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Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,253
Posted By Folder4life

Make sure you can pedal backwards. I bought a...

Make sure you can pedal backwards. I bought a Boardwalk S1 and realized you couldn't afterwards.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-31-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,179
Posted By Folder4life

Hey son, are you okay back there? Son? Where are...

Hey son, are you okay back there? Son? Where are you!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-29-10, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,872
Posted By Folder4life

www.krylon.com I would ask them for their...

www.krylon.com

I would ask them for their advice. They make the best for all kinds of stuff.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-28-10, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 28,019
Posted By Folder4life

If I ever get my brompton stolen, I would buy one...

If I ever get my brompton stolen, I would buy one of these for memory sakes, haha.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-20-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,817
Posted By Folder4life

That sucks it would happen to such a fine...

That sucks it would happen to such a fine expensive bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,966
Posted By Folder4life

Yes, get roller blade wheels for rolling, the EZY...

Yes, get roller blade wheels for rolling, the EZY wheels that Brompton makes doesn't roll well.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,966
Posted By Folder4life

I use to have the 2 speed titanium with Brompton...

I use to have the 2 speed titanium with Brompton and now I have the 3 speed hub on another Brompton. I would say, the the 2 speed is okay IF you have the proper gearing. If you like going fast,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-10, 10:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,275
Posted By Folder4life

That's scary. Good thing you didn't get hurt. ...

That's scary. Good thing you didn't get hurt. In the future, you will probably move up in bikes like the most of us. You should consider what you really want instead of worrying about the price...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-23-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,275
Posted By Folder4life

The S1 is slow and you cannot pedal backwards so...

The S1 is slow and you cannot pedal backwards so I don't like it much for commuting. The riding position is really upright because the handlepost is close to the seat. I think your better off...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,799
Posted By Folder4life

Shweet lookin baik thea. I thinc Ima get mi a...

Shweet lookin baik thea. I thinc Ima get mi a red won next.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-10, 08:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,561
Posted By Folder4life

Your not alone. I regretted getting rid of my...

Your not alone. I regretted getting rid of my titanium Brompton. I eventually replaced it with a regular brompton, but I will never be without my Brompton! TO THE GRAVE!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-15-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,137
Posted By Folder4life

Strange lookin people in the picture, haha. But...

Strange lookin people in the picture, haha. But a cool lookin bike!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-10, 10:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,163
Posted By Folder4life

I'm using Slime in three of my folders atm and no...

I'm using Slime in three of my folders atm and no flats yet. I will let you know how it goes IF I ever get a flat. I've seen some of it come out of the valve when I go to inflate the tire...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-13-10, 05:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,012
Posted By Folder4life

Haha

Haha
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-13-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,406
Posted By Folder4life

Haha, it's the journey that makes it worth it!

Haha, it's the journey that makes it worth it!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-13-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By Folder4life

I was surprised by this when I bought the bike...

I was surprised by this when I bought the bike for my wife. I didn't think they made bikes this way anymore, haha. I learned to live with it, but it does but a limit on the bike in terms of comfort...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-13-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,163
Posted By Folder4life

Get a bottle of slime. I use it and ride in in...

Get a bottle of slime. I use it and ride in in NYC. I've never gotten a flat yet! It helps keep the tire pressure up too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-10, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,379
Posted By Folder4life

Wow, that does look like a nice setup.

Wow, that does look like a nice setup.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-10, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 916
Posted By Folder4life

Thanks for posting the pics. The new bikes look...

Thanks for posting the pics. The new bikes look really nice.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By Folder4life

I have the same bike. He would benefit from...

I have the same bike. He would benefit from Ergon grips because it will allow him to gain more control and take some vibrations away from his hand. Glad to hear it is working out.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,942
Posted By Folder4life

Nice lookin bike! Looks like it would ride well...

Nice lookin bike! Looks like it would ride well with those tires. Have fun.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-10, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,391
Posted By Folder4life

I have the Boardwalk S1 and it is slow! So, don't...

I have the Boardwalk S1 and it is slow! So, don't get it, haha. It's a good bike to take to the park, but the handle post is fairly close to the seat post so your sitting really upright. I love it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,017
Posted By Folder4life

You should look into the Dahon Curve. It will be...

You should look into the Dahon Curve. It will be easier to carry and take with you on your travels.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-10, 06:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,217
Posted By Folder4life

I've noticed that the "side motion" on my...

I've noticed that the "side motion" on my Brompton increases as I go faster and that if I hit a bump, I will swerve slightly. I thought it was the tires, but it was actually the little rubber...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,382
Posted By Folder4life

BD-1's are popular in the country side of Japan...

BD-1's are popular in the country side of Japan because the roads are alittle more bumpy and the suspension does really help take the vibrations away.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-10, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,249
Posted By Folder4life

Make sure you look into the riding position. ...

