Originally Posted by
bhkyte
Depends on the model and spec.
Titanium rolhoff disc version= yes
There are several birdie models.
Called different names in different countries and tend to have different specs. Unless this has changed last few years.
The monocoque frame is avialable in any mark except the mk1.
Hubs vary. IHG, rear mech,or dual drive
Racks vary, touring, sport or city types. Vary from no racks to front and back panniers.
Brakes are disc or V brakes on all but mk1
afaik.
£1500 reguardless sounds cheap.
The specs of the Mark 2 Birdy I am interested in is this:
- Frame: BIRDY Monocoque
- Fork: BIRDY spring suspension
- Color: Scotch Brite + Coating Black
- Head Sets: AL-2 1-1/8" H:27.5mm A-head type
- BB Parts: 68/113mm steel axle
- Seat Post: BIRDY AL7075 34.9x570mm black anodized w/ laser scale
- Tire: Maxxis BIRDY 18x1.5" 90psi kevlar inside w/reflective sidewall
- Rim: Alex DA16 w/ ground side walls & indicator 24H
- Hub: F- BIRDY 24H / R: Shimano Alivio 36H
- Chainwheel: BIRDY 56T w/ double chainguard
- Freewheel: Shimano CS-HG50 9speed 11~32T
- Derailleur: Shimano Alivio 9 speed
- Shifter: Shimano Alivio 9speed right only
- Saddle: Velo VL-3023 black
- Pedal: VP-197 silver cage w/BS reflectors
- Handlebar: AL2014 520mm black anodized
- Stem: BIRDY adjustable stme 10degree
- Brake: Avid SD5 V-brake
- Brake Lever: Avid FR5 for V-brake
- Accessory: Bell
- Suspension Unit: Red PU
- Dimensions Folded (HxWxL): 23.6" x 15.4" x 28.3" (60cm x 39cm x 72cm)
- Weight (w/o pedal): 24 lbs (10.9kg)
Is $1,500 a good deal for that bike? Or is this $1,850 Mark 3 Birdy better and worth the extra money over the Mark 2?
http://www.nycewheels.com/birdy-stan...ding-bike.html . Also Birdys are pretty fast? I know it mostly depends on the rider and how much effort is put in but just curious if it can go fast compared to other folding bikes