How to pick a second hand folding bike - what to look for, tips & tricks

What to look for & what to avoid when buying a second hand folding bike
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[@dominictarrsailing]

as a folding bike rider who lives on a boat, a corrosion nightmare, I would say that rust on the gear (chain, break cables, clamps, etc) is more of a problem than on the frame - or rather, is a problem sooner! seat tube slide getting stuck on a steel bike is a pain that doesn't happen on my aluminium frame, but the tube clamp is still steel and it seized and broke so I need a spanner to adjust seat height now.

[@hobocyclist]

Properly working seat post clamp is super important. I’d like to take a closer look and compare some of the mechanisms between models. Perhaps I need a trip somewhere to look at bikes

[@lsismeiro]

I was one of the people that bough a second hand folding bike for my rides. I'm part of the club. :)

[@hobocyclist]

That is awesome! Welcome along!!

[@rolandberendonck3900]

For you Andy and any other user I have a tip about the stempost sliding down when you ride the bike. Since I welded my frame with the cracked seatpost my seatpost slided down more than I wanted to. Since then I have put another clamp on the seatpost and put a little rubber ring beneath it. In this way there is more friction for the seatpost to slide down. Since I attached this other clamp my seatpost haven't shifted anymore in about a year. Works perfectly.

[@hobocyclist]

Great tip!

[@rolandberendonck3900]

Avoid broken and especially worn-out hinges.

[@hobocyclist]

Yes, good call

[@vincentpatti9306]

Nice video! Would be cool to see a video on how you maintain the bike and replace the parts! Are you also planning another bikepacking trip?? Love those!

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers mate!! Yes I have to do some work on my bike soon including replacing brake cables its long overdue, will try and video the process! I'd love to do another bikepacking trip& when the weather warms up its very likely!! Appreciate the tip!!!

[@rolandberendonck3900]

There is a lot of torque on the frame where the seatpost is inserted. This is because of the considerable length of the seatpost of any folding bike. This is why the frame can crack at the seatpost. I had that issue twice (with two folding bikes) and I welded these frames with a cheap fluxcore welder. And I even reinforced that part of the frame so it will not break again.

[@dominictarrsailing]

It would be great to see a review of the different folding mechanisms you have encountered, Andy!

[@hobocyclist]

I wish I’d photographed them all!

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

Great tips Andy, Cheers !

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers mate!

[@indigowendigo8464]

Fantastic video and very helpful! Also beginners can disassemble and reassemble parts in their spare time at home to get the knack before they're stuck who knows where

[@hobocyclist]

Yes! Exactly :)

[@kuyamakk8456]

The video is very helpful more video like this please.

[@hobocyclist]

Thank you, I will

[@stickyprickle]

Love your resistance to referring to the saddle as a seat, no matter what, or is that a kiwi thing? Love the videos, planning a folding bike adventure now! Thanks

[@rogerhart612]

Always great information 👏👏

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers mate!

[@pickledbeetroots4413]

Thank you! This is exactly the kind of video I wanted to see from you :o) This will help me so much in the future 🙏

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers!

[@TT-tn1dp]

Incredibly practical and helpful thanks!

[@hobocyclist]

You’re welcome! 👍🚲

[@edselbobpacer]

This is a bike that I've been interested in

[@hobocyclist]

Useful machines!

[@SteffiReitsch]

I replaced my spoke wheels with mag wheels. Now I never have to worry about broken or loose spokes or a warped wheel.

[@hobocyclist]

Cool! 👍

[@Whatmeworry]

Citizen Miami, Specially the older steel. Had for Years 😊

[@hobocyclist]

Nice 👍 quality will go the distance 🦾🚲👍

[@TerenceMcCafferty]

Very interesting video

[@kuyamakk8456]

waiting.

[@elliotoliver8679]

#MeToo

[@rodrigoalamgonzalezarrieta1657]

Hi! How do you deal with the rear panniers bag going all way back to dont hit your feet when you pedaling or without touching the wheel in folding bikes. Usually the rear rack for traditional bikes has an extra structure to avoid this touching of the pannier with the wheel. But the rear rack in the folding bikes doesn't have this additional tube.

[@hobocyclist]

Attaching the pannier further back on the rack helps stop it shifting forward. I don’t know how it works on big bikes, also the pannier we used is from a stroller/ pushchair so it’s not designed for a bike anyway. It’s possible to modify either the pannier or the luggage rack to make it fit. In the past I have even extended luggage rack using bits of wood or bamboo and tyre rubber tube for construction 🚲👍

[@rodrigoalamgonzalezarrieta1657]

@@hobocyclist Thanks! Greetings from Mexico 🚲🇲🇽👋

[@invizibleillness]

Is it dahon mu sl ?

[@hobocyclist]

no its sonar

[@tangoalpha1905]

Where's the video information on that little Front rack you've got? You always speak about everything but that.

[@hobocyclist]

There’s a few vids on my channel about front rack try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGSlZamMm9maZtU or check www.hobocyclist.com/viewer-purchases to see one that viewers are using for projects. All the best!