... From: "Martin Donnelly" ... When I measured the torsional stiffness of my Birdy frame (23 Nm/degree), I found that most of the twisting was in the rear...
... From: "BikeFixerChris" <fresnofreebikeclinic@...> To: <BromptonTalk@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 8:55 AM Subject: [BromptonTalk]...
... From: Bob Gelman To: BromptonTalk@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 9:14 AM Subject: [BromptonTalk] component longevity I've heard it...
Sorry Carsten, I don't know a thing about Moulton. I was just passing along information which I thought would be of interest (about folders @ Interbike) from...
Yes thats a pretty good rough guide of what to expect from a bike that gets used on paved surfaces and gets maintained (like the tyres are at the right...
... It now has a Unified Rear Triangle, higher quality tubing, slightly lower step over height. It is a little lighter in weight, and can be fitted with...
Michael Roberts
mike@...
Oct 3, 2005 1:21 pm
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I agree, beautiful. ok, so, what about availability in the US? best s ... From: Michael Roberts <mike@...> To: birdybike@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
... Are you sure you are on the correct chat list (only joking :-) (Some people have more than one make of bike for different uses) There is a Moulton Club...
Michael Roberts
mike@...
Oct 3, 2005 11:34 pm
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I just bought a used Birdy Red, several years old (maybe a 2002 model), but in excellent condition. In general I'm very happy with the bike, but have...
... My mudguard waggled sideways. My solution is a spoke bent into the shape of the Greek letter Omega, simply hooked into the hollow front pivots. It is held...
Depending on the fender type......You can tighten or possibly add a flat washer [Spreads out the support and stiffens] to the bolt holding the fender in place...
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has installed an Ultegra FC-6600 crankset (using the Hollowtech II system - 2 piece crankset with outboard bearings) on...
Ever see an RV towing a car or carrying a spare bike ? Bob ... From: "Ben Lewis" <blewis3@...> To: <BromptonTalk@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, October...
... Interesting Load ... Saw a similar haul (the Brompton was fixed to the left hand side and a bit lower) a few weeks back in front of a well known Berlin...
I have a green Birdy, about 7 years old, upgraded to 21 speed. The other day I was riding and felt a disconcerting "shimmy" in the rear end. I thought I'd had ...
You need to fasten down the "two lock screws" with Loctite. All that happened was that one or both of these loosened allowing the pivot pin to work out of...
Thanks, I'm reassured. So...I can expect a long life from my Birdy? I've never had a suspension bike before. I thought frames lasted forever, barring crashes. ...
... should I ... new one. Replacement is only needed if it shows cracks. The elastomer becomes barrel sphaped over time, but that does not impede its function....
There seems to be too much play in the handlebar twist shifter on my grey Birdy. Can someone please tell me if one can adjust this to reduce the amount of...
Hello Nick, there must be about 2 mm of play in the twist shifter. You can adjust this with the two small adjuster screws on the black external gearbox on the...
This pedal has a Quick Release, rather than folding. It is like the QR on some garden hoses (a "ring" you push in to release). Bob ... From: "Ian Charles"...
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