Hi
I'm looking to purchase two folding bikes and have a couple of general questions about making modifications.
General questions:
Wheels:
1. Can i replace bike-frames fitted with 451 wheels with generic 20" wheels ?
2. Can i replace 20" wheel bike-frames with external / derailer gears with a rear 20" gear hub wheel ?
3. Can i replace generic 20" front wheels with a 20" electric kit wheel ?
Handle bar posts:
4. Some folding handle bar posts dont have an ability to adjust and are of fixed length. Can i remove any supplied fixed handle bar post and fit with an outsourced adjustable one ?
Breaks:
5. On 20" wheel frames can i replace generic lever breaks with disc breaks ?
Weight:
6. I've been told that indicated folding bike weights often leave out weight of items like pedals, handlebars, kickstands and other items. Is there a general rule or formula when trying to figure out real weight of a folded bike when looking at specs ?
The bike models i'm looking at are listed below and also any advice or links to recommended modification products welcome.
1. Carrera Intercity
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/folding-bikes/carrera-intercity-folding-bike-grey
2. Dahon Mariner D8 2018
https://dahon.com/bikes/mariner-d8/
and
3. Euromini Liberte
https://www.euromini.bike/shop-libere
4. Tern Link D8 2018
https://www.ternbicycles.com/uk/bikes/474/link-d8
5. Tern verge N8 2018
https://www.ternbicycles.com/bikes/474/verge-n8
Thanks alot for your time and attention. Appreciated.
sp
I'm looking to purchase two folding bikes and have a couple of general questions about making modifications.
General questions:
Wheels:
1. Can i replace bike-frames fitted with 451 wheels with generic 20" wheels ?
2. Can i replace 20" wheel bike-frames with external / derailer gears with a rear 20" gear hub wheel ?
3. Can i replace generic 20" front wheels with a 20" electric kit wheel ?
Handle bar posts:
4. Some folding handle bar posts dont have an ability to adjust and are of fixed length. Can i remove any supplied fixed handle bar post and fit with an outsourced adjustable one ?
Breaks:
5. On 20" wheel frames can i replace generic lever breaks with disc breaks ?
Weight:
6. I've been told that indicated folding bike weights often leave out weight of items like pedals, handlebars, kickstands and other items. Is there a general rule or formula when trying to figure out real weight of a folded bike when looking at specs ?
The bike models i'm looking at are listed below and also any advice or links to recommended modification products welcome.
1. Carrera Intercity
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/folding-bikes/carrera-intercity-folding-bike-grey
2. Dahon Mariner D8 2018
https://dahon.com/bikes/mariner-d8/
and
3. Euromini Liberte
https://www.euromini.bike/shop-libere
4. Tern Link D8 2018
https://www.ternbicycles.com/uk/bikes/474/link-d8
5. Tern verge N8 2018
https://www.ternbicycles.com/bikes/474/verge-n8
Thanks alot for your time and attention. Appreciated.
sp