Bought a used Strida. Overall in good shape but when I tried to fold it up the ball came out of the socket. Had to use some but not really that much force to push it back in.
How worried should I be? Should I look for replacement of the socket? Is there some way to tighten it?
You say it is used - I guess that happened to the previous owner too - and it is more loose than normal.
If you ride the bike, the socket and the ball are pushed together, I think it is very unlikely that it pops out during riding.
Yes, better to replace it (but there are problems to expect - the small Philips screw is glued into the claw nut inside the socket and it likes to get stuck).
No, there is no adjustment possible.
Alright. I think I will ride a bit longer and collect some “complaints” and then dedicate some day in the future to do some repairs and tuneup.
Thank your for your advice.