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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,143
Posted By juan162

Greeting, I haven’t been on this forum for years...

Greeting, I haven’t been on this forum for years but the folding bike bug is hitting again. I had a great time restoring my own Raleigh folder in the early 2000’s. I did most of the work myself,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 58,508
Posted By juan162

Theres nothing to assume. There's a huge...

Theres nothing to assume. There's a huge difference in acceleration from a dead stop! My first 2 years were spent on a modified Raleigh Twenty with 406 size wheels. After losing 50lbs, my bike racing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,426
Posted By juan162

You can also use a soda can for shim material

You can also use a soda can for shim material
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,682
Posted By juan162

Beautiful pics...I wish I could get out on the...

Beautiful pics...I wish I could get out on the bike but we are in the midst of an ice storm here in NJ!!! Spring can't be too far away, can it!?! :(
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,206
Posted By juan162

I was thinking the same thing, especially now...

I was thinking the same thing, especially now that Kent has put the bottom bracket shell in the right place. I would go for it, but I had the earlier kent - the one with the bottom bracket too far...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-18-10, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,206
Posted By juan162

I didn't comment when you first posted about this...

I didn't comment when you first posted about this bike, but I just have to say I think it looks awesome! Even more awesome now with the primo comets.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-10, 09:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 43,431
Posted By juan162

The fastest I've ever gone on my Raleigh Twenty...

The fastest I've ever gone on my Raleigh Twenty is a little over 40 mph, and yes I was going downhill. I generally average 14-15 mph on rides...or I should say I used to when I was riding more...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-14-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,422
Posted By juan162

Well, that is by far a much better reason for...

Well, that is by far a much better reason for having multiple folders than mine! I have this strange affinity for little wheel bikes. Well anyway, you couldn't have picked a more solid or well...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-10, 10:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,422
Posted By juan162

Do you really have to ask?!? :) One (or even 3)...

Do you really have to ask?!? :) One (or even 3) is never enough, even if you have some amazing rides in the fold already! I almost pulled the trigger on a 4th folder myself, but two of my 3 are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 759
Posted By juan162

I've got drops on my Twenty, although I spend...

I've got drops on my Twenty, although I spend most of the time on the hoods,

juan
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-10, 12:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,422
Posted By juan162

I lived in Manhattan when I was in my 20's. Back...

I lived in Manhattan when I was in my 20's. Back then I was an avid roller blader. In the summer I would often rollerblade the 6 mile loop of Central Park, take a break at the band shell, and grab a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-29-10, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By juan162

Hi Daniel, As you have noticed, many folding...

Hi Daniel,

As you have noticed, many folding bike builders only have one size frame. If you would like to have more fitting options, I would take a look at Bike Friday. They have standard small,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-10, 07:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By juan162

Thanks, ogeluv. I have a bike project I'm working...

Thanks, ogeluv. I have a bike project I'm working on now and was thinking of using the duplicolor products. Both bikes look great,

Juan
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-10, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By juan162

Did U paint the bikes yourself and if so, what...

Did U paint the bikes yourself and if so, what method and whar kind of paint did U use?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By juan162

Thanks again guys. It doesn't look like I'll be...

Thanks again guys. It doesn't look like I'll be needing one after all. I had bought a nexus 4 speed hub/shifter drivetrain off ebay and when I recieved it, the aforementioned bolt was missing. I had...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-25-10, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By juan162

yup...thanks.

yup...thanks.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By juan162

Thanks. I haven't found a place that actually has...

Thanks. I haven't found a place that actually has one in stock. They are special order.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-23-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By juan162

I need a hub shift cable fixing bolt unit

Hi All,

I've been away from the forum for a while and have come back into the fold ;) over the past month or so. I just bought a 4 speed nexus hub on ebay but it is missing the hub shift cable...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,469
Posted By juan162

Have a great time!

Have a great time!
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-10, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 678
Posted By juan162

That is pretty awesome. With I had his bike...

That is pretty awesome. With I had his bike building skills,

Juan
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-10, 06:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,403
Posted By juan162

hi, you are mis-understanding what is meant by...

hi, you are mis-understanding what is meant by conditioning. It doesn't have to do with how athletically fit she is, but rather how fit and conditioned her posterior is to riding. Your tush has to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-02-10, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,282
Posted By juan162

I wonder what the max rider weight is?

I wonder what the max rider weight is?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-30-10, 06:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,472
Posted By juan162

You've already gotten a ton of advice, but I'll...

You've already gotten a ton of advice, but I'll chime in, too. FIrst of all, if you are worried about being polite during rush hour (ie. you need a decent fold) yet still have performance, I think...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-10-10, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,990
Posted By juan162

I have used both 105 and SRAM and currently have...

I have used both 105 and SRAM and currently have 105 components on my bike. They are pretty much interchangable quality wise. I reccomend trying both out if you can since they switch gears...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-05-10, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By juan162

If only I were shorter!

Alright, so it's a minivelo and not a folder, but I thought all of you folder fanatics might be interested:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-02-10, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,112
Posted By juan162

Check this bike out!!!

It's not a folder, but I thought you all might appreciate this bike:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/north-american-handmade-bicycle-show-2010-part-four/108584

I think it looks...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-24-10, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,733
Posted By juan162

I did it on my 24 speed Raleigh twenty. It's...

