Posted on: 19th Jul 2010 11:18 PM    Quote and Reply

Just want to share my little adventure to Pontian last weekend on my folding bike.

a lovethefold.blogspot.com link

Would love to hear of your stories as well.

Al

Posted on: 20th Jul 2010 7:43 AM    Quote and Reply
very cool bro! thanks for sharing!

Posted on: 22nd Jul 2010 4:45 PM    Quote and Reply
it's really very cool!

Posted on: 25th Jul 2010 7:13 PM    Quote and Reply

As Nike ad says, Just do it. Touring is fun. Its not as difficult as it seems. Go for it.

Posted on: 25th Jul 2010 10:23 PM    Quote and Reply
wow! so that's your blog! came across it some time ago... the link to Tokyo by Bike is great!

BTW, you're using Ortlieb Sport Packer?

Posted on: 26th Jul 2010 11:12 PM    Quote and Reply

Quote: "Formerly posted by sehsuan: wow! so that's your blog! came across it some time ago... the link to Tokyo by Bike is great! BTW, you're using Ortlieb Sport Packer?"

Thanks Sehsuan. Yup, I'm using Orb SP. They are a bit small but adquate for short trips. Can double as front panniers if needed and being compact, prevents heel strike esp on foldies.

Posted on: 26th Jul 2010 11:52 PM    Quote and Reply
ah yes! didn't consider the heel clearance issues although i did contemplate a foldie before... although not for touring!

btw, is chrisgrrr on facebook? met him and the wife during the ride of silence... first thing i spotted was his ortliebs... then later his LHT... 

Posted on: 26th Jul 2010 11:52 PM    Quote and Reply
ah yes! didn't consider the heel clearance issues although i did contemplate a foldie before... although not for touring!

btw, is chrisgrrr on facebook? met him and the wife during the ride of silence... first thing i spotted was his ortliebs... then later his LHT... 

Posted on: 27th Jul 2010 7:39 PM    Quote and Reply
Yes, Chris is on FB but he is not v active. You can check his blog to read his exciting adventures here.

a chrisgrrr.wordpress.com link/

Posted on: 5th Aug 2010 2:45 PM    Quote and Reply
94, what crankset are you using? I am thinking of swapping my existing 2 ring with a 3 ring as I switched the FD/RD to a 97 XT Group. Am concerned about the chainline and shifting with all the different 3 ring cranks on the market.

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Why did I return?

Posted on: 8th Aug 2010 2:35 PM    Quote and Reply
The specs of my BF Expedition a community.bikefriday.com link.

Although it has triple chain rings, it does not appear to hinder the shifting. But i think using an internal hub gear system is probably the way to go for touring bikes if you don't mind the weight (abt 1 kg extra). Shimano is coming up with an 11 speed Alfine hub so that should be worth considering.