... From: "carsten_thies" - there is a limit where the rear suspension is extended rather than compressed during the pedal stroke.... For me without luggage, I...
From: "barleybirdy" ... Barley, Folding for eg a car boot is not a problem, but one end of the dropped bar may end up between the spokes of the front wheel,...
...and I've got size 8 feet and did exactly the same, but could only get *front* rollers to fit comfortably without heelstrike. I'm not sure whether this has...
Dear Barley, The great thing about my conversion is that I'm still using 3x7 gearing with the original grip shift-type rotary shifters. Those shifters won't...
Dear Alister, Follow the link: http://sports.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/birdybike/photos Find a folder or make a new one. Follow the on-screen instructions for...
... I've now posted photos of my Birdy Blue drop bar conversion and rucksac luggage system (photos taken during a short tour in Ireland last May). You can find...
... This site was part of the folding society website. Since Mike has stopped his activities regarding bicycles, the folding society website is managed by ...
I emailed Mike a couple of weeks ago, here is his reply: When the Folding Society moved to new management, and as a consequence a new ISP, many links on the...
... last May). Alister, Nice work. I am tempted to follow your example. A couple of questions though.. Do the levers works OK - I believe the take up is only...
... Has anyone else found this with the 324s? I don't have a problem with SPDs on my other bikes as I just set the tension to a level that works for me,...
Great photos!! Very innovative solution to the drop bar shifter problem. I am thinking that I may make the drop bar conversion. I think I may try the Shimano...
Dear Barley, Be aware that STI shifters don't move enough cable for V-brakes. If you use them you'll need to add Travel-Agents or some such to increase the...
Alister, Thanks for the info, but I don't think it'll be a problem - I have an older Birdy with the standard road brakes (v-brakes weren't standard yet). I am...
Dear Richard, I'll reply to yahoo rather than direct. When folded the brake levers on drop bars do stick out, increasing the overall width an inch or two. In...
Dear Matt, In an earlier posting you asked about the clamp. I have the old, non-adjustable stem, and the drop bars clamp OK in it, giving perfect spacing from...
Dear Barley, I bought an Expedition rack with my new Birdy, but found it didn't let me carry enough gear for touring; the heel-clearance problem means I could...
Thanks very much, Alister, that's all very helpful. I think I'll have no problem with a bit of extra width, but I'll just have to see how it all works out. ...
Alister, I think you have a great rack system - I may look to get something similar for my Birdy. I think you misunderstood my comment about "Birdy fit" -...
... From: "sharps11" ... <<< I've read that Brooks are now making Pro saddles with bag loops, but I haven't seen one yet. I have a Karrimor uplift bag support,...
... Barley, Didn't (Doesn't?) Birdy sell a rucksack for hauling the birdy? I've seen it available on US Birdy dealers websites, anyway. Wonder if one of...
... No. It usually is be possible to mount 8 sprockets of a 9 speed cassette. This setup is a little wider than a 7 speed cassette, but if the smallest...
... From: bignoseduglyguy To: BromptonTalk@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [BromptonTalk] Would you lock it? In my time on...
Carsten, thank you very much for the info. While it does look possible to make the conversion to something bigger than a seven speed - it seems that the...
Having seen the photos, and also of another similar conversion effected on a Dahon Helios (see http://www.thorusa.com/dahontuning.htm), I'm convinced! Instead...
Dear Martin, You have identified one of the two problems with using the SQR system for carrying weighty bags. The SQR bracket (of steel rod) is quite heavy,...
Hi, I have just picked up a reasonably cheap Shimano 105 Octalink crankset with a 55T TA chain wheel. Can anyone recommend a light weight Bottom Bracket and...
Dear Richard, A wise choice, in my opinion. On my other Birdy I have some spinacci-type bars (actually a copy from Performance Bike in the US), giving me a...
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