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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By Downhillwuss

Not all humour has to be slapstick, surely??? ...

Not all humour has to be slapstick, surely???

In the film, I have deliberately 'faffed about' so that the fold/unfold looks difficult. In reality it is no big deal - I could just as easily make...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By Downhillwuss

Folding video

Check this out on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDcCJwVq35Q
Replies: 227
Views: 12,355
Posted By Downhillwuss

Only just come across this thread... I haven't...

Only just come across this thread... I haven't done 100 miles in a single day for years, but last Thursday 10 July did 101.5 on my mountain bike, with big fat knobbly tyres on. Followed by 83.6...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By Downhillwuss

Like everything else, it is worth what someone...

Like everything else, it is worth what someone else is willing to pay for it.... sometimes if you use reference words such as "like Brompton" someone with less knowledge will pay what you would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-09, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,186
Posted By Downhillwuss

Its likely any salt laid on the winter roads will...

Its likely any salt laid on the winter roads will have contributed to fast wear. Manufacturers are always cautious with wear lines etc but for your own sake I wouldn't leave it too long before...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,470
Posted By Downhillwuss

Totally agree with the 200 grammes comment. Pay...

Totally agree with the 200 grammes comment. Pay a visit to the bathroom before you set off; you'll save more weight and it won't cost you a cent! (I guess it might if you are out and they charge...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,530
Posted By Downhillwuss

You probably did, but I just rushed off to get a...

You probably did, but I just rushed off to get a rim without paying enough attention to the detail.

Thanks for your advice on this, (sorry I spelt your name wrong above) it has turned it into a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-12-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,530
Posted By Downhillwuss

I know its massive, but I did really mean 800mm...

I know its massive, but I did really mean 800mm and not cm! Same again for the cranks... sorry!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-12-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,530
Posted By Downhillwuss

Mission Space Genie upgrade

Nearly finished this project. You may have seen in earlier threads that I was looking to improve the gearing on this Mission Space Genie II. I bought a Sachs 3x7 hub as suggested by a forum member...
07-05-09, 12:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,943
Posted By Downhillwuss

Jeez! I thought I was cynical, but you guys can...

Jeez! I thought I was cynical, but you guys can spot a conspiracy where none exists. Have any of you ever crashed at 40 mph? In a bunch?? It could just end your career, let alone your tour. Do...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,398
Posted By Downhillwuss

Hear hear! As I always say ssh will save more...

Hear hear! As I always say ssh will save more weight and cost far less (ssh = sh*t, shave & haircut). Equally, legs, lungs and heart condition will help as well - although that is more to do with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-09, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By Downhillwuss

Yes, it has been mentioned here... everytime I...

Yes, it has been mentioned here... everytime I post a reply.

I'm doing it on the Mission Space Genie pictured left. I've modified it following advice from Bykht and others on this forum......
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,609
Posted By Downhillwuss

So did I! and changed the rear wheel and gearing...

So did I! and changed the rear wheel and gearing to make faster speeds possible. (Note... I didn't say it made the bike any faster; as some have already said - its the riders physiology and will...
06-12-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By Downhillwuss

Quick update... bike is nearly ready and...

Quick update... bike is nearly ready and sponsorship going well. Just have to get the miles in the legs, so planning a couple of longer rides in July. Hopefully the weather will warm up a bit!
...
Replies: 41
Views: 2,167
Posted By Downhillwuss

Can you send some of your hot and humid weather...

Can you send some of your hot and humid weather over here? Weather is not really a consideration in the UK... go when you want!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,945
Posted By Downhillwuss

...And end up with a sweaty back!

...And end up with a sweaty back!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-09, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By Downhillwuss

You're all mad... in that eccentric way that is...

You're all mad... in that eccentric way that is oddly endearing. (Especially those who spend a fortune 'improving' the darn things!)
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,198
Posted By Downhillwuss

Was there a reason why it had to go into a...

Was there a reason why it had to go into a Brompton case? I'm sure there are some Samsonite suitcases that would also work... might mean you have less fiddling about to do too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,913
Posted By Downhillwuss

So have I, but I'm doing it on this Mission...

So have I, but I'm doing it on this Mission Genie... if I can get the gears sorted, that is. See you there.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-09, 01:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,140
Posted By Downhillwuss

Not a good idea if you want to do it on the...

Not a good idea if you want to do it on the cheap! Bigger chain ring has to be the cheapest way.
p.s. if you do decide to go the cassette hub way, I have one made up on a 16in rim that you can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By Downhillwuss

Phew. Thought it was just me being thick. Still,...

