New owner to old Strida 5 (?)

Samwell · September 24, 2016, 6:35pm

Hi Chris

Thanks for your excellent answer and taking the time to reply!

Well, first of all, I am almost certain its a real Strida… Going by the photo on THIS website, it is identical to whats found on the Strida News page, in fact… it might even be this one… maybe. Ha.

http://www.stridaforum.com/images/strida5%20folding%20bike.jpg

I think the bottom bracket needs sorting first, then I can focus on the other parts. Hopefully, by the looks of things, it shouldnt cost me the world, just take lots of time and care. Ill get on with ordering bits and get back when its looking and feeling a bit better.

Thanks again!

Blackstridaaustria:

Hello Sam,

welcome at Stridaforum

I think to have a few ideas, but, according to the complexity of your questions I’ll need some time please…going to edit the post, plz click reload here and there…

Edit1:
Well…first; if it is really a fake one I’d recommend not to use it - usually are these bikes dangerous.
As a bike mechanic you will be familiar with worst China quality…
Btw; pics could help identifying.

Plastic bottom bracket means that could be the cheaper Strida LT version - does it have plastic wheels?
There is at least one (private) supplier of the metal excenter in Europe, but anyway I’ll edit official links later (once found).
However - you should know that you can trust Bill of Strida Canada for 100%, and shipments from Canada or Korea are often faster than trying to order parts in Europe!
That may sound like a bad joke; actually it’s the sad truth…
Technical hint for the bottom bracket/excenter: Both fixations have to be tight; the big groove nut AND the kickstand bolt, one fixation alone can’t withstand the generated torque while heavy pedaling!

2.There is a lot of play at the frame locking, that is normal.
Please consider that the bottom frame tube, under load, will be pressed forward/down - it can’t unlock that easy.

Maybe the wrong saddle?
Not all saddles fit the Strida molding, mainly it is the distance from rails to nose, just look here:
Saddle pointing downwards

Edit2:
4. Most likely rust between axles and inner bearing rings at both wheels.
At the rear wheel you have to unmount also the snubber (part nr.: 389) and its bolt/washer.

Just click below:
Strida Ball Joint Socket Explained

Edit3: Here’s an official European link to the desired part;
http://stridaroma.it/shop/it/products/?q=blocco+130+single+speed
please note therefore also the message at your private mailbox

Best regards,

Chris