Secondhand Folding bike - SCA Explorer- Folding bike review

[@tourisew7513]

You can change the grip into foam ones. It will be much more comfortable to grip on for long distance cycling, also to absorb the shock on your wrists.

[@hobocyclist]

i'd actually used harder rubber handlebar grips than this on my other bike because this rubber will disintegrate on a long tour, foam grips last even less long if you're riding everyday!

[@mathewcowin]

Just picked one of these up for really pretty good condition for $40 AU. I really like the 3 speed bottom bracket idea. Think I'll be doing this to mine. Love the chunky BMX tyre on the rear too! Do you still have it and how's it been for you? Cheers from the Gold Coast.

[@hobocyclist]

Nah I dont have it anymore but was very pleased as what I got for the price. Ive seen these selling for around the $50 price secondhand its a great deal! Im still riding the sonar bike shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2GVoJqYpayfr9k Should be heaps of fun that bike I enjoyed it as a project, youve probably seen the video!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3zVhKmMl8-ZZqM All the best!!

[@zamphzibaha]

I like your front derailleur system :^D

[@hobocyclist]

genius huh 👨🏻‍🔧

[@isobelpullen5870]

Thank you so much,very well explained 😊

[@hobocyclist]

You're welcome 😊

[@bill.strain]

Great idea changing the crank to 3-speed, from a 24" bike. Was that simple enough, esp re ensuring fit of the shaft?

[@hobocyclist]

Yeah it worked out good, no problems 👍

[@timisles6935]

Would you do some clips on bike maintenance? How to adjust v brakes would be good, because my handlebar levers need to be tighter, they’re pushing in too far before brakes engage.

[@hobocyclist]

Hi Tim thanks for watching. I’ve done vids on bike maintenance before I’m not best at it. There’s plenty of great channels here on yt showing workshop maintenance. Try park tool channel I’ve found good clear instructions for fixing lots of things there 👍

[@isobelpullen5870]

Hi I’m looking for a bag with wheels to cart my bike….do you know if the explorer folded will fit into a Brampton bag that is….160mm high…630mm wide…310mm deep….would really appreciate it…..Isobel 😊

[@hobocyclist]

HI Isobel, i doubt that it would fit in a brompton bag, maybe you might not need a bag? here is my video on bike bags kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooKtaIyPasdrqNE

[@isobelpullen5870]

@@hobocyclist hi Andy, thank you so much for your very clear tutorial on the bag for a folding bike…. Wish I had a sports car 😀, I’m just going to have to train it…. I have since bought another bike with a bag on market place… 🙏🏼🌻

[@lagaristaNZ]

Just got one of these here in NZ 2nd hand (mint) but missing the folding frame mechanism lock. Any ideas where can I get a replacement?been looking up online but no luck.

[@hobocyclist]

wow thats an interesting problem, i dont exactly know. I would try and modify or make the part myself. Theres a bunch of these bikes around secondhand (they used to sell them at super cheap auto) so you might find some secondhand parts, try recycling centres thats where i find most the bike parts i use. Good luck!

[@lagaristaNZ]

@@hobocyclist thank you, i will let you know if i found one. Cheers!

[@bryanastella7628]

Hi i have this bike but its rusty too the handle with the clip to fold has broken completely off. Could it be fixeddd????

[@hobocyclist]

Anything can be fixed, get creative or find spare parts from secondhand bikes

[@bryanagive2086]

@@hobocyclist thank you!!!!😄

[@Jarrod_D]

I thought we were going live

[@hobocyclist]

good plan, i'll go live to show my new bike in a few days but it might be in the middle of the night for my US viewers!

[@Jarrod_D]

@@hobocyclist my bad my old lady had to check me on that .I didn't know it was 1:30 in the morning there not even the same day. It's like my comment is traveling into the future. Hope I didn't wake you

[@hobocyclist]

@@Jarrod_D lifes good in the future. ill tell you the winning lottery numbers we can split the winnings