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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-02-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

Hey thanks for the update! I'd almost...

Hey thanks for the update!

I'd almost forgotten all about the Onza Mini and you've got me back interested in getting one lol.

Having a quick scan through eBay reveals there's indeed still a few...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-09-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By mattbike

They seemed to have vanish without a trace. ...

They seemed to have vanish without a trace. Surprised that they didn't catch on really but what do i know!

The Bronx looks similar. Never heard of that make before though.

Cheers, Matt
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-09, 05:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,099
Posted By mattbike

Old thread but i just wanted to add that i got a...

Old thread but i just wanted to add that i got a Carrera Subway 1 for Christmas. I intentionally chose the woman's version because i was set on getting a Subway after reading the reviews and looking...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-20-08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

Hi there, Thanks for the reply with your...

Hi there,

Thanks for the reply with your alternative view on the Onza. Although this is quite an old thread and i didn't end up buying one, i have to admit that i still yearn for something small...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By mattbike

Thanks for the replies. The more i think...

Thanks for the replies.

The more i think about it, the more i think it would be a little bit risky.

My journey is less than a 2 mile round-trip on fairly well lit town roads and i intend on...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By mattbike

Helmet/head light options

Hi,

With the days drawing in, it's definitely time that i got some lighting sorted out for my commute.

As usual, i want to be a little different and get something that i can fully mount on my...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-08, 04:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 571
Posted By mattbike

Here's a couple of 24" options: ...

Here's a couple of 24" options:

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/13491/Dawes_Bandit_24Inch_Bike_2008

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/13228/Giant_MTX_225_24Inch_Bike_2008
...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-08, 03:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 571
Posted By mattbike

Yeah Dorset is good :) 3 speeds are fine for...

Yeah Dorset is good :)

3 speeds are fine for me. Surprising how many other bikes i can nail with it over short distances if i really try - especially with the acceleration from the little wheels....
Forum: Commuting
09-09-08, 02:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 571
Posted By mattbike

Thanks for the support! I'm now totally off...

Thanks for the support!

I'm now totally off full suspension bikes. To be honest i never really liked the idea of suspension in the first place but i let the flashy looks get in the way of clear...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-08, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 571
Posted By mattbike

Thanks for that. I guess i could get a cheap...

Thanks for that.

I guess i could get a cheap secondhand kids bike before winter really hits in and see if i get on with it, if i do, i can get a decent one, if not i won't have lost much.

I'll...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-08, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 571
Posted By mattbike

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,521
Posted By mattbike

26 miles on my Dahon Curve D3 - 16 of them on...

26 miles on my Dahon Curve D3 - 16 of them on forest tracks :thumb:

Cheers, Matt
Forum: Commuting
09-08-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 571
Posted By mattbike

Hehe! I like to do things differently but i take...

Hehe! I like to do things differently but i take your points!

Full sized bike is out of the question - i'm just too small and weak to lift it up stairs and then maneuver round the door. I can...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-08, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 571
Posted By mattbike

LOL! I really did just laugh out loud then! ...

LOL! I really did just laugh out loud then!

Guess what my current bike is? Dahon Curve D3!

It does indeed fit me very well and will probably be my summer commuter/shopper for a few years to...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-08, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 571
Posted By mattbike

Advice needed please!

Hi all,

I normally live on the folding bike section of this forum but i think this question is probably best suited to commuting or maybe even the mountain bike section but i'll try here first.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-08, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By mattbike

Ah, i see that there's a commuting Forum so i'll...

Ah, i see that there's a commuting Forum so i'll take this over to there as it's probably a bit more appropriate.

Sorry for the mix-up. A moderator can delete this thread if they like.

Cheers,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By mattbike

I thought it was the best forum from the list to...

I thought it was the best forum from the list to start on? Plus it was intended to be fairly light-hearted thread!

I know road bikes are best for the road but the actual efficiency of the bike on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By mattbike

No need for any suspension i don't think. I ride...

No need for any suspension i don't think. I ride on tarmac roads but they're pretty battered-up in places so actually, suspension would probably be nicer. I've never ridden a bike with suspension...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 339
Posted By mattbike

Advice needed please!

Hi all,

I normally live on the folding bike section of this forum but i think this question is probably best suited to road cycling or maybe even the mountain bike section but i'll try here first....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-08, 06:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By mattbike

Oh... i hadn't realized that Raleigh had pulled...

Oh... i hadn't realized that Raleigh had pulled it from their lineup.

It must have happened not that long ago as i'm sure i saw it on their website quite recently - and selling on eBay for just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-08, 04:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,026
Posted By mattbike

Just bumping this thread up as i'm considering...

Just bumping this thread up as i'm considering getting one of these as a cheap winter commuter. I know it's not a folding bike but it should be small enough to lift into the house and at that price,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-08, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By mattbike

Ah, my infamous Curve D3! It's just about...

Ah, my infamous Curve D3! It's just about hanging in there, thanks for asking. I've even worked out how to fold it now - since being politely asked not to store it in the shower at work anymore...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By mattbike

Thanks very much for the link, it was just as...

Thanks very much for the link, it was just as interesting to see pictures of the other bikes as it was the Carryme. Looks a very nice shop.

Cheers, Matt
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-08, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By mattbike

I guess the Strida Mini would be about the same...

I guess the Strida Mini would be about the same price or maybe a little cheaper than the Strida 5 then.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-08, 07:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By mattbike

Thank you for that. I don't suppose you know the...

Thank you for that. I don't suppose you know the price and available colours off the top of your head? No worries if not as i can always give them a shout.

Cheers, Matt
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-08, 06:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By mattbike

Strida Mini/Pacific Carryme in the UK?

Does anybody know if and when the Strida Mini or Pacific Carryme's will be available in the UK and at approximately/comparatively what price?

