# Strida Forum **URL:** https://www.stridaforum.com/c/strida-forum/5.md?page=2 [Latest](https://www.stridaforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.stridaforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.stridaforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Strida workshop tool guide](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-workshop-tool-guide/777)
**Author:** [@Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blackstridaaustria)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 12:17pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-workshop-tool-guide/777 "2024-09-15T12:17:45Z")
Hi Striders, created primarily upon request for details of Schlumpf speed drive installation and required tools, the following chart was extended to a (hopefully) nearby complete list of all, usual and special, tools ar… --- ## [Evo 3 gear shifting problem](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/evo-3-gear-shifting-problem/1068)
**Author:** [@derrickvan1](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/derrickvan1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 8:38am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/evo-3-gear-shifting-problem/1068 "2024-08-24T08:38:27Z")
I have a problem with my Evo 3 gears. After cycling for around 1 km the gear slips/jump in low gear. Feels like jumping a tooth. In the higher 2 gears I dont have this problem. During a normal 5km cycle using only low ge… --- ## [Where did this plastic bit come from?](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/where-did-this-plastic-bit-come-from/4555)
**Author:** [@coupersetique](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/coupersetique)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/where-did-this-plastic-bit-come-from/4555 "2024-08-20T14:41:16Z")
When folding my Strida earlier this week, I was baffled to find a crushed, yellowish rubbery washer sitting on the latch hook. It was resting hooked onto the hook itself. It was quite mangled so possibly it had wriggled … --- ## [New vintage Strida owner](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/new-vintage-strida-owner/4510)
**Author:** [@XTaran](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/XTaran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/new-vintage-strida-owner/4510 "2024-07-18T13:28:23Z")
Hi, I’m Axel from Zurich, Switzerland, and I just joined the forum. I must admit that when I first saw a Strida a few years ago, I thought that it’s an A-Bike by Sir Clive Sinclair—until I learned that the A-Bike looks… --- ## [Report from short interrail with strida](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/report-from-short-interrail-with-strida/4532)
**Author:** [@olavelg](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/olavelg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 6:00am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/report-from-short-interrail-with-strida/4532 "2024-07-18T06:00:52Z")
Ok, so a small report on my recent interrail trip with a strida evo as my workhorse in between trains. I really loved it! Travelled from Oslo to Hamburg, from Hamburg to Lyon, and the same way back. My goal was a confer… --- ## [A better way to replace front brake cable](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/a-better-way-to-replace-front-brake-cable/4537)
**Author:** [@yakitori](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/yakitori)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 2:43am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/a-better-way-to-replace-front-brake-cable/4537 "2024-07-17T02:43:35Z")
I previously replaced the rear brake cable on my Strida. I have since replaced the front brake cable as well and it was very difficult. It was on Christmas day last year that I did it and I drew pictures explaining this… --- ## [The transversal bar of my strida broke](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/the-transversal-bar-of-my-strida-broke/4539)
**Author:** [@Elsinor](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Elsinor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/the-transversal-bar-of-my-strida-broke/4539 "2024-07-16T18:25:15Z")
Hello. I’m Strida user for the las 20 years. I may be considered as a fanboy. My second model (Strida LT) is about 12 years old and last week the bar where the pedalier is attached, suddenly broke down. I was riding my … --- ## [New Pulley for a Mk1 needed](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/new-pulley-for-a-mk1-needed/4535)
**Author:** [@Boulet](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Boulet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 7:53am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/new-pulley-for-a-mk1-needed/4535 "2024-07-15T07:53:27Z")
Hi, A friend asked me to fix his Mk1 strida. The front pulley is broken. See the picture. The Mk1 pulleys are not available on the market anymore. Is there a possibility to adapt a pulley sold on strida.nl (Kettenräd… --- ## [What RAL color is strida?](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/what-ral-color-is-strida/4530)
**Author:** [@Aleksander\_Gorski](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Aleksander_Gorski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/what-ral-color-is-strida/4530 "2024-07-13T11:29:30Z")
I have Strida EVO full black matt. Does anyone know what color it is in RAL. My Strida has many scratches. I am looking for the correct black color? --- ## [Bike makes noise in the train!](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/bike-makes-noise-in-the-train/4523)
