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Forum: Folding Bikes
01-20-20, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Hi all--After giving away my Birdy years ago, I...

Hi all--After giving away my Birdy years ago, I found myself in Japan and in need of a travel bike. (I switched to recumbents in 2010 after my employer allowed bikes in the building. I shaved 10...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Yangmusa, yes, try adjusting it. Jur's excellent...

Yangmusa, yes, try adjusting it. Jur's excellent advice about the chain is good, perhaps taking a link off will help. The only other advice I have is to be Zen and quick when folding it.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Actually, that should mean that your Birdy is way...

Actually, that should mean that your Birdy is way outperforming your Swift. The Plus should be about 2-3MPH slower at the same wattage as the Stelvio without a liner. I would think that it would...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Actually, the chain catcher will only work when...

Actually, the chain catcher will only work when it is in the highest gear. This is what I would do: 1) shift it to the highest (hardest to pedal) gear; 2) adjust the chain catcher so that it is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-09, 07:12 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Black Dog Bicycles is your best bet for anything...

Black Dog Bicycles is your best bet for anything Birdy if you live in the U.S. They should have all the racks and carriers.

On another note, check out the new Tune...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-09-09, 12:53 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

That looks very familiar! I'll post my grocery...

That looks very familiar! I'll post my grocery set up when I get back to the States.

By the way, I'll be in the Bay Area in Feb. in the event that you Bay folks all are still taking rides together.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-09, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Jur--The "low frequency shimmy" does not sound...

Jur--The "low frequency shimmy" does not sound like shimmy at all, but rather a dangerous speed wobble. In the hands of a less capable rider, that can cause some big problems. This is not a known...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-06-09, 02:30 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Very interesting. I get hands-off shimmy, but the...

Very interesting. I get hands-off shimmy, but the bike is pretty darn stable at speed. I usually use evenly distributed panniers on the front, though.

On my recent ride there was an 11Km steep...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-01-09, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Hi all. Anyone check out the Flicker album on the...

Hi all. Anyone check out the Flicker album on the 2008 World Birdy Meeting? http://www.flickr.com/groups/birdy-berlin/pool/show/with/2586804762/
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-02-08, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Yes, the suspension is a must with the little...

Yes, the suspension is a must with the little wheels. The Birdy's suspension is pretty tight. There is about 2 cm of travel on a good pothole. Good at absorbing road vibration, but nothing like a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-02-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Sometimes I get a bit of slippage when I've...

Sometimes I get a bit of slippage when I've cleaned the bike. If Jur's trick doesn't work, try a little hairspray or any other similar substance on the seat post.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-08, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Jur--That makes a lot of sense. I find that to...

Jur--That makes a lot of sense. I find that to keep the bike from bobbing I do have to keep my RPM down.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-01-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Jur, either you spin slowly or your cyclocomputer...

Jur, either you spin slowly or your cyclocomputer is set incorrectly. At 100 RPM you should get 42km/h out of the stock 56T chainring and the 11T cog. I've only lacked gears on steep descents.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-08, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Went on a pootle today that turned into a 92 mile...

Went on a pootle today that turned into a 92 mile ride upstate New York in the US. Here is someone else's link with pics of the trail....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-08, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Jim, if you can manage to order one, Folex wheels...

Jim, if you can manage to order one, Folex wheels are the most cost-effective way to reduce the weight of your wheels. They are not sold in the US, and there effectively is no US distributor at the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-14-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

The front Birdy hub is great b/c it makes the...

The front Birdy hub is great b/c it makes the fold smaller and reduces the acute spoke angle for small wheels, but it isn't absolutely needed. It's still just a standard 100mm axle. Not sure what the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-08, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

You've got to love that guy's sub 1 Kg wheel set....

You've got to love that guy's sub 1 Kg wheel set. The standard Birdy rims are strong and only 50g heavier. I found them to be of very high quality and they are drilled 24h. With the new folding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-08, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Of course, your tires are the most cost-effective...

Of course, your tires are the most cost-effective way to get the weight down. But it's most important to make sure you have the puncture protection you need. If you are in the US, Black Dog will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Hey everyone in North America, the Kojaks are...

Hey everyone in North America, the Kojaks are here! http://www.schwalbetires.com/kojak Wire bead is in, Kevlar folding bead is coming. Great news. Now, what do I do with my 349 wheelset?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-08, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Ms Incredible, how was the traffic? I notice that...

Ms Incredible, how was the traffic? I notice that you were on city streets most of the time from the map.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-08, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

I just got back from 64 miles. Needed monkeys,...

I just got back from 64 miles. Needed monkeys, but it was nice enough in the East Coast US fall.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

The will definitely fit. The only possible...

The will definitely fit. The only possible clearance issue is with the front folding rack, which rides close to the front tire. If you don't have a lowrider, should fit.

As to the question of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-05-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

When touring, Marathons. When commuting (all...

When touring, Marathons. When commuting (all pavement), Stelvios.

Congratulations world!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-04-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

You seem to have captured a UFO in this picture....

You seem to have captured a UFO in this picture. I hope you do not have any blank spots in your memory of this ride.

I've done extensive off road riding as well. It shines on pack dirt trails,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-30-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

I used to do that. It makes for an inexpensive...

I used to do that. It makes for an inexpensive front rack. Except it mushes the brake cables. So, if you run your brakes tight, this tends to cause them to rub.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-28-08, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

it will be interesting to see whether you notice...

it will be interesting to see whether you notice a difference. I found the Racer to be sluggish. Did you replace both tires? The front matters almost as much as the rear.

I have a 349 wheelset and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-08-08, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Jeffy--fun experiment. Do you have multiple...

Jeffy--fun experiment. Do you have multiple average speed differences?

Jur--I left out the most important comment. That is the most thoroughly detailed and well thought out review I have ever...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-08-08, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

I think all Birdy bikes have hands off shimmy due...

I think all Birdy bikes have hands off shimmy due to the folding mechanism, but thankfully no hands on shimmy.

The difference between even the Marathon Racers and the Stelvios is night and day. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-08, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

You are probably looking here:...

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...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-05-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 724,864
Posted By pm124

Congrats! If you want to trade that beautiful...

Congrats! If you want to trade that beautiful white one for a severely abused yellow, just let me know.

If the chain does not fall off when you fold it, you can put it in a low gear, but I...
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