Originally Posted by
ninox
This is my 2007 Birdy Anthracite 9speed. I had 9 speed capreo crankset and shifter derailleur etc (this is the second photo) but changed to 10 speed aftermarket Capreo (Joseph Kuosac) as described
here along with a 56T crankset (the photo with the sandstone background). The shifting is an ongoing problem but I think it will get sorted out. Wheels are also Joseph Kuosac carbon rims.
The bike is currently 10.2 kg. I love riding it. Part of the reason is that it is so comfortable. I am 191cm and 93kg. I think there are a number of stand out comfort features in the Birdy - the suspension front and rear, the long seat post and the reverse setback on the seat post. These translate into some cushioning that makes the ride so good. I have a colleague who reads Chinese and this helps with upgrade fever. I also upgraded to the
Multi-S front suspension. I found the rear Multi-S too stiff for me. Tyres are Schwalbe kojak. Overall, I love my Birdy. I use it 4-5 days a week commuting 60km (30kmx2), sometimes less as if I am tired I just ride to the train and fold it up!
I do sometimes wonder what is in my brain, that of all the bikes in the garage each morning, its 95% of the time the Birdy that gets chosen for my commute. And, when I think I want to get another bike I see myself thinking about Bromptons and Bike Friday pocket rockets and Dahon P8s. Or a Birdy disc...
How do you like the Multi-S front suspension? Right after I got my Birdy disc I though about getting the Multi-S but didn't know how they feel like. I read on some Taiwanese forums that the Multi-S are very good shocks. I see that you mentioned that the rear one is stiff comparing to the original red damper. Would you consider using other spring coil as rear suspension?
ColorPlus parts are very nice...but they are so expensive. For people in the US, it's just very difficult to get accessories for the Birdy. I would have to rely on my friend or relatives in the Asian countries to get me those parts.