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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-16-23, 05:19 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Huh. That's one more reason for me to not regret...

Huh. That's one more reason for me to not regret replacing the supernova taillight that came with my bike. Presumably it would be possible to wire in some capacitors to give you some standing light,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-23, 04:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By glye

Yes, it's the same hub just with different axles....

Yes, it's the same hub just with different axles. The 135/10 uses a 10 mm QR thru bolt axle, which is unusual, but fits any standard 135 frame afaik. In terms of holding the wheel securely in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-13-23, 03:26 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

No problem, the rack has a taillight tab with 50...

No problem, the rack has a taillight tab with 50 mm spaced holes built in. Just bolt the light on and go. But from your question I guess you have a different version of the rack, without that tab.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-16-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Saint is made for single chainrings, it will be...

Saint is made for single chainrings, it will be too short for 2x. It has listed capacity of 25t. With 11-32 cassette that's 21t capacity consumed, leaving you only 4t left for the front. But you have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-13-22, 12:40 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

If that brings you nowhere, you could contact R&M...

If that brings you nowhere, you could contact R&M (or Pacific) directly.
https://www.r-m.de/en-gb/contact/
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-22, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

The Birdy can benefit from a bit shorter chain...

The Birdy can benefit from a bit shorter chain than is common/advised on other bikes, so no wonder if the bikeshop made it too long. I have it rather short on mine since the Alfine chain tensioner...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-22, 03:34 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Interesting option. It looks like they use a belt...

Interesting option. It looks like they use a belt snubber. With that they can get away with less tension.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-22, 03:22 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Do you have any detail on this? Anecdote: My 4...

Do you have any detail on this? Anecdote: My 4 years old gates belt drive mid-motor ebike with nuvinci has passed 14 000 km now, with no sign of belt damage/wear, and no cleaning done. Ridden year...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-22, 02:19 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

This used to be the gospel and many still believe...

This used to be the gospel and many still believe it. But several belt bikes are now being offered with variable chainstay length and a belt tensioner, with "back-bending" of the belt. R&M makes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-22, 02:03 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Maybe check for cables/wires binding and being...

Maybe check for cables/wires binding and being stretched? Whatever it is, you'll find it eventually :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-01-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

FWIW, I've used a Litepro chainring ("plain" 1x...

FWIW, I've used a Litepro chainring ("plain" 1x specific with integrated chain guard, one piece) for about 3500 km, no problems yet.
(Multispeed rings and narrow-wide are more complicated to make so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-27-22, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

This might work, but beware, it may cause chain...

This might work, but beware, it may cause chain rubbing in a different spot instead: Where the chain passes close to the suspension pivot point. I had that problem before when I was using 11-speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Thanks, both of you. Jipe did almost exactly what...

Thanks, both of you. Jipe did almost exactly what I was thinking. But there are advantages to both solutions.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-14-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Anti-theft seat quickrelease?

When I use the Birdy for commuting and shopping I replace the seat quickrelease with a hex bolt and secure it with HexLox (I do the same with my wheels). This to prevent some idiot thief from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-14-22, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Black rack, black cable, black tape. Not easy to...

Black rack, black cable, black tape. Not easy to see anything. But here you can see the cable coming up the rack stay by the elastomer.
(Old photo with red elastomer and SRAM NX 11-speed. Now it's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-14-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

I did. No problem there. I simply routed it along...

I did. No problem there. I simply routed it along the rack stay and then along the rack itself. Attaching the cable in strategic places with black tape, leaving enough slack to ensure folding will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Hi! I know nothing about MK1, but in general...

Hi! I know nothing about MK1, but in general terms: Beware of any signs of it having crashed before, and ask about this. Check the pictures carefully for any signs of cracks. Especially if you or the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-22, 05:39 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

At SPEZI 2013 I test rode a Birdy ebike. Likely...

At SPEZI 2013 I test rode a Birdy ebike. Likely R&M since it's in Germany. Anyway, if this is something they were considering as a product, then it appears they gave up on the idea. It was using a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-22, 03:39 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

The "Carry bag" is both: A frame bag to carry...

The "Carry bag" is both: A frame bag to carry things in, and a cover for the folded bike, and a carrying strap.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-22, 03:27 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Dahon also make bags that may suit you. I bought...

Dahon also make bags that may suit you. I bought a "Dahon CarryOn Cover" 10 years ago for a Tern bike, I'm using it now for the Birdy. It fits nicely. It comes in a saddle bag, but can be brought in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-22, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

No, it's a flexible rubber flap, to avoid...

No, it's a flexible rubber flap, to avoid breaking it if you roll the bike over a door frame for instance. This one, I think: https://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/sks-xxl-mudguard-spoiler-

It comes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-22, 01:45 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

That pulling handle is a nice solution when...

That pulling handle is a nice solution when you're not using the lowrider rack. Where did you buy the front elastomer? Unsure if I need it, but may want to try.

My tip to this thread is the SKS...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-22, 01:22 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

They are hydraulic, right? No adjustment, other...

They are hydraulic, right? No adjustment, other than to check they are centered over the brake disk. The gap between the disk and the pads should be the same on both sides. Spin the wheel first to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-22, 01:02 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Do you get it when you increase speed in a...

Do you get it when you increase speed in a straight line? That's a bit worrying, in that case.

I get such a noise only in hard turns, which indicates that the fork/swingarm is flexing. So long as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-22, 12:48 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

This is included, see "lock-washer" in the...

This is included, see "lock-washer" in the manual. This hub doesn't develop much torque, so that simple solution is plenty. Even my Alfine 11 uses just a lock washer / no-turn washer, and isn't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

That info is right there on the front page, and...

