Easy Wheel Extenders and 80mm EZ Wheels for my Avro! (Suitable for other foldies like 3Sixty, Pikes)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
- Found my Avro to be quite unstable when rolling it in its folded position, didn't help when it is slightly wider because of the wider rear triangle. The rear rack removal also brought the suspension closer to the ground when I was rolling it. Glad to have it rolling better with the new Easy Wheel Extenders and larger Easy Wheels. Enjoy!
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Hey Fred, thank you very much for all these videos. And thanks for adding the errors (mounting wheels first before mounting extender) great learning lessons!
Just got my foldie and learning a lot ! Thanks again !
Hey Derek, congratulations on your new foldie! Just documenting my own journey messing with my bike. A big part of the fun! Glad it helped in some ways. Happy riding and modding! 😁👍
There is still chances the extender angle will move and thus loosen it
, especially so on some even floor or hitting something. Saw another video, can use a support bar to prevent the extender from moving to different angle. I think can diy a support bar.
You removed the fenders to save on weight (312g for Brompton fenders & stays) but added a wheel extender, so not sure how much you saved in the end..
I tried several options with my Bromptons (incl. a Kamoya Tilt & Stay) and in the end figured that it was a pain to tilt and roll the bikes around on just 2 wheels.
So one bike ended up with fenders plus Avola Double Fender Mudguard Wheels, and another bike was fitted with a Ti Parts Workshop Titanium Carbon Rear Rack (sans fenders) plus 4 Aovla wheels (2x60mm , 2x50mm).
A bike is relatively lighter (and some would argue looks nicer without fenders or rack) but the trade off is much better rolling, and utility with the fenders.
Btw, YMMV but 80mm EZ wheels also increases the chances of heel strike. There are some thicker EZ wheels you can also explore that look like roller blade wheels.
Thank you, those are some cool parts you mentioned. I will be happy to carry weight if they serve me in some ways. To me, I just have no use for a rack and wouldn't roll it often. So it's just unnecessary weight. Spot on for heel strike, had to add extenders and all good now. 😉
@@fredphua The Muqzi extender is 124g whereas the Ti Parts rack (larger 280mm model) weights in at 138g. One would still need to add 2x wheels to the latter (I used Avola 50mm 3-spoke Easy Wheels at 30g each) but overall it is still much lighter than the stock Brompton rack. Most use their racks for rolling instead of additional cargo capacity. Likewise, the Ti Parts rack is designed for rolling as it is almost too narrow to be practically used as a cargo rack. I wasn't inclined to add a rack but figured eventually it was the most effective way to roll the bike, especially doing groceries with a large front basket bag. My other bike with the Double Fender Mudguard Wheels rolls less well, even though the bike itself is lighter at 8kg. Not a rack advocate but have to admit they still roll the best, and from experience the larger the EZ wheels fitted, the higher the CG and the less stable the bike becomes went folded (plus heel strike issues). Cheers.
@@bungee28 thanks for the suggestions. Will consider these if I find myself needing to roll the bike more. 😉👍
You need a key to hold the extender part, while tightening the wheel bolt to the correct tension! Mine is a version with a carbon tube in the middle.
Hi Fred,
I tried this bike but it was a Mint @ AM Cycles. Really a very good bicycle! Very value for money too! Anyways, Mr Ho @ AM cycles says i have a lot to learn from you haha:)
Cheers and ride safe:)
Glad you liked it too! Nah, we are all learning from everyone to be better versions of ourselves. See u around! 😉
Hi Fred, thanks for clear and well explained video.
I have one of similar design but its a LitePro brand, when retracted, the extendable rod/shaft rattles around in the housing and extremely noisy, imagine the ruckus when I am out cycling as if my foldable bike is falling apart!
Does this extender make a lot of rattling noise when it is retracted? Thanks in advance!
Hey there, I didn't feel any rattling on this. On rare occasions, I'd accidentally kick the rolling wheels though, but not a big deal for me. 😁
@@fredphua Thanks for replying! I think I will buy one and try it out then 🤞🏻. Cheers!
Can you please post the link of the site where you purchased the extender and the ceramic wheels ? thanks
Yes, this extender has a better design than the "lots of washers" one. Bigger easy wheels increase the stability while rolling the bike folded but I have heel strike on the bigger wheels once in a while.
