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5963
Does anyone have experience of using the official Birdy suitcase? How much room is there, after putting the bike in, for extra items? I'm looking for an easy...
Mark Farrington
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Nov 1, 2005
7:40 pm
5964
I have one, and never used it. If you would like it you are welcome to it. ... __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel...
DocDave
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Nov 1, 2005
7:47 pm
5965
Well, there's an offer! [Just to make sure, this is the hard-shell Birdy suitcase, yes?] Are you in the UK? These cases are not cheap, and I really must give...
Mark Farrington
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Nov 1, 2005
7:59 pm
5966
Good: - Super-stable. I am not worried that my Birdy gets damaged by abuse from the airlines' ground crews. - You can squeeze in some additional items. I put...
Bettina Mueller
bettina_mde
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Nov 2, 2005
6:42 am
5967
Many thanks - very useful information. This does sound OK for the particular needs I have. Do you know if the 'Expedition' rear carrier from a 2004 Birdy Red...
Mark Farrington
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Nov 2, 2005
8:19 am
5968
I agree with Bettina. I bought the case myself but took it back unused. It was far too large considering it didn't even take the folded bike without removal of...
Ian Charles
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Nov 2, 2005
8:20 am
5969
It's always best to cross train tracks perpendicular. Try to see them far in advance to you can allow for surrounding vehicle traffic in making the swerving...
Bob Gelman
AnnelyseRobin
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Nov 3, 2005
3:47 pm
5970
The problem is carrying the bike plus some clothes/papers/washbag etc. This can be quite a walk across London's c####y tube system, and my back gives problems....
Mark Farrington
markfarrington
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Nov 3, 2005
8:44 pm
5971
My front brake cable has got itself into a twist somehow. Each time I fold the bike the cable gets fouled up with the chain derailleur tensioner arm (the...
Tom Jenkins
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Nov 9, 2005
1:36 pm
5972
... From: "Nick Perry" <nick.perry@...> To: <BromptonTalk@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 3:38 AM Subject: Re: [BromptonTalk]...
Bob Gelman
AnnelyseRobin
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Nov 9, 2005
3:53 pm
5973
... From: "Chris Eley" <C.A.Eley@...> To: <BromptonTalk@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 4:56 AM Subject: [BromptonTalk] Re: GPS units...
Bob Gelman
AnnelyseRobin
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Nov 9, 2005
3:53 pm
5974
The "tensioner arm" should just miss touching the chain when it is closest to it (run thru all the gears to see). If that is adjusted correctly the easiest...
Bob Gelman
AnnelyseRobin
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Nov 9, 2005
3:53 pm
5975
I've forwarded these few emails regarding GPS units on our bikes as I don't think the topic has come up in our forum, and some may find it of interest.... Bob ...
Bob Gelman
AnnelyseRobin
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Nov 9, 2005
3:53 pm
5976
I've used my Garmin Quest unit on several bikes during the past year without problems - the Garmin software lets you set 'bicycle' as an option, and this...
Mark Farrington
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Nov 9, 2005
10:05 pm
5977
Hi all Sorry if this has already come up a million times before, but over the last few months my Birdy Silver 9spd has developed a bad habit. It drops the...
loz.eade@...
lozeade
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Nov 15, 2005
7:25 am
5978
Hi all Sorry if this has already come up a million times before, but over the last few months my Birdy Silver 9spd has developed a bad habit. It drops the...
loz.eade@...
lozeade
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Nov 15, 2005
7:26 am
5979
Try folding when the chain is on a larger sprocket (teeth) in the back. It that doesn't work, try one larger, etc. Make sure the other "thingy" chain bit...
Bob Gelman
AnnelyseRobin
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Nov 16, 2005
5:21 pm
5980
Hi Loz, ... there was no "redesign" or something like that to solve the problem - which is no really problem at all. I don't know why your red Birdy showed...
Peter de Leuw
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Nov 17, 2005
8:18 am
5981
Hi all, I have a problem with the chain making a grinding noise in the lowest gear (i.e., chain on largest rear cog). The chain angle is pretty extreme in...
llmonsanto
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Nov 18, 2005
12:25 am
5982
Hello All. My father has asked me to help him with the sale of his Birdy. It was primarily bought for transportation while he was on his sailboat. He kept it...
john4bho
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Nov 26, 2005
12:37 am
5983
John, Are you sure it is an 8-speed and NOT a seven speed? Do you know when it was purchased? I ask because about 5 years ago a number of 7-speed Birdys were...
Jon Rubin
floater121
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Nov 26, 2005
5:15 am
5984
Jon, you are correct. I am not sure how I could have missed that one. To much Turkey I guess!!!! Anyhow, I have posted photos at...
john4bho
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Nov 26, 2005
7:33 pm
5985
[ http://homepage.mac.com/john4bho/ Nice recumbents, John! Mark] ... -- Regards, Mark Farrington [Cambridge, UK] Sent via Mozilla Thunderbird v1.0 ...
Mark Farrington
markfarrington
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Nov 27, 2005
10:20 am
5986
how much are you asking Mark Farrington <mfarrington@...> wrote: [ http://homepage.mac.com/john4bho/ Nice recumbents, John! Mark] ... -- Regards, ...
bill klemme
napptman110
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Nov 27, 2005
10:28 am
5987
... Lancashire ... I thought this worthy of bringing to the attention of potential UK, Preston Lancashire readers of our group who might happen to be in the ...
Bob Gelman
AnnelyseRobin
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Nov 27, 2005
5:06 pm
5988
$600 is the asking price, Thanks, John ... http://homepage.mac.com/john4bho/ ... one. To much Turkey I ... http://homepage.mac.com/john4bho/ ... it to a Birdy...
john4bho
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Nov 28, 2005
6:16 pm
5989
... You might like to advertise your fathers bike in the excellent A to B magazine. The service is free and all you do is call them up or e- mail them. They...
Tom Jenkins
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Nov 30, 2005
11:34 am
5990
Has anyone got SRAM twist shifters on their Birdy? I am interested in changing my Shimano 8 speed twist shifter to an SRAM Attack or Rocket twist shifter. This...
Tom Jenkins
bikebettersw
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Dec 1, 2005
9:50 am
5991
... in ... Rocket ... twist ... Tom, I have Sram X.O grip shift with Sram a SRAM X-9 derailleur - both work excellently. The actuation ratio is 1:1, whereas...
mattlee10
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Dec 1, 2005
12:57 pm
5992
... And I have SRAM X.9 grip shifters... adequately happy with their performance, but I am more usde to the trigger shifters on my mtb. I will probably be...
Grant Donnelly
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Dec 1, 2005
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