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bike modding

  • 03-05-2025 12:48PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭


    Id like to mod a bike (Blaupunkt fiete 500) https://blaupunkt.com/cus/product/fiete-500-2/ I have Id like to put a front suspension on it Where can I buy them ??? Also lookig at spraying my bicycle rims black Just wondering what kind of spray paint do I need ??? I was going to go for a black colour Do I need a primer first ?



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  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 53,863 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    Why do you need suspension? It'll make your bike heavier.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭8valve


    looking at your bike, it seems to be fitted with 20-inch wheels.

    In theory, any good bike shop MIGHT be able to source you a fairly basic suspension fork to suit this size wheel with disc brakes, but it will ultimately depend on what type of handlebar stem system is fitted to the bicycle; call in and ask at your local bike shop which has decent mechanics who are used to solving problems and unusual customer requests; don't go to a chainstore, where some spotty teenager will just be confused by your request.

    As MB has mentioned already, front suspension will make your bike heavier (which will shorten your battery range), for only slightly more riding comfort in your hands and arms…maybe some good padded gloves, softer ergonomic handlebar grips and a slight lowering of your front tyre pressure might produce a similar result, without a lot of cost?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,805 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    Isn't that a folding bike ? Unlikely you can add anything like that and it still folds.

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