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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-27-15, 05:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,304
Posted By jimboach

I own a tern verge x30h that is basically a no...

I own a tern verge x30h that is basically a no compromise high end touring/road bike. I also have a dahon vector x10. My fiance had a dahon ciao d5. I've ridden my brother's trek hybrid and I've...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-09-15, 05:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,354
Posted By jimboach

My tern link d8 used to drop occasionally. I...

My tern link d8 used to drop occasionally. I picked up a dahon vector p8, upgraded to a sram x9 10 speed set-up. The derailleur was the type a variety with a clutch mechanism that provides extra...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-08-15, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,475
Posted By jimboach

kinetix pro and pro x rim replacement

It looks like it's over for the pricey yet gorgeous kinetix pro wheelset to make way for the x which is even more money. Are either a big upgrade over the comp wheel besides the looks? Does anyone...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-04-14, 05:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,331
Posted By jimboach

Folders are definitely a niche market in the US...

Folders are definitely a niche market in the US until there are greater incentives to owning a folding bike. I live in a very expensive city in a small apartment and do not own a car so owning a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-04-14, 05:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,386
Posted By jimboach

Agreed. Get a set of SKS. They're hardly...

Agreed. Get a set of SKS. They're hardly visible and those that do notice actually think they look pretty slick.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-14, 05:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,973
Posted By jimboach

I wish my girlfriend would allow me to own a...

I wish my girlfriend would allow me to own a second folding bike. Since you already have a utlity bike for every day beating, why not get something that is really slick and fast for recreational...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-14, 05:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,993
Posted By jimboach

I'm speaking from experience--ditch the neos...

I'm speaking from experience--ditch the neos derailleur. Make life easy on yourself.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-14, 05:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,528
Posted By jimboach

how about no mirror. What are you doing, riding...

how about no mirror. What are you doing, riding the freeway with that thing?
Forum: Commuting
11-05-14, 05:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,726
Posted By jimboach

You have no idea how long and hard i've thought...

You have no idea how long and hard i've thought about bringing a soda stream to work. The only thing holding me back are the looks i'm sure to get if i do.
Forum: Commuting
11-04-14, 05:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,603
Posted By jimboach

you all made great points--especially tsl. I do...

you all made great points--especially tsl. I do consider myself a cyclist. I don't own a car. Everywhere I go, I bring my bike. My bike is like my wallet and I feel naked without it so it goes...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-14, 05:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,854
Posted By jimboach

If I posted every time I almost hit a ped or got...

If I posted every time I almost hit a ped or got creamed by a careless driver......I'd have way more posts.
Forum: Commuting
10-29-14, 04:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,603
Posted By jimboach

I'm reading all these comments and really...

I'm reading all these comments and really appreciating every bit of info. As I go over the links, I'm just reeling over the sticker shock for some of these things. I see some shells for upwards of...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-14, 05:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,603
Posted By jimboach

bike specific outerwear worth it?

I commute on my folder anywhere from 3 to 10 miles depending on my mood or where I decide to get off my train and jersey weather was pretty rough last year. I have two carhartt jackets that I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-22-14, 04:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,518
Posted By jimboach

I ran into this problem and these guys helped me...

I ran into this problem and these guys helped me so I'll try breaking it down. I had an 8 speed Dahon. It was slow to me because I was spinning out in 7 on flats and 8 would slip if I pedaled too...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-14, 04:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,674
Posted By jimboach

I just don't get IGHs unless you're trying to...

I just don't get IGHs unless you're trying to build up big beefy arm muscles. My gfs Ciao is so damn heavy, it's nuts. A lot of Dahons have a chain guard on the crank set. Besides, don't kid...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-14, 04:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By jimboach

Very much thanks. Now I'm waiting for this to go...

Very much thanks. Now I'm waiting for this to go mainstream because cables on a folding bike are very obtrusive. Thanks for the info guys. That totally blew my mind.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-08-14, 04:22 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 17,245
Posted By jimboach

I call BS on that. Between my girlfriend and me,...

