I will consider a reflector with integrated light, and can be powered by the E3 if there is such a product! For me (in SG) it is not economical to order the SKS reflector by itself, the item cost €6 but shipping cost €60!

I agree with Jipe that the SKS reflector looked best on our Birdy! :). If only it has integrated LED bulbs as well.

Not sure if you have these in Singapore but B+M has rear lights with built in reflectors for standard mount, normally on rear rack which as I remember you do not have mount points on yours.

You can also use strap-on reflector mounted on seat post. SON also has new rear light model which mounts directly to the rear rack tube. They also have models mounting to the mudguard. On the same page you can see their other models along with reflectors/adaptors to couple with standard rear light mounts. These are not cheap though but top quality products. Here is the link

I saw the SON rear light and thought it could be a good option. However I can’t info on whether it runs directly off the dynamo output (ac voltage) or 6V dc. Do you know any other website provides this info? I will definitely need a strap to mount it on the rear rack.

Ideally seatpost or saddle mount would be the best position to mount the rear light. But as I have to lower the saddle when taking the bike into trains/buses I’ve to consider the cable management when folded.

I will search around to see if there are local shops or websites selling the SON lights.

On SON website when you go on the main page it will show you rear lights in two sections, SON rear Light and SON rear light DC. DC ones are for electric bikes, so you need to check the first ones which would run off of dynamo. There are many suppliers offering SON’s products, www.bike24.com and www.starbike.com to name a few. If you are not sure about any particular model you can contact SON support over their website, they are pretty quick to answer.

The SON rear light has capacitors for standing light too. Don't think it will conflict with the Supernova E3 power supply, but I'm sure the standing light time can be extended a fair bit.

I've found this Bumm lgiht that might be suitable for my bike too.
https://www.bumm.de/en/products/dyna...1-schwarz.html

As we drive on the left side of the road, I'm looking to wire the rear light on the right side of my bike for better visibility. For now, I will leave the E3 tailight on the left first.

This is what I mounted on my Birdy Titanium. Its very small and fits on the right side (on the opposite of the rear swing arm catch lever pin).

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7ceb6c2f3b.jpg

Wheel and folding tips
 

Good evening,

Thank you all for your suggestions. I had the bike serviced at Fudges. It has been taken care of well, just a bit too much oil on the chain the rest was fine. I found replacement bulbs for the front dynamo light and I am now in the process of making my bike more commuting friendly. The bike has a rear rack with threads at the either end for M4 bolts. These locations would be ideal for wheels. Would anyone know which wheel set would fit? I have found wheels with M6 or bigger bearings but nothing with that diameter. Am I missing something?
Also I have tried to improve my approach to folding the bike but I am a bit worried that I always end up scratching the mudguards a bit. Would there be a trick to ensure that the rear mudguard does not touch the ground when folding? I am worried I might be damaging the screw that attaches it to the frame and I am definitely scratching the plastic "bavette" at its end.

Any tips will be greatly appreciated.

Good night!!

Thanks for sharing the mounting point for your light! As I'm using a rear bag as well, I think that I have to mount the light on the connecting rod for the rear rack, using some sort of a round rod clamp.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7529d90387.jpg

I have no idea how sturdy it is but this looks to be an adaptor which you can mount on the drive side that will accept any standard rear light. Here is the link

Could be paired with Bumm or SON lights which are very small and light:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0d768424b.jpeg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...42f1aa23d.jpeg

In your setup doesn’t bottle cage interfere with fold?

Thanks for sharing! I might be able to find a threaded hole near the rear wheel dropout area to secure the mount.

​​​​​​The bottle cage holder is secured by 2 adjustable rubber bands, (think of Apple Watch's rubber strap), and it can be rotated slightly to the right before folding. So no problems.

Added product link:
https://www.amazon.sg/Bike-Bottle-Cage-Mounting-Black/dp/B08YYVJSKY/ref=asc_df_B08YYVJSKY/?tag=sgsmrtphshopg-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=594361121456&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14569070634643835923&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqm t=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9062515&hvtargid=pla-1318696354477&psc=1

Bump! If anyone has an idea it would really help. Happy to create a new thread if this is the way to go :-)

Hi there!

