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...
... 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...
... 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...
Yes, works fine, no problems ... Has anyone got SRAM twist shifters on their Birdy? I am interested in changing my Shimano 8 speed twist shifter to an SRAM ...
I've got an almost-new XT 8-speed trigger shifter in the spares box I keep meaning to fit in place of my Birdy Red's twistgrip [Deore 8 speed derailleur]. I've...
Good information here on trailers for touring cyclists. Do read http://www.bikeroute.com/S2KNewsletter/S2k-7TrailPann.html for lots of convincing arguments. ...
http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/main/bion-x.htm Has anyone owned one of these Birdy with BionX, ridden one of these, have an opinion on these? thanks, Betsy ...
... It nearly doubles the weight of a Birdy (+7.6 kg +0.85 kg Expedition rack). I lifted a Birdy with a BionX at the '05 Intercycle Cologne test circuit and...
BIRDY\BIONX........ The Birdy BionX is actually a wheel kit including an 8 speed cog set. The rim and hub motor weigh 12 lbs and the battery which is...
I have been looking at the SRAM derailleur and it seems to stick out quite a bit more than the shimano derailler. This would make folding the front wheel in...
... out ... folding ... Hi Tom, Due to the different configuration of the SRAM derailleur, the fold is not quite as tight. I have recently noticed this after...
Where are you finding Capreo to buy? Bob ... From: "mattlee10" <mattlee10@...> To: <birdybike@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 5:48 AM ...
... Bob, ICE (Inspired Cycle Engineering Ltd)in Cornwall, England. They offer a complete wheel build with Capreo hub, cassette, ss spokes and Alex DV15 rim for...
... With a twelve spoke front wheel, even the large Di.R.T. derailleur fits in between adjacent spokes if the cable outer is sufficiently flexible. I use Nokon...
... Thanks for the observations Carsten. The stiffness and positioning of the derailleur's outer cable is part of the problem I have with compacting the fold...
... offer ... Alex ... patiently ... I have got one for sale. ALEX DV15 355 32H EYELET RIM WITH CAPREO FH-F700 HUB AND CASSETTE 9SP 9T-26T. BUILD BY ICE. NEW...
I've just found this group and it looks great. I've had my Birdy red for about two years and I love it to bits. Of the four bikes I own, it is my favourite to...
keep looking on ebay. Type in Birdy and look under Sporting Goods (If you leave it as all categories you will get lots of unrelated items). They seem to come...
Just a quick query about Birdy Rohloffs. One criticism I hear about rohloff hubs is the need to have an 'untidy' chain tensioner and 'click- box' fitted....
Hi Tom, ... You'll need a chain tensioner. It will hold the chain while folding. And the distance between bottom bracket and rear hub is not constant, because...
Hello Birdy Enthusiasts, I have a Birdy III Blue(1996) with a YST 541 headset, the headset is unfortunately broken and needs replacement. The 541 is...
Just a quick post to say that I have fitted the new Schwalbe Marathon Racers to my Birdy Red 2004 last night. First impressions (after a measly 15 miles) are...
... Thanks Peter. I think I have mixed up chain tensioner and torque arm. I know all Birdys need a chain tensioner to keep the chain from falling off when...
... Stelvios and Marathons. I did put in Stelvios which were blisteringly fast, but as I use the bike for everyday commuting they were just far too scary and...
Hi Tom, ... if you have a Birdy from 2004 or later you'll need no torque arm. The fall outs are the same as at the Birdy grey and "Rohloff ready". If you have...
One option to consider is fitting different tires on front/back. Particularly regarding "wear" issues with rear tires (they generally wear out 3 times as fast...
... From: "Tom Jenkins" ... My first Stelvios, Kevlar MB Belted, were very slippy in wet conditions and punctured easily. The more recent Race Guard Stelvios...
Hi, Just to let you know I have just received delivery of my FIRST Birdy - the NEW monocoque frame 8 speed (hub gear) city in black!! Merry Christmas to you...
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