Make sure you look into the riding position. Some bikes are easier on the back if your able to sit more up right when riding (although slower in speed). If you have to reach further for the handle...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-27-10, 06:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,922
Posted By Folder4life

Birdies are very popular in Japan. It's viewed...

Birdies are very popular in Japan. It's viewed as a weekend bike. I rode one awhile back and the suspension is very nice and ride quality very stable. The folding part takes longer to do compared...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-10, 02:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,962
Posted By Folder4life

Seems like a neat trick! I sometimes nick the...

Seems like a neat trick! I sometimes nick the paint if I open and close too quickly so this would eliminate that effect!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-10, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By Folder4life

www.bfold.com

www.bfold.com
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-10, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,677
Posted By Folder4life

What kind of grips and tires are you using on the...

What kind of grips and tires are you using on the Brompton? I ride in NYC and love my Brompton, but that was only after I put aftermarket grips (Ergon Kork grips) because my hand use to go numb. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-10, 11:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,393
Posted By Folder4life

WOW 45! That's old....um I mean happy birthday.

WOW 45! That's old....um I mean happy birthday.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-10, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,280
Posted By Folder4life

Brompton makes a nice tire with rolling...

Brompton makes a nice tire with rolling resistance.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,951
Posted By Folder4life

www.bfold.com I've ordered some parts from...

www.bfold.com

I've ordered some parts from them before and they are nice people!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-18-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,114
Posted By Folder4life

Wow, to pass up something like that for only $5,...

Wow, to pass up something like that for only $5, haha. Glad it worked out in the end. It sounds like a great project.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-10, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,169
Posted By Folder4life

What's great about a folding bike is that the...

What's great about a folding bike is that the seat post is easily adjustable so you can ride with the seat post as low as you like. Some bikes come with adjustable handle posts as well so you can...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-10, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,913
Posted By Folder4life

What a nice looking bike! How is the ride quality...

What a nice looking bike! How is the ride quality in terms of speed? How is it on hills?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-10, 05:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,341
Posted By Folder4life

Do you have a penta clip? The Vitesse and the new...

Do you have a penta clip? The Vitesse and the new Brompton saddle are comfortable. I've used them for over 100 miles so far and love them both.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-10, 10:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,544
Posted By Folder4life

The balance of the motor is important too. Use...

The balance of the motor is important too. Use thicker tires to absorb more bumps and inflate them to max pressure. Also, make sure you have decent grips to help keep the bike stable!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-10, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,264
Posted By Folder4life

Dahon makes a Boardwalk S1 (Single speed) that is...

Dahon makes a Boardwalk S1 (Single speed) that is made of steel so it can handle a load better than the Dahon Uno.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-12-10, 05:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,755
Posted By Folder4life

It's a minivelo, like the title says.....Great...

It's a minivelo, like the title says.....Great job!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-10, 08:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,651
Posted By Folder4life

Maybe folding bike prices will go down if Giant...

Maybe folding bike prices will go down if Giant started making more folders!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-09-10, 05:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,802
Posted By Folder4life

I was able to find the titanium seatpost two...

I was able to find the titanium seatpost two weeks ago, so I was very happy! It is beign replaced by an aluminum one that weighs alittle more and costs the same.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-10, 04:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By Folder4life

Slime?

Does anyone put Slime in their tires? Does it help with road bumps? Can you feel a difference in resistance?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-10, 01:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,684
Posted By Folder4life

Well, I have the perfect solution. First get the...

Well, I have the perfect solution. First get the Tikit. Then put some fast tires on it, lighten it up alittle and race your brother. Make sure you beat him badly and then he will give you his bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,684
Posted By Folder4life

Strange.....

Strange.....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-10, 06:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,204
Posted By Folder4life

Brompton cateye loop tail light a perfect fit!!

I went to the the CATEYE website to look for a bracket to fit to my current rear mount tail light, but the website wouldn't let me purchase anything. So, I went to two CATEYE authorized LBS and they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-10, 06:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,684
Posted By Folder4life

Your biggest concern is going to be comfort (From...

Your biggest concern is going to be comfort (From what I can tell) so I would recommend the Swift since it has bigger wheels/tires and will provide a more comfortable/stable ride in Queens than the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-10, 06:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,896
Posted By Folder4life

I think its worth more than $200! Probably upper...

I think its worth more than $200! Probably upper 200's.....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-10, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,027
Posted By Folder4life

I second that! I love my MKS Ezy pedals.

I second that! I love my MKS Ezy pedals.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-10, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,225
Posted By Folder4life

Well, it would seem that people in my area have...

Well, it would seem that people in my area have to ride their bicycles with the seat post as low as possible and have the handlebars extending out as much as possible.
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