Before I installed the 2+2 rear rack, I used the bike with the Pacific cycles mudguards alone for a while.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6ff53532e.jpeg

Without the rear rack, the rear mudguard sits on the floor when folded, but the connecting plate that touches the floor is reinforced with a thick piece of plastic. Yes it might scratch if I push the bike, but it will not fall apart. I can only carry the bike around but no way to push it.

As for the front, you have to turn the handlebar slightly to the left before folding. You can check the above picture for reference.

Would you care to share some pictures along? It’s a little hard to understand without.

There are wheel sets with big wheels which can be installed to roll the bike without rear rack. Sample picture found on the internet:


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ee2625c91.jpeg

For me, the best solution to roll the bike folded is not the easy wheels foot like he Ridea that I have on my titanium Birdy but the Riese & Müller folding rear rack as I have it on my Birdy 3 (unfortunately, this rack cannot be mounted on the titanium Birdy since there are no mounting points for it on the main frame).

I have installed Ezywheels on my white Birdy before, IMHO they make the bike more stable when the rear wheel is tucked in.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...38d872d79.jpeg
However, for pushing around, I found it easier to push with the back wheel alone. I’ve since sold the Ezwheels.

This doesn't work when a rear mudguard is installed.

Pictures
 

Thank you for the suggestion. I wasn't sure I could do it as a newbie. Here are a few pictures. Basically the rack has two 4mm diameter to threads, one on either side. I cannot find M4 wheels...
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2a0ce75090.jpg
Rack thread

Are you sure it’s M4? Brompto and Birdy are M6 and there are lots of wheels available for them. You may try to accommodate one version or another of Easy Wheels for Brompton from, say Litepro. They have bearings so technically if you will secure them they should work. Maybe local Brompton shop/service center can give it a try.

Stainless steel tubes 6mm OD and 4mm ID are common. Basically you cut a piece and make sleeve around M4 bolt for the 6mm wheel to sit on. However the situation is going to be precarious as it may be too easy to bend an M4 bolt under the weight of the bike.

I think you need this. However it's out of stock.

https://www.birdybicycle.com/product...lley-wheel-set

Edit: Found out that mobicbikes.com sells them at $45. You can try ordering from them.

For me, this is not a good solution because when you mount these wheels on the rear folding rack you cannot use rear pannier anymore.

Its much better to mount slim easy wheels for Brompton that are compatible with rear pannier mounting.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d870d7bd61.jpg

Do you mean the remaining space (or length of the rack) becomes too short?


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5d15f2aec.jpeg

I’m using a 2+2 rack. Could mount the klickfix bag without problems.

He meant panniers, not the rack bag. I also removed spacers from my R&M Birdy Touring but used stock wheels. Have no issues with bags, tried panniers which were also no problem.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b51b2e8fe.jpeg

I have checked and the diameter is 4mm. The rack is the same as the one for gen 2 birdy I think - the then adventure rack but from the mid 2000's. Here are two pictures of the bike:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9086ed6fd7.jpg
Unfolded bike
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4162978eda.jpg
Folded bike.
I think that M4 bolts would work if short. I really cannot continue to carry it around like I am at the moment.

I mean big rear pannier like below:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e815a8c487.jpg

They look nice!

Birdy RM - Old with broken frame
 

I have an old Birdy RM and the frame broke at the seat clamp. I've had in sitting in my closet for several years and I want to get rid of it. Generally, is there any market for any of the parts, wheels, seat post, handle bar, crank, etc? I was thinking of tearing it down and sell what I can or just dump the whole works. Anyone have thoughts on this?

This is a Birdy 7


It's not allowing me to post a photo since I'm a brand new member or I don't know how to use this forum. I have not been in a forum in a long time.

Thank you.

It depends of the type of Birdy (1, 2, 3, monocoque or not...) and of its transmission (derailleur or IGH, number of speed, type of IGH...).