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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-10, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,716
Posted By iamstuffed

I just loosened the bolt, then banged it with a...

I just loosened the bolt, then banged it with a screw driver and hammer to loosen it. It came out eventually.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,421
Posted By iamstuffed

I used the standard rear derailleur that came...

I used the standard rear derailleur that came with the Tikit on another bike with an 11-32 rear cassette with no problems. I'd try that first before buying a new derailleur.

*ha! didn't scroll...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,130
Posted By iamstuffed

You might not want to rest that bike, folded, on...

You might not want to rest that bike, folded, on the carpet once you start using it. The chain is touching the carpet!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 705
Posted By iamstuffed

I registered! It's so close, might as well do it.

I registered! It's so close, might as well do it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-09, 12:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
Posted By iamstuffed

Finish Line makes the DuPont branded lube...

Finish Line makes the DuPont branded lube referenced above (it says so on the can and bottles I have). It's probably the same contents as the Finish Line branded lube.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-02-09, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By iamstuffed

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_de...

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=26392

I'm sure there are other places. Not sure where they would have them in stock though.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 35,000
Posted By iamstuffed

Daaaamn. You definitely don't want to fold that...

Daaaamn. You definitely don't want to fold that and place it on the carpet after the chain gets dirty. The chain in the carpet in that picture.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,424
Posted By iamstuffed

I do have the rear rack but I haven't posted any...

I do have the rear rack but I haven't posted any of the newer photos. My dad and I both ordered the racks at the same time and it does help stabilize the bike, but mine is still more finicky than...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-22-08, 01:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,424
Posted By iamstuffed

I have both a Tikit and a Brompton. Having...

I have both a Tikit and a Brompton. Having ridden both, here are some thoughts.

1. Even though the Tikit can be rolled around while folded, you need forearms the size of Popeye's to roll it any...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-04-08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,586
Posted By iamstuffed

It seems to be this: ...

It seems to be this:
http://www.axiomgear.com/product/bags/handlebar_bags/product.php?id=84

Pretty good idea to use a handlebar bag for the rear rack. It claims a 5 liter capacity.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-22-08, 11:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,844
Posted By iamstuffed

Thomas Distributing is an awesome vendor! I...

Thomas Distributing is an awesome vendor! I purchased a Maha C9000 and it had a defective screen. They sent me a new one and included a return shipping label to send the defective one back....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-17-08, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By iamstuffed

The Eagletac P10A2 light is similar in size to...

The Eagletac P10A2 light is similar in size to the L2D but only has two modes. According to some actual tests, it outputs more light than the L2D (182 lumens for the eagletac, 145 for the fenix).
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,949
Posted By iamstuffed

The Pila definitely will charge 18650 batteries...

The Pila definitely will charge 18650 batteries correctly. The Pila 600 is NOT 6V. The charger designed for it only charges to 4.2V. I think the pic at flashlightz.com was simply comparing the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-08, 03:45 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,949
Posted By iamstuffed

If you have the money, buy the Pila charger. It...

If you have the money, buy the Pila charger. It works much better for li-ion batteries than the other ones listed.

I have 5837 (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5837) and it overcharges...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 795
Posted By iamstuffed

Uh... that doesn't really seem legal....:(

Uh... that doesn't really seem legal....:(
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-09-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By iamstuffed

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php...

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=201323
Here's a charger that I have, although I've never used it for RCR123a batteries (I don't have any). According to that info post, you...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,832
Posted By iamstuffed

My new light is on its way. Their support is...

My new light is on its way. Their support is pretty good. :thumb:
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 928
Posted By iamstuffed

Here is a runtime comparison of various NiMH...

Here is a runtime comparison of various NiMH batteries.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=79302

I'm sure there are other threads at that forum that list Low Self Discharge...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,832
Posted By iamstuffed

The jittery connection is on the cable end of the...

The jittery connection is on the cable end of the light. I just tried pinching the female connectors on both the battery holders and the cable connector and it still works intermittently. I can...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-08, 06:58 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,949
Posted By iamstuffed

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php...

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=154222

The discussion there begs to differ, as well as some informative links provided by users. The problem isn't that it goes to 4.3 and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-08, 06:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,832
Posted By iamstuffed

I bought a dinnotte 140-AA-R rear light. So far,...

I bought a dinnotte 140-AA-R rear light. So far, I think it's super bright! :thumb:

Unfortunately, it has to go back! The battery connector on the cable attached to the light doesn't create a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,949
Posted By iamstuffed

Get a digital multimeter and measure the voltage....

Get a digital multimeter and measure the voltage. If it's equal to 4.2V, it's done. If it's greater than 4.2V, stop charging since you may have a problem with the charger (it's overcharged). If...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-04-08, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By iamstuffed

You may want to ask this question in the folding...

You may want to ask this question in the folding bikes forum, since a lot of folding bikes have 16" wheels and I'm quite sure there are others who have tried what you'd like to do.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,949
Posted By iamstuffed

These are the ones I ordered: ...

These are the ones I ordered:
http://www.batteryjunction.com/2600pcb-18650.html

The ones you linked to aren't protected (I think) and they seemed geared toward making battery packs.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,949
Posted By iamstuffed

The flashlight does not come with a battery. I...

The flashlight does not come with a battery. I ordered some batteries from batteryjunction.com (tenergy, 2600mah protected li-ion) and they arrived within 2 days!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,401
Posted By iamstuffed

A quick google search came up with this: ...

