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Forum: Folding Bikes

01-11-17, 08:35 PM

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Birdy thread

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Posted By downtube

Belt drives require fixed chainstays. The rear...

Belt drives require fixed chainstays. The rear suspension on a Birdy implies that the chainstay length varies, hence the problem.

Thanks,
Yan

Forum: Folding Bikes

01-01-17, 12:03 PM

Replies: 2,423

Birdy thread

Views: 721,947

Posted By downtube

I raced MTB's and I was taught to never stand....

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

Forum: Folding Bikes

01-01-17, 11:34 AM

Replies: 2,423

Birdy thread

Views: 721,947

Posted By downtube

I'm sure you are right for your needs. However I...

I'm sure you are right for your needs. However I feel differently. Aluminum is a stiff metal, when you shorten the frame and use smaller triangles it gets stiffer, and the small wheels are super...

Forum: Folding Bikes

01-01-17, 10:25 AM

Replies: 2,423

Birdy thread

Views: 721,947

Posted By downtube

Compression and rebound control are more...

Compression and rebound control are more important to me. Honestly I would never use the lockout feature.

Thanks
Yan

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