I did it on my 24 speed Raleigh twenty. It's do-able on a single speed if you're in shape, but just know that it won't be a walk in the park. The bridges are basically hills, including the final...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-10, 01:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,605
Posted By juan162

Did you ever sell your dahon frame with the great...

Did you ever sell your dahon frame with the great braze-on work you did? That was some awesome work. Just wondering.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-09, 03:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,831
Posted By juan162

The fact that nobody on here has answered should...

The fact that nobody on here has answered should give you all the answer you need. As sam said, this is clearly one of the generic Chinese made folders that are so prolific these days on ebay and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 60,264
Posted By juan162

I'm probably a bit over the weight limit, or I...

I'm probably a bit over the weight limit, or I would definitely get one...I'm trying to lose weight, so maybe I'll get one for myself if I can get to a certain weight!!! I haven't done any serious...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-09, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,711
Posted By juan162

I own one of the older Kent folders. While I do...

I own one of the older Kent folders. While I do believe it is a good value, there are two main issues that I see with the older folder. One is that I wouldn't reccomend it for a rider that is taller...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,298
Posted By juan162

All's fair in love, war, and ebay bidding. It is...

All's fair in love, war, and ebay bidding. It is common knowledge among ebay veterans that the 'real' bidding is done in the last minute of the auction. If you can't take the heat, get out of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,891
Posted By juan162

I agree with Jur's assessment. You're not going...

I agree with Jur's assessment. You're not going to get much money for them, so if that was your hope, you're out of luck. You might as well ride them. The upside is that as long as you keep them in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-27-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,318
Posted By juan162

Hi stevegor, I do think it is up to the...

Hi stevegor,

I do think it is up to the stresses you are talking about. While I don't race, I've done serious miles on it and at a pretty good pace, too. I'm not all that fast, but at my fittest...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,318
Posted By juan162

My R20 was retapped about 3-4 years ago and has...

My R20 was retapped about 3-4 years ago and has held up well to thousands of miles of use. It's a no brainer fix, unless your keeping your R20 original.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-04-09, 09:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,600
Posted By juan162

Invisiblehand, good call on providing the Sheldon...

Invisiblehand, good call on providing the Sheldon Brown link. Kamtsa, any gearing system, be they derailler or internal gear based, will need some tuning at some point. If you follow the link...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-08, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By juan162

I use my single speed Crescent take apart bike as...

I use my single speed Crescent take apart bike as a winter bike and it works great. Juan
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,509
Posted By juan162

That's a very generous offer. I'm a little tight...

That's a very generous offer. I'm a little tight in the wallet right now, but I'll keep it in mind for the future.

Juan
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-08, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,509
Posted By juan162

You're only aloud to stay if you buy us each a...

You're only aloud to stay if you buy us each a Goeniks Mini Rider! :) Sweet bike,

Juan162
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-08, 11:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,109
Posted By juan162

I think that if an apple is an apple, you should...

I think that if an apple is an apple, you should call it an apple. My 2 cents.
Juan
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-22-08, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By juan162

As you get more familiar with taking your wheel...

As you get more familiar with taking your wheel on and off, you shouldn't have to touch the chain all that much. When you do, use a cloth or paper towel. Do you regularly clean your chain? Cleaning...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-08, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By juan162

French Pastry? ;)

French Pastry? ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 738,406
Posted By juan162

Great looking bike! You're right about the...

Great looking bike! You're right about the markup. If I ever take another trip to Asia I'm gonna buy a folder,

Juan
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,311
Posted By juan162

If you go to gaerlan.com and go to the parts...

If you go to gaerlan.com and go to the parts section, they go up to a 60T chainring,

juan162
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-08, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 712,254
Posted By juan162

Nice bike, Jur. I think many of us have thought...

Nice bike, Jur. I think many of us have thought about getting a Birdy, but might have balked at the price and the fact that not many people own them - ie. there isn't that much in the way of customer...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,381
Posted By juan162

I just visitted the downtube site. It is a little...

I just visitted the downtube site. It is a little unclear, but I think the larger pic on the Mini page is of the 2009? In the larger pic, the stem is angled away from the seatpost in order to give...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-08, 06:32 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,203
Posted By juan162

Vincentnuc Hasn't this gotten a little silly...

Vincentnuc
Hasn't this gotten a little silly already? If you personally don't think 8" wheels are safe, then don't ride on them. Go ahead and find the deepest, meanest potholes in all 5 boros and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,203
Posted By juan162

Ummmm...I lived in Manhattan for a decade and for...

Ummmm...I lived in Manhattan for a decade and for most of the time I used rollerblades to get around. I road on the streets, not the sidewalk. When you have tiny wheels on your feet you go over huge...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-08, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 357,711
Posted By juan162

That may be true, but in the US these guys go for...

That may be true, but in the US these guys go for $50-$100.

Juan
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-14-08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,298
Posted By juan162

Speed really has nothing to do with the size of...

Speed really has nothing to do with the size of your wheel. It's largely a matter of fitness and enough gear inches. With that said, I know I can sprint faster than 30 mph on a flat for a short...
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