**Author:** [@olavelg](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/olavelg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/bike-makes-noise-in-the-train/4523 "2024-07-10T13:59:10Z")
Ok, so another question from this strida newbie :slight\_smile: So I’m now on my way for an interrail trip (by train of course). Took the strida with me in order to bike around when I make stops. Very handy that it easil… --- ## [Strida 3 rear wheel issue](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-3-rear-wheel-issue/4526)
**Author:** [@josh90](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/josh90)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-3-rear-wheel-issue/4526 "2024-07-06T18:59:38Z")
Hi Josh here from the UK, I purchased a strida 3 on eBay about 7 years ago - road it once and the back tyre popped off the plastic rear wheel. Took the tyre off and the rear wheel rim looks very warped, at the time I tri… --- ## [Strange tire problem with LT rim](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strange-tire-problem-with-lt-rim/593)
**Author:** [@StridaD](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/StridaD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strange-tire-problem-with-lt-rim/593 "2024-07-05T16:49:29Z")
I have twice now put a new tire on my LT rear rim. One tire was the stock Kenda tire, the other was a Schwalbe Marathon. Each time, I was unable to get the tire to sit 100% correctly in the rim. In each case, a small pa… --- ## [Rear hinge – finally the sad truth](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/rear-hinge-finally-the-sad-truth/1295)
**Author:** [@Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blackstridaaustria)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/rear-hinge-finally-the-sad-truth/1295 "2024-06-25T12:55:00Z")
Dear reader, I’m sorry for the long wait but now it’s time to reveal my discoveries. Maybe uncommon, but I’d like first to express my feelings, I’m disappointed – by Ming cycle :imp: asshamed – for taking that much … --- ## [Upgrade Your Strida: rear hinge / Achilles Heel](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/upgrade-your-strida-rear-hinge-achilles-heel/4401)
**Author:** [@KWie](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/KWie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/upgrade-your-strida-rear-hinge-achilles-heel/4401 "2024-06-25T12:54:38Z")
Hi, this is a bold title. So i’d like to show how much i owe to the stridaforum.com. Without this forum, i’d have bought one or two Stridas and i would not have known there is a design issue for quite some time. Maybe u… --- ## [Availability Trilock system](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/availability-trilock-system/4445)
**Author:** [@marc40](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/marc40)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:53pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/availability-trilock-system/4445 "2024-06-25T12:53:57Z")
Hello, I’m new on this forum and i recently bought a secondhand Strida 5. I experienced some creaking on the rear axle and i read a lot about this problem on this forum. I think cleaning and greasing (according to top… --- ## [Italian New Owner](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/italian-new-owner/4337)
**Author:** [@Jonny2slow4u](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Jonny2slow4u)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 7:08am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/italian-new-owner/4337 "2024-06-23T07:08:35Z")
Hello I m Jonathan from Italy and this is my first Strida… i m passion from alternative bike and when i see it in the store i buy … do u know if it is possible to change only the bearing of the center hub? --- ## [Strida evo grince à chaque tour de pedale](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-evo-grince-a-chaque-tour-de-pedale/4503)
**Author:** [@yabr](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/yabr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-evo-grince-a-chaque-tour-de-pedale/4503 "2024-05-31T15:44:30Z")
bonjour, mo evo couine ,grince a cahque tour de pedale …tres désagreable…savez vous ce qu’il y a à faire? je ne suis pas sûr que le grincement provienne d pedalier…le grincement se propage dans la partie avant du velo … --- ## [Questions about how to calculate spoke length when building wheels](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/questions-about-how-to-calculate-spoke-length-when-building-wheels/4486)
**Author:** [@bmxrida](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/bmxrida)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 12:21am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/questions-about-how-to-calculate-spoke-length-when-building-wheels/4486 "2024-05-31T00:21:28Z")
hello. everyone I live in Korea. I ask questions using a translator. I’m currently wanting to do some wheel building, but I can’t figure out the spoke length. I’m using Kojak tires on 18-inch wheels, but I’d like to … --- ## [Prevent EVO Lower Tube from Falling](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/prevent-evo-lower-tube-from-falling/4489)
**Author:** [@AIA](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/AIA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 10:36am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/prevent-evo-lower-tube-from-falling/4489 "2024-05-18T10:36:12Z")
Hello, EVO bottom tube keep falling when folded. Thus I am using a fastener (the orange color in the photo) to keep it in place. Does this happen to you? Is there other way to do it Regards, --- ## [Pannier Backpack for Strida](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/pannier-backpack-for-strida/4490)
