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Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-09, 10:30 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,419
Posted By itsajustme

In this subforum, yes, but in most of the others...

In this subforum, yes, but in most of the others if you don't tote the party line on chain lube then the other users start frothing at the mouth and accusing you of trolling to which the mods...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-09, 10:01 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,419
Posted By itsajustme

Or perhaps we should alternatively consider...

Or perhaps we should alternatively consider ourselves entitled to such "chain robustness" and regard the things like inadequate tensioning as the abuse?



Yeah, but how many applications does...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,419
Posted By itsajustme

Try an actual melted wax bath like I suggested....

Try an actual melted wax bath like I suggested. Comparing your anecdotal experiences to mine I suspect that the chain innards really need to be completely filled with wax in order to prevent the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,081
Posted By itsajustme

+1 tightness is always good, but jamming...

+1

tightness is always good, but jamming misshaped parts is always bad and nothing is ever perfectly shaped
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-09, 09:13 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,419
Posted By itsajustme

I disagree, as soon as you need to carry the bike...

I disagree, as soon as you need to carry the bike is exactly when the IHG becomes preferable because it's so much cleaner and there are no worries about knocking into things.



I can't feel the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-09, 05:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,258
Posted By itsajustme

Being a featherweight cyclist is a dual edged...

Being a featherweight cyclist is a dual edged sword. While on the one hand we can use or abuse almost anything on the market, on the other hand we are typically forced to ride bikes which are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,258
Posted By itsajustme

I don't think a Brompton would fit down the...

I don't think a Brompton would fit down the aisles of most of the small shops where I like to buy my groceries. Plus after all the time spent folding/unfolding at each shop it'd probably be quicker...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-09, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,258
Posted By itsajustme

Carryme. No other folder comes close nor do...

Carryme.

No other folder comes close nor do I think a better one for this purpose could possibly be designed.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,927
Posted By itsajustme

Screeching/squeeling is good because it's a free...

Screeching/squeeling is good because it's a free horn whenever you're slowing/stopping (people pay to get this).
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,964
Posted By itsajustme

How does it sound like a marketing copy when the...

How does it sound like a marketing copy when the last sentence mentions how poorly it performs at exactly the thing which causes folks to seek a folding bike?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-02-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,964
Posted By itsajustme

I didn't get the impression that they preferred...

I didn't get the impression that they preferred the Swissbike. They list their likes and dislikes for all three bikes and, although seem to like wide tires, they also seem to have the false...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-02-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,391
Posted By itsajustme

You mean the shifter cable on the mini isn't...

You mean the shifter cable on the mini isn't inside a bundle of wires like a typical compressionless shifter cable? My 8H has the proper kind compressionless housing.

Is the one on the Mini the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,923
Posted By itsajustme

That's impossible because when you account for...

That's impossible because when you account for both width and diameter it's the Swift's wheels which are actually larger in terms of rolling resistance. According to the Schwalbe site the reason...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-09, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,371
Posted By itsajustme

Impossible! Nothing is more nefarious than a man...

Impossible! Nothing is more nefarious than a man or woman with an accent! :lol:
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,391
Posted By itsajustme

:eek: http://www.downtube.com/ss-index.html

:eek:

http://www.downtube.com/ss-index.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-09, 12:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,923
Posted By itsajustme

That's exactly what makes heavy bikes slower....

That's exactly what makes heavy bikes slower. Which is easier, to ride 38mph for 30min followed by 2 mph for 30min or to ride 20mph for 1 hour? And 34mph/18mph? And 24mph/13mph? And 18mph/10mph?
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-09, 04:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,391
Posted By itsajustme

How can you be so sure? It's a difficult habit to...

How can you be so sure? It's a difficult habit to shake.

You might also try shifting as much as possible. I can't definitely say this isn't a placebo effect, but I've made it a habit to rotate...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-09, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,923
Posted By itsajustme

First of all, I consider what you've done here...

First of all, I consider what you've done here the most scientifically rigorous test (even more so than using a power meter) because you've directly measured the desired result as opposed to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,741
Posted By itsajustme

Money is the rudder that steers the ship and...

Money is the rudder that steers the ship and Americans gravitate towards it because they know that only a fool would give it up to favor a position of less control. Make no mistake: America is a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-09, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,016
Posted By itsajustme

Or try a triathlon saddle. Some have a greater...

Or try a triathlon saddle. Some have a greater usable rail length.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 29,282
Posted By itsajustme

The common logic (even among folder fanatics) is...

The common logic (even among folder fanatics) is that wheel size is the most important quality of a folding or nonfolding bike. I don't think there are very many of us that recognize that this isn't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-09, 12:18 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,741
Posted By itsajustme

If you want to support America then buy the...

If you want to support America then buy the taiwanese bikes and use the savings to buy American stocks or music or computer software.

It's a win win situation as Americans don't have to work in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-09, 11:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,193
Posted By itsajustme

http://www.transalt.org/files/resources/blueprint/...

http://www.transalt.org/files/resources/blueprint/chapter18/chapter18e.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-09, 11:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,851
Posted By itsajustme

A well put and logical conclusion. :thumb:

A well put and logical conclusion. :thumb:
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-09, 04:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,851
Posted By itsajustme

I agree with everything said here, but then... ...

I agree with everything said here, but then...



Wrong, wrong, and wrong. You are stuck in the nonfolding bike paradigm where the design constraints create different consequences than we see...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,043
Posted By itsajustme

How silly of us to not all be riding like dutch...