Phew. Thought it was just me being thick. Still, thick enough to buy the wrong size rim and pay for it to be made up before I noticed. No way am I paying another £50 (plus cost of another rim) to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-09, 03:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,140
Posted By Downhillwuss

I had the same problem with my Mission Genie and...

I had the same problem with my Mission Genie and thought I was being smart getting an SRAM 3x7 hub. But the rim I've bought (I ordered a 16in) is bigger than the existing 16x1.75 I was using. (See...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By Downhillwuss

Two different 16in wheel sizes - I don't get it

I bought a SRAM 3x7 hub off ebay. It had 36 holes so then had to purchase a 16in rim. Managed to find one (thanks to you folk on this site) and had my LBS build it for me. Looks the business. Got...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-09, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,348
Posted By Downhillwuss

A clutch and manual shift makes no difference. ...

A clutch and manual shift makes no difference. In the UK manual shifts ARE standard (in fact you are a bit soft if you have an automatic) and we STILL have people on the phone and driving. They...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,548
Posted By Downhillwuss

But he would have made it fold, if he thought it...

But he would have made it fold, if he thought it would make him faster. (Note.. him, not the bike any faster; 'cause the bike is inert until someone gets on and rides it! :lol:) A fine example of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-25-09, 02:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,548
Posted By Downhillwuss

Yes, and until O'Bree came along, nobody had...

Yes, and until O'Bree came along, nobody had imagined changing riding position... and still nobody commercially has picked up on his point about how far apart your feet are on any 'standard' bike. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,237
Posted By Downhillwuss

Unless conditions are exactly the same on exactly...

Unless conditions are exactly the same on exactly the same route, surely this 'faster' business is all a bit of an illusion?

Yesterday I cycled to work 30 seconds faster than today. Same bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,548
Posted By Downhillwuss

Fortunately, there is always someone willing to...

Fortunately, there is always someone willing to pay a fortune for something they believe to be 'the ultimate'... no matter what that costs. Then, when something better comes along - carbon-fibre,...
Forum: Recumbent
05-18-09, 01:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 22,331
Posted By Downhillwuss

And in the Far East, folk get paid third world...

And in the Far East, folk get paid third world wages - often what we in the 'civilised' world would consider criminally low. We continue to support these by consuming them, and look what happens to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 839
Posted By Downhillwuss

Brilliant... but there's always somone prepared...

Brilliant... but there's always somone prepared to find the limit...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mry--_T9hL8
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By Downhillwuss

Interesting, thanks. Did you cut down ordinary...

Interesting, thanks. Did you cut down ordinary spokes to fit, they seem to be at quite an angle to the nipples?
The chap who is going to build my wheel for me advised against it... he suggested it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-09, 01:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By Downhillwuss

Yeah, I commute 20 miles each way and have an...

Yeah, I commute 20 miles each way and have an aversion to riding in the rain. So I have a target of 500 miles per month to make me go out in the rain sometimes! You do have to be careful it doesn't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-17-09, 12:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By Downhillwuss

Both really helpful. Have ordered a Sun as...

Both really helpful. Have ordered a Sun as suggested - it seems to be the only 36 hole they do.
Cheers both.
05-16-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 648
Posted By Downhillwuss

Thumbs up London to Paris Folding Bike Challenge 2009

I'm riding this event in September. Its in aid of the British Heart Foundation and I'd really appreciate any support you might be able to give.

Visit my donation page:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-09, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 766
Posted By Downhillwuss

Bet you'd wear one if, like me, you fractured...

Bet you'd wear one if, like me, you fractured your skull as a result of falling off your bike on to your head! I rode for nearly 30 years without, but then was 'converted'. Hasn't made me an helmet...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By Downhillwuss

where can I get a 36 hole 16in rim in UK?

Hi,

Please can anyone help me? I'm trying to customise my Space Genie in time for the British Heart Foundation Folding Bike ride challenge (London to Paris) in September. I've managed to get a...
05-09-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 633
Posted By Downhillwuss

Sounds great. Which route will you be taking? ...

Sounds great. Which route will you be taking? Liverpool to Hull or St Bees to Robins Hood bay?
Gear depends on whether you want to be self-sufficient or b&b/youth hostel.
One little tip; put all...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-07-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 23,020
Posted By Downhillwuss

Space Genie

I bought a mk1 version of this off ebay last year, intending to commute to and from the station on my journey to and from work. then I decided it was just easier to ride the whole way on a road...
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