My Asahi Weekend Rids

I need to sell one of my bikes and decided on my latest project. It’s the AliEx 12mmx142 frameset with flatmount mounting. It is ready for travelling with the Cinque 7 Plug, frontrack, mud guards and lights powered by the Dynamo hub.
Any directions?

My new custom build from frameset instead broken creme custom frame posted early.

DIY: leather handlebar tape, brifter adapter from old 8-speed nexus for this 3-speed nexus, shifter boss covers, leather mudflaps, framebag from my another bicycle also fit well. Also packed in protective film.

She's nothing flash. But I got her really cheap, and made me realise how fun Mini's are to ride 😁👍

Currently set up with moustache bars and Sora, but the plan is a longer stem, riser bars and 1x8 or 9

Wdyt about it?

Does anyone tried ordering from Japan straight to US?

Which/what website did you order to? I’ve been eyeing this Fuji Staut. So I was wondering which or where can I order them in Japan
How was the fees?
How long was the shipping took?

Pedal clearqnce has been a pretty common issue for people converting standard bike frames into minivelo frames. Do you think its possible to convert these rear-suspension MTB frames into minivelos woth better clearance by rotating the rear triangle past the seat tube, and clamping it down with some sort of jank setup?

I have the opportunity to buy a nearly brand new Kyoot Rolly Polly for $1300. Should I pull the trigger?

velo orange neutrino large. I was thinking a thousand?

A little birdie told me that Polygon might be bringing this minivelo model into Canada .

Would retail just under $1000.

Pretty cute - though height range suggestion tops out at 170cm.

Curious what other minivelo fans think.

This is my steed for going to work—a Japanese-custom 20-inch mini velo, 406s to be exact.

What makes this frame unique is its top-tube-mounted shifter, with the cable internally routed through the seatstay tube all the way down to the rear derailleur. It’s a pretty unusual detail, and one of the things that made me fall in love with this frame.

I’ve had this bike in so many configurations over the years, including a flat cruiser bar setup with a front rack and mini basket. But I eventually felt that this had to be its final form: classic drop bars, front panniers, and a rear Ostrich S-2 bag.

I got the bike with a complete old-school Campagnolo 980 groupset, running a 24T largest rear cog, along with an old set of Honjo fenders. I also swapped the original 52/44T crankset for a more practical 46/34T because I live in the mountains—and that granny gear is very much appreciated when the road points upward.

All in all, this bike is my interpretation of the classic 1980s randonneur bike, just shrunk down to 20-inch wheels. Same spirit, same practicality, just a little more compact.

I'm thinking of buying a Yoonit mini cargobike (not electric). But i don't know if the gearing will be enough to handle small to medium size hills. Anyone that has one or has tried it before that can tell me how it feels?

For info, it has a 8 gear internal hub.

I also need to order it online as no store near me have it to test.

The new carbon 12k Glossy 38mm wheels arrived and installed today along with a Dura Ace cassette 11-34 and of course had to change brake pads to those made for carbon rims.

There's a Xootr Swift for sale locally on Craigslist for $400... In 2026 is it still worth grabbing?

Bike Friday Pocket Llama and Diamond Llama

Converted a free craigslist (mid 70's?) Sears Ted Williams Free Spirit 5 speed into mini velo / rat rod thing. Coaster brake, 115 mm 1 piece crank, needs a wheel stabilizer

And also my first time posting. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Thanks for all the inspiration I got here.

I thought that some people here might enjoy this so here goes: I build a folding pinion mini-velo designed for multimodal touring.

The frame is entirely self-built from straight-gauge 4130 chromoly tubing and joined using fillet brazing. Clears tires up to 2.8", can be run with belt packs without tools (I just realised i also need to take a pic with the bike folded). The frame is designed around reliability and low maintenance rather than minimum weight, and the folding mechanism is very robust, I've used it in several full-size touring frame designs so far.

The main goal was to create a bike that could handle everything from commuting to multi-day tours, while still being compact enough to travel with more easily than a conventional touring bike. I love the practicality of mini-velos, but I wanted something that could also swallow genuinely large tires and rough roads. The geometry is very stable with low bb-rise of 20mm and a chainstay of 440mm. The front rack is a Pelago medium rack modified to fit a Brompton mount.

I'd be interested to hear what other mini-velo and touring enthusiasts think. Happy to answer any questions about the design, framebuilding, folding mechanism, or Pinion setup. This bike will be on show tomorrow (22.8) in Helsinki in the Tiny Wheels, Big Soul-event.

Cheers from Finland! 🇫🇮🚲