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riese und müller 2010

Folