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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-26-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,696
Posted By GlowBoy

OK, got it. My thinking was limited by being...

OK, got it. My thinking was limited by being used to my Swift, which folds quite thin, and wouldn't have a height issue with any car, not even the Prius. The Tikit must be a "thicker" fold.
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Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-13, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,696
Posted By GlowBoy

I complete agree that the Forester is a great...

I complete agree that the Forester is a great car. I have rented Foresters on several occasions, and have always liked the vehicle for exactly the reasons you mentioned: drives great, has tons of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-13, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,696
Posted By GlowBoy

"C-segment" is an international term referring to...

"C-segment" is an international term referring to the size of car generally considered "compact" in the USA (Civic, Corolla, Focus, Cobalt, Mazda3, Sentra). B-segments generally equate to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-13, 10:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,656
Posted By GlowBoy

Oh wow. Interesting. I suppose the economics of...

Oh wow. Interesting. I suppose the economics of EVs may be very different in the UK than in the US.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-11-13, 06:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,656
Posted By GlowBoy

No, you do not lease the battery with the Nissan...

No, you do not lease the battery with the Nissan Leaf. You either lease the entire vehicle or you buy it, same as with any other car. Here in the US (and more specifically in Portland, where Leaf...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-29-13, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,867
Posted By GlowBoy

I've never had a problem bringing a full sized...

I've never had a problem bringing a full sized bike into a US hotel. BTW, I always put the Do Not Disturb sign out regardless of whether I have a bike and would especially do so if I had a bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-20-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,739
Posted By GlowBoy

My folder will get MORE use come winter ... now...

My folder will get MORE use come winter ... now that I've repurposed it as my squeeze-on-the-train bike. The trains are generally too crowded in the evenings to bring on a non-folding bike, so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-13, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

I may eventually get around to doing the spring...

I may eventually get around to doing the spring mod you've described. I can live with the shift point where it is, but higher would be nicer. Agreed about the coaster brake - I'm not a huge fan of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

OK fine, here's a low-quality quick pic to start....

OK fine, here's a low-quality quick pic to start. Dude.

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More about the lighting system: the rear lights are Pirahna LED side marker...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-13, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

Long time no post, but I thought I should mention...

Long time no post, but I thought I should mention that I've gotten my Swift back up and running. Last fall I finally came to the realization that I didn't really enjoy doing my 12-14 mile evening...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-09-13, 02:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,907
Posted By GlowBoy

I can't even imagine attempting to bring my Swift...

I can't even imagine attempting to bring my Swift on a bus. You may have to go for something that folds up a lot more compactly, and put up with the lower performance.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-19-12, 12:47 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,938
Posted By GlowBoy

First off, let me also clarify a couple of...

First off, let me also clarify a couple of misunderstandings of my position:
- I was quoted at one point as reporting a 20% effect. I've reread everything I've posted on this thread, and nowhere...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-18-12, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

Yes, you can use your Swift. I have a Schwalbe...

Yes, you can use your Swift. I have a Schwalbe Black Jack 20x1.75, which has a respectably knobby tread, and did a fair amount of gravel riding and some trail riding with it on the front of my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-17-12, 11:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,938
Posted By GlowBoy

My 700c tires of choice are Ritchey SpeedMax in...

My 700c tires of choice are Ritchey SpeedMax in the 700x32c size. I typically run them at 80-90psi. For my coastdown testing I used 80psi as my control pressure. I have numerous other 700c...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-12, 10:56 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,938
Posted By GlowBoy

Hi Charles, no I'm pretty well convinced that...

Hi Charles, no I'm pretty well convinced that rolling resistance is the main reason for the difference. So far when I've posted my findings on this forum, responses have been either (1) it must be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-12-12, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By GlowBoy

My mass transit agency doesn't talk about...

My mass transit agency doesn't talk about dimensions of folding bikes, but specifically says that folding bikes need to have 20" or smaller wheels to be brought on the train (or - egads - bus) and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-12-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,938
Posted By GlowBoy

For me the biggest downside of a folding bike,...

For me the biggest downside of a folding bike, and I don't see it discussed here as much as I'd expect, was simply the performance of the smaller wheels. I commuted on my Swift for most of a year...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-22-12, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,154
Posted By GlowBoy

I know. Just chiming in with another confirmation...

I know. Just chiming in with another confirmation that you made the right decision.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-21-12, 11:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,154
Posted By GlowBoy

When there's no electrical load, modern dynohubs...

When there's no electrical load, modern dynohubs cause very little drag. Something like 2-3W IIRC; if you're concerned about that amount of drag, you're not going to be riding on small wheels in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-09-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

I'm not sure the Swift is that much more storage...

I'm not sure the Swift is that much more storage friendly than the Montague. IIRC its folded dimensions are pretty close to that of the Montague if you take off the front wheel (which is even faster...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-03-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

tds101, a Swift can handle moderate offroad...

tds101, a Swift can handle moderate offroad stuff. It won't be as stable, fast or comfortable as a bigger-wheeled bike in the rough stuff, but it can certainly take on occasional dirt and bumpy...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-03-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 32,014
Posted By GlowBoy

Whoa, I really like the Micro Sidewalker. 12"...

Whoa, I really like the Micro Sidewalker. 12" pneumatic tires, dual brakes (on aluminum rims), 15 pounds and it still folds? That might be really nice. $289 in the USA: ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,962
Posted By GlowBoy

Oh, just saw your "it will have to be 8 gears"...

Oh, just saw your "it will have to be 8 gears" post. That will drive up the cost and weight quite a lot. I'm no expert on 7- and 8-speed hubs, but I think I've heard not-good things about SRAM's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-12, 10:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,962
Posted By GlowBoy

1. What kind of (brand and model) IGH will I need...

1. What kind of (brand and model) IGH will I need to upgrade the Xootr Swift? Depends on your needs. You've said 3 speeds will do the job for you; Shimano, SRAM and Sturmey-Archer all make good...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By GlowBoy

Yes, literally two hundred times as many. Leaf...

Yes, literally two hundred times as many. Leaf sightings started becoming relatively common here in Portland within a few weeks of their going on sale near the end of 2010, and I see them literally...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-12, 01:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By GlowBoy

Pretty sure it would also fit in the back of a...

Pretty sure it would also fit in the back of a Nissan Leaf ... of which I've seen about 200x as many as I have Volts.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-12, 01:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,142
Posted By GlowBoy

I would consider, say 2% -- even though that's...

I would consider, say 2% -- even though that's more than a minute out of an hour ride, and completely unacceptable to a racer -- to be negligible for myself, and certainly most recreational riders. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-12, 12:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,142
Posted By GlowBoy

Just goes to show that the variation in speed...

Just goes to show that the variation in speed between riders is bigger than the difference in speed between little wheels and large wheels. No surprise a fit guy on a folder can blow away other guys...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-21-12, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

The 130mm BCD (bolt circle diameter) ring is what...

The 130mm BCD (bolt circle diameter) ring is what will fit the standard road crank that comes with the Xootr Swift.

BTW, Salsa makes excellent non-ramped, non-pinned rings for generally less money...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-09-12, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,828
Posted By GlowBoy

Depending on the bike and the rider, the...

Depending on the bike and the rider, the more-responsive, "twitchier" steering (as pointed out above, they are mostly the same) could result from a combination of one or more of the following:
1....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,325
Posted By GlowBoy

$200-ish is a very good deal for a Montague MX. I...

$200-ish is a very good deal for a Montague MX. I usually see modern Montagues going for $300-400 or more. I would definitely choose that over the other bikes you mentioned.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Posted By GlowBoy

Montagues are plenty durable. I don't see much...

Montagues are plenty durable. I don't see much point in upgrading unless you get to be a serious mountain biker and want to upgrade to full suspension. I'm considering eventually getting a Montague...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-12, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,889
Posted By GlowBoy

Uh ... assuming you don't put out infinite power,...

Uh ... assuming you don't put out infinite power, yes there is more to add to that.

