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Old 07-17-17, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kidshibuya
People actually like that? A green and brown bike that looks to be from the 1930s?

Each to their own I guess.
Are you genuinely surprised that other people prefer things that you don't? How old are you?
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whippet bicycle.

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Old 08-10-17, 01:37 PM
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crosshead folding bike:

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Originally Posted by smallwheeler
crosshead folding bike:

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Interesting!

Can you wheel it while folded?
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Ok, these last 2 bikes are quite interesting.
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Bump... Too good to lay dormant.

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No more interesting bikes as of 2017?

New version of SU18 bike from Belarus. Video explaining all upgrades, it's in Russian though. Designers still tries to find a way to finance mass production.

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Old 02-07-22, 10:17 AM
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Dahon Smooth hound 9s gravel bike pulling a little frog...
I will build another hound but as a 7s shopping trolley
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Old 03-01-22, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by smallwheeler





What's with Global Down Syndrome Foundation ribbon?
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Old 03-07-22, 12:39 AM
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CEBEP You're not going to get a response from smallwheeler. No longer on the forum.

Regarding the SU18... I remember there was an unsuccessful kickstarter for the original bike. Nice to see that the designer is still working on it. It's definitely a very different style of fold.
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@Lalato I also like the concept of it. It's clear designer is improving the bike in v2.0. Definitely a change in fold and bike design compared to now dominating Dahon/Tern folds along with Brompton. Always good to see something both unique the practical.

More interesting thing is latch design he used in both rear and front ones which are different and seem to be solid.
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Old 03-13-22, 08:05 PM
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CEBEP You're not going to get a response from smallwheeler. No longer on the forum.
I'M BACK, BABY!

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Welcome back, smallwheeler !
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I want to buy - Cannondale SuperSix EVO Carbon Disc Ultegra. But did you saw the prices? Less than for $4000 you will not find good bike.
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I've been having some... well, feels, okay? 🤨... about this oil slick Mint...



... and then swappin out e.v.e.r.y last part I could for one with an oil slick finish.

Like I said, they're just feels that I'm having. 🤨
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Old 04-06-22, 05:53 PM
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That small diameter seatpost looks precarious..
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I like the Dahon Speed and frames inspired by it (Fnhon Storm, etc). These are folding bicycle frames made of chromoly, with V-brakes arranged for the 406 rim and enough clearance for 50mm tires. There are versions of these that have disc brakes but, they wouldn't interest me unless they also have V-brake capability.

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Old 04-08-22, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Nyah
I like the Dahon Speed and frames inspired by it...
Of course, the real Dahon frames now have a strengthening tension cable:



I like it!
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Originally Posted by tcs
Of course, the real Dahon frames now have a strengthening tension cable:



I like it!
My Dahon Mariner i7 has the deltec cable. It also has the stronger lockjaw hinge. It's a solid ride,...

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Originally Posted by tcs
Of course, the real Dahon frames now have a strengthening tension cable:
I like it!
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My Dahon Mariner i7 has the deltec cable. It also has the stronger lockjaw hinge. It's a solid ride,...
Are they trying to hide something, or is it something cooked up by corporate lawyers? If you were to unbolt the cable, would the bike explode in a ball of fire?
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Originally Posted by sjanzeir
Are they trying to hide something, or is it something cooked up by corporate lawyers? If you were to unbolt the cable, would the bike explode in a ball of fire?
It's to add strength to the frame, and help prevent fatigue in the joint. But you knew that already, didn't you? Please don't ask me irrelevant questions. If you don't like it, or feel like arguing, go choose someone else.
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Originally Posted by tds101
It's to add strength to the frame, and help prevent fatigue in the joint. But you knew that already, didn't you? Please don't ask me irrelevant questions. If you don't like it, or feel like arguing, go choose someone else.
Did Dahon frames have issues with frame strength or joint fatigue before?
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Originally Posted by sjanzeir
Did Dahon frames have issues with frame strength or joint fatigue before?
Possibly. This is a preventative measure to add more strength to the beefed up Mariner i7 frame. Dahon is good when it comes to recalls. The ride on this feels about as good as my non-folding bikes. Surprisingly good actually.
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Originally Posted by sjanzeir
Did Dahon frames have issues with frame strength or joint fatigue before?
Only the aluminum ones, not the chromoly ones, such as the Speed.
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