Folding bike query for a short commute.

[Regular.Cyclist]

I’ll likely end up changing the chainring / sprocket ratio at some point. At the moment it’ll be a relatively leisurely commute but that wont be a problem due to it’s length.

 

[biggs682]

How about a quick re dish of rear wheel and drop a rear derailleur on with this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186742479487?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=264184&meid=9b122fbbbd8e4d9699c988354b31adcc&pid=101429&rk=1&rkt=12&sd=296226835877&itm=186742479487&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2332490&algv=SimPLMWebV1EmbeddedAuctionsCPCAutoManualWithCIIXAIEbertEmbRecallsUpdatedRanker0424NoIMA&brand=Unbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c101429.m2460&itmprp=cksum:1867424794879b122fbbbd8e4d9699c988354b31adcc|enc:AQAJAAABQHTrdYNOa%2FRJOsDB6IvqWwMtQviv8CDvU8O1h%2Bgnk0jkSXvfLkY%2BVQgc4wnCGwyUCy16VSnL63Y79E%2FYlwTBcAG1Qfiu5WIh7Z6WaIngNT90uD%2F3yz%2Bxtt3CpKIo7EsvZJjlw%2FrPV%2BwPL6dxDC9Aw4w1c9uksZTwxCaspEIF7dAlLazpoQ364BQCAk0n4Xb665Fg1jJoznBr4iaVJ9CNDPcyssuGpA%2F4pODH%2Flqg8YPJPKUP7fPF7yZ4nKnAosX%2BCy5B%2FeMqdvK6VRkehxboTSVLumxdu6NqjoEMX5SjKfxBXN9lBiCBY6cgh9KTmke3l3nlkaN7tDFrwRLkl3fo19EiAFR04TeAz23YXR%2FijKKaREXQ7LgpYhWCXCrPgxMXeeCl6D%2FCTHKCkYZIPpX%2BXW4yNMPOxMF%2F%2BuSrIyHcZgIF|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2332490&itmmeta=01JJMWT8BFS6VPE1XER3YC04JD

Or replace the hub with a sturmey archer 3 speed

 

[FrankCrank]

+1 for SA 3 speed conversion, a robust and reliable hub. The rear triangle will need to be cold set to accommodate the OLD, but all doable

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

The frame has all the bits required to route cables and mount a derailleur if I wanted to. There is also a decent amount of space beside the current single sprocket so a redish may not be necessary. I’d need to take some measurements to confirm.

Had a short tide on it yesterday on part on my intended commuting route and it’ll be fine for me for a while till I decide where I go with it.

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

So, I’ve now been commuting on it for the last month.

The good bits.
* It’s less twitchy that a Brompton. Probably due to the larger wheels.
* It feels much more solid than the Brompton I previously owned.
* It folds nice and quickly and I do like the middle fold in particular.
* Despite initial concerns the gearing works well for my commute.

The bits that could do with improving.
* The brakes. They are rubbish. Too much flex. I may change them at some point.
* Neither pedal that came with it could fold. I’ve rectified that by buying replacements for under £14.
* The tyres are already cutting up a fair bit.

Overall I’m very happy with the bike and would recommend it to anyone with a similar use case.

 

[biggs682]

Speaking from experience @Regular.Cyclist is the best feedback glad it's going well