or just keep in trunk. So I picked up a sad ROG Pony. It needed tires, seat, and grease. And love.
Put on some leftover Kenda Kwest 65lb tires, wald front rack and a seat. Still needs a fender.
We have had a couple warm days and I have been pleasantly surprised riding this around. It's flexible (I'm 250lbs), is lighter than MIFA or Raleigh, folds standard size and gear inches are about perfect for me, guessing 65 gear inches(?).
It has coaster brakes, so it'll be the perfect bike to nonchalantly cruise around with a coffee and cell phone.
Certainly a keeper.
Put on some leftover Kenda Kwest 65lb tires, wald front rack and a seat. Still needs a fender.
We have had a couple warm days and I have been pleasantly surprised riding this around. It's flexible (I'm 250lbs), is lighter than MIFA or Raleigh, folds standard size and gear inches are about perfect for me, guessing 65 gear inches(?).
It has coaster brakes, so it'll be the perfect bike to nonchalantly cruise around with a coffee and cell phone.
Certainly a keeper.
#1433
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1986 BRIDGESTONE GRANDTECH (GR24) 24" wheels 21" frame
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Birdy again!
Well, new to the forum, and just picked up my second Birdy. I sold the first 7 years ago because of a change in circumstances and regretted it ever since.(Early 7sp Red). So time has moved on, and yesterday I picked up my new ride, a later, prob around early 2000's 8spd Red. Excellent condition, it comes with mudguards which is great for what I'll be using it for.
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Manual
I've trawled about and not had any luck finding a manual online for the earlier Birdys, anyone point me in the right direction?
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Picked up two Italian Sicur Brevettato's. $40 total. Flat tires, looking rough. I buy 'em. Put air in tires(originals on green one), sprayed some oil. They ride great. They already got new owners. So, I'll call them gone. BTW, this is what the "cool" kids on campus are riding.
#1437
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I am new here. Some of my folding bikes....
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I am new here. Some of my folding bikes....
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#1438
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Nice stuff. What's the little one? What's that little tab on the Tern fork? Welcome to the forum, thanks for pictures.
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#1443
Dahon Mariner ?
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Bikes: Dahon Mariner 26" Wheel 21 speed. Trek 830 and Series 3.
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Dahon 26" Wheel but what model
Just purchased a Dahon "Mariner" with 26" wheels but doesn"t look like any mariners on line!
What is it? More importantly, where do I find those very small hex drive screws used to adjust the brakes????
Larry
What is it? More importantly, where do I find those very small hex drive screws used to adjust the brakes????
Larry
#1444
Dahon Mariner ?
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Dahon????
Strange, when I attempt to attach a picture, I get a message that I'm not allowed to upload "URL's", is a picture an URL????
#1446
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Newbie to Folders--Tobukaeru 20" Full-Supension "SUS-TECH
Hi all,
New to folding bikes and the forum, but the entire site looks awesome!
I picked up a used Tobukaeru 20" "SUS-TECH" fully-suspended folding bike a couple of weeks ago, and now I want another folder, for my wife. (I don't think I'm allowed to post pics yet, but I will, when I can). It's got an 8-speed cassette, single gear-ring up front. It needed tuning and needs some more, but I've barely had time to ride it yet. But it does ride nicely.
The frame and seatpost are steel, but the folding stem is aluminum. It's got aluminum "V-style" brakes, but I don't see a name on them. I can't find any info on the web on it. The rear suspension is a steel-spring style shock, and I have no idea what's inside the front forks, for suspension.
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Anyway...if the following (battery of) question(s) belongs in another forum, I do apologize and would welcome a Mod to advise me, etc....
But this is my main question, as I'm going to see the Jetstream tomorrow:
What to Watch Out for When Buying a Used Dahon Jetstream with Disc Brakes?
I've finally talked a friend-of-a-friend into selling me his Dahon Jetstream, but I'm confused about a few things and haven't made the trip to see/buy it yet--going tomorrow. I see that (new) member GTA has a Jetstream, and I wanted to ask him and anyone else what their opinion of the Jetstream with disc brakes was? (The Seller of the Dahon Jetstream says it's a a 2014 "P8," and it is disc brake, but it doesn't say "P8" on it anywhere I can see. I haven't seen it in person yet, but saw some pics of it.)
I've never ridden a disc braked-bike before and was wondering what I should check out, beyond the obvious things, like bent/loose parts, abuse, etc...?
I'm also trying to figure out what to pay for the Jetstream, which is cosmetically good (from the pics) and see that the Dahon Jetstream retails on Amazon for $1,199. (free shipping).
Is that a good price? Do dealers generally charge more than that, or less? Dahon Jetstream P8 Urbanite Folding Bicycle
(I'm not allowed to post URL's yet--sorry.)