Gear inches only tell you how fast you will go at a particular rpm. That may be a challenge for a few folders...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-12, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,384
Posted By GlowBoy

Oh they still do, all right. For a price. Bike...

Oh they still do, all right. For a price. Bike surcharges vary widely, but last I checked Delta's was $175 each way.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-12, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,288
Posted By GlowBoy

Whoa, I did not know that. Thanks for the info. ...

Whoa, I did not know that. Thanks for the info. Fortunately Rome is pretty close by, but otherwise it can be a long way to get gas or other supplies with that one gone. So now if you're heading...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-12, 03:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,288
Posted By GlowBoy

Goat heads are mostly a problem at lower...

Goat heads are mostly a problem at lower elevations. I see them all over in places like the Deschutes Canyon, as well as most of eastern WA which is fairly low. But I've never seen them in SE...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-21-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,288
Posted By GlowBoy

Yeah, sorry the shakes at Fields are world-class,...

Yeah, sorry the shakes at Fields are world-class, and available in about 20 flavors. Burgers are excellent too. Which is great since it's the only place you can buy prepared food for 100 miles in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,288
Posted By GlowBoy

Awesome trip! I'm familiar with the Oregon...

Awesome trip! I'm familiar with the Oregon section of your ride. Beautiful, remote Great Basin terrain. You'd have found great camping up in the Trout Creek Mountains (immediately south of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-12, 12:30 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

Got the Swift back on the road a couple weeks...

Got the Swift back on the road a couple weeks ago. Now equipped with drum brakes front & rear, and they work great. Rear hub is cassette, front is a dynamo. Also converted to STI (stayed with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-12, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

Got the Swift back on the road a couple weeks...

Got the Swift back on the road a couple weeks ago. Now equipped with drum brakes front & rear, and they work great. Rear hub is cassette, front is a dynamo.

I'll need to DIY up a more powerful...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,502
Posted By GlowBoy

For LOW theft risk situations (e.g., running into...

For LOW theft risk situations (e.g., running into the suburban grocery store near where I work) I use a cheap combo cable lock. It's only a few ounces so I ALWAYS carry it on the back of my saddle,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-12, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Posted By GlowBoy

In defense of 700c ... if you really want pure...

In defense of 700c ... if you really want pure road slicks you can probably get 26" tires that come close in performance. But if, like me, you prefer riding on cyclocross semislicks, the 26" options...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-12, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Posted By GlowBoy

If it has disc brakes, you should be able to do...

If it has disc brakes, you should be able to do the swap easily enough. I can't speak for the montagues specifically, but generally 26" wheeled mountain bikes can be fitted with tires of at least...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-04-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,916
Posted By GlowBoy

I would try making sure the saddle is adjusted...

I would try making sure the saddle is adjusted properly, and spending some quality time on the bike getting used to it, before making a radical change like that.

You'll bring your pedals 1" closer...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-12, 01:23 AM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

Don't worry, the installation of the washers...

Don't worry, the installation of the washers should be fairly obvious once they're in front of you.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

The DualDrive anti-rotation washers will only add...

The DualDrive anti-rotation washers will only add a couple mm of axle setback if installed facing forward.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-12, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

I've had the SRAM DualDrive hub, and it works...

I've had the SRAM DualDrive hub, and it works very well. I believe it may be more efficient than other internal gear hubs because it uses an oil bath rather than grease. I used mine for about 6...
05-23-12, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 586,335
Posted By GlowBoy

I think it's been quite a while since I've posted...

I think it's been quite a while since I've posted to this thread, probably not since before I switched from halogen to LEDs early last year.

The latest setup is pretty simple, with a P60...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-12, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4,023
Views: 932,167
Posted By GlowBoy

Not sure about mini-Vs, but with regular V brakes...

Not sure about mini-Vs, but with regular V brakes in your standard brake bosses you won't be able to adjust the pads anywhere near high enough.

However, there IS a way to do this, and since you're...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,614
Posted By GlowBoy

I absolutely despise grip shifters. Partly...

I absolutely despise grip shifters. Partly because I use drop bars, but also on flat bars because they require cutting the grips, limiting your options and having two different "feels" under your...
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