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Forum: Folding Bikes
02-12-24, 04:19 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

I wanted to buy a new fork but it seems Australia...

I wanted to buy a new fork but it seems Australia is managed by Pacific cycles and they wouldnt sell me one. So weird. I wanted a disc fork instead of my current rim brake fork. I might ask the Riese...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-20, 04:55 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

Yes, I have the carbon pads, and the brake...

Yes, I have the carbon pads, and the brake surface is fine - my mechanic checked it. I wonder whether at 15years old or so whether I just need new brakes?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-20, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

Some help with birdy rejuvenation

Hi, I have a Birdy monocoque Graphite which was bought around 2006? I one time I changed a few things, including carbon Joseph Kuosac wheels and made the bike 10 speed. However, I was thinking of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-20, 04:41 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

Some help with birdy rejuvenation

Hi, I have a Birdy monocoque Graphite which was bought around 2006? I one time I changed a few things, including carbon Joseph Kuosac wheels and made the bike 10 speed. However, I was thinking of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-20, 04:34 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

Not sure, however I think my torso is my long...

Not sure, however I think my torso is my long stop. I tend to buy long jeans - 34in - 36in jeans are too long.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-20, 03:42 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

I am 193cm and the standard seat post is fine.

I am 193cm and the standard seat post is fine.
08-29-15, 03:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,687
Posted By ninox

Sorry to bump this thread but what happened in...

Sorry to bump this thread but what happened in the end. I have an AWOL with similar issues.
Forum: Commuting
08-10-14, 06:04 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,360,033
Posted By ninox

398493Here is my Birdy taken on my morning...

398493Here is my Birdy taken on my morning commute. Its about 30km to work and at night I ride about 9km and fold the bike on the train.
Forum: Commuting
07-19-14, 05:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,488
Posted By ninox

So, 20 years of commuting experience - my 2cents...

So, 20 years of commuting experience - my 2cents worth. I think Chrome and slightly softer soled shoes are not so great if you are mainly riding and not walking so much. I (perhaps you) get hot spots...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-14, 04:30 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

I think kojaks are phenomenal.

I think kojaks are phenomenal.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-14, 04:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,502
Posted By ninox

One of reasons I went 10 speed was that it was...

One of reasons I went 10 speed was that it was very easy to get local parts and stuff from the LBS. Capreo is OK but its internet sourced here. Whereas ultegra/105/tiagra 10 speed easy peasy.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-14, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,799
Posted By ninox

I have kojaks and love them. I used to have...

I have kojaks and love them. I used to have marathon racers and they were reliable but unexciting. I have not tried big apples.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-14, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 439,069
Posted By ninox

Birdy photos in the wild

Here are some links to adventures with my Birdy
Ganglingman ? Drunken Barber in Fitzroy, Melbourne. I stopped my......
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-23-14, 03:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,502
Posted By ninox

Be careful what you wish for! I replace stuff it...

Be careful what you wish for! I replace stuff it is broken and old or if I just want to romance my relationship with the bike. I spend a lot of time on my folding bike so this is OK logic for me. I...
05-13-14, 06:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,179
Posted By ninox

Lowest pressure widest clincher tires for old canno

Hi, I wanted to make my 26 in cannondale F400 hard tail a little more comfortable in the saddle and thought I should investigate lower pressure wider tires. I have a DLR 80 front shock on a CAAD2...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-14, 05:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Thanks Jur, Bike is riding very nicely and...

Thanks Jur,
Bike is riding very nicely and happily. With the higher pressure tyres I have gone back to using the red rear polymer suspension. Point about rear brake noted.

Now, today I met...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-09-14, 06:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Well thanks. I do have a little issue. The new...

Well thanks. I do have a little issue. The new carbon wheels with their carbon brake pads squeal. Toeing in helps a little and then, a few days later, squealing again. It's a very socially awkward...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-14, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

Pretty impressed with your rack. edit: this...