I'm considering both as my next folder and value any...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-02-08, 03:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,300
Posted By mattbike

Yes, that would probably have been better. I...

Yes, that would probably have been better. I guess they didn't want to do a more expensive fix without talking to me first. There again, at least it would have been fixed!

Cheers, Matt
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-02-08, 02:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,300
Posted By mattbike

I'm shocked! When i bought my Dahon i had...

I'm shocked!

When i bought my Dahon i had thought it was quite near the high-end of the folding bike market - admittibly before i discovered this forum but i would have thought even the cheapest...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-02-08, 02:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,300
Posted By mattbike

Hi all, Just to give a final update...

Hi all,

Just to give a final update (courtesy of new internet connection and Mac yay!).

I took my Dahon into a LBS and arranged to collect it later that day. When i did come to collect, they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-08, 03:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,300
Posted By mattbike

Thanks everybody for your help. Sorry for the...

Thanks everybody for your help. Sorry for the delay in replying as i don't have regular internet access at the moment.

From your descriptions, there's little doubt that the culprit lies somewhere...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-20-08, 02:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,300
Posted By mattbike

Update: I tried adjusting up the cable as...

Update:

I tried adjusting up the cable as far as it would go (and everything inbetween) before it started to make gear shifting difficult. Unfortunately, this didn't fix the problem.

I then...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,300
Posted By mattbike

Oh, OK! I'll try that and get back to you. ...

Oh, OK!

I'll try that and get back to you.

Cheers, Matt
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,300
Posted By mattbike

Thanks for the replys guys, Sorry for being...

Thanks for the replys guys,

Sorry for being dumb but what/where's the bottom bracket?

Is there any way to fix this myself as i bought the bike from an internet shop so don't have the option to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-08, 05:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,300
Posted By mattbike

Dahon D3 hub fault?

Can anybody advise me on an annoying little problem i have with my D3?

Basically, it's recently developed what i can only describe best as a notchy feel as i pedal. It makes a slight knocking...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-08, 03:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,546
Posted By mattbike

Hi there, I'm sorry you had the same issue...

Hi there,

I'm sorry you had the same issue as me with your Curve.

The washer/spacer i used was just one that Halfords (a local bike/auto dealer franchise) had lying around in a drawer. It's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-08-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

Just a quicky to let you all know the Curve is...

Just a quicky to let you all know the Curve is back in business already.

I got home from work today to find my shiney new chain tensioners and axle nuts on the doorstep.

The tensioners needed a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-08, 02:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

That would work but i'm just too darn...

That would work but i'm just too darn lazy:rolleyes:

If it came to that i would probably just get a smaller more descrete bike as my journey is barely more than a mile.

Cheers, Matt
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-06-08, 02:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

Yeah, being small can have it's advantages:o ...

Yeah, being small can have it's advantages:o

Got some chain tensioners in the post so should have it rolling again by the end of the week if i can find some axle nuts.

Cheers, Matt
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

I'm glad i'm not the only one whose had problems-...

I'm glad i'm not the only one whose had problems- i take heart from that!

I did wonder whether the chain was stretching but as it wouldn't even stay tight for more than a few meters riding i...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

Yep, good idea. I think i'll order some up with...

Yep, good idea. I think i'll order some up with some new nuts and see if i can make them fit.

Cheers, Matt
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-08, 05:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

Only the stripped thread on the axle nut really,...

Only the stripped thread on the axle nut really, the chain had become so loose it was starting to chip the paint off the frame. When i tried to tension it again and tighten the nut, it just spun on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-08, 04:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

I think it's quite likely to be honest as it...

I think it's quite likely to be honest as it doesn't look very 'clean' even though i'm carrying it and stowing it away from clinical areas before washing my hands and changing, but public perception...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-08, 03:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

A bit of both really. I do find it a bit...

A bit of both really. I do find it a bit cumbersome and have given up trying to fold it. I just use it and carry it around as a small bike. The main problem is that i work in a hospital and store...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-08, 02:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

Oh well! That's the end of that idea then hehe! ...

Oh well! That's the end of that idea then hehe!

Thanks for saving me the money, i think i might get a Pacific Carryme instead.

I'm happy with my Curve D3 but it's a bit too big to carry into...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-04-08, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,560
Posted By mattbike

Onza Mini Bike

Has anybody got any reviews, experience, opinions or feedback on this folding(ish) mini bike?

http://www.supercycles.co.uk/onzaminibike.asp

Looks like fun but there's very little info on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-08, 12:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,546
Posted By mattbike

Thankyou! I rode the Curve to work and back...

Thankyou!

I rode the Curve to work and back today without any hitches and loved every second of it. Bit achey now though hehe:o

I even managed to get away with taking the bike inside without...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,546
Posted By mattbike

Cheers Jakub! I was starting to feel a...

Cheers Jakub!

I was starting to feel a little bit down about the bike so it's a big relief knowing that it's been tweaked by somebody in the trade.

That said, the chain tension has already...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-08, 07:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,546
Posted By mattbike

Update: All seems to be well now:) One...

Update:

All seems to be well now:)

One of the wheel reflectors was cracked so i went to Halfords to see if i could get a similar looking replacement. Even i could probably fit one of them...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-08, 04:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,546
Posted By mattbike

Hi Jakub, Thanks for that. I got a couple...

Hi Jakub,

Thanks for that. I got a couple of manuals with the bike but nothing specific about the hub so what you've put there is really helpful.

I figured out how to disconnect things at the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-08, 03:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,546
Posted By mattbike

Hi, yes i've got a local bike shop but their...

Hi, yes i've got a local bike shop but their attitude is such that i'd rather struggle through the setup myself than go there on principle!

I'm not a complete dumbass and have bought all sorts of...
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