Originally Posted by
CEBEP
Jipe are you happy with your current setup using
Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 derailleur considering how low it is while on smallest cog? Compared to Brompton, Birdy with, let’s call it standard derailleur is pretty low to the ground while on smallest cog, I wander how this derailleur is in that respect and if there are any derailleur alternatives you would recommend to consider which can be shorter (higher from the ground)? When I see Birdy pictures I always think how people manage to not yank it out on the rough surface.
The Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 I use is the SGS with a medium cage, its position to the ground is I think similar to the one of the SRAM Etap AXS. For those, there are two types, the older one that was going only up to 32t and the latest one that goes to 36t. There is also now the XPLR type for a cassette to 44t but tis cassette won't work on the Birdy (I think, I haven't tried it).
Originally Posted by
jackyharuhiko
I don’t really prefer those easy wheels. I found that the Birdy can be rolled even when completely folded, on the rear wheel.
Yes, the Birdy without mudguard roll on its rear wheel without any easy wheels, but i need mudguards.