We actually have a Montague forum here , with maybe a video of the fold/unfold action. I will cross post this thread to there once it's filled out a bit. The fenders ( and everything else) are just finger tight and flop around right now.Totally cool!
My mind is trying to run the movie of how to fold it. I "think" I have the movie right... I think...
Does the front fender/mudguard rub the tire at all? Looks close.
She's a peach mate, can't wait to hear the test ride results! Congrats!
Just added a couple hundred dollars for more Bontrager & Park Tools stuff, and I haven't gotten to the overpriced helmet and lights yet.That is an 11-50 cassette coupled with a cargo grade motor.
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Thanks Art, that confirmed the movie in my head!We actually have a Montague forum here , with maybe a video of the fold/unfold action. I will cross post this thread to there once it's filled out a bit. The fenders ( and everything else) are just finger tight and flop around right now.
I haven't tried riding or folding yet , she is at the LBS and the tech wants to run it past the owner since she hadn't seen a bike like this before either.
As I said to @PedalUma " This is an experiment, not a product quite yet." I don't mind waiting , this has been years in coming to fruition.
Basically the bike front frame pivots around the seat tube like a hinge ... or a collection of aluminum tubes and wheels held together with various quick releases . And I've never used a quick release before either.
Art – Unless you plan to ride trails at night, I think you would do fine with just a bar mounted light. Plenty to choose from online or at the LBS. I’ve had pretty good performance from a Cygolite Metro Pro but I’m sure there are others here who are willing to chime in on the discussion.But how does a set of lights mounted on a helmet work in the real world? I think I would need both handlebar & helmet mounted lights anyway.
Yeah, I don't think the upcharge for either the helmet or lights is worthwhile. Not that I thought any of the current park tool prices at the LBS were reasonable either, but they are still not worth shopping for. I don't intend to ride in the dark often, but I know I will caught after dusk, or out before dawn when it's still cool occasionally. And I guess other people do OK ordering from Scamazon ... no reason for me not to join the crowd.Art – Unless you plan to ride trails at night, I think you would do fine with just a bar mounted light. Plenty to choose from online or at the LBS. I’ve had pretty good performance from a Cygolite Metro Pro but I’m sure there are others here who are willing to chime in on the discussion.
BTW, official congrats on your new folder and hope to hear about its inaugural ride.
No trails at night, just roads with ditches and no shoulder. I don't plan on going anywhere aftrr dark, but even a 20 minute "just get me home" ride in the dark sounds worrisome.Art – Unless you plan to ride trails at night, I think you would do fine with just a bar mounted light. Plenty to choose from online or at the LBS. I’ve had pretty good performance from a Cygolite Metro Pro but I’m sure there are others here who are willing to chime in on the discussion.
BTW, official congrats on your new folder and hope to hear about its inaugural ride.
Something like this maybe ...Art – Unless you plan to ride trails at night, I think you would do fine with just a bar mounted light. Plenty to choose from online or at the LBS. I’ve had pretty good performance from a Cygolite Metro Pro but I’m sure there are others here who are willing to chime in on the discussion.
BTW, official congrats on your new folder and hope to hear about its inaugural ride.
I believe that duo would do in a pinch for enhanced daytime riding/short commutes or for those times when you find yourself riding in darker conditions as the days become shorter. I can also see the added value of getting the bundle.Something like this maybe ...
Gee, do you think that EBR members might chime in about boring stuff like lights, helmets, saddles, tires, and shoes. And I'll bet they all agree 100 % ...
Reply to my Bontenger and Park Tools stuff... my first century before I even rode her ... that's 100 dollars not 100 miles ...Just added a couple hundred dollars for more Bontrager & Park Tools stuff, and I haven't gotten to the overpriced helmet and lights yet.
But riding in the dark (and without lights or even a mirror) isn't really recommended... We lose a few of the horse and buggy crowd (just reflectors , no lights) regularly here. And the odds that I can avoid all night rides isn't quite zero but close enough .
Helmets are not required by law here anymore even for motor cycles, and don't really interest me. Something light weight, white, and cheap appeals to me maybe I'll do an Easy Rider trick and drill some vents in a plan plastic hardhat ...
But the expensive helmet is nice and will hold lights and cameras ... I'm not @Chargeride. ..Not interested in videos.
But how does a set of lights mounted on a helmet work in the real world? I think I would need both handlebar & helmet mounted lights anyway. The rear red light on a helmet is really going to jump around , and probably the headlight too.
Because you know the truth.Tactically silent
This is Babs the ebike; named after my wife Barbara . She just arrived and I will test ride her tomorrow. Hopefully.
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