With regard to the recent spate of spam, there is nothing I can do about it. "Banning" the sender is useless because each volley of this garbage comes from a...
This is a link to a store in Japan that modifies folders. If you put the URL into Bablefish you can translate from Japanese to English. There are Birdy's,...
I'm sure you're right, and I've no knowledge of these things myself, but we don't get these spasm in Brompton Talk - is that just good luck? (sod's law ...
Dear "Imperial", Many many thanks for the very interesting link to the Moku2+4 Store in Japan that sells modified/upgraded folders. The files were extremely ...
hey, Just wanted to share some info and see if I could help anyone else lower their mortgage payments, I saved nearly $200 off my monthly payment! Takes two...
Hi Helge, ... good idea to update this "article". Have you seen the article about "folding bikes"? "A folding bicycle is a type of bicycles which can fold and...
This page has some great online/downloadable stuff for cyclists! http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/cycling.html#bicycle_software_package Bob [Non-text...
WANTED Urgently! a 5 star steel shell, or a 5 speed Sprinter shell,by Sturmey Archer. 36 spoke hole. Best regards, John. http://www.pbase.com/john28july...
Dear Ian, The key point you made is "I don't know what it was like before" ! This, below, is from 2002, so the numbers have actually gone down even more....
Oops. Left off the URL for the online sizing site: http://www.wrenchscience.com/WS1/Secure/Fitting/Height.asp?aes=r&dept=cmp&an ms=false Cheers, Bob ... From:...
I travel by plane a lot and want to get a folding/travel bike that will allow me to take off on 40-80 miles excursions when I can put aside a couple days to do...
I put my Birdy in the suitcase that is available at Riese und Mueller. The trip from Germany to Mallorca was without trouble or damage. Previously I travelled ...
Hiya I have flown with the Birdy in the rucksack bag (AUD$200 or thereabouts) with no troubles. (Admittedly in Oz where airlines are possibly nicer to bikes). ...
Hi John, There are a few pictures in the FILES area of the site, as I recall, of people using Samsonite cases. As I recall you remove the seat post (easy) and...
I've had a few experiences traveling with our Birdy's. we use these relatively large hardshell cases; I don't think they're samsonite. We didn't get dinged as...
Our Samsonite suitcases are about 78 x 61 x 32 cm = 171 cm = 68", so bigger than 62", but we've never had any trouble with airlines. Two of these cases won't...
If you were to find all the previous messages on this subject you'd see mention of an idea I put forth which I still believe has merit. As I myself don't fly...
Since there was such a good response to my newbie post about oversize shipping, I thought I'd get my other questions off my chest: 1. I'm used to riding a 24...
Sorry couldn't reply sooner - been away myself - I don't think you'd have a problem with the birdy-sized case - I travel a lot, and constantly see people carry...
if you're considering BIke Friday look at Airnimal. more expensive than birdy less good fold but great ride. Bob ... Since there was such a good response to my...
-Just bought a Birdy red and have been up and down many hills in Devon UK where I live with no real problems, the gearing is fine and gets you up steep ones!...
Any advice on rear panniers? I tried some Ortlieb ones and they gave severe heel rub, also positioning them futher back was futile as the rollers on the rear...
Ortlieb front roller panniers are a perfect fit on your Birdy if you have the expedition rack. There is just enough heel clearance. Cheers Ian Ian Charles ...
Anyone has something to offer ? (and if anyone knows where Peugeot Pacific bikes can be found in Europe, I'd be happy to know ! Only japanese sites seem to...
... From: "floater121" <floater@...> To: <birdybike@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 2:50 PM Subject: [birdybike] Enough gears and Is it...
Have also successfully used ortlieb front panniers (sport packer plus - 30 litres) on the rear expedition rack of the birdy, but had to remove the rollers to...
... Avon Valley Cyclery. I think he has found that the front panniers are the largest possible. But I'm sure a friendly LBS would let you try one out for ...
hi re gears- I started with a Birdy Red (8 spd, 11-30 T), had a lot of fun with it, but having been used to mountainbike gearing I found the low end a bit high...
