http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: More fleaBay madness en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:09:35 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-120943 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 23:06:49 +0000 crowriver 120943@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well that's the rebuild of the Dawes Competition Giro 400 just about done. </p> <p>New BB; 'new' STI shifters (Sora 8 speed triple); new gear cables; 'new' wheelset/tyres (Alex S500 with Gatorskins, taken from the single speed); new bar tape; new bottle cages (had them lying around from a prior stalled project). All cleaned, lubed, adjusted. </p> <p>Just needs a computer, a seatpack/tool roll, and we're ready for a training run. </p> <p>Keeping it at 7 speed for now, I have an 8 speed close ratio which I may try later. Might swap out the saddle in future, we'll see how I get on.</p> <p><img src="http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/826/vf0b.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-114535 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:30:12 +0000 crowriver 114535@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>90s retro!</p> <p>Why do I always mix up Mavic and Rigida? Anyhow, Rigida rims this bike has, so probably the originals. Don't seem to have much wear. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-114534 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:04:22 +0000 Cyclingmollie 114534@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Now that I <em>do</em> have the manual for...</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44681630@N02/9050590706/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7416/9050590706_256eab9021.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44681630@N02/9050590706/">Dawes manual from 1990s</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/44681630@N02/">Cycling Mollie</a>, on Flickr </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-114530 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:37:16 +0000 crowriver 114530@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was a bit naughty yesterday. I succumbed to the n+1 urge, when really I ought to know better. I have been quite impressed by my Dawes Audax Giro, so was intrigued when I saw a late 1990s Dawes Competition Giro 400 going for not a lot on EeByGum. Just round the corner too. Went to have a look, frame in good nick (paint finish on the UK built Dawes bikes seems to be very robust), shifters hosed (like on my Audax Giro), BB with some play, but otherwise seemed sound. So I bought it of course...</p> <p><a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/521/2d38.jpg/"><img src="http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3549/2d38.jpg"></a></p> <p>Cro-Mo frame and forks, TIG welded by the looks of it. Surprisingly light. No eyelets: this is a 'road bike'.</p> <p>Wheels are Mavic, with what look like the original hubs. Some Schwalbe Blizzards in 23mm on there. Clearance looks good for 25mm or even 28mm (without guards). 7 speed at the back, quite narrow 'racing' range by the looks of it. I presume a cassette? We'll find out... </p> <p>Brakes original, I think RSX or RX100. Brifters are RSX, shifters are non-functioning but 2300/Sora should make a good replacement. Seatpost looks original, don't know about the saddle. </p> <p>Crankset not original, it and the (double) front derailleur have been replaced (looks quite recently) with triple Sora setup. Chainrings showing only a wee bit of wear. Chain is fine. BB has quite a lot of play, can't figure out if it's loose in the shell or the bearings are gone: was okay to ride briefly to garage, but will investigate/replace if necessary before I ride any distance! </p> <p>No external rust on frame, and only a mild bit of rust inside. Headset seems fine, as does stem, bars. </p> <p>Think I'll get all the bearings checked. regreased before I ride this bike in anger. Certainly needs new brifters, maybe a new BB. Possibly new tyres/tubes too, we'll see. Some nicer bottle cages required. I'll ditch the Look Keo clipless pedals, and go with cage pedals and toeclips instead.....anyone need some Look pedals?</p> <p>Otherwise, seems not a bad machine potentially for training, day rides, maybe even the odd audax if the weather is fine... I quite like these 1990s Dawes steel frames! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-95001 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:35:35 +0000 crowriver 95001@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi michaux, I have a Fold-it, it's a great wee bike. No manual I'm afraid. </p> <p>Are you having problems? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-94999 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:03:21 +0000 Arellcat 94999@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Michaux, not sure if Tulyar here ever owned a Fold-It (besides Bickerton, Brompton and Bike Friday-alike) but you could also try asking on the Velovision discussion forum, or write to AtoB magazine who would almost certainly know. The Fold-It was a nice little bike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-94997 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:49:58 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 94997@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm afraid I can't help on that score.</p> <p>But in two hours an auction ends which is selling some Sunbeam parts, including an axle and drive-side BB cup which, fingers crossed, could be just what I need. I'm going to end up paying over the odds for this.... But... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-94995 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:07:10 +0000 michaux 94995@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hello<br /> I have just bought a Fold-it and was wondering if anyone could help with an owner's handbook, manual or other documentation.