A quick google search came up with this:
http://www.airfreetires.com/

I'm sure there are other brands or types. A solid tire can't go flat! Other than this type of tire, I don't think anything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-08, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,304
Posted By iamstuffed

You can use any rear derailleur you want with the...

You can use any rear derailleur you want with the SRAM Dual Drive hub, so the rear derailleur can be made to work with STI shifters. Dahon sells their SpeedPro TT bike with STI shifters and a dual...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,949
Posted By iamstuffed

I'm probably not going to use all four on a...

I'm probably not going to use all four on a single bike, but at least I'll have some to experiment with. Even with just two, I wouldn't need to run both on high, so the batteries should last longer...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-22-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,949
Posted By iamstuffed

My four MTE P7 lights are on the way :thumb: ...

My four MTE P7 lights are on the way :thumb:

Why did I order four? My gf and I were going to start commuting to work together, which is a ~16 mile ride one way. Two per bike would have been...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-22-08, 06:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,321
Posted By iamstuffed

https://www.dealextreme.com

https://www.dealextreme.com
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-21-08, 05:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 892
Posted By iamstuffed

Try changing the url to https in the address bar....

Try changing the url to https in the address bar. The ssl version works for me.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-19-08, 09:40 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 56,949
Posted By iamstuffed

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16092 ...

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16092

Looks like that 5-mode is in stock. I just ordered three :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,383
Posted By iamstuffed

Lowes and Home Depot have them in their hardware...

Lowes and Home Depot have them in their hardware isle. They are located in the sliding bins.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-08, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,287
Posted By iamstuffed

Use Sheldon Brown's gear calculator to play...

Use Sheldon Brown's gear calculator to play around with cassette, and chainring changes before swapping anything out. It'll help you determine what you need to change to get the gearing low enough....
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,545
Posted By iamstuffed

I have one of these: ...

I have one of these:
http://www.rei.com/product/764699

and it works reasonably well. If you place the part with the reflective grey Novara hoop toward the saddle, it is narrow enough to avoid...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-08, 11:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,622
Posted By iamstuffed

Can you post a picture of the cables near the...

Can you post a picture of the cables near the folding stem and near the rear triangle?

It looks like you have the newer style, and I can only see one cable.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-08, 01:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,622
Posted By iamstuffed

The bike should have a cable that looks like the...

The bike should have a cable that looks like the one in this picture:
http://www.iamstuffed.com/photos/zp-core/i.php?a=tikit-headset-fixer-upper&i=img_2153.jpg&w=800&h=

The handlebar is also a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-05-08, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By iamstuffed

It's mainly to prep the bottom bracket shell. ...

It's mainly to prep the bottom bracket shell. The new bottom bracket should thread into the shell pretty easily. Did you grease the threads before installing it? Did you clean out the shell after...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-08, 03:08 PM
Replies: 1,661
Views: 361,191
Posted By iamstuffed

It's http://www.blackdogbicycles.com/ instead of...

It's http://www.blackdogbicycles.com/ instead of blackdogcycles . com
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,622
Posted By iamstuffed

I have the Hyperfold version. If I had to do it...

I have the Hyperfold version. If I had to do it all over, I would just get the cheaper Model T with the Impulse fold. I purchased two Bromptons afterwards (one for me, one for my girlfriend) and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-08, 10:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,622
Posted By iamstuffed

Success! I couldn't find any metric drill bit...

Success! I couldn't find any metric drill bit sets, so I just used a 13/64" bit and it seemed to work fine. Tapped it with an M6-1.0 and used an M6-1.0 x 25mm bolt. The newer clamp design at first...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-08, 07:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,622
Posted By iamstuffed

I like fixing things myself, since I know I'll do...

I like fixing things myself, since I know I'll do everything the best that I can. I only purchased it locally because I was impulsive, it was much cheaper than the list price, and I wanted it that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,622
Posted By iamstuffed

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-08, 12:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,622
Posted By iamstuffed

Here's a link to the file that Tim Link sent me. ...

Here's a link to the file that Tim Link sent me.
http://www.iamstuffed.com/tikit/steerer.drill.tap.pdf

They should provide this on their website; I tried searching on their website all last...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,622
Posted By iamstuffed

I finally got around to my attempt at "fixing" my...

I finally got around to my attempt at "fixing" my Tikit. It took me forever to figure how how to remove the fork, but I did it! One problem that I noticed is the bolt that secures the front fender...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,462
Posted By iamstuffed

This thread seems to contradict your opinion on...

This thread seems to contradict your opinion on quality, although they may have improved it somewhat. I think it'd be nice to try though!
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=161924

I went...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-08, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By iamstuffed

Example: ...

Example:
http://www.velo-orange.com/suxddocr.html
http://www.velo-orange.com/sualcr.html

Basically any compact double will have 110mm. Even if you choose 130mm, you can find chainring guards...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By iamstuffed

If you didn't buy the crankset already, why not...

If you didn't buy the crankset already, why not consider a compact double? It'll be 110bcd already, so you can use any of the chainring guards you've found.

I purchased a Salsa Ring Dinger...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-08, 08:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,399
Posted By iamstuffed

I wasn't a fan of the bar ends of the ergon...

I wasn't a fan of the bar ends of the ergon grips. They seemed useless to me since they are so small. The only difference between the grip shift version and the regular version is the length and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-08, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,586
Posted By iamstuffed

SRAM mountain bike short cage derailleurs can...

SRAM mountain bike short cage derailleurs can handle up to 34t no problem, so if you just have a single chainring in front and an 11-34t in the rear, you can use an SRAM mountain bike short cage...
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