mconlonx

Very feasible, but you will need something to keep the chain in tension, which means either a dedicated chain tensioner -- there exists an Alfine version -- or you can repurpose the existing derailleur for the job via limit screws or a short piece of cable from the adjuster stop through the cable clamp.

Winfried

This kind of thing?

SHIMANO Alfine CT-S510 chain tensioner offers at the cycling shop Rose Bikes UK

mconlonx

Yes, that kind of thing.

On a regular non-folding bike, there's usually a way to adjust chain tension on a single speed or IGH hub, whether just horizontal dropouts, eccentric BB, or other mechanical tensioning system. So first off, the Birdy has vertical dropouts at the rear, no adjustment possible. Second, the chain line length changes when folded, so even if you did come up with a "magic ratio" which had the chain in tension enough to be serviceable, it would probably get out of whack when folded.

But again, no reason you couldn't just repurpose your existing derailleur to do the same thing, and it would allow you to keep the chain-catch gizmo as well.

Winfried

Thanks for the info.

Techiegrr1

I m looking for an older Birdy if anyone is selling. Let me know. Thanks.

duppex

Hi


I just received my Birdy City Premium after a 10 weeks order, and after about 2 minuets of riding I can hear an annoying creaking sound from the front end of the bike (WHEEL?).


The creaking sound seems to happen after a few minutes of a new ride and will still be there even after stopping and pressing down on the handle bars.


Whats strange is when I took the bike out the next day there were no creaking sound at the beginning but after a few minuets it returns.


It does not seems to be from the handle bars or front Elastomer Suspension.


Could it be the head set or something with the fold device or even the front wheel.


The last thing I want to do is send it back and wait x amount of weeks for a repair/replacement.


Any help would be great

jur

The front fork hinge.Spray some WD-40 at individual spots, ride, until you have the culprit which would hopefully be quiet at some point. Could also be the headset.

duppex

Thanks for the info, I will do what you advised.

Hope you are right

Fingers crossed

washuai

Get your post count up, or you won't be able to reply to PMs. Warm Planet Bikes in San Francisco, has "new" old Birdy, but that's quite a trek from Conneticut. I want to buy it, but even at the discount, don't currently have it, so I'll be sad, but happy it's taken flight?

I'm not certain if I'd sell my Mezzo if a frog became available or if I'd rather have my Mezzo + Birdy . .
Is Frog talk welcome in the Birdy Thread? Are they available anywhere in the US?

bhkyte

Just got another used birdie that needs building up.
This one has a seat-post clamp that looks like a handlebar stem for 25mm bars. does this mean there is a clamp for the seat with a bar fitting?
If so where do I get this?

bike.gang.uk

Some photos might help, what model or year is this birdie?

bhkyte

Hi manged to get the part for the seat-post mentioned ealier.

Does anyone know of a source for, (preferably cheap) chain devices suitable for a birdie instead of using the easily bent cage?

By chain device, I mean a front chain wheel chain catcher for the folding chaain slack like the mezzo one. Must find out cost of a mezzo one.
I know a birdie one exists from these threads but this one was 150 pounds when I looked in to it.

BloomingtonFPV

It looks like NYCEWheels no longer carries the Birdy. Are there any US distributors, or do I need to order from Germany or Taiwan?

BirdyOwner

Try www.bfold.com

Bfold is the US east coast dealer as stated in the manufacture Pacific Cycles web site:

Pacific Cycles

bike.gang.uk

Is this what you are looking for? £70

bhkyte

thanks details please?

BirdyOwner

Here is a web site in UK that carries such part where I purchased one:

BIKEgang

energyandair

You could try Anja at Rad innovations / Birdybike
Rad innovations Home
Birdybike Home

washuai

If you're on/closer to the west coast, then Urban Bike Fitters is the new kid on the block. Now, I just need them to keep Birdy's for the next year or two, so I can afford one.
Warm Planet Bikes still has the old 2010, you can make a deal on, according to their sites stock list.

daihung

Yup. If you are on the East coast and close to NYC, go to Bfold. I bought my Birdy from there last Spring. Ask for Peter. Let me know if you need more info on that store.

BirdyOwner

Factory Birdy Pump SKS: Birdy Pump SKS

Does anyone know if the pump works on Presta or Schrader valve? Above web site does not give any product details.

keyven

Can anyone tell me what is the biggest wheel one can fit to a non-modified Birdy? Is 355s pretty much the limit?

jur

I think 406mm will fit with special V-brake arms.

bike.gang.uk

And you must use thin tyres (1 1/8), if you want to fold it. Brake pad adapter might needed.



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keyven

That's an interesting twist - I'm going to look that up. Thanks.