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01-24-18 | 06:48 AM

#926

Monumentale

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Any other suggestions?

I think the crankset is one of the best way to start the upgrade, but even suspension is something hot for me. What is your best as a Birdy owner???

Luca

01-24-18 | 10:27 AM

#927

foldingdroid

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Luca, this is what I am using right now. Ridea front suspension.

https://www.facebook.com/ridea.bikes/videos/1449282925085846/ " data-width="500" data-show-text="true" data-lazy="true">

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https://www.ewalker.com.sg/shop/produ...roducts_id=559

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01-24-18 | 01:20 PM

#928

Monumentale

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Quote:

Originally Posted by foldingdroid

Luca, this is what I am using right now. Ridea front suspension.

And do you feel it better than the original ones?
What about weight comparization?

Luca

01-25-18 | 08:00 AM

#929

ttakata73

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From: Bangkok: hottest average temperature :(

Bikes: *1998 GT Forte Ti 700c, Totem KDS-D 26" fatbike, BirdyGT 18", Brompton M2LX 16"

Yes, I would like to know how heavy that Ridea is. The link says its not hydraulic so it's just an expensive spring with a quick return? I wonder why no one has made a real shock for this bike yet? Even radio controlled cars and trucks have real adjustable hydraulic shocks.

https://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p...5#.WmnjUq6WaUk

01-25-18 | 09:41 AM

#930

Monumentale

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ttakata73

Even radio controlled cars and trucks have real adjustable hydraulic shocks

01-25-18 | 04:54 PM

#931

Abu Mahendra

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Bikes: In service - FSIR Spin 3.0, Bannard Sunny minivelo, Dahon Dash Altena folder. Several others in construction or temporarily decommissioned.

I feel it too...

I've always liked Birdys, and I am feeling the new GT. The problem for me, though, is that if prefer the touring version with SRAM DualDriveIII hub. 11-34T is simply not enough range for me and my terrain. Plus, plus... I am feeling the Reach GT even more!

https://g.co/kgs/iHcbbr

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttakata73

...

Anyhow... anyone feeling the new Birdy GT? Fatter knobby tires, cable/hydro brakes, and 10 speeds sounds more gravel ready than most folders. ...

01-26-18 | 02:56 AM

#932

jur

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Monumentale

And do you feel it better than the original ones?
What about weight comparization?

Luca

While I never even tried 3rd party suspension elements on my Birdy, I am very sceptical there is any real advantage wrt purely suspension performance. There may be other reasons though.

01-26-18 | 07:02 PM

#933

Abu Mahendra

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Bikes: In service - FSIR Spin 3.0, Bannard Sunny minivelo, Dahon Dash Altena folder. Several others in construction or temporarily decommissioned.

The SRAM DualDrive III hub is back for 2018 in the NEW BIRDY Touring 3x8.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomtomtom123

The R&M website has replaced the Dual Drive Birdy with the Birdy Touring. Instead of the dual drive, they have 9 speed 9-32T cassette. But I couldn't find information about the hub or the list of all the cogs. The page only states that the cassette is from Sunrace. I'm curious about their spacing. There would be big jumps somewhere. Alternatively I think it may be possible to fit 11-34 or 11-36 on as small as 16" wheels with a Shimano Zee derailleur which has a very short cage.

01-26-18 | 07:16 PM

#934

Abu Mahendra

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Bikes: In service - FSIR Spin 3.0, Bannard Sunny minivelo, Dahon Dash Altena folder. Several others in construction or temporarily decommissioned.

Quote:

Originally Posted by downtube

I raced MTB's and I was taught to never stand. Once you stand your rear wheel is likely to loose traction and spin freely in the trails.

Thanks
Yan

Well, yes and no. Sometimes you need to stand. In order to temporarily spike power, or to maintain balance. But that's the beauty, art, skill of MTB; one needs to gauge on the fly how much to lean forward or backward when standing up so as to not lose traction in the rear. Oh, I miss those days!

01-27-18 | 07:23 AM

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ttakata73

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From: Bangkok: hottest average temperature :(

Bikes: *1998 GT Forte Ti 700c, Totem KDS-D 26" fatbike, BirdyGT 18", Brompton M2LX 16"

I found an actual adjustable hydraulic shock for the Birdy from Multi-S. I suspected someone must make a real shock for this bike, but wow this is expensive.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Birdy-100-285-Adjustable-Hydraulic-front-suspension-shock-Multi-S-G5-PLUS/192340072672?hash=item2cc85c98e0:g:mmAAAOSwTmtZ6swB

01-27-18 | 11:54 AM

#936

foldingdroid

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Monumentale

And do you feel it better than the original ones?
What about weight comparization?

