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Forum: Folding Bikes
07-24-11, 03:34 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 15,514
Posted By StuAff

As a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, kindly...

As a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, kindly leave the abuse of the dump where I live to me :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,758
Posted By StuAff

Yup, no Keith this year (he was there, but doing...

Yup, no Keith this year (he was there, but doing the support race). Because of overruns etc (some poor guy needed an ambulance, though I think it was just a precaution, he was walking OK), the final...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 937,758
Posted By StuAff

Not in it this time- sold the Jetstream, and I...

Not in it this time- sold the Jetstream, and I have other stuff to do tomorrow anyway- but I'll be spectating. My mate Rimas is doing it on his Saracen again (I hope he remembers not to act as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-02-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,994
Posted By StuAff

Yes, this is the replacement for the Speed Pro...

Yes, this is the replacement for the Speed Pro TT- Vector frame (also replacing the Mu models, though just the high-end ones for the time being) is slightly heavier but supposed to be considerably...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-15-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,732
Posted By StuAff

In the nicest possible way, jealous :)

In the nicest possible way, jealous :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,293
Posted By StuAff

I was tempted, just a little, to go for the '08...

I was tempted, just a little, to go for the '08 XP when CH White had some in at £1299 (probably two years ago now). TBH, I don't see the point of discs on a road bike- but for mild off roading, yup,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-10, 03:32 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,264
Posted By StuAff

That's Rimas with the Saracen, I know him from...

That's Rimas with the Saracen, I know him from Friday Night Ride to the Coast (fnrttc.blogspot.com). Posted on CycleChat that he did most of the work for the leading men before getting dropped..he...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 844
Posted By StuAff

Both models are still manufactured, but indeed...

Both models are still manufactured, but indeed aren't available (officially) in the UK. I'm sure you can get one brought in if you ask nicely...Mark Bickerton (Dahon's UK agent) has said on dahon.com...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-09, 03:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By StuAff

The dress code isn't that strict, judging by the...

The dress code isn't that strict, judging by the pics I've seen......
What hacks me off, just a little, is that it's only open to Bromptons. I'd be happy to enter even if (as a non-Brompton rider)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-09, 03:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,340
Posted By StuAff

First was last year's winner Keith Henderson...

First was last year's winner Keith Henderson (Dahon Mu SL), second was a Brompton (Graeme Raeburn who won the Edinburgh version), no idea about third. Last year rickybails (third last year, fifth...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-08-09, 04:07 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,264
Posted By StuAff

It was indeed a great night. I was of course...

It was indeed a great night. I was of course rather hacked off with my own start in heat one, as arguments with both seatpost-expected- and handlepost- unexpected- meant I gave the field half a lap....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,264
Posted By StuAff

Er, that's Edinburgh, Smithfield's this coming...

Er, that's Edinburgh, Smithfield's this coming Saturday........:)
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-09, 03:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,135
Posted By StuAff

He ships to Europe just fine (built my DD wheel)....

He ships to Europe just fine (built my DD wheel). He can take a while to reply though....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,264
Posted By StuAff

Bump time....for those of you that entered, the...

Bump time....for those of you that entered, the list is now up. 73 names, including rickybails, sammyboy, the winner and runner-up from last year (Keith Henderson & Nigel Foskett), Wes the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-09, 03:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,584
Posted By StuAff

What's counterfeit about it? The one they just...

What's counterfeit about it? The one they just sold on eBay was a Brompton- with many mods. The UFB is not, nor is it described as such, it's built from scratch, though it clearly follows the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-09, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By StuAff

The daft thing about the lack of direct...

The daft thing about the lack of direct communication is that they do talk- via the email newsletter, updates on their Facebook page....just not to us bods who've stumped up the cash to pay for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-09, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By StuAff

Last year, I didn't get the email with info until...

Last year, I didn't get the email with info until the 29th. You'll be in, so will I (and rickybails..if he can't get in as winner in '07 and third last year..!). I can't see them suddenly deciding to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-09, 03:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By StuAff

Sammy, this is how they are, unfortunately..it...

Sammy, this is how they are, unfortunately..it was exactly the same last year, they only emailed out the info after entries had closed (on Monday for this year's). They're a professional outfit, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-09, 05:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,260
Posted By StuAff

Think you meant Graham Obree Peter :) Good points...

Think you meant Graham Obree Peter :) Good points though...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-09, 03:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,584
Posted By StuAff

Thanks jur and vmanqui. I know in this day and...

Thanks jur and vmanqui. I know in this day and age people are sceptical, but the Rubins and their bikes are a far cry from umpteen knock-offs and frauds. To compare a UFB with those is ridiculous. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,584
Posted By StuAff

Read the PDF and you'll see for yourself...it's...

Read the PDF and you'll see for yourself...it's no wonder they've taken so long to get this far.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,584
Posted By StuAff

I'd say less 'Brompton wannabe', more 'what...

I'd say less 'Brompton wannabe', more 'what Brompton should be'. Have a look at the current version of the site and you'll see what I mean....http://www.ultimatefoldingbike.com . Yes, it's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-09, 03:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By StuAff

Excellent tyres, just started using them on my...

Excellent tyres, just started using them on my XP. No reason why they wouldn't work well for you. They cope well with British roads.....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-04-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By StuAff

The TT is sadly not available in the UK for '09,...

The TT is sadly not available in the UK for '09, neither is the Speed TR (and the Jetstream XP '08 was, but not the renamed EX). I think that's what mulleady meant.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By StuAff

Did a (metric) century today on my XP round the...

Did a (metric) century today on my XP round the Isle of Wight. The chain drop fairy paid numerous visits, but otherwise it was more than up to the job. 22" gearing is quite handy when you're a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-30-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By StuAff

I was bidding on an '08 TT on eBay last week...