How silly of us to not all be riding like dutch omas. :rolleyes:
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,953
Posted By itsajustme

Good point. Most folders actually fold smaller if...

Good point. Most folders actually fold smaller if you remove the seat post anyway.



Then it still works because a thicker sole warrants a higher seat.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,851
Posted By itsajustme

Well because if you add the "forward" distance...

Well because if you add the "forward" distance traversed to the "sideways" distance traversed you get a larger overall distance and thus a larger overall speed even though the sideways distance is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-09, 09:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,851
Posted By itsajustme

In Baccaigalupe's defense, he did say that "as a...

In Baccaigalupe's defense, he did say that "as a general principle, really the best way to improve your performance is via training" and emphasized that ultimately the greatest gains will come from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,043
Posted By itsajustme

I use the Adamo Race (the hardest one), but...

I use the Adamo Race (the hardest one), but that's just because I wanted something light. So far I haven't tried any of the other Adamo models, but I plan on ordering an Adamo Typhoon for my beater...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-26-09, 06:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,851
Posted By itsajustme

Yup. The magic pixie dust is handlepost hinges....

Yup. The magic pixie dust is handlepost hinges. In the end all the stuff you mention is really meant to keep the handlebars in a rigid position because apart from the BB (which is still triangulated...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,851
Posted By itsajustme

Not to start a fight, but I'm not sure why you...

Not to start a fight, but I'm not sure why you continue to post in the folding bike forum when the key to making a folding bike work has clearly evaded you and by your own admission you've given up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,534
Posted By itsajustme

Cycling is not my hobby and I don't even...

Cycling is not my hobby and I don't even particularly enjoy it. I just ride my bikes everywhere and have noticed that since I started riding I haven't had to replace my shoes which used to need...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Posted By itsajustme

Think closet, not drawer, for hiding the Dahon....

Think closet, not drawer, for hiding the Dahon. You probably wouldn't even get a 12" folder into a drawer.

The boardwalk will be a good bike for fitting a second bike into your apartment and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By itsajustme

I thought the movie was inspiring because...

I thought the movie was inspiring because although the only life the characters knew was one of obesity and overconsumption, they somehow managed to muster the courage and motivation to take back...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,043
Posted By itsajustme

There is actually a moderately large body of...

There is actually a moderately large body of medical literature on the subject and, although I hate to say it, I personally think it's foolish to just ride whatever you think is comfortable in light...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,454
Posted By itsajustme

+1 Does the OP own a car? A couple of...

+1

Does the OP own a car? A couple of folders take up less space than even a motorcycle. I don't view my bike collection as "extra stuff", but rather the least amount of stuff I need to easily...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By itsajustme

I voted for "is there a motor on that?" because...

I voted for "is there a motor on that?" because it's the stupidest question, but I guess it's really more my least favorite than my favorite. Why are people so damn lazy?

BTW, anyone see the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By itsajustme

You might also want to try compressionless brake...

You might also want to try compressionless brake housing like i-link or nokon. Small wheels make for long brake cables.



Thanks for the tip. If it deposits a fine layer then maybe it will also...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,892
Posted By itsajustme

After the conversion the bottom bracket will be...

After the conversion the bottom bracket will be around 10"...which is too low for a MTB IMO.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 05:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,293
Posted By itsajustme

Brake dust in wet weather spreads filth more...

Brake dust in wet weather spreads filth more efficiently than a chain greased with motor oil.

I'm going to change my folder to a hub brake once the rim wears out.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 05:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Posted By itsajustme

+1 It will be a lot of work. What's wrong...

+1 It will be a lot of work.

What's wrong with the road bike?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-09, 05:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,544
Posted By itsajustme

Please do tell.

Please do tell.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,535
Posted By itsajustme

I think there a few different things being...

I think there a few different things being confused here.

There's frame flex, there's slop in the design, there's slop due to poor maintenance, there's negligent assembly, and there's negligent...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,043
Posted By itsajustme

http://www.ismseat.com/images/products/ADAMO-RACIN...

http://www.ismseat.com/images/products/ADAMO-RACING-BLK-TOP-VIEW.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-09, 07:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,534
Posted By itsajustme

How could they not afford one? Anyone that can...

How could they not afford one? Anyone that can afford to wear shoes can afford a high quality folding bike. The shoe rubber you save over walking pays for it and if you're rich enough not to walk...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-19-09, 07:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,466
Posted By itsajustme

The reason, IMO, we don't see more folders...

The reason, IMO, we don't see more folders intended to be carried on the back is that having those protruding bits jabbing your back is far worse than having them scraping and catching on other...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-09, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,088
Posted By itsajustme

Truthfully I'm just guessing, so you tell me. You...

Truthfully I'm just guessing, so you tell me. You said you test rode them all, did you test fold them and notice a difference? If you're that concerned about it you can buy from thorusa.com, who,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,088
Posted By itsajustme

In that case I'd go with the Dahon. The only...

In that case I'd go with the Dahon. The only reason I was suggesting something more expensive was because I was worried you might not have any choice but to ride the 23 miles on a bike that might not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-09, 06:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,088
Posted By itsajustme

Sorry if we're ganging up on you, but I...

Sorry if we're ganging up on you, but I personally would not hesitate to splurge on a better bike for a 23 mile round trip daily commute.

Is this commute in addition to a train ride or are you...
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