Birdy New Classic Foldable Bicycle Review: Classic Design with Great Features!

[@JakobusVdL]

Nice review Mighty-Velo. I live in New Zealand where Birdy bikes are very uncommon. I have a 2003 classic, bought second hand from its original (German) owner. It has a shimano nexus planet gearbox, and is a comfortable bike - with an amazing ride for an 18inch wheeled bike. I think those speeds you are quoting are maximums rather than averages, its not a quick bike on a long run. The folding system (and suspension) are the highlights of the bike - it is brillinat engineering. I see I need to get the chain tensioner device to stop on of the annoying features, which is the chain becoming knotted when the bike is folded. Do you sell them, and do you ship to NZ? (I'm also interested in some replacement front and rear shock absorbers)

[@mightyvelo-singapore]

We agree, speed is subjective (mainly due to rider's capability). We have customers who have ridden different Birdy models on epic rides in various countries to those that can hang on with Road bike peletons on 4am hammerfests! Regarding your bike, would it be ok if you send us pictures of your bike? So we can determine whether the newer generation chain tensioner and the suspension parts we have will fit your classic? Please email us: [e-mail]

[@JakobusVdL]

@@mightyvelo-singapore thanks for the reply. I'm having the bike stripped down so I can repaint it at the moment. But when I get it back, I'll take some pictures and send them through. I've also since seen a 'chain hanger' device for the same problem.

[@mightyvelo-singapore]

@@JakobusVdL Nice. No problem, let us know when you get it back!