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5001
Bob said: Hi Loz, ... like ... Well, I am quite sure Sydney isn't as hilly as SF, but it is hilly just the same if I venture more than 1km in any direction...
Lauren Eade
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Jan 5, 2005
2:27 am
5002
The expedition rack on my Birdy Ice Blue didn't come with wheels, and they're not available from my dealer as of yet. I would appreciate advice on adding...
rnh17
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Jan 5, 2005
2:54 am
5003
hi ... Just got back from a little xmas tour of the Coromandel peninsula here in NZ on my Rohloff Birdy. There are some fairly serious hills over there (3-4...
Adrian
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Jan 5, 2005
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5004
Hi all Having just upgraded to a 9 speed Birdy, I graciously allowed my partner to ride my old 7 speed. It was very bouncy when he rode it (visibly so) and ...
Lauren Eade
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Jan 6, 2005
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5005
Wow! Touring in NZ sounds sweet, Adrian! I had occasion yesterday to look up the gear ranges on the two Birdy's that Burley imported to the US a few years...
Bob Gelman
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Jan 6, 2005
4:20 pm
5006
BOTH the front and rear elastomers can be changed. What color is the rear elastomer you're using??? It should NOT be yellow in the rear. Our USA spec's call...
Bob Gelman
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Jan 6, 2005
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5007
... bought ... road bikes ... or 39 ... Both Specialites TA and Stronglight offer "small" chainrings for doubles (i. e. 38 or more teeth for BCD 130mm) that...
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Jan 7, 2005
2:48 am
5008
Thanks Bob - It does look from http://www.birdy.com.au/suspension%20page.pdf that the best option would be to switch the rear elastomer to green (currently has...
Lauren Eade
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Jan 7, 2005
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5009
Re: Fishing For Folders Bob ... From: "Insert List" <insertlist@...> To: <BromptonTalk@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 7:19 AM ...
Bob Gelman
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Jan 7, 2005
5:38 pm
5010
Well, I finally had a chance to take my Burley/Birdy (vintage late 2000) for a cold, urban ride and now I'm really looking forward to riding more miles on it....
Jon Rubin
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Jan 7, 2005
6:56 pm
5011
If you find the bars too low, why not get the comfort stem? Cheers Ian Ian Charles ian.charles@......
Ian Charles
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Jan 7, 2005
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5012
I just learned of the Headland utility cargo rack, Fathead model, which is a clamping rack designed to hold up to 40 lbs on larger seat posts of 30-34mm...
Jon Rubin
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Jan 8, 2005
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5013
Here is a URL for one shop selling it: http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/13719/HDL Has anyone tried using one of these on the Birdy? Jon...
Jon Rubin
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Jan 8, 2005
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5014
... thinking ... Jon, perhaps the easiest modification is to fit a Syntace VRO unit between stem and handlebar. That is a stem extender link that can be ...
Martin Donnelly
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Jan 9, 2005
12:35 pm
5015
The Automatic Folding Birdy rack is so cool and elegant I can't imagine why anyone would want any other IMHO. The only thing it needs is replacing the winding...
Bob Gelman
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Jan 9, 2005
5:49 pm
5016
Bob, But where can I actually find one of these to fit an older Birdy? The US distributor won't have them until mid-March. I would be happy with a used one but...
Jon Rubin
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Jan 9, 2005
6:21 pm
5017
... with the ... elastomer ... wheel to ... washer under ... that the ... holds the ... common ... Hello, The rear catch on the left side of the Birdy which...
J
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Jan 10, 2005
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5018
You might be able to have one flown out from Europe. But it will be very expensive. Bob ... From: "Jon Rubin" <floater@...> To:...
Bob Gelman
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Jan 10, 2005
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5019
I would certainly end up with a new bike. I would insist that the damage is irreparable (the insurance carrier can have the "dangerous" damaged bike for...
Bob Gelman
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Jan 10, 2005
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5020
Unfortunately I don't believe you can use a rechargeable battery with these.... Bob ... From: "Erwin de Vries" <edevries@...> To:...
Bob Gelman
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Jan 10, 2005
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5021
Can someone direct me to a URL where I can see a picture of one of these Birdy comfort stems? Jon...
Jon Rubin
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Jan 11, 2005
12:24 am
5022
Don't know if any of the bike sellers have pictures but I can send you picture of ours - though it will have to be off-group because it will need to be an...
Ian Charles
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Jan 11, 2005
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5023
Hi folks, Has anyone used the Birdy slip on cover? I've just moved to a very posh new office building where carrying my folded Birdy through the marble lobby...
Pete Daley
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Jan 11, 2005
4:26 pm
5024
If you're in UK, get AVC to post one to you, unless you're near them (Bath) or bikefix, whoever. Works fine. The brommie cover would certainly not fit! Ian...
Ian Charles
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Jan 11, 2005
4:30 pm
5025
... Pete, the Birdy cover works well and is well-made, though I think it's a bit overpriced for what it is. What is it you want to know about it? In my...
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Jan 11, 2005
4:35 pm
5026
Except that you'll be carrying it into the building on an everyday basis, a plain old cheap black plastic garbage bag protects swank carpeting and totally...
Bob Gelman
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Jan 11, 2005
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5027
... I disagree. The Birdy with slip-on cover could pass off for a large suiter - it certainly looks very neat. The backpack doesn't hold the bike - it's a just...
Ian Charles
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Jan 11, 2005
6:57 pm
5028
Sounds like the Birdy cover is the one to go for then. It's not that my building explicitly bans bikes, more that I don't want to draw attention to it. I...
Peter Daley
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Jan 11, 2005
7:41 pm
5029
They're expensive and a bit fiddly to fit, but I also use one of these covers when carrying the bike in to smarter establishments like hotels. The only real...
Mark Farrington
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Jan 11, 2005
11:25 pm
5030
... these ... http://www.r-m.de/index.pl/bgre_e \_| O°O Carsten...
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