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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,579
Posted By rcnute

Thanks! I replaced the skewers with steel ones...

Thanks! I replaced the skewers with steel ones from Bike Friday but there's still play.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-19-21, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,579
Posted By rcnute

Seatpost shim?

I have an older aluminum Swift with a loose-fitting seatpost. Wondering what others have used for a shim. Thanks for any ideas.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,579
Posted By rcnute

I'm looking for a steel Swift if anyone has one...

I'm looking for a steel Swift if anyone has one to sell. Thanks!

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 769
Posted By rcnute

Birdy MK1 front pannier rack

I recently picked up an older Birdy (ca. late 90s) and am on the hunt for a front pannier rack. Does anyone have one or know where to get one? Thanks.

Ryan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-14, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By rcnute

No coaster brake. I can't tell if it's something...

No coaster brake. I can't tell if it's something to do with the sprocket itself or the internals.

Ryan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-14, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By rcnute

SRAM i-Motion 9 click/catch

Hi folks: I have a new to me i-Motion 9 and it works great except the first pedal stroke in any gear--there's a brief catch/noise/very slight slip. Then it goes away. But then it comes back again...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,900
Posted By rcnute

Funny, that was my bike a few years ago in...

Funny, that was my bike a few years ago in Seattle--anyone on the forum have it now?

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-24-14, 10:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,690
Posted By rcnute

Got it today! Just lubed/tightened/adjusted a...

Got it today! Just lubed/tightened/adjusted a few things and swapped out the stem and rode around the block, but so far it rides quite nicely I think.

Ryan370805
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-14, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,690
Posted By rcnute

It does look super cool; I wish the seller would...

It does look super cool; I wish the seller would get back to me.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,690
Posted By rcnute

I thought the wheels on the Cappucino were 18"...

I thought the wheels on the Cappucino were 18" instead of 20"...

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-19-14, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,690
Posted By rcnute

Thanks for that, saw it a few days ago. I think...

Thanks for that, saw it a few days ago. I think it's a Cappucino but have asked (but haven't gotten a response).

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,690
Posted By rcnute

Thought it was discontinued/no longer imported. ...

Thought it was discontinued/no longer imported. Maybe I'm wrong.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-14, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,690
Posted By rcnute

Seattle, WA USA. Ryan

Seattle, WA USA.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,690
Posted By rcnute

Wanted: KHS F20

Hi, all: Looking for one of those KHS F20 folders, anyone have one to sell? Thanks much. (PM or email me at rcnute (at) hotmail.com.)

Ryan
Forum: Touring
03-27-13, 10:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,126
Posted By rcnute

Searching around and saw this--what a great...

Searching around and saw this--what a great build. How's it been working out for you?

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,639
Posted By rcnute

Thanks. Sorry, the post was poorly written. ...

Thanks. Sorry, the post was poorly written. Point of interest is the differences between the old Birdy and new Birdy (instead of Birdy vs. Brompton).

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-15-12, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,639
Posted By rcnute

Old Birdy?

There's an old Birdy (supposedly 90s) for sale locally. Have there been leaps and bounds in the design (or is it for all intents and purposes the same like a Brompton)? Any design/wear problems...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-11-12, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,416
Posted By rcnute

Can anyone think of a front rack that would work...

Can anyone think of a front rack that would work on a Nano? What about the Dahon Traveler? I'd like to ziptie a basket to it. Thanks!

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-29-12, 11:14 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,416
Posted By rcnute

Mine! :) Saving for another Swift. Ryan

Mine! :) Saving for another Swift.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-28-12, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 918
Posted By rcnute

I just got a pair from Thor for my Nano; work...

I just got a pair from Thor for my Nano; work great. Thanks Thor!

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,579
Posted By rcnute

Swift-eans: My old black Swift having been stolen...

Swift-eans: My old black Swift having been stolen I would like to get another. Anyone looking to offload theirs? Steel or Xootr iteration is fine. Thanks!

Ryah
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-23-12, 09:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,179
Posted By rcnute

Aren't the Nanos all gone? Ryan

Aren't the Nanos all gone?

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-12, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,416
Posted By rcnute

Has anyone else had squealy brakes? I took off...

Has anyone else had squealy brakes? I took off the stock pads and installed Kool Stop Continentals. Sanded the pads down but the squeal is still awful. Any tips? I don't know if the rim surface...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,046
Posted By rcnute

Get an Eno hub and run the Specialized as a fixed...

Get an Eno hub and run the Specialized as a fixed gear. (Are fixed gears allowed on that hillclimb?)

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-12, 11:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,548
Posted By rcnute

My cat weighs almost as much as my (new to me)...

My cat weighs almost as much as my (new to me) Brompton.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-12, 11:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,281
Posted By rcnute

Well said. It's a bike forum. Ryan

Well said.