I was bidding on an '08 TT on eBay last week (went for a bargain price in the end, but I didn't want it that much, still happy with my two...honest :) ), unfortunately the '09 isn't coming to the UK....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-09, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,232
Posted By StuAff

In a word, no. Yes, they will be lighter. The...

In a word, no. Yes, they will be lighter. The Supreme is supposed to be a bit more grippy and durable than the Big Apple, according to schwalbe.com. However, they aren't going to give you over 30%...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 44,576
Posted By StuAff

Bruce, familiar looking set of wheels...

Bruce, familiar looking set of wheels there....did the front fit straight off a Dahon, no mods needed?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By StuAff

I got the same, posted about it in the original...

I got the same, posted about it in the original Nocturne thread. I agree, badly worded. Last year, they didn't send the info out until entries had closed, if memory serves. Feel free to (politely)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-19-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,935
Posted By StuAff

Hmmm....I've done 44 mile runs (Portsmouth to...

Hmmm....I've done 44 mile runs (Portsmouth to Bognor Regis & back) recently on both my Jetstream and my Cadenza (no real different in comfort or speed between the two), 2 hours or less each half. In...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-09, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,518
Posted By StuAff

Thor used to have the specific version of the...

Thor used to have the specific version of the AD-5 listed on his site, might be worth trying him.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-22-09, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 977
Posted By StuAff

Glad to see you back, the fodling section's not...

Glad to see you back, the fodling section's not been the same :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,264
Posted By StuAff

Got an email from Katy the event co-ordinator...

Got an email from Katy the event co-ordinator today, which includes the rather dubious line "We now have all your details on file and will send you further information nearer the time of the event,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-09, 04:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,452
Posted By StuAff

Your LBS is talking BS. They're not discontinued....

Your LBS is talking BS. They're not discontinued. And Big Apples are not in the same category as Marathons (with the possible exception on the 2" wide Marathon Supremes)....
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-01-09, 09:28 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 44,576
Posted By StuAff

According to MoultonBuzz, "I’m quite sure they’re...

According to MoultonBuzz, "I’m quite sure they’re still available, but they just haven’t got around to updating the site yet. Probably waiting for pretty pictures like the rest of the range!". I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,584
Posted By StuAff

Update: Having looked into the possibilities of a...

Update: Having looked into the possibilities of a FD mount and other possible fixes (thanks to Thor, Andrew Fudge of Fudges Cycle Store in London and Rick Fair of Dahon for their advice, as well as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-09, 04:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,019
Posted By StuAff

He did, actually. Only £7950 for a DuraAce...

He did, actually. Only £7950 for a DuraAce separable, mind! http://www.moultonbicycles.co.uk/models/NSDoublePylon.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,116
Posted By StuAff

I got a UK 2009 price list at the Bike Show in...

I got a UK 2009 price list at the Bike Show in London, back in October. The Pashley-built TSRs start at £1k, up to £1750 for the TSR30 (as owned by SesameCrunch and EvilV before that). For the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-09, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,584
Posted By StuAff

Like that one foldsinhalf- something like that,...

Like that one foldsinhalf- something like that, or Jur's mod for his Swift, would be perfect, certainly in terms of price (!). I'm going to pop in my LBS at the weekend, they might be able to do...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-09, 04:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,584
Posted By StuAff

Thanks for the link, Joseff. Thor's supplier's...

Thanks for the link, Joseff. Thor's supplier's got back to me & his price is a bit better than the other guy I've contacted (apart from which Thor says he's honest, good enough for me). So I'll...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,584
Posted By StuAff

Dahon Jetstream derailleur adaptors- help wanted from my Asian friends :)

In a bid to cure my Jetstream XP's chain drop problem, I'm looking to purchase a front derailleur adaptor (the FD will be a dummy, just as a chain guard- I don't need 54 speeds!). I found these pics...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,264
Posted By StuAff

Sammy, if you think you're unfit, you could...

Sammy, if you think you're unfit, you could hardly do much worse than me last year (even without my chain drop!!)- I was absolutely knackered after my heat. I fully intend to raise myself from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,264
Posted By StuAff

It most definitely wasn't free, vincent.....£20,...

It most definitely wasn't free, vincent.....£20, same as this year.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-09, 05:02 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 18,264
Posted By StuAff

Don't know when it went live, entry for this...

Don't know when it went live, entry for this year's is now open. 80 places available. I mean 79 :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-09, 04:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,703
Posted By StuAff

The DualDrive is no more vulnerable than your...

The DualDrive is no more vulnerable than your existing derailleur (which will probably work with it just fine). However, you would have to mind the clickbox, which sticks out a bit. Very reliable,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-06-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,888
Posted By StuAff

18". I'm about 3/4 inch taller, and my Cadenza...

18". I'm about 3/4 inch taller, and my Cadenza fits me perfectly. I have my bars almost at the top of the stem, which leaves me pretty much upright, might try lowering them as I do want that 'head...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-29-09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By StuAff

I have Marathon 1.5s front and rear on the XP,...

I have Marathon 1.5s front and rear on the XP, rollout gave me 1520mm (figure also given by one of the gear range calculators).
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,635
Posted By StuAff

The V-clamp hinge actually came in on the '08 Mu,...

The V-clamp hinge actually came in on the '08 Mu, more models have it for '09. There's a solid stainless steel plate for one thing. Looks to be neater and stronger than the older hinge design (which...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-09, 05:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,877
Posted By StuAff

Mu EX should look amazing, it is $2499....

Mu EX should look amazing, it is $2499....
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-21-09, 05:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,207
Posted By StuAff

SC's read my mind. Though I'm sure the New Series...

SC's read my mind. Though I'm sure the New Series range is still a bit pricey for most....:lol:
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