That info is right there on the front page, and in the manual. :) https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/cs-rk3-silver
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

S-A says 8- and 9-speed and 11-34t. But there's...

S-A says 8- and 9-speed and 11-34t. But there's no physical hard limit at that point. The hub physically accepts cassettes compatible with the shimano HG, which most cassettes are, and is available...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-22, 02:24 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

At high speed the sound is somewhat like an...

At high speed the sound is somewhat like an ebike. Silence is better of course, but it doesn't bother me. True, you save the cost of rebuilding a wheel. It is also a good option if you like to swap...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-22, 01:47 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Looks like this one:...

Looks like this one: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/dynamos/schmidt-son-xs-100-6bolt-disc-dynamo-front-hub-for-birdy-polished-32-hole/?geoc=NO

Costs about the same as the standard SONdelux which they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-22, 01:42 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

For zero drag with lights off there is the...

For zero drag with lights off there is the Velogical rim dynamo which I have on another bike: https://www.velogical-engineering.com/dynamo/product-information/?lang=en
It runs on the rim, not the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-22, 01:35 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Yes, interesting! I would expect ours to be...

Yes, interesting! I would expect ours to be different because this seems to be a big wheel test and SP offers different dynamos for small wheels, optimised for higher rotation speeds. So different,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-22, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Yes, for both lights. So if you want to do it, it...

Yes, for both lights. So if you want to do it, it looks like you would replace both the light and the whole cable from the light to the dynamo. Then connect the tail light cable to the cable stump...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-22, 12:18 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Yes, I noticed that one. I will consider it...

Yes, I noticed that one. I will consider it if/when the supernova fails. The supernova also works fine with the B&M tail light I'm using. And since I built my own on/off switch I have no need to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

I don't remember, but I think I got my green...

I don't remember, but I think I got my green elastomer from here: https://www.mobicbikes.com/collections/birdy-accessories/products/birdy-elastomer-green-hard
It says it fits all Birdy models.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

I sometimes get a little rubbing noise from the...

I sometimes get a little rubbing noise from the front disk brake in hard turns, the fork flexes enough to cause rubbing. This is harmless. Don't know if it's the same noise you have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

There is probably a hole at the other end too,...

There is probably a hole at the other end too, but I haven't checked. Dirt can get in and slowly accumulate too. For peace of mind and better looks you could use a short bolt and perhaps a small...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-05-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Often one of the teeth has the number of teeth on...

Often one of the teeth has the number of teeth on that cog pressed into it. If not, just pick a tooth with any kind of feature you recognise, and count from there. It's likely 9-10-11. Any bigger...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

I also had some shorter bolts lying around, and...

I also had some shorter bolts lying around, and did the same mod. We'll see how it works out. At least there is less chance of damaging the rack threads or breaking a bolt now.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Not if you value your safety, no :) It may...

Not if you value your safety, no :)

It may be possible to use an extender like this: https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=folding+bike+handlebar+extender&iax=images&ia=images
or riser handlebars like...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Pull it under all the 3 middle bars. You could...

Pull it under all the 3 middle bars. You could even give the "handle" a half twist so it attaches upside-down at the end, then it's very low profile.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

There's no quick way to remove the rubber bungy...

There's no quick way to remove the rubber bungy cords afaik. But it's quick and easy to pull them under the middle bars, and up onto the last one. Then it's out of the way when you don't need it.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Since you have already taken it out, that's easy....

Since you have already taken it out, that's easy. Measure the length (minus the head) and the diameter (outer part of the thread, i.e. the smallest hole the bolt will fit through) rounded up to whole...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-22, 04:25 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

I like the big size of those! I have the folding...

I like the big size of those! I have the folding rack, which is good but the wheels are very small. They can catch on tiny steps/cracks, which might damage the rack. I guess it would be easy enough...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-22, 02:34 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

You mean "rest on the rear fender"? Yes, that's...

You mean "rest on the rear fender"? Yes, that's normal. And this is why the stay for the rear fender is very thick, and there is a pad on the top of the stay/fender connection to hold the weight and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-22, 05:17 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Nice to have the ATS option! Schlumpf is well...

Nice to have the ATS option! Schlumpf is well regarded quality. Efneo is less common, but it has been around a while by now. It got a very good review in road.cc in 2017....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-22, 03:16 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Beware that both Schlumpf and Hammerschmidt...

Beware that both Schlumpf and Hammerschmidt require you to modify your Birdy frame: https://www.biketinker.com/2010/bike-resources/schlumpf-double-fixed/
For Efneo and Patterson this is not required...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-22, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

If 2x up front is enough for you, then 52t...

If 2x up front is enough for you, then 52t physical ring will work, and you get the direct drive efficiency as you say. The 3rd speed would not be very usable in that case. You could of course use...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-22, 02:19 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

Thudbusters are nice. Suspension stems exist...

Thudbusters are nice. Suspension stems exist also. Another option for a comfortable ride on the Helix could be to rebuild the wheels in 406 / 20" size. Then you have tons of tires to choose from, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-29-22, 01:36 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

This is when you use the standard 28t physical...

This is when you use the standard 28t physical chainring. When you use a 38t physical chainring, which you can if you order it with the 130 BCD chainring adapter, you get 38 / 54 / 68t equivalent....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-28-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 726,545
Posted By glye

I don't know. Another option is the Efneo GTRO...

I don't know. Another option is the Efneo GTRO 3-speed crank drive (130 BCD compatible). With the 38t chainwheel option this equals a triple with 38/54/68t, then you can go rather fast with an 11t...
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