It's a bike forum.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-07-12, 12:43 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,416
Posted By rcnute

Say, what kind of Axiom rack is that? I looked...

Say, what kind of Axiom rack is that? I looked but couldn't quite figure out the model. Thanks!

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,416
Posted By rcnute

Here's my second one after I foolishly sold the...

Here's my second one after I foolishly sold the first. But it's orange, so it's okay.

I like it a million times better with my trusty Brooks Pro and Grand Bois Maes bars.236104
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-03-12, 12:48 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 705,004
Posted By rcnute

Yup! Ryan

Yup!

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-31-12, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By rcnute

Do it--it was a lot of fun as a fixed gear. ...

Do it--it was a lot of fun as a fixed gear.

Ryan
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-30-12, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 705,004
Posted By rcnute

This was the bike I rode on my first fixed 200k. ...

This was the bike I rode on my first fixed 200k.
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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By rcnute

Success until stolen. 235558 Ryan

Success until stolen.
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Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-28-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By rcnute

Chainguard for Twenty

Hi, folks: I have a sparkly root beer brown Raleigh Twenty that's in quite good shape but is missing the chainguard, which I think would tie the package together nicely. I don't suppose anyone has a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
Posted By rcnute

Hmm, I wonder if he can't ride anymore due to his...

Hmm, I wonder if he can't ride anymore due to his condition. That'd be too bad.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,112
Posted By rcnute

That is a nice story. That bike is in...

That is a nice story.

That bike is in amazing condition.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,149
Posted By rcnute

Brompton: singlespeed to multi?

Hi, folks: Suppose I was (were?) to buy a singlespeed Brompton. Any reason why I couldn't convert it to a gearie down the road with the appropriate hub/shifters? If I'm overlooking something I'd...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-12, 01:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,834
Posted By rcnute

Correct; on mine the fender struts fit over the...

Correct; on mine the fender struts fit over the axle with washers.

The Wald setup seems like a pretty good solution all things considered.

Thanks!

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-12, 12:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,834
Posted By rcnute

Ideally something attaching at the axle and...

Ideally something attaching at the axle and mounting from the bars or at the fork crown. Or P-clamped to the fork blades.

I see some nifty examples on the Twenty website but they all seem to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-16-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,834
Posted By rcnute

Front rack on Raleigh Twenty?

Hi, folks: I'd like to put a front rack and zip-tie a Wald basket on the Twenty--any suggestions/how-tos? Thanks!

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-16-12, 08:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,443
Posted By rcnute

I really like the look of that Ortlieb--never...

I really like the look of that Ortlieb--never knew about it. Thanks for the mention.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,416
Posted By rcnute

Sounds like a score! I got a black one when they...

Sounds like a score! I got a black one when they first came out but sold it. Now I have the bug again and an orange one coming my way. From past experience I'll need to change the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-12, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,416
Posted By rcnute

Two orange 53s left at bikeisland. If color...

Two orange 53s left at bikeisland. If color isn't critical.

Ryan
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,305
Posted By rcnute

I know, I saw that just after I posted. What...

I know, I saw that just after I posted. What timing! In my case the bike had a u-lock around the frame connected to a cable locked to a wall mount. Snipped the cable and he rode off (caught on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,305
Posted By rcnute

Eastlake. On the plus side it's not like there...

Eastlake. On the plus side it's not like there are lots of them around, so maybe there's some hope...

Thanks for keeping on the lookout!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,305
Posted By rcnute

Stolen Swift

Folks, my black Swift was stolen in Seattle last Sunday morning--of course it will likely never be seen again but if it happens to pop up somewhere please let me know.

Black, steel, chainstays...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-11, 08:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,524
Posted By rcnute

I have a ss/fixed Swift that I commute on at...

I have a ss/fixed Swift that I commute on at least 3 days a week, 16 mile round trip--great fun.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-11, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,579
Posted By rcnute

Re: "multi-modalizing" a Swift--- What have...

Re: "multi-modalizing" a Swift---

What have folks done to make their Swifts carryable/transportable a la Brompton? Carrying bags, attachments, what have you. Thanks for any ideas.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-11, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 936,579
Posted By rcnute

I bet this is somewhere in the 111 pages, but...

I bet this is somewhere in the 111 pages, but what exactly are the differences between the various Xootr sizes--are the frames the same size and the only differences are with the riser/stem?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,416
Posted By rcnute

All things being equal I'd rather not have deep...

All things being equal I'd rather not have deep gouges in an aluminum bar if only for safety.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,416
Posted By rcnute

Not sure if this has been mentioned but the bolts...

Not sure if this has been mentioned but the bolts on the stock brake levers leave deep gouges in the bar when the clamp is tightened. I swapped mine out for Cane Creeks.
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