Pretty impressed with your rack.

edit: this could be misinterpreted - it refers to bluebirdy's home made mod.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-03-14, 12:22 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

Birdy Multi-S suspension

Here are some photos of the multi-S suspension if anyone is interested. Here is the front:
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and here is the rear - several photos showing it taken apart and what it looks like put...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

I may not be finished with modding this bike or...

I may not be finished with modding this bike or with trying to improve capreo but for the moment I am finished with having an unrideable bike and I am pleased it is riding like a dream again.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-14, 07:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Sort of. The Joseph Kuosac cassette could not be...

Sort of. The Joseph Kuosac cassette could not be made to shift and it appears the ramps on the cassette are not quite good enough. So I currently have a 10 speed ultegra 11-28 with a standard Shimano...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

I had some problems with the capreo shifting...

I had some problems with the capreo shifting which is why I modified my Birdy. The follow up will be described in the Birdy Modifications Problem thread posted here...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-02-14, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

Hi Jur, So I was having problems with front...

Hi Jur,
So I was having problems with front wheel bobbing while climbing and there are some 1km sustained climbs on my commute (and conversely an awesome downhill on the way home). I bought the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-28-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

The multi-s is very good. Suspect the Colorplus+...

The multi-s is very good. Suspect the Colorplus+ is better but Colorplus is very very expensive. I would like their rear light in particular. These parts are easy to get in Australia buying through...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-14, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

Hi, I can shift down, ie to the smaller cogs...

Hi, I can shift down, ie to the smaller cogs without problems but cannot shift up well. So I step down fine but to shift up I push the indexed Tiagra lever and it shifts up 1.5 gears and if I shift...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-27-14, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

I don't see why not. There is also Colorplus who...

I don't see why not. There is also Colorplus who do shocks for folders. My Chinese friend has taught me to just send an email in English and things will be pretty straightforward. I have also used...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,302
Posted By ninox

Here's my Birdy

This is my 2007 Birdy Anthracite 9speed. I had 9 speed capreo crankset and shifter derailleur etc (this is the second photo) but changed to 10 speed aftermarket Capreo (Joseph Kuosac) as described...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By ninox

It is very beautiful and the colour is great....

It is very beautiful and the colour is great. well done.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-24-14, 02:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Thanks Jur, I tried that with some improvement....

Thanks Jur, I tried that with some improvement. But I will ask the LBS to have a look as shifting still a bit horrible. Clunk clunk clunk clunk Clunky KK clunk. Sound of my commute... ;)
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-14, 10:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Hello every one and thanks for your help. Here is...

Hello every one and thanks for your help. Here is the diagnostic plan:
1. I will try another cassette. I have a second from the manufacturer who is being very helpful.
If this works then cassette...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-14, 04:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Chain round the wrong way?

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I notice the chain says LF on the right side of the bike - its a 10 speed tiagra chain (HG4601) which is apparently directional. Is this chain round the right way and if not how much...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-14, 04:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

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Yes, its a Joseph Kuosac 9-28 Capreo based cassette. They make wheels and lots of aftermarket stuff for small wheel bikes. They do a 10 and an 11...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-22-14, 12:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Here is an update. I took the bike to my LBS. And...

Here is an update. I took the bike to my LBS. And they could not make it shift nicely. It shifts horribly. We shortened the chain. We adjusted the tension. It shifts horribly. It seems that the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-14, 03:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Hey that's very helpful jur and thanks for the pic

Hey that's very helpful jur and thanks for the pic
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-14, 03:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

How old is the housing and cables? Maybe you...

How old is the housing and cables? Maybe you should -- or have a mechanic -- reconsider the routing and thoroughly grease the cables to get a smoother action. How old is the shifter and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-14, 06:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Thanks. I know a bike mechanic worth his salt and...

Thanks. I know a bike mechanic worth his salt and will take him the bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-14, 11:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Thanks. This is how low it sits

Thanks. This is how low it sits
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-14, 08:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,712
Posted By ninox

Birdy modification problems

Hi, I modified my Birdy 9speed monocoque (bought 2007) using Joseph Kuosac parts with work done by my local bike store. I changed the wheels to their carbon wheels with Kojak tyres, changed from a...
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