Adding to my confusion, I just saw this:
Downtube 8FS: Full Suspension 8sp Folding Bike-
While I realize the Downtube 8FS lacks disc brakes, both the Downtube and the Jetsream are aluminum-framed, fully suspended folders. Further, the Downtube has "braze ons" for a front derailleur and a rack--and I really need a rack!
Yet I don't see any braze-ons for a rack on the Jetstream?
So...I would love to hear opinions comparing the Dowtube 8FS and 9FS to the Dahon Jetstream.
I'm also curious as to how much more of the Dahon Jetstream's cost (vs. the Downtube 8FS--or even the 9FS, which is on Amazon for $699.) is due to the disc brakes? (I read that the discs require stronger forks, due to the "bending moment" between the caliper anchor points and the tip of the dropout.)
Thanks in advance!
CycleBreeze
New to folding bikes and the forum, but the entire site looks awesome!
I picked up a used Tobukaeru 20" "SUS-TECH" fully-suspended folding bike a couple of weeks ago, and now I want another folder, for my wife. (I don't think I'm allowed to post pics yet, but I will, when I can). It's got an 8-speed cassette, single gear-ring up front. It needed tuning and needs some more, but I've barely had time to ride it yet. But it does ride nicely.
The frame and seatpost are steel, but the folding stem is aluminum. It's got aluminum "V-style" brakes, but I don't see a name on them. I can't find any info on the web on it. The rear suspension is a steel-spring style shock, and I have no idea what's inside the front forks, for suspension.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Anyway...if the following (battery of) question(s) belongs in another forum, I do apologize and would welcome a Mod to advise me, etc....
But this is my main question, as I'm going to see the Jetstream tomorrow:
What to Watch Out for When Buying a Used Dahon Jetstream with Disc Brakes?
I've finally talked a friend-of-a-friend into selling me his Dahon Jetstream, but I'm confused about a few things and haven't made the trip to see/buy it yet--going tomorrow. I see that (new) member GTA has a Jetstream, and I wanted to ask him and anyone else what their opinion of the Jetstream with disc brakes was? (The Seller of the Dahon Jetstream says it's a a 2014 "P8," and it is disc brake, but it doesn't say "P8" on it anywhere I can see. I haven't seen it in person yet, but saw some pics of it.)
I've never ridden a disc braked-bike before and was wondering what I should check out, beyond the obvious things, like bent/loose parts, abuse, etc...?
I'm also trying to figure out what to pay for the Jetstream, which is cosmetically good (from the pics) and see that the Dahon Jetstream retails on Amazon for $1,199. (free shipping).
Is that a good price? Do dealers generally charge more than that, or less? Dahon Jetstream P8 Urbanite Folding Bicycle
(I'm not allowed to post URL's yet--sorry.)
Adding to my confusion, I just saw this:
Downtube 8FS: Full Suspension 8sp Folding Bike-
Was: $799.00Now: $389.00
(Again, can't post the URL to the site yet.)While I realize the Downtube 8FS lacks disc brakes, both the Downtube and the Jetsream are aluminum-framed, fully suspended folders. Further, the Downtube has "braze ons" for a front derailleur and a rack--and I really need a rack!
Yet I don't see any braze-ons for a rack on the Jetstream?
So...I would love to hear opinions comparing the Dowtube 8FS and 9FS to the Dahon Jetstream.
I'm also curious as to how much more of the Dahon Jetstream's cost (vs. the Downtube 8FS--or even the 9FS, which is on Amazon for $699.) is due to the disc brakes? (I read that the discs require stronger forks, due to the "bending moment" between the caliper anchor points and the tip of the dropout.)
Thanks in advance!
CycleBreeze
#1447
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Tried Adding to My Questions....
I'm confused...:
I tried to edit my previous post, to add some information, and twice, what I typed went *Poof!*, with a stern warning that I was not allowed to post any URL until I'd reached 10 posts, but I did not have any URL's in what I attempted to add. (?)
Thanks,
CycleBreeze
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I tried to edit my previous post, to add some information, and twice, what I typed went *Poof!*, with a stern warning that I was not allowed to post any URL until I'd reached 10 posts, but I did not have any URL's in what I attempted to add. (?)
Thanks,
CycleBreeze
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#1448
Dahon Mariner ?
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Here it is, my (new,to me) Dahon, whatever model it is.
Dahon, 26"wheels ,21 Speed, Says Mariner on the frame
Now, if some one can tell me how to crop on this site (or just do it), we all would be gratefull.
Dahon, 26"wheels ,21 Speed, Says Mariner on the frame
Now, if some one can tell me how to crop on this site (or just do it), we all would be gratefull.
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#1449
Dahon Mariner ?
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Ya gotta have ten posts, text only, before they allow anything else.
#1450
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