<br /> Many Thanks<br /> Frank </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-72602 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:31:17 +0000 crowriver 72602@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Once the bike is ready, I will PM those who have expressed some interest with details. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-72601 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:28:08 +0000 SRD 72601@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>maybe. would like a test ride. but there were others in queue before me </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343&page=2#post-72598 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:08:01 +0000 crowriver 72598@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@SRD, no not yet. I still need to find an hour or two to restore it to as near 'stock' condition as possible. That might be today if I can manage. Are you interested? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72564 Tue, 29 May 2012 09:23:05 +0000 SRD 72564@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Have you sold the Raleigh? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72563 Tue, 29 May 2012 09:17:40 +0000 crowriver 72563@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My experience so far suggests that on most Scotrail services it is rarely necessary to fold one's bike. West Highland and far north services may be a different matter, however. On Virgin and East Coast services the platform staff have instructed me to fold my wee 3 speed bike. Buses a similar story. I suspect it is only in the south east of England where they get really strict about the rules, a product of the overcrowded transport system no doubt. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72533 Tue, 29 May 2012 00:59:10 +0000 kaputnik 72533@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm sure to the eye of the layman busdriver / train guard it appears enough like a Brompton to pass inspection, even if it isn't quite regulation sized. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72531 Tue, 29 May 2012 00:11:07 +0000 crowriver 72531@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>With the original Cresswell bike's flat bars it would be a bit more compact vertically. But yes, even Dahon/Dahon clones are a smaller fold. It seems to be a remarkably strong bike though, from the test rides I've done so far. No detectable lateral flex in the frame.</p> <p>If I had to fold this one to get it onto public transport, I'd rotate the bars downwards for sure... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72528 Mon, 28 May 2012 23:46:02 +0000 kaputnik 72528@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm sure Pashley's designers and engineers had their reasons for the eventual design, but if they had been able to push the fold back a few inches it would have resulted in a much more compact bike. As would have losing a few inches off the seat tube... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72521 Mon, 28 May 2012 22:36:26 +0000 crowriver 72521@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16542007@N00/7289928686/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7083/7289928686_6d9d41cf22.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16542007@N00/7289928686/">Pashley Fold-it</a> </p> <p>Folded. Not as compact as a Brompton, to be sure. Enough to get on most trains and buses though. I suppose one could loosed the bars and rotate them downwards to make it smaller if need be. Very quick to fold. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72239 Sat, 26 May 2012 23:07:28 +0000 kaputnik 72239@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The design of the rear half of the bike is very elegant. Almost paperbike-ish. Think you should get a short stem and a pair of Arellcatesque easy-rider handle bars (complete with rear view mirrors!) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72227 Sat, 26 May 2012 19:09:51 +0000 crowriver 72227@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I took the pics shortly after bringing it home. You're right though, should have taken a folded pic. That link you posted talks about the Micro, which is a different bike with similar frame but much smaller wheels: saw one of those on fleaBay too recently but didn't fancy it. Cresswell also made a full size (26") wheeled folder on a similar frame, which looks be very handy (and highly collectable).</p> <p>As for the bars, I've seen photos of Cresswells with late 80s/early 90s MTB style straight bars: quite sporty. I've also seen on the Pashley made bikes straight riser bars, and these north road/shopper style ones. I think these are original, the Pashley trikes have similar bars. However the angle offset is a bit odd: previous owner quite a bit shorter than me so maybe set 'chopper' style for improved reach? I'll set them up to suit me when I next take it for a spin...</p> <p>[EDIT - someone else's folded pic below...a Cresswell, note the straight bars and pointier rear triangle.]</p> <p><img src="http://www.nordicgroup.us/fold/foldit2.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72226 Sat, 26 May 2012 18:10:50 +0000 cb 72226@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No folded pics? Are those the original handlebars?</p> <p>AtoB magazine has always been fond of the Fold It.</p> <p><a href="http://www.foldsoc.co.uk/micro1.html">http://www.foldsoc.co.uk/micro1.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72219 Sat, 26 May 2012 09:54:45 +0000 crowriver 72219@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16542007@N00/7272224628/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7085/7272224628_27420e978b.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16542007@N00/7272224628/">Pashley Fold-it</a></p> <p>The latest addition to the stable, waiting at Markinch station after pickup from the previous owner. