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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

The stem clamp on my Birdy is not tight enough,...

The stem clamp on my Birdy is not tight enough, so that the stem can move a small amount back and forward. [The movement is maybe 3-4 mm at the handlebar.]

The user guide I have here says that if...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-22, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

Thanks CEBEP. One less thing to fix.

Thanks CEBEP. One less thing to fix.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

I notice that the 'Swing arm' on this Birdy I...

I notice that the 'Swing arm' on this Birdy I have does not swing freely — when I unfold the front wheel, I have to use my hand to pull it into position. It is a little stiff. Is this normal? Thanks.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-05-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,901
Posted By stephenmcateer

I didn't realise they had float. And thanks for...

I didn't realise they had float. And thanks for the tips on marking etc.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-05-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,901
Posted By stephenmcateer

Thanks for the good wishes. It hadn't...

Thanks for the good wishes.

It hadn't occurred to me that clipless would help with keeping the foot in position on the pedal.

[It's entirely possible I didn't know what I was doing when I...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-05-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,901
Posted By stephenmcateer

The barstool idea sound useful. Hopefully this...

The barstool idea sound useful. Hopefully this bike will have enough adjustment in it to set the seat to the correct height — it's a Birdy folder. I'll go and watch that video thanks.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-05-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,901
Posted By stephenmcateer

Thanks Peter. I never liked cleats. You mention...

Thanks Peter. I never liked cleats. You mention bursitis in your knee — I had it in a muscle in my hip once and it took a long time to go away. My own knee problem is only minor at this point, so I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

=> When I look at the Birdy Mark 2 and Birdy Mark...

=> When I look at the Birdy Mark 2 and Birdy Mark 3, they have what I think is a hydro-formed frame, but this bike I bought has plain rectangular tubing. Is it definitely a Birdy 3?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-03-22, 03:49 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

Thanks for that Jipe. I'll look for the upgraded...

Thanks for that Jipe. I'll look for the upgraded tensioner. Cheers.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

I have a used Birdy coming here from eBay on...

I have a used Birdy coming here from eBay on Monday.

When I check it over, is there anything I should be looking out for?

[I think I saw somewhere that the frames can crack.]

It looks pretty...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,033
Posted By stephenmcateer

Ah. All is revealed. Thank you.

Ah. All is revealed. Thank you.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,033
Posted By stephenmcateer

I'm wondering what 'MUP' is?

I'm wondering what 'MUP' is?
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-31-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,901
Posted By stephenmcateer

Thanks. I'm hoping cycling will at least not...

Thanks.

I'm hoping cycling will at least not make it worse. As you say, it might even make it better. We shall see.

As for seat height etc. — this bike looks to have a fair amount of adjustment...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-31-22, 04:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,901
Posted By stephenmcateer

Thanks for that. Sounds like you've been through...

Thanks for that. Sounds like you've been through the mill.

I hope to enjoy this new bike I just bought without knee pain. [Another poster on this site suggested not using SPDs or toeclips — I...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-30-22, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,901
Posted By stephenmcateer

Thanks for that. Not sure if that's my problem or...

Thanks for that. Not sure if that's my problem or not. Feels more like some sort of old damage — maybe ligament / cartilage. Dunno. If it gets significantly worse I suppose I'll see if I can get a...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-30-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,901
Posted By stephenmcateer

Thanks. Yes — I learnt to avoid cleats and...

Thanks. Yes — I learnt to avoid cleats and toeclips when the knee originally started to be problematic.

Most I plan on doing with this new bike is tootling round the park though, so hopefully the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-30-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,901
Posted By stephenmcateer

Knee Trouble.

My left knee periodically aches. Nothing terrible, just annoying. Lasts for a few days usually. It's never been bad enough to bother a Doctor with. Maybe a 2 or 3 out of 10 on the pain scale.

Will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

==== Thanks. Yes I did a bit more research and...

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Thanks. Yes I did a bit more research and it seems that the 'Sport' stem is good for taller people.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-22, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

Today I bought a Birdy World Sport on eBay. ...

Today I bought a Birdy World Sport on eBay.

It looks like it's reasonable condition.

However, looking again at the photos of it, I see that the stem is angled forward: is this bike going to be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

Thanks again. I will watch for a Birdy III I...

Thanks again. I will watch for a Birdy III I think. [Newer is better usually with most things.]
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

Okay thanks for that. Useful information. Any...

Okay thanks for that. Useful information. Any particular reason why I should go for the Birdy III? Are the older versions much worse?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,598
Posted By stephenmcateer

What to look for in a used Birdy?

I'm looking at Birdies on eBay.

There seems to be a big variability in prices and age / spec.
I don't have a big budget so an older one is probably on the cards.

I'm 6' 2" / 190cm — is there...
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