as I'm a bit green around here.convert non-folder to folding
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lancashire
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convert non-folder to folding
Hi, ages ago I saw stuff on converting a non-folding bike to folding. can't find this advice/service anymore. did it just die out does anyone know? thinking of converting my 11.5Kg 1970s racer to folding (which is still a lot lighter than most folders now!) thanks. as I'm a bit green around here.
as I'm a bit green around here.-
eileithyia
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Re: convert non-folder to folding
Don't know how much you want to convert, but don't St John Street cycles do connectors that split frame tubing?
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Re: convert non-folder to folding
S+S couplings.
Have a read at this:
http://www.sandsmachine.com/#retrofit
"1970s racer" is probably steel, so you should be ok. Sounds like a wonderful project!
It seems that alu frames can't be retro-fitted.
Have a read at this:
http://www.sandsmachine.com/#retrofit
"1970s racer" is probably steel, so you should be ok. Sounds like a wonderful project!
It seems that alu frames can't be retro-fitted.
Mick F. Cornwall
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thirdcrank
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Re: convert non-folder to folding
http://www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk/ss.php
That's somebody who will do it for £500 or "an amazing" £625 painted up.
I see the "amazing" is used without a hint of irony.
(If you have to explain what you are doing to swmbo or similar, say you are converting your folding money.)
That's somebody who will do it for £500 or "an amazing" £625 painted up.
I see the "amazing" is used without a hint of irony.
(If you have to explain what you are doing to swmbo or similar, say you are converting your folding money.)
Re: convert non-folder to folding
The brake and gear cables would need reorganising, either with outers that straddle the joint, or a connector.