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Many thanks. I have now also received instructions from Birdy themselves. I will try and upoload these to the 'files' area. Regards Simon...
sxberry11
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Oct 2, 2006
2:44 pm
6658
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the birdybike group. File :...
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Oct 2, 2006
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6659
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the birdybike group. File :...
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Oct 2, 2006
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6660
I noticed the Schwalbe makes some wider tires in the ERTO 355 size. Anyone have an idea of the widest tire that will fit the birdy? We are planning on riding...
Geof Gee
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Oct 3, 2006
5:08 pm
6661
Hey Everyone, I found a partial answer. ...
Geof Gee
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Oct 4, 2006
5:40 pm
6662
... On a Birdy (2002 and newer) fits the Schwalbe Big Apple 355-50. Peter -- Peter de Leuw Rellingen http://www.birdy-freunde.de...
Peter de Leuw
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Oct 4, 2006
7:58 pm
6663
To be more specific ...... Schwalbe Big Apple will work on the Rohloff or Capreo spec best due to the close tolerance of the derailleur. You must alos adjust...
David Black Rad-Inno...
birdyusa2004
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Oct 4, 2006
8:17 pm
6664
... The r-m documentation you'll find at <http://www.pdeleuw.de/bf/B-HR- Schwingenlager.pdf> (pdf, 132KB, German). Another method:...
Peter de Leuw
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Oct 4, 2006
8:27 pm
6665
Hi All, I am looking for a folding bike that is capable of handling the 16 mile commute into central London but small enoungh to fold for the train journey...
damian.greening
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Oct 5, 2006
9:28 am
6666
One of the problems with small wheels is that the derailer is closer to the ground that standard bikes. Hence, they get damaged more often. The internal gear...
Geof Gee
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Oct 5, 2006
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6667
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Oct 6, 2006
11:05 am
6668
The internal hub is very crisp, which I have on a Birdy Green. Yes, the hub is heavy, and as a result I'm fitting a light saddle, and removing the expedition...
bty579228
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Oct 7, 2006
7:05 pm
6669
Hi, As a recent owner of a Birdy Touring which has a derailleur and a hub gear I can say that both work fine. I haven't found the expedition rack especially...
biking_geordie
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Oct 7, 2006
8:15 pm
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All else being equal, compare affected component weights between a standard Capreo set-up and a Nexus8 hub set-up: Capreo: RH/450g, Cassette/250g, RD/292 =...
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Oct 8, 2006
8:34 am
6671
Hi Pete, Do you have a new or old-style Touring Birdy? And how does the Big Apples function with it? I recently asked a question about the Birdy's with the...
Geof Gee
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Oct 8, 2006
10:05 pm
6673
Dear All, My understanding of the Big Apple tyres is that they are fat, low pressure tyres, that are a bit slow but good at soaking up bumps. But the Birdy's...
sharps11
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Oct 9, 2006
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6674
I have a pair of Schwalbe Marathons for sale. They have done 50 miles and need a new home (I am using Marathon Racers now).If anyone in London wants them...
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Oct 9, 2006
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Hi Geof, I have the new Birdy (Monocoque frame) and it rides exteremly well on the Big Apples. I'm not aware of any extra steps when folding the bike - I...
biking_geordie
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Oct 9, 2006
9:21 am
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Hi Alister, ... the Big Apple are not as slow as other fat tyres with low pressure. ... The Big Apple soaks vibrations from cobblestones etc. very good - much...
Peter de Leuw
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Oct 9, 2006
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6677
Hah! That is funny. Thanks for the quick reply Pete. ... frony ... an ... and ... the ... on ... so ... train ... Green. ... saddle, ... damaged ... fold ... ...
Geof Gee
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Oct 9, 2006
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6678
I was just looking at www.birdy.com.au and noticed that the contact us page points to bikebox (www.bikebox.com.au). Does anyone know anything about the change...
Grant Donnelly
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Oct 9, 2006
2:47 pm
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On or about Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:28:42 +1000 Grant said - ... Paul and Elke sold the business earlier this year. BikeBox has been in the industry for some...
Graham B
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Oct 10, 2006
7:23 am
6680
Sadly, Schwalbe has discontinued production of the 355 mm Marathons. In my experience, they were good rugged tyres, had less rolling resistance than the Maxxis...
carsten_thies
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Oct 10, 2006
9:16 am
6681
As I've said in the past, I thought Paul/Elke did a damn good job with Birdy. I wish them all the best! Bob ... From: Graham B To: birdybike@yahoogroups.com ...
Bob Gelman
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Oct 10, 2006
10:50 am
6682
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Oct 11, 2006
7:45 am
6683
Hi All, Thanks for your input. I'll take the 'Red' for another test run and make a decision. Whilst the 'City' looks nice, it's more expensive and heavier. I'm...
damian.greening
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Oct 11, 2006
8:53 am
6684
I've also found the tiny bottles of model airplane paint (TESTORS here in the USA) to be most useful in bike touchups. A toothpick or paper match can apply a...
Bob Gelman
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Oct 11, 2006
1:55 pm
6685
... From: Martin Fillan To: BromptonTalk@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:06 AM Subject: [BromptonTalk] Re: damn you man hole cover! ... I...
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AnnelyseRobin
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Oct 11, 2006
2:13 pm
6686
I just bought a well used green (2003?) Birdy 7. 1) The overhaul of the wheel hubs and cables seems standard. 2) Do you overhaul the pedals? There seems to be...
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Oct 11, 2006
2:40 pm
6687
Sorry I forget some points, they do not seem to have an edit here at yahoo. The rear wheel is missing a spoke, 166mmx1.8mm I believe. The rime seems true...
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