Originally Posted by tablet

Hi,
I own a 9sp birdy europe and i was looking to replace the front and rear elastomer suspension. I've been told that it's usual to find oil suspensions for birdys made in taiwan and japan retailers. Does anyone have experience with these?. Since I live in Europe , do you know any online shop where I can buy any of those and send it to me where i live?

On the other hand I wrote to R&M to inquire about the possibility of a belt driven birdy, but they say they hadn't found a relieble way to do that. I suppose they're smarter than anyone to say that, but any ideas about it?

Great thread and great photos!