Luca

It is stiffer compared to original.

Watch the video on how it works.

facebook.com/ridea.bikes/videos

01-31-18 | 11:02 PM

#937

Abu Mahendra

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Would you...?

Would you buy a Birdy Touring generation II with SRAM DualDrive new for $1,350?

02-03-18 | 07:06 AM

#938

ttakata73

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From: Bangkok: hottest average temperature :(

Bikes: *1998 GT Forte Ti 700c, Totem KDS-D 26" fatbike, BirdyGT 18", Brompton M2LX 16"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra

Would you buy a Birdy Touring generation II with SRAM DualDrive new for $1,350?

I've read the gen3 has over 100 design changes and it feels much more solid. I wouldn't buy a gen2 unless it was $600 because knowing there is something better would annoy me. I never hear of people online complaining about the gen2 though.

02-03-18 | 07:18 AM

#939

ttakata73

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From: Bangkok: hottest average temperature :(

Bikes: *1998 GT Forte Ti 700c, Totem KDS-D 26" fatbike, BirdyGT 18", Brompton M2LX 16"

So all this hanging around in this thread motivated me to get a Birdy GT. Full suspension, disc brakes, and a reasonable folded size were a new combination my other bikes don't have. Sadly I cut halfway through my index finger while cooking so can't ride for a week. I already swapped the grips and plan to swap the pedals, but will wait for a shakedown ride to decide if the saddle has to go. I thought it would be interesting to compare the sizes of bikes.

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02-03-18 | 11:55 AM

#940

ericbartiscool

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Does anyone have a link to a good source for 20” wheels. I have the 9 speed capreo disc brake Birdy. Thanks in advance.

02-03-18 | 11:16 PM

#941

foldingdroid

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From: Dubai, UAE

Bikes: Birdy Monocoque, Riteway Glacier, Gios Antico

Amazing collection, ttakata73!

02-05-18 | 06:28 AM

#942

Monumentale

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Yeah wellcome to the Birdy owner team ;-)

02-05-18 | 06:29 AM

#943

Monumentale

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Update us to every valuable ugrade you'll do to your GT

02-06-18 | 03:52 AM

#944

bhkyte

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra

Funny.
I caame from a BMX racing background where sitting is extremely rare. Just for a pose in qualifiers as you are well ahead going over the line.
A top rider I knew had his seat high and did sit down around the corners sometimes. He is the only person that did this I knew.

02-06-18 | 05:38 AM

#945

Abu Mahendra

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ttakata73

...Full suspension, disc brakes, and a reasonable folded size were a new combination my other bikes don't have.

I lack a bike with these characteristics. I have not discounted a Birdy (or Reach). Problem - i already gave too many bikes...

02-06-18 | 10:55 AM

#946

foldingdroid

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From: Dubai, UAE

Bikes: Birdy Monocoque, Riteway Glacier, Gios Antico

ttakata73, where can I buy a 451 rim or 451 wheelset in Bangkok? Thanks.

02-10-18 | 05:34 PM

#947

Abu Mahendra

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Bikes: In service - FSIR Spin 3.0, Bannard Sunny minivelo, Dahon Dash Altena folder. Several others in construction or temporarily decommissioned.

Search for my 'The Bikes of Bangkok' thread. Several bike shop suggestions there. Also look up Wheelsport for distributors in Bangkok.

Quote:

Originally Posted by foldingdroid

ttakata73, where can I buy a 451 rim or 451 wheelset in Bangkok? Thanks.

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02-10-18 | 05:35 PM

#948

Abu Mahendra

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Bikes: In service - FSIR Spin 3.0, Bannard Sunny minivelo, Dahon Dash Altena folder. Several others in construction or temporarily decommissioned.

What is the biggest tire a 406-wheel converted Birdy can take?

02-26-18 | 04:44 AM

#949

sicknsore

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mudguard for birdy new classic

hey all,

i need mudguard recommendation for birdy new classic that can easily be uninstalled.. i dont really like the looks of the bike with mudguard but need it for this rainy season.. preferably seatpost mounted

been eyeing some mudguard options from zefal, topeak and tacx but they make it only for MTBs

03-05-18 | 03:09 AM

#950

spj

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Bikes: 2 old Birdys (UK) 2 in Australia

mudguards

For many years (since 1996) I have just used a cut down plastic mudguard attached to the rear with a small L-bracket. Same on the front. Fantastic, and total cost about $5. You can use one sold for MTBs or a child's bike.