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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-22, 02:19 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
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
08-01-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
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
07-09-22, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
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
07-08-22, 12:35 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
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
06-30-22, 04:25 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
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
06-28-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Hi! After 3 years I have not needed any wear...

Hi! After 3 years I have not needed any wear replacements apart from the usual: Brake pads, chain, and eventually tyres. As discussed a few posts back the Birdy has some replacement requirements for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Found it:...

Found it: https://www.r-m.de/media/filer_public/64/b6/64b612ae-6726-439c-a3f9-3b355f311134/rm_birdy_ba_en_state_10-2015.pdf

At least the 2015 edition. It says to replace the front swingarm "at...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Yes, the swingarm is stronger now. But check the...

Yes, the swingarm is stronger now. But check the manual when you get it. There are some unusual recommendations there, like that you should replace the stem and front swingarm after X kilometers...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

I don't use rear panniers. I guess it might be...

I don't use rear panniers. I guess it might be possible to secure them with velcro to the fender support, but given the suspension movement you would quickly wear the paint off the support. You could...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-22, 04:03 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Yeah, it seems very limited. For the combination...

Yeah, it seems very limited. For the combination of 135 mm quick release, disk brake, and XD, I find only 2 hubs in a big online shop like Bike24:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-22, 02:31 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Interesting, yes! Your disk seems to be rotating...

Interesting, yes! Your disk seems to be rotating the wrong way. The logo/print is facing right, it should be facing left, as it is on bikes with the disk on the left side. There usually is a rotation...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-22, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Right, given that customs situation it's...

Right, given that customs situation it's understandable. And if you can't find any domestic bike parts company that imports these things, you're limited indeed. Too bad.

Brake upgrade: I see no...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-22-22, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

My original Touring rear wheel is 32 spokes. ...

My original Touring rear wheel is 32 spokes.



The shifter and derailer should be fine. If anything, it should shift better with that Shimano 11-36 cassette than with the original Sunrace. It's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Congrats! That sounds like a great deal. In...

Congrats! That sounds like a great deal. In Germany the base model goes for 1000 € more than that. In Norway, even more. Happy rides!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Some problems with this question: The Birdy comes...

Some problems with this question: The Birdy comes with a choice of different handleposts, which will likely have different max heights. I'll assume the Sport 21, which I have and it actually seems to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

eTap / Di2 cassette shifting should be fine...

eTap / Di2 cassette shifting should be fine afaik. But Alfine Di2 is another story. After a close look I have my doubts about Alfine Di2 on a Birdy. I would not buy unless I could find accurate...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-19-20, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Right. So there must be some differences in frame...

Right. So there must be some differences in frame dimensions among the Birdy's: R&M, Pacific, and Bianchi, and over time. Speculation: R&M could have made the suspension hinge slightly wider, to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-14-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

I added a mudguard extender, to reduce the dirt...

I added a mudguard extender, to reduce the dirt spray to the BB area. Here are the before and after shots. In both cases I had ridden on wet, paved roads, no off-road. Granted, the first one shows...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-19, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

I took my Birdy on a tour of Sweden this July....

I took my Birdy on a tour of Sweden this July. When I go on tour I usually ride recumbents since they're more comfortable and faster on longer trips, but they're also bigger, and swedish rail doesn't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-18, 03:42 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 715,104
Posted By glye

Hi! I want ca. 1.6 to 8 meters advancement, or in...

Hi! I want ca. 1.6 to 8 meters advancement, or in Sheldon Browns very sensible gain ratio, ca. 1.45 to 7.3. This assumes 175 mm cranks and 44-355 tyres. With a 52t chainring the e*thirteen 9-46...
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