Originally Posted by bhkyte (Post 17622745)

Quote". Don't know where I can get Ori bags in....."

The tactuff range of panniers and racks appear to be the same as mezzo range. Cqp has asked dealer if they fit mezzos, but they could confirm 100 pc that they were identical slots.

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19746155)

D9 ...summer 2008?

Originally Posted by bhkyte (Post 15250666)

Might drill a hole in the seatpost to stop it cracking beyond a certain point.
You might just be able to see a hairline crack where I might drill the hole.
Any one know of a shop that sells the mezzo clamp with out a special order premium?

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19746805)

Hi - I know it is a while since you posted but I wanted to ask about the crack .. did you take any more photos?
Is it still cracked or did you have to do some maintenance? Did you drill a hole? If you have an update, I would be interested to know more .. yes I am a fatigue engineer :geek:but also interested to understand how that crack appeared as I am close to the maximum weight for the Mezzo D9. Thanks :lol:

Originally Posted by jefmcg (Post 19746269)

I bought mine in February of '08.

You might be able to estimate the age by the front fork. Hopefully yours is more recent than mine. They improved the design.

Originally Posted by bhkyte (Post 19746910)

Sorry I meant the seat post clamp. Not the seat post. If you look at the clamp you can probably see where a crack might develop. From near the skewer bolt hole around to the cut out section on the body.
If that doesnt make sence. I can post a photo.

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19747140)

I think I found a photo of a similar broken part on Jefmcg's thread about "I feel like my best friend has punched me in the face (Mezzo D9)"

Originally Posted by bhkyte (Post 19747297)

I don't think so.
That was a fork issue.

Originally Posted by dexterdobe (Post 17617803)

I did it. I bought a D9 Curve in as new condition for £340. The bike is brilliant. It feels so much more modern and high tech than a certain other popular brand. It is definitely under geared though.
I'm told that the 56T chain ring from the D10 fits the D9. Questions please. Where can I buy a D10 ring or another make that fits the D9 and do I need a longer chain if I fit the 56T ring?

Many thanks

Dexterdobe

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19746111)

Hi everyone .. I just acquired my Mezzo D9 and am very happy with it. I have never ridden any other folding bike but as an engineer, I was impressed with the design and the strong frame setup. Also the budget I had was well below the other serious folding bikes and I picked up a second hand electric blue Mezzo D9 with bags and a spare inner tube for just over £300 and it has not been ridden much before I got it. Just a few scrapes on the rack... I will put some rubber covers onto this to protect it.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/lywAAO...5A/s-l1600.jpg

I am very happy with the folding mechanism which is genius!

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LnMAAO...5c/s-l1600.jpg

I have been out and about a bit on it and enjoy riding the Mezzo - I have a Nigel Dean touring bike as well and the Mezzo is as nice to ride as my full size bike.

Taken on my first ride - sorry no bike!

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b4&oe=5A09CBC2

Will post some photos once the forum lets me!

Originally Posted by cpg (Post 19748025)

MezzoLew, that's a nice bike and very good price. I think that is one of the later models, the seat clamp is the updated version and as far as I can tell from the photo, the fork end clamp design is the later one too but I could be wrong.
I believe the Bike Friday was in existence well before the Mezzo but design concept of a rear swinging triangle and rigid main frame tube is nothing new and appears on other folding bikes, Birdy being one of the most well known.

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19748775)

The Ori C8 also seems to be a Mezzo copy.

Originally Posted by bhkyte (Post 19813359)

Ps you look like you have newer fork version from the wheel QR and black color scheme of the stem/bars

Originally Posted by bhkyte (Post 14010652)

My hint on the bag strap.
Shorten it when ridding (else it can get stuck in mud guards), lengthen it when carrying. Takes about 3 seconds to adjust.

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19814314)

Thanks for the comments - here is my front fork arrangement.

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19821476)

I just remove the strap and tuck it into one of the side pockets. Easy to unclip!

Originally Posted by jefmcg (Post 19825334)

I throw the strap over the saddle so if the velcro fails, the bag will stay with me rather drop to the road. Also it keeps it out of the way of the wheels.

Originally Posted by jefmcg (Post 19825334)

That looks like the replacement fork I purchased last year, new from ATB, so it suggests that you have a recent bike

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19825342)

Good point - I notice you have to pull the velcro quite a long way through the buckle to get it to grab the opposite fingers. That seems to pull up the bag from the carrier and stretch the connection to the plastic interface plate on the bottom of the bag.

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19825347)

Seems there is a new Mezzo Owner about to get a bike!

Mezzo d9, 9-speed folding bike, 16" wheels. not Brompton. | eBay

Anyone on here selling or buying?

Originally Posted by jefmcg (Post 19825395)

That looks like mine! OK, how mine looked about 15,000km ago. Definitely the previous fork design

Originally Posted by MezzoLew (Post 19825740)

I see this chap has a "strage" device on his chain .. please can anyone tell me what ti is for and why he has shown this?