The non-Brompton thread

[Dadam]

Just got a parcel from aliexpress (via Evri)
5 days, that's not bad for the slowboat from China!

They seem really nicely put together. Light but solid. Bearings a mite stiff though hopefully will free up

What are the two plastic C clip type things?

 

[ColinJ]

What are the two plastic C clip type things?

I think that they are security clips to prevent inadvertent pedal detachments!

 

[Dadam]

Ah yes I can see that unsolicited pedal detachment would be "a bad thing"

 

[Andy in Germany]

Currently repairing a Dahon for sale, and I have to say I'm favourably impressed; with the SRAM dual system it has a respectable 21 gears and the Alu frame makes it relatively light despite that.

Only one question: is it supposed to fold with the handlebars like this?

 

[icowden]

Currently repairing a Dahon for sale, and I have to say I'm favourably impressed; with the SRAM dual system it has a respectable 21 gears and the Alu frame makes it relatively light despite that.

Only one question: is it supposed to fold with the handlebars like this?

Usually you fold the handlebars down first before folding the body, so the handlebars should end up between the wheels.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Usually you fold the handlebars down first before folding the body, so the handlebars should end up between the wheels.

I may need to readjust the magnet thing so there's space for that.

 

[icowden]

I may need to readjust the magnet thing so there's space for that.

FWIW If you know the model, the Dahon website usually has a video of the bike being folded.

 

[Andy in Germany]

FWIW If you know the model, the Dahon website usually has a video of the bike being folded.

Useful, thanks. I'll go and have a look.

 

[Drago]

Currently repairing a Dahon for sale, and I have to say I'm favourably impressed; with the SRAM dual system it has a respectable 21 gears and the Alu frame makes it relatively light despite that.

Only one question: is it supposed to fold with the handlebars like this?

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Not entirely sure, but you either fold the bars prior to folding the frame, or it might possibly 'N' fold.

Just got a parcel from aliexpress (via Evri)
5 days, that's not bad for the slowboat from China!

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They seem really nicely put together. Light but solid. Bearings a mite stiff though hopefully will free up

What are the two plastic C clip type things?

Excellent, hope you are as pleased with them as I am. I've never used the clips, the collar thet releases them requires a good degree of movement and some reasonable effort and has to be held there while the pedals are removed. Zero realistic chance of that happening by accident (cue R.I.P. Drago thread folling a nasty unscheduled pedal detachment incident!)

 

[Drago]

New choob on the front, cleaned and lubed.

 

[ColinJ]

Is that a super-long replacement seatpost?

Can it go low enough when folding to not lift the bike off the ground?!!

 

[Drago]

Standard seat post, all the way down its touches the floor, which it's supposed to as it supports on end of the bike when folded.

 

[Dadam]

QR pedals on now. very pleased with these, thanks @Drago. They suit the bike, whereas I thought the MKS looked huge and blocky. Really positive engagement but easy to attach and detach. It does seem unlikely they would spontaneously detach but being a fairly safety conscious kind of guy I’ve put the plastic clips on anyway.

 

[Drago]

How you getting on with the bike Dadam? I love mine to bits.

 

[Dadam]

Love it, keep looking for excuses to ride it. That project in Manchester didn’t happen in the end (where I’d have been taking it on the train a couple of times a month), so I’ve not ridden it as much as i thought.