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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,120
Posted By regfman

Change cable on Alivio

My bike is probably 25 years old with original cables. How do I open this Shimano Alivio front shifter to install a new cable?

View1 shows one screw. Do I open that?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 987
Posted By regfman

Followup: Yeah, the heating idea is stupid. I...

Followup: Yeah, the heating idea is stupid. I admit it, and I didn't do that.
I'm in the process of setting up a second residence and I have a few extra bikes so I shipped them out for me and my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,911
Posted By regfman

As a followup to the original question: I used...

As a followup to the original question: I used Shipbikes to send two bikes from California to Florida. That was a few months ago so I forget the exact price but it was about $85 each, maybe a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 987
Posted By regfman

set screw stuck

I'm trying to change out stock handle bars on my dahon D7. The GripShift handle appears to need be unloosened with a set screw. Needs a 2.5 size hex driver. I'm traveling and away from decent...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-19-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,553
Posted By regfman

yeah, you're right. I guess it was just a little...

yeah, you're right. I guess it was just a little stuck from lack of use because when i pulled the red latch a little harder it completely releases the pedals. Pretty nice because with the pedals...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,553
Posted By regfman

Pedals

I see that I started this thread five years ago to show off my Dahon Archer. I bought the bike used and I think the original owner had done some upgrades including these pedals. What does the red...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-21, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,911
Posted By regfman

That sounds more efficient and thought out than...

That sounds more efficient and thought out than how I have started to pack it. What size box do you use for that? and where do you find that box? The bike store I went to didn't have smaller bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,911
Posted By regfman

Checked out the Shipbikes site. It's much...

Checked out the Shipbikes site. It's much better pricing than UPS and using the shipbikes calculator even when I round up the 8.5" width to 9" for the box that I have, it still comes out to be 60%...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-21, 09:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,911
Posted By regfman

That has occurred to me but I am trying to be...

That has occurred to me but I am trying to be efficient and get more use out of things rather than buying new stuff at my age in life. It's going to cost me but hopefully I'll have the satisfaction...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,911
Posted By regfman

Watching videos I dont see anybody taking off the...

Watching videos I dont see anybody taking off the crank arms. hmmmm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,911
Posted By regfman

BobG, those three size examples explain perfectly...

BobG, those three size examples explain perfectly what is going on. Thanks.
Now to figure out where I can get an 8" box for free, and I assume I'll have to take off the crank arms to get it to fit....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,911
Posted By regfman

shipping a bike

I want to ship one of my bikes from california to florida. I do not own expensive bikes. The bike in question is at least 15 years old, maybe 20, bought for about $500 at the time. It's a street...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-23-20, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By regfman

Yes, outer rim width of 21mm. Thanks for the link...

Yes, outer rim width of 21mm. Thanks for the link to the site. I live in California and I notice that the Ginkgo site is saying they don't send to America at this time. But I am not in a hurry for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-23-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By regfman

What would be the modern equivalent?

What would be the modern equivalent?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-21-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By regfman

21mm rims?

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/983x679/radio_dial_genaric_3__5e2e09e2c0c488383cf165723162ddf634d24dfa.png
freedomryder 21 20" 21mm rims 20 spoke

I posted this picture and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-20, 12:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,553
Posted By regfman

Followup: 4 years later

It's four and half years since I bought this bike. I've really enjoyed my Archer and I'm thinking it feels so much quicker because of the rims and tires. I'm thinking of putting them on my S7. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-16, 10:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,088
Posted By regfman

The Arx grip has a tool built into the end cap. ...

The Arx grip has a tool built into the end cap. Pretty much a gimmick. I didn't buy it for that reason. I bought those grips, buying the brand because I have another bike that I bought used and it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-16, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,088
Posted By regfman

Thanks for the suggestions. After the bathroom...

Thanks for the suggestions. After the bathroom caulking failed to harden I cleaned that off the bar and inside of the grips and tried hair spray. Maybe good for other grip/handlebar combinations...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-16, 07:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,088
Posted By regfman

The bathroom caulking still hadn't shown any...

The bathroom caulking still hadn't shown any signs of setting up after 48 hours so I pulled the grips off and cleaned off the caulking from the handlebars and from the inside of the grips. And then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-16, 10:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,088
Posted By regfman

Best adhesive for sticking ergo grips to handlebars?

I have a Dahon folding bike. I bought a pair of BioLogic Arx grips to replace the standard grips. The standard ones are a softer rubber and were nicely grabbing the handlebars so it took some...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-16, 07:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,553
Posted By regfman

Yeah, I came across that video too. The guy was...

Yeah, I came across that video too. The guy was talking about having a pump in the seat stem, so I took a look at mine and it didn't have it. I have a Litepro seat stem. Wondering if that is a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,553
Posted By regfman

Dahon Archer

I just bought this bike on craigslist. The seller said he bought it and used it in Hong Kong. I didn't get a chance to talk to him much about it. Didn't even get a chance to ride it because the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-16, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,323
Posted By regfman

Also, this morning I see a used vitesse D7 with...

Also, this morning I see a used vitesse D7 with derailleur on craigslist for $600 less than I'd be paying for a new vitesse I7 after sales tax. Maybe I should forget the IGH thing. Hmmm.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-16, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,323
Posted By regfman

Are 3 speed hubs less tweaky (easier to adjust...

Are 3 speed hubs less tweaky (easier to adjust the cable tension) than 7 speed hubs?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-16, 01:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,323
Posted By regfman

Answering my own question, there appears to be...

Answering my own question, there appears to be the Dahon Curve I3 20 with 3 Speed Shimano Nexus Revo, and the Vitesse i7 with 7 speed Nexus Revo Shifter. So the question is are the Shimano Nexus...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-16, 01:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,323
Posted By regfman

I don't mind the disadvantage of needing a couple...