**Author:** [@AIA](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/AIA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 10:35am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/pannier-backpack-for-strida/4490 "2024-05-18T10:35:53Z")
Hi, I have tested many rack bags for strida. Out of which I have tested I think that pannier backpack are the most convenient for everyday life. Good example is Oak25 pannier backpack Why? Easy to carry around Fast… --- ## [Using strida on snow/ice](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/using-strida-on-snow-ice/4377)
**Author:** [@AIA](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/AIA)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/using-strida-on-snow-ice/4377 "2024-05-01T18:56:20Z")
Hi, I saw in Strida manual it says it should not be used on ice. However, I saw a blog where strida was actually used on ice and snow. Also I read a review for a guy from Finland who claimed using strida for one year w… --- ## [Strida USB mini front light (ST-FLT-007)](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-usb-mini-front-light-st-flt-007/1048)
**Author:** [@Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blackstridaaustria)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-usb-mini-front-light-st-flt-007/1048 "2024-04-23T07:34:01Z")
http://koreamtb.co.kr --- ## [Brake pads for mk.1 2 3](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/brake-pads-for-mk-1-2-3/4469)
**Author:** [@Freddybaby9](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Freddybaby9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/brake-pads-for-mk-1-2-3/4469 "2024-04-05T11:29:49Z")
I’ve just stripped the rear wheel of my mk.1 because the brake wasn’t doing anything. I presume it’s the same brakes front and rear on mk.1,2,3 Are replacements available anywhere? --- ## [Too noisy freewheel](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/too-noisy-freewheel/1348)
**Author:** [@Alyona](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Alyona)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/too-noisy-freewheel/1348 "2024-04-01T04:22:57Z")
I bought a boeing used Strida LT. So it is my first experience of ghost type of bicycle. My Strida is in very good, nearly new condition. The only point is too noisy operation of the freewheel. I had a chance to compar… --- ## [New bikes... and a question](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/new-bikes-and-a-question/4462)
**Author:** [@Freddybaby9](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Freddybaby9)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/new-bikes-and-a-question/4462 "2024-03-30T16:52:55Z")
I just got a couple of Strida. One is a virtually unused LT And a very well used mk.1 What tyre pressure do you all use? --- ## [Belt drive wheel on my mk.2](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/belt-drive-wheel-on-my-mk-2/4455)
**Author:** [@Freddybaby9](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Freddybaby9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/belt-drive-wheel-on-my-mk-2/4455 "2024-03-15T10:54:05Z")
Hey! I’ve got a problem with the mk.2 I recently got. The main belt drive wheel doesn’t have anything to prevent the belt falling off one side. It’s okay while pedalling but if I push the bike the belt falls off on the … --- ## [Truing a rear wheel](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/truing-a-rear-wheel/4459)
**Author:** [@pareto\_optimal](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/pareto_optimal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/truing-a-rear-wheel/4459 "2024-03-14T02:28:00Z")
Howdy folks, I’m an experienced wheel builder who needs to true his rear STRIDA 5 wheel. Long story short, some time ago the teeth of the STRIDA belt snapped off and the belt was jammed into the drivetrain. In the end i… --- ## [Strida Photo Gallery](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-photo-gallery/636)
**Author:** [@Amuro\_Lee](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Amuro_Lee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 8:07pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-photo-gallery/636 "2024-03-11T20:07:17Z")
This is an official platform for STRiDA bike users to show their pictures and bikes. :wink: http://photo.strida.com --- ## [Strida.de discontinued?](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-de-discontinued/4450)
**Author:** [@KWie](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/KWie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/strida-de-discontinued/4450 "2024-02-28T14:02:39Z")
Hi, I sit here in a train and I was addressed concerning my Strida by another passenger. I sought to use the distributor search on Strida.de but strisa.de forwards to Strida.nl. That‘s a good thing for Strida.de never… --- ## [Mk.2 belt adjustment](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/mk-2-belt-adjustment/4448)
**Author:** [@Freddybaby9](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Freddybaby9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/mk-2-belt-adjustment/4448 "2024-02-23T14:46:50Z")
I just got a mk.2 which has had little use and been stored in its bag more than ten years. The belt is very tight so pedalling is not free and easy, unlike my mk.3 and copy Stridas. How to adjust the belt tension? [Previous page](https://www.stridaforum.com/c/strida-forum/5.md?page=1) [Next page](https://www.stridaforum.com/c/strida-forum/5.md?page=3)