I call BS on that. Between my girlfriend and me, she had three Citizen Miamis (different generations), a Barcelona, and now a Dahon Ciao, and I've had a Link D8 and a Dahon Vector p8 and NONE of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-14, 04:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,397
Posted By jimboach

Knog Frog headlight and taillight. Super tiny...

Knog Frog headlight and taillight. Super tiny and does the job on city streets. When riding, nothing beats a Timbuk2 bike messenger bag. That cross strap makes sure it stays in place on your back...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 17,245
Posted By jimboach

Yeah, which bike? I've been doing a bunch of...

Yeah, which bike? I've been doing a bunch of mods but I feel like it's only making my Dahon heavier. I added fenders, switched the grip shifter to a trigger which feels way heavier but I plan on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-04-14, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By jimboach

Ok, help me out here because obviously i'm not up...

Ok, help me out here because obviously i'm not up on modern carbon bikes. What the heck do you mean by an electronic shifting system? Is there a dyno that powers some electronic powered derailleur...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-04-14, 09:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,956
Posted By jimboach

Love those freaking bikes and as an American, I...

Love those freaking bikes and as an American, I love that it's made in America. I wish I could afford one. Congrats. You kids look like you're having a blast.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-04-14, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,264
Posted By jimboach

Just for folding bikes: Twist or trigger shifters

I've finally gotten almost everything for my bike to upgrade the Dahon to a ten speed trigger shifter with a full Sram x9 drivetrain. I've done all the disassembly and cleaning and begun putting on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-02-14, 03:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,142
Posted By jimboach

Oh get over it. Scratches happen. It adds...

Oh get over it. Scratches happen. It adds character.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-02-14, 03:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,906
Posted By jimboach

How good are those things? I was all over the...

How good are those things? I was all over the place in my regular marathon supremes. Is it really worth the investment?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-14, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By jimboach

Thanks, any other suggestions from anybody is...

Thanks, any other suggestions from anybody is greatly appreciated.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-14, 04:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,778
Posted By jimboach

I can't disagree more. I noticed a huge...

I can't disagree more. I noticed a huge performance boost--especially in cornering. My supremes felt sluggish in comparison. I get flats easier going over glass but I love these new tires. I'll...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-14, 04:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,778
Posted By jimboach

By the way, I run Duranos on a pretty awful road...

By the way, I run Duranos on a pretty awful road which is only 3 miles on my commute. This was an upgrade from my Marathon Supremes. I know these are a bit beefier than the Kojaks and I might try...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-14, 04:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,778
Posted By jimboach

Personally, if you already have a utility driven...

Personally, if you already have a utility driven Brompton and want something more aggressive, I feel the p20 is too similar to really appreciate. May I suggest something with an aggressive stance...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-14, 05:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 61,405
Posted By jimboach

It's a life long debate because like anything...

It's a life long debate because like anything else there is no right answer. You like what you like. I wouldn't mind owning a Brompton but they are expensive. I love my Dahon and loved my tern...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By jimboach

Drive train overhaul. looking for help.

I've had my vector p8 for over a year and I'm not fond of the twist shift so I'm upgrading, basically, to the Tern Verge x10 setup which is changing my neos 2.0 8 speed to a sram x9 10 speed for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-14, 04:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,490
Posted By jimboach

I commute to work every weekday on my Dahon...

I commute to work every weekday on my Dahon vector p8 in all of new jerseys weather via train then a 3 mile ride. This winter past was especially brutal but I made it when everyone else in cars...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-29-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,005
Posted By jimboach

I'm of the opinion that if you commute daily, and...

I'm of the opinion that if you commute daily, and you have the money, there are a lot of advantages to a reasonable upgrade. From a less practical perspective, I spent more for my vector p8 because...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-14, 04:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,303
Posted By jimboach

Hahaha, wow! I never thought I'd be so excited...

Hahaha, wow! I never thought I'd be so excited for a trike! It's brilliant. That lean to turn feature looks like a blast.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-14, 07:34 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 121,923
Posted By jimboach

Congrats, but that's not an arguement one way or...