I don't mind the disadvantage of needing a couple wrenches to get the wheel off. I am using the bike mostly for commutes that are short and I don't carry tools. If I get a flat tire I'll figure out...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-16, 12:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,323
Posted By regfman

Sturmey Archer IGH - fixing flats

I have a Dahon S7 that I use for commuting.

I'd like to get a second folding bike and pass the S7 to my wife. I'm thinking about another Dahon with an internal hub 3 speed since my commute is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-15, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,653
Posted By regfman

So I tried to build a PVC stand and after about...

So I tried to build a PVC stand and after about $20 in PVC and another 10 for a pipe cutter and 5 for PVC cement, a couple trips to the hardware store and an hour or two of building I built something...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-12-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,653
Posted By regfman

DIY PVC pipe bike stand for a Dahon D7?

I'd like to build/assemble a bike stand for working on my D7. I figure it needs to be different than the standard DIY stands for regular bikes. Does anyone have a good design for a stand using PVC...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-10, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,277
Posted By regfman

Thanks for the tip about low step through height....

Thanks for the tip about low step through height. With my current limited mobility in the right hip I already find that the step through height is a little awkward on some exercise bikes that I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-10, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,277
Posted By regfman

Contemplating a Hip Replacement - Exercise bike recommendation?

I've been told that arthritis in one hip (other hip is fine) is now pretty bad and I will probably end up with a hip replacement.

While I currently have problems with a limp and restricted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-10, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,941
Posted By regfman

While doing a search for a product to use to try...

While doing a search for a product to use to try to keep my bike tires in decent shape I came across this old thread and mention of "ATF". What is ATF?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,198
Posted By regfman

Yes, it definitely was harder than the City Jet,...

Yes, it definitely was harder than the City Jet, but I got it on okay.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-21-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,198
Posted By regfman

I called the shop that I mentioned earlier to see...

I called the shop that I mentioned earlier to see if they got in another 1.75 tire to exchange for the 1.95 City Jet that I had ordered. They told me that they were having trouble getting the 1.75...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,198
Posted By regfman

Yes. The fender was a bit wobbly. I would pull on...

Yes. The fender was a bit wobbly. I would pull on it a bit and open up some clearance in one spot and it would be touching somewhere else. It was that close.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-09, 01:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,198
Posted By regfman

That tire looks about the same size as the City...

That tire looks about the same size as the City Jet but my experience was that it seemed too close. You apparently got your 1.95 to fit. I did play around with adjusting it on the slotting. Maybe...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-09, 12:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,198
Posted By regfman

another of my tales of woe: I have an...

another of my tales of woe:

I have an electric air compressor in the garage that I bought to keep my car tires inflated, rather than paying to use the pumps at the gas stations. I'm old enough...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,938
Posted By regfman

Yes. Now that I just checked and figured out...

Yes. Now that I just checked and figured out that the parts that I have shown are not magnetic, and that the magnet is obviously on the other wheel, I can understand the purpose of the little set...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,938
Posted By regfman

Can someone explain the purpose of the three...

Can someone explain the purpose of the three washers and the threaded sleeve that go on the bolt that holds the magnet to the rear hub? Also what is the purpose of the little black set screw that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-09, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 792
Posted By regfman

I can recommend Warm Planet Bikes by the train...

I can recommend Warm Planet Bikes by the train station at 4th and Townsend. They have a small collection of Dahon, Bike Friday, Downtube and Strida bikes there.

One of the guys working there in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,938
Posted By regfman

Hey, I just noticed something on my fake strida: ...

Hey, I just noticed something on my fake strida:

The brakes are reversed.

The right hand brake lever operates the front brake and the left hand brake lever operates the rear brakes. Is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,062
Posted By regfman

I couldn't make it either, but it's good to read...

I couldn't make it either, but it's good to read of rain being forecasted. We need it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-09, 01:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,938
Posted By regfman

Oh man I feel stupid. Yes, I definitely didn't...

Oh man I feel stupid. Yes, I definitely didn't notice that second hole on the forward side of the tube. If I had made sure that the pin was engaging all the way through the tube to that front hole I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,938
Posted By regfman

Here is a followup to the two problems that I...

Here is a followup to the two problems that I mentioned in this thread:
- broken ball joint socket
- wiggly (side to side) seat clamp

I should mention that in some of the discussions about...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,062
Posted By regfman

Okay, we'll see. I've marked it on my calender...

Okay, we'll see. I've marked it on my calender and will pm you when the date approaches.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,398
Posted By regfman

In San Francisco right at the Caltrain train...

In San Francisco right at the Caltrain train station, Warm Planet Bikes.

http://www.warmplanetbikes.com/

They usually have about 10 to 15 different folding bikes on display.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-09, 09:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,062
Posted By regfman

I've lived in the bay area my whole life and have...

I've lived in the bay area my whole life and have never got up there for that view. - that is shameful.

What's also shameful is that I'm not in good enough shape to really do it on my on my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,938
Posted By regfman

Another thing: I mentioned in an earlier post...

Another thing: I mentioned in an earlier post that the seat wiggles and someone mentioned that there are two pegs in two holes that keep the large seat bracket positioned at the desired height.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-08, 09:30 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,938
Posted By regfman

Amuro Lee, Thanks for information. If I (or...

Amuro Lee,

Thanks for information. If I (or anyone else with Google) ever have to do this again I will have a much better idea of what to do.

I was trying to do approximately what you were...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-08, 12:41 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,938
Posted By regfman

First I tried the step on it method shown on the...

First I tried the step on it method shown on the youtube clip. But it seemed like I had to press it at a 45º angle and I couldn't press it without it slipping out of position.

So I then tried...
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