Ultimate Bike Thread....

[obrut]

Just picked up one of these folders (yes, a folder). Urban duties plus I can take it to the track on race weekends.

Very light, very stiff and the 2 speed hub auto is magic. Been a long while since I've used a back pedal brake (coaster).

[porsche930dude]

[porsche930dude]

i built this folder years ago to use in my porsche. I was too cheap to buy one . the bars seat pedals and wheels remove without tools and of course it folds

[intakexhaust]

^^ Nice work 930dude ^^ Looks similar to the Raleigh folders pivot / lock. If you'd like a set of used folding pedals, they're yours for the asking. Cheapo's with 9/16" threads diam.

Anyone have this part in their junk box? LOL
I'd like to build a vintage racer around it.

[herr_oberst]

^ If my junque box was in a museum, maybe!

[Joe Bob]

[Joe Bob]

Cheap on eBay......not mine.

[Mrmerlin]

this is for sale 1974 Raleigh Competition GS, Reynolds 531 Double Butted throughout
Mid grade Campy parts 605 Weinnman sidepulls. original, needs new tubular s glued on 250.00 would make a great fixie bike 25 inch frame

[sc_rufctr]

[Joe Bob]

Nice ride, Peter.....


>>>>>>>

Will Moonbeam screw us again?

Will three times be the charm for the state

[intakexhaust]

[look 171]

Originally Posted by Z-man

That last part: "The down stroke foot will never rub tire..." you mean the inside foot, which starts in the 12 o'clock position, ready to go downstroke?


Yes. you come up to a right turn, the inside leg or right leg should be up at 12 o'clock, the other at 6(put a little pressure on it if needed), and get ready to pedal out of a turn once you are a little past the apex. Again this is like heel and toe for fun in the city streets. Is it necessary? Of course not. I see many people go into a turn with the right leg down on a right turn. At speed, if you hit that pedal over some rough pavement, you are going down. Another thing, almost never leave your pedal at 3 and 9 o'clock coming down hill. Always try and put some pressure in the pedals like 12 and 6. There are exceptions. Look at the pros, one of the pedal or crank is always down.



When granny gearing it up a hill (in the saddle), I sometimes turn the handle bars, but I believe I turn it into the downstroke side, moving the rear of the front tire away from that side. Seems natural to do that - to prevent the downstroke toe from hitting the wheel.

It might be natural to do it, but try and keep your handlebars straight whenever possible. I know its difficult because you are about to cough up a lung half way up the stupid hill, but try and ride as straight a possible. I find that most people move their bars because they are going at a almost walking pace and are running out of stream. By moving the handle bars help with their balance. Keep doing it and you will become stronger very soon. I bet you are already seeing improvements. Have fun with it. Its a great sport.

[jyl]

Any weaving of the tire track is wasted energy. However, if you're standing, it is normal to rock the bike under you, on right foot downstroke the bike is tilted to the left, and vice versa. Do that without weaving the bike.

[porsche930dude]

my freind bends wheels quite often because he turns and tilts the bike on hard powerstrokes. bad form in my book. alot of stress in directions the bike isnt designed for

[Z-man]

Ok - I'll pay more attention on keeping the wheel straight on the harder uphills.

Lateral movement is indeed wasted energy, and thus, less efficient.

Enjoying the bike so far!

[intakexhaust]

Pick-up only (Hemet, CA) flea-bay bargain build / project??

VINTAGE ACIER SPECIAL TALVEGA MADE IN ITALY BIKE FRAME HANDLE BARS PICK UP ONLY

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[porsche930dude]

[Racerbvd]

[jyl]

Yeah, why should MTBs stop at 29ers.

[intakexhaust]

^^^^ Is that what happens when one gets carried away in BikeCad?

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