Congrats, but that's not an arguement one way or another. You're simply stating facts. I, on the other hand, am not really arguing either. I'm just stating my view on the matter. You love your...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-14, 04:34 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,851
Posted By jimboach

I've ridden the hudson river from hoboken along...

I've ridden the hudson river from hoboken along river road all the way up to the George Washington Bridge, across into NY the followed the river back through harlem and ending up on 34th Street where...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-14, 03:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,615
Posted By jimboach

The hinges are the main focus here since you...

The hinges are the main focus here since you can't upgrade the frame hinge, it's a no brainer to buy the better hinge found on the D8 or D7i if you can afford it. I've used them both and the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-14, 04:17 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 121,923
Posted By jimboach

con I'm never implied that one must make a...

con
I'm never implied that one must make a political statement. I'm simply saying that all our purchases carry consequences in our lives whether you see it or not. I'm just a firm believer in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-14, 07:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,847
Posted By jimboach

From my perspective, since Tern likes to position...

From my perspective, since Tern likes to position themselves as a higher performance folding bike brand. I like the new paint jobs and the upgradability of the Eclipse, as well as the new...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-14, 07:06 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 121,923
Posted By jimboach

When I was in school, there used to be, what I...

When I was in school, there used to be, what I thought, was a pizzeria down the street from my apartment which I never went to. One day, I decided to give it a go since all the other pizza places...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-06-14, 06:48 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 85,703
Posted By jimboach

small wheeler Your rants and crazy defense...

small wheeler

Your rants and crazy defense of a company that you have no real vested interested in, is astounding. I liken it to internet fan boys arguing over the superiority of iPhones vs...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-14, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By jimboach

I wonder what the savings or increase in weight...

I wonder what the savings or increase in weight will be.

Also, I don't like Cheerios.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-14, 09:09 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 121,923
Posted By jimboach

Any of you guys riding your Genesis in Hoboken,...

Any of you guys riding your Genesis in Hoboken, NJ? I thought I saw one clanking down the road.
Forum: Commuting
08-24-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,788
Posted By jimboach

My ideas are very specific to my dahon commuter...

My ideas are very specific to my dahon commuter but I would like my biologic postage rack to be really removable without taking out the bolts, like a clip on design that mounts to the frame, I'd like...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-14, 10:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,693
Posted By jimboach

I love the idea and was considering one of these...

I love the idea and was considering one of these but I didn't like the flat bar. I'd reconsider that stem, however. Do you just like the positioning? The first conversion above, I think had it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-22-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,949
Posted By jimboach

I've had plenty of experience with Citizen bikes...

I've had plenty of experience with Citizen bikes as my girlfriend likes to think that she's a bargain shopper by buying the cheapest crap, then never using it because it's cheap. She's had 2 Citizen...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-14, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,686
Posted By jimboach

I have a larger folding dahon and bring it...

I have a larger folding dahon and bring it everywhere. I even brought it in crowded bars, a hospital, in the shopping cart at target....I've never had a problem.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-14, 05:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,421
Posted By jimboach

I'm not sure if this is applies to everyone but I...

I'm not sure if this is applies to everyone but I just think 16" wheels are just too small. I think 20" wheels are the sweet spot. I've accidentally hit too many pot holes to make me think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,938
Posted By jimboach

Chaadster, that sounds like exactly what I'm...

Chaadster, that sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Ordered. Will post pics and experiences when I get it all set up and broken in. Do you think I'll need a longer chain?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-14-14, 04:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,938
Posted By jimboach

I was thinking this too, and it does sound ideal...

I was thinking this too, and it does sound ideal despite the added weight. My only concern is the click box getting knocked about when I squeeze it on the train. It looks pretty weak.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-14-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,938
Posted By jimboach

Gotta agree with you. The original response...

Gotta agree with you. The original response sounded a lot like when you are negotiating with a bad car sales man who doesn't listen to what you want, and instead insists that you don't want what you...
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