Originally Posted by CenturionIM (Post 15891353)

I am in the US. How/where can I buy newer model of XL/LT? Apparently the ones on www.birdybike.com are 2006 models, which seem to have various issues newer makes has fixed.

Edit: Bfold also carries Birdy but it only comes with Alvio or Carepso.

Originally Posted by pm124 (Post 7613972)

You are probably looking here: http://www.birdybike.com/Models/models.html

While these folks have done some nice things in the past, I'm very unclear about their ethics. They are one of the "authorized" US distributors. All of the bikes they sell are 2006 models. The problem is that the 2006 models went for as little as $800 in 2006. Even if they are getting the bikes from Europe and not Taiwan, the rise of the Euro could not account for the difference. You are better off buying the 2008 models off of eBay for a tiny fraction of the price from a similarly disreputable drop and ship supplier. That is the sad state of affairs of the Birdy distribution in the USA.

Originally Posted by CenturionIM (Post 15894011)

anja got back to me saying their models are all 2013 so I guess problem solved. Can someone verify that from their pics? the only reason I ask is this post from page one of this thread:

Originally Posted by Winfried (Post 15880523)

As for the shifter: Even with no cable engaged, it won't shift beyond 6, ie. can't reach 7-8. Maybe it's broken, although I didn't use force or heard any funny noise

Originally Posted by Winfried (Post 15907863)

Are the 24 speeds on the Touring worth the extra 3kg (and money)?

Originally Posted by Winfried (Post 15907863)

I'm thinking of selling my entry-level World Speed for either the Touring Disc or the Speed Disc, because I prefer disk brakes and those two models provide a wider gear ratio (8.89m and 7.99m, respectively).

I would go for the Touring because of the higher gear ratio and speeds available, which is useful when going up steep hills, but the Speed is 3kg lighter (9.9kg instead of 11.8).

Are the 24 speeds on the Touring worth the extra 3kg (and money)?

Thanks for any feedback.

Originally Posted by yangmusa (Post 15908108)

Really depends on what kind of riding you want to do. Going touring in all kinds of terrain - yes, definitely worth it. Mostly riding for exercise in flat to moderately hilly terrain - maybe not. Then again, I managed to do self-supported touring in the Sierra mountains with a Birdy Silver 9 speed (Capreo) - very occasionally had to walk, but mostly I thought the gear range was an excellent compromise.

Originally Posted by CenturionIM (Post 15910105)

Are you buying from that German site? What kind of price can you get locally for a birdy speed (non-disc)? In the US retails seems to be around $3000:crash:

Originally Posted by Winfried (Post 15921863)

Apparently, the Shimano Capreo adds a 34T: Can I just replace the 8 speed cassette on my World Speed with an 8-speed Capreo just to replace the last sprocket from 30 to 34, or can I replace the whole cassette with that 9-speed Capreo?

Originally Posted by yangmusa (Post 15921909)

One gearing option is to fit a double or triple crank up front. Thor USA sells the necessary adapter: http://www.thorusa.com/accessories/special.htm

Originally Posted by darukhan (Post 15918535)

I'm the second owner of a Birdy yellow and I have some questions that I can't seem to clearly find answers to online, so I hope you Birdy pundits can school me on this!

1) Was the Birdy Yellow only available in 2005?
2) I have the adjustable comfort stem... how many degrees is this stem? Is the angle 6 degrees?
3) Is the "Fixed Sport" stem (NON-adjustable) still available anywhere?

Originally Posted by fietsbob (Post 15977900)

How's your Bunny Hop Skills?

Originally Posted by fietsbob (Post 15980346)

Well a film shoot is short term use .. YMMV, long term as regular treatment, IDK .

There was a Stunt Video, using a Brompton.. a couple months ago, reposted a few times ..

Originally Posted by fietsbob (Post 15987347)

Easy question to ask .. design your own study to answer it , now..