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Forum: Folding Bikes
12-18-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By pinholecam

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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-23-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,997
Posted By pinholecam

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Change Bike in East Perth
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

Another trip with the Change Bike 650B. ...

Another trip with the Change Bike 650B.

'Gravel' ride that turned out to be more of a trail ride.
https://youtu.be/VzVAH98PEto?si=UV6sI78aiCJuzmfr

I was happy that the bike and setup worked...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,997
Posted By pinholecam

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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

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I was pretty prepared to have wasted my money on a dubious Aliexpress...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-28-23, 11:39 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,403
Posted By pinholecam

I have a Change Bike 650b which I have been quite...

I have a Change Bike 650b which I have been quite satisfied with.
Long term review here.
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/1177986-change-bike-650b.html

My conclusion having tried many...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-23, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,997
Posted By pinholecam

2 from the stable ...

2 from the stable

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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-23, 01:19 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

Thanks. Glad you liked the video. I used an...

Thanks. Glad you liked the video.

I used an Insta360 OneX (360 camera) and Insta360 OneRS 4K module.

I used a cheap rain cape and never looked back.
Switched to a better AGU poncho which is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

Cycling the Hai Van Pass. This is a trip...

Cycling the Hai Van Pass.

This is a trip from Da Nang to the old capital of Hue.
Roughly its 125km going through the Hai Van Pass which is 500m in elevation, hugging the coast.
Too bad...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-23-23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

Vietnam for a week (Hoi An, Da Nang ) Short...

Vietnam for a week (Hoi An, Da Nang )

Short 1 week trip to Vietnam where I have never been to before.
Really glad I got out of my comfort zone to do this ride which included the Hai Van Pass...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

More cycling and more photos. Brought the...

More cycling and more photos.

Brought the bike along for a short trip to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
It was a family trip, but the Change Bike made it easy to fold it up and stuff it into the car....
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-22, 07:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,070
Posted By pinholecam

Tyrell FX / FSX (406 )series are under 10kg. ...

Tyrell FX / FSX (406 )series are under 10kg.

There is the Bike Friday Pocket Rocket Super Pro (8.5kg) (451) but its again expensive (and is it considered 'folding').

Tyrell IVE (18" ) is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

Melbourne a rail trail and some riding around ...

Melbourne a rail trail and some riding around

Some more travelling and of course some updates to the bike.

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Forum: Folding Bikes
12-07-22, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By pinholecam

Now, don't mistake me for saying its a bad bike. ...

Now, don't mistake me for saying its a bad bike.
All I meant is the nature of the demand and interest for this model of frame.

As for frame failure, maybe its a user size/weight thing.
The user...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-30-22, 11:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,151
Posted By pinholecam

Wow! Very good work and very beautiful respray.

Wow!
Very good work and very beautiful respray.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-22, 04:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,838
Posted By pinholecam

It really depends on the size of the locker. ...

It really depends on the size of the locker.

Otherwise sounds like a Strida is the best fit for the job.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,429
Posted By pinholecam

Not cheap, but the real deal is actually the...

Not cheap, but the real deal is actually the Japanese Raleigh RSC
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/RALEIGH-Mini-Velo-Small-Diameter/dp/B07JVRQ3SK


There is also this RSP model...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-20-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,151
Posted By pinholecam

:thumb: Good start to the post. Enjoy the...

:thumb:

Good start to the post.
Enjoy the journey!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-22, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By pinholecam

Been there, done that and still doing... Both...

Been there, done that and still doing...
Both are large wheeled options and ride like road bikes because they are.


Folding and about 9.5-11kg.
Change Bike 650B - Bike Forums...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,084
Posted By pinholecam

Those thin stays make it look like a steel bike. ...

Those thin stays make it look like a steel bike.
Looks real nice.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,156
Posted By pinholecam

A lot of these small 16" wheeled bikes really...

A lot of these small 16" wheeled bikes really have fantastic utility and add in the price, they punch high above what one might think of them; small wheeled; "small dahon copy"; etc

I have been...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,362
Posted By pinholecam

They should invite him back to this forum, since...

They should invite him back to this forum, since there is no perceived conflict of interest now.
I miss his inputs (and never found him to be promoting his stuff here )
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,362
Posted By pinholecam

Nice share of your experiences. I like how you...

Nice share of your experiences.
I like how you found utility in the simplicity of the cheapest bike.
We sometimes get carried away that only the best most costly gear will do when the fact is just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-22, 07:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,362
Posted By pinholecam

Look into the 16" wheeled bi-fold bikes as they...

Look into the 16" wheeled bi-fold bikes as they are small, fold small, can push well when folded (on its own 16" wheels so they roll over better ), light for carrying.
3sp will be the way to go if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

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The versatility of the Change Bike with the wide tires and good 650b...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

Cycling in Penang (Aug2022) ...