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16542007@N00/with/7272224628/">More photos</a> for anyone interested at Flickr. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72204 Sat, 26 May 2012 01:13:13 +0000 crowriver 72204@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@wingpig, @ tammytroot, thanks for the interest. I will be prepping the bike in the near future, will PM you when it's ready for viewing. </p> <p>I'm 5'10" and it fits me fine. Also fine for my partner (I bought two the same, his'n'hers) she is 5'8". Would probably go up to someone who was 6'+ as the seatpost seems quite a good length, and certainly no problem for smaller folk. Main issue if you are really small (eg. a kid) or well over 6' is the non-adjustable stem height. But then you could always change the bars I guess: they can be removed from the stem.</p> <p>Gears are 6 speed freewheel, 14-28 I think. Given the small wheels the gearing is on the lower side: I've been up Arthur's Seat on it no problem at all. On the flat it is nippy enough, but get up to a certain velocity and you start to spin out. Just freewheel on the descents.</p> <p>Below is a pic of a stock bike. The seatpost goes a lot higher than that, my saddle is more or less level with the bars. I won't be including the rear rack as I've nicked it for my son's tagalong (it has got a bit rusty as a result). The Swift has all the necessary eyelets, so if you need one, similar racks for small wheeled bikes can be picked up on fleaBay for not a lot.</p> <p><img src="http://washford.scene7.com/is/image/Washford/169360"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72203 Sat, 26 May 2012 00:14:56 +0000 wingpig 72203@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Possible interest. What sort of range of sizes of people can it be persuaded to fit? What's the gearing like regarding Edinburgh's topology and a potential codger-pilot? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72199 Fri, 25 May 2012 23:38:52 +0000 tammytroot 72199@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm in the Market for a wee folder :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-72192 Fri, 25 May 2012 23:02:47 +0000 crowriver 72192@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So I've only gone and bought <em>another</em> bike.</p> <p>A Pashley Fold-it (formerly produced by Cresswell): 20" wheels; SRAM P5 hub gears; front and rear hub brakes; telescopic stem and seat post; SKS bluemels mudguards in an eyecatching metallic hue. Interesting fold with a clamp that is an unusual design; unusual folding pedals too. A luggage rack that looks like a section of aircraft fuselage, with cross braced struts. Alas no dynamo, but you can't have everything.</p> <p>Very comfy ride. Not terribly fast top speed, but not bad either. Good range of gears for climbs. Surprisingly light bike given the largely steel construction and hub everything. </p> <p>Piccies soon.</p> <p>This latest acquisition means the garage is nearly full. Which means that something has to go. That something will be the wee Raleigh Swift folder, which formed the subject of (I think) my first topic posted on this very forum. I just don't need three folders. I'll be restoring the Swift to near as possible stock condition and then selling it. If anyone is looking for a folding bike, let me know: the Raleigh Swift's not a bad wee machine, fairly light use, good condition. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-46346 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:31:39 +0000 crowriver 46346@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Didn't get up early enough to trek across Edinburgh before my appointment. Never mind, Monday's not so far off... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-46332 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:54:54 +0000 crowriver 46332@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Oh yes it does!</em></p> <p>Have to admit I'm tempted to dig out the home made large trailer and give it a go. What route from Abbeyhill though? The tram works are right along a fair bit of the most obvious direct route. I suppose Gorgie Road is an option if a busy one. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-46324 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:30:44 +0000 chdot 46324@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"bringing a 7 foot long box all the way from Sighthill on a trailer on Saturday morning doesn't sound like great fun."</p> <p>Oh yes it does! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-46308 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:19:17 +0000 crowriver 46308@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Still waiting. They tried to deliver this morning but no-one home. Won't arrive until Monday now. Can't collect on Saturday as I've a prior engagement. Anyhow bringing a 7 foot long box all the way from Sighthill on a trailer on Saturday morning doesn't sound like great fun. </p> <p>If the Ute's undamaged after its mini tour of the British Isles, I might just manage Tuesday but I can't guarantee anything. I really hope it''l be okay otherwise another saga will begin... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4343#post-46053 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:49:31 +0000 kaputnik 46053@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I feel your delivery pains, crowriver - just had a text at 09:30 from DPD saying that they'll deliver my new bling wheels between 09:43 and 10:43 this morning. I appreciate their small delivery window, but not the even smaller advance notice meaning there's no way I can get back home in time to take delivery.</p> <p>Feel a cycle to Newbridge depot to take delivery coming on... I don't think I can fit a wheelset in my courier bag - best put some pedals on the tourer. </p>