Hey, yes you are right! I get the heel strikes too and had to install pedal extenders. Oh well.. 😅
@@fredphua I have learned to change my habit to point the heels outward just a little but sometimes I forget.
We just keep installing new things to create new problems, I guess that's the fun part of doing upgrade.😄
@@clee6746 totally agree, never seem to be ending but it's fun. I'll try your method of making sure my foot point forward, see how it works. Thank you for the tip!
How about a link for the parts. I can't find an 80mm EZ Wheels ... all I can find is 60 mm.
👍 I think the washer I. D. is a little over size. I would suggest that you put in a Stainless steel washer with its internal diameter 0.5mm bigger than the screw.
Thanks Mr Ho, one day I'll swing by and seek your expertise! 😁👍
Sure, is easily available at my place.
Fred nice video as usual . actually you will still need to tilt it upwards to roll still inconvenient if you ask me . The bicycle is already heavy add a rack does no harm . If you want it sleek add a carbon rack , lightweight and you can roll like a 3sixty/pikes/aceoffix.
Thank you for the comment. Well, just leaning towards the rack less look more. 😉👍
the arrows sign should be face to right side.
Have you considered putting a mudguard with a small wheel roller on it?
Hey Fred, thanks for these vids. I recently got myself a La bici trifold. Probably the more, if not most economical trifold out there. I was trying to get an easy wheel extender that fits but wasn't able to find one that is 140mm mount, as most comes with a max width of 115mm. Do you happen to know/chance upon one that can extend to fit a 140mm width?
Hey James, congratulations on your new bike! Apologies, there may be a 140mm mount out there, but I personally haven't come across it. If none can be found, maybe machining out may be an option. Just thinking out loud. ☺️
Hi Fred, now that you've had the Muqzi for half a year, how has your experience been? Any issues especially around durability and whether the extender is still smooth and not bent? Thanks.
Hey there, thanks for swinging by. Works totally fine till date. 😁👍
Hi Fred, thank you for this clip. I have a question for you, how much weight can this extender handle when extended and rolled? I installed a Litepro one, and I extended and roll only a couple of times and it bent and can not be slid out and returned! Thank you.
Hey Krid, sorry I'm not exactly sure on the weight tolerance. I have tried rolling it with a full load of stuff (laptop, clothes etc) in my bag that's attached to the bike. I'd say it comes up to aprox 15kg+ or so? Worked fine for me.
Hey Fred, I've also removed my rack and I've noticed that the handlebar will now support the base instead. Do you have any issues with that as I was thinking of the many times in the future where I will just forget about it and unintentionally drag my handlebar on the ground.
Hello, thanks for dropping by the channel. Yes I have the same observation. When it is folded, it will "tilt forward" and the handlebar will rest on the ground while stationary. That said, rolling it isn't an issue for me because I have to "tilt backwards" before I can roll so I won't be dragging it through the ground. Not sure if I'm clear here, haha trying my best alr. 😁
Hi Fred, washer is provided for the wheels. Is it necessary to add washer then?
Hey Charis, sorry I don't have a technical answer to this. But if it's there, I guess no harm adding it?
Can easy wheels of every brand fit on foldables of every brand? I wish to fit mine onto a Royale foldable by mobot but am unsure if buying those made for brompton/birdy would be usable on the bike
Anything is possible. Speak to a welder to customise it for you. Done.
May i know if the 80mm ez wheels are from muqzi too?
Hey Sharon, yes. Got it because of the "tyre" which has grooves and seems durable. Holding up well so far!
Is it sufficient to get the bigger wheels or is the extender necessary too? I'm debating this because both would add some weight.
Hey there, thanks for swinging by the channel. I guess it really depends on what you are trying to solve. If you are trying to solve for the issue where the suspension block may be too close to the ground, the bigger wheel alone should be fine? If you are trying to add some stability to the bike (wider rolling wheel base) when folded, maybe the extender alone would work? Hope this helps! 😁👍
Fred quick question you sold your 3sixty ? :)
Gave it to a relative. The bike is seeing much better mileage now. 😉
hi, what is the brand of the extender? tq
What is the brand and where did you got the extender and wheel? Thanks!
Hey Darren, the brand is called Muqzi and easily available on online many platforms. Hope this helps!
@@fredphua Thanks! That was a great intro video. My friend and I had a 3sixty and when pushing it around we feel like it is going to fall any moment. We will order online and try it out.
@@BaconerX happy to be of help! Enjoy the "zenging"! 😁👍