Cycling in Penang (Aug2022)
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x634/penang_ri_640_2dfa1ee866806ee46a23b6ddb1a513a2d2c3b991.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 66,064
Posted By pinholecam

I can see your point (having owned a Pocket...

I can see your point (having owned a Pocket Rocket Super Pro and rode it a lot and hard for 2 years ).
Its fallen into the same niche as the Moulton, but better too because I still think the BF...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,185
Posted By pinholecam

Wow! beautiful. I think I need to plan for a trip...

Wow! beautiful. I think I need to plan for a trip there again.

Enjoy your ride.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By pinholecam

Been there (sort of), done that and also see...

Been there (sort of), done that and also see quite a bit of such.

I have used 18", 406, 451 bikes and I do ride them with my regular road riding friends.
I have also seen another guy attempt to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-12-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By pinholecam

I know QingXiang who is the owner of Ascent...

I know QingXiang who is the owner of Ascent Bikes.
Got a 2 pair of wheels from him and they have been really good to the specs.
Reliable seller who stands behind the stuff he sells and never...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-25-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,623
Posted By pinholecam

I would not even bother to make it roll on small...

I would not even bother to make it roll on small caster wheels like a Brompton :D

Just fold your Tern, strap the frame with Velcro, leave the handlebar up and push it like a wheelbarrow.

The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-12-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Posted By pinholecam

We all know its an itch and the bike will end up...

We all know its an itch and the bike will end up being used by you, so just buy it already :D
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,854
Posted By pinholecam

Would have been best if it catered a 10-35T or...

Would have been best if it catered a 10-35T or 10-34T with a 10-11-12 teeth for the highest 3 gears.
That will take care of the riders that want to ride faster.
It will need a hub to be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 943
Posted By pinholecam

There is a downside to using road bars on the...

There is a downside to using road bars on the Change.
I have one configured w/ road bars as a gravel bike using the newer MTB frame.

It does affect the fold to become not as compact, unless you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-21-22, 03:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 943
Posted By pinholecam

Oh.. did not notice that they provided an...

Oh.. did not notice that they provided an aluminum fork (very uncommon ).
Carbon one will probably only save a little over it, but will be better on how it transmits road buzz.

The ChangeBike is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-20-22, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 943
Posted By pinholecam

9.06kg is a good weight for a folding full sized...

9.06kg is a good weight for a folding full sized bike.
I am sure a carbon fork will make it even lighter.
What is the material of the current fork?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,011
Posted By pinholecam

Where is this thread going with all this?

Where is this thread going with all this?
03-09-22, 01:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,275
Posted By pinholecam

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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-22, 12:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 30,890
Posted By pinholecam

Jan Heine does have a vested interest in selling...

Jan Heine does have a vested interest in selling his line of tires as well as 'vision'.
I don't fully disagree nor agree with him, based on my own experiences with bike types, tire and tire widths....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-22, 11:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,396
Posted By pinholecam

Gave the bike a break down for cleaning up and...

Gave the bike a break down for cleaning up and lubing the screws.

After about 1.5yrs with this bike, I have to say that I am amazed by the Ritchey Breakaway system.
It breaks down the bike in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-23-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,586
Posted By pinholecam

For ground clearance, it will depends on users...

For ground clearance, it will depends on users appetite for how low it is and where they cycle.
I have run mid cages on 20" wheels without issues for many years.
I have also done mid-short cage...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,619
Posted By pinholecam

Even though I live nearer to the source of these...

Even though I live nearer to the source of these bikes and have easy access to them from the local market, I really can't be bothered to buy into the hype of owning one.

A bi-fold really does the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 52,842
Posted By pinholecam

does the material difference affect anything...

does the material difference affect anything beyond weight and tensile strength?
>> Yes, since tensile strength is different, "by right" the thickness has to be adjusted accordingly to get the same...
06-24-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,275
Posted By pinholecam

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This is my ideal build but I gave up some max tire clearance for a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,396
Posted By pinholecam

Thanks, just sharing the info I have getting the...

Thanks, just sharing the info I have getting the bike done up so that it can benefit anyone else thinking of doing it.

Bike is great, I can't be happier.
Fast as any road bike in the group rides...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 867
Posted By pinholecam

AliExpress will have lots of options or some...

AliExpress will have lots of options or some other website that has sources to the cheap China wheels.
Over here in Singapore, there are many such options.
Quality varies of course from maker to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-21, 11:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,105
Posted By pinholecam

The Brompton has elevated itself to be beyond...

The Brompton has elevated itself to be beyond just a bike. Its a fashion statement and a badge of wealth.
Bike buyers fall into 3-4 categories.
1. The lifestyle (well heeled )
2. The performance...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,497
Posted By pinholecam

Hi there! :) Just took the bike for a mix...

Hi there! :)

Just took the bike for a mix road+gravel ride today at Pulau Ubin.
The bike is really in its most natural state in this type of riding.
I'll probably update this thread about the...
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