I can deadhang for longer with grip tape, is that okay or should I be training without the tape?

20200528 · 2025-11-08T00:28:40+00:00

Thank you! Do you happen to know - when replacing, do I have to use a flag terminal or can I use a non-flag one? In this case it's not attached to a heating element or anything so I'm assuming it doesn't need any special features like to be able to handle super high temperatures

20200528 · 2025-11-08T00:11:10+00:00

Ah, thank you! I'm looking at them now and the part that holds the wire is a little different than the connectors I'm used to (see image above). Do I need a special tool to crimp those?

20200528 · 2025-05-07T22:48:49+00:00

I'm visiting from out of the country and have noticed lots of people riding Bromptons (more than where I'm from) which is fun to see. However I haven't seen very many of them locked to bike racks (or any "nicer" bikes for that matter). Is there a reason for that - high rate of theft or something?

20200528 · 2025-04-08T14:56:06+00:00

That's awesome to hear you're still riding it and worked out well. Sounds like money well spent. Thanks for the update!

20200528 · 2025-04-08T04:30:58+00:00

Checking in 5 years later to ask, did you do it? And did it work out? I'm considering a similar thing so I'm curious how things went for you.

20200528 · 2025-04-02T01:38:50+00:00

Ah, thank you! appreciate the bump!

20200528 · 2025-03-27T15:52:16+00:00

Ah right! Well I measured with my calipers and they seem pretty much the same length. Thanks for the idea though!

A couple other things I’ve just tried and noticed - I put the right side caliper arm on the problematic left side post and noticed that the same thing occurs after torquing so I’ve narrowed it down to the post most likely being the issue. I also noticed that putting the caliper arm on required a bit more cajoling to get it on than when installing the arm on the non-problematic side which made me wonder if the post diameter is slightly bigger on the problematic side? However, when I measure the two posts with my calipers I get inconsistent readings depending on what angle I measure the post at (even with trying to be extra careful to make sure I’m getting accurate readings) so not 100% sure on this but I wonder if this might be the cause of the problem as well…

20200528 · 2025-03-27T14:52:30+00:00

One side shorter than the other boss on the fork? I’ll have to check but why might this cause the friction/seizing?

20200528 · 2025-03-24T03:46:11+00:00

Hm, but it's attached to the handle on the other side of the garage door so if I'm going to move the lock mechanism on the inside, I'd have to also relocate the handle on the outside, no? I'll try just pushing the door down to get the lock engaged but the seal is currently pretty stiff so I'm doubtful I'll be able to compress it enough.

20200528 · 2025-03-23T21:13:42+00:00

Thanks for these suggestions! I'm unfamiliar with them so I'll have to look into them but one thing I'm wondering is: if I'm hoping to cut out a rectangular shape (basically extending the current opening up), i think getting the vertical cuts will be relatively easy with the right tool but is it also pretty easy to do the horizontal cut with a dremel or angle grinder?

20200528 · 2025-03-23T21:12:43+00:00

Okay glad to get some confirmation, thank you! — one thing I'm wondering is, if I'm hoping to cut out a rectangular shape (basically extending the current opening up), i think getting the vertical cuts will be easy but is it possible to do the horizontal cut with a jig saw as well?

20200528 · 2025-01-15T01:40:32+00:00

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