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I've been reading up about smaller wheels and some articles seem to suggest that they could be faster than larger wheels. http://www.livestrong.com/article/142026-the-advantages-small-wheels-bicycle/ http://hadland.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/small-wheels-for-adult-bicycles/ Since...

When changing gears on my internal gear hub conversion there's always that momentary lapse in power as the new gear cogs slots in place. The power loss from the lapse causes some involuntary pedal steer and a slight wobble. I've learned to be cautious when changing gears in heavy...

I use mapmyride with GPS I use mapmyride with GPS tracking to work out speed and distance. I don't use the phone as a console on my bike as the real-time numbers are not very important to me. The road speed limits are too high for me to reach so that's not a concern, and my philosophy is...

I have a question regarding elliptical rings such as the Osymmetric, Biopace etc. and pedal steer. Since the shape results in less resistance on the major push-down stroke, would this help to mitigate pedal steer? I'm just asking in the interests of science.

I've discovered that the original stem on my donor bike is only about 3 to 4mm wider in diameter (external) than the internal diameter of the Cruzbike stem clamp. This difference causes the stem to not fit. My question is there would be any consequence to the capabilities of the clamp if I...

Hi all, Need an urgent answer to this. I've asked this question over at the Conversion Kit forum but I presume John and others have not seen it yet. So repeating here with apologies. Can anyone tell me what is the length in the image? I need to know what can be the maximum length...

I'm creating a new thread since the old one was a little haphazard. My primary need is to be able to fold the bike - not very much, but just enough, to pop it into a lift and then park it in a corner of my workplace. This fold has to be as simple as possible, and must preferably avoid...

I've found this possible headset candidate for my future Cruzbike conversion folder project. Provided stock handlebar is unsuitable. http://shop.nlock.ch/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=55 The entire system can be rotated through the various points to improve on knee...

I came across this interesting folding bike in my search for a folding donor and thought I'd share. I don't believe it's suitable for my purpose but the concept is still interesting, and maybe future models may yield more suitable bikes. http://www.giatex.com/Productshow.asp?id=519&mnid=110...

Hi all, I'm considering building a cheap folding commuter bike with the converter kit. I'm not good mechanically (I can change a tyre and align my V-brakes but that's about it). And I don't have many tools. So I'm looking to buy as complete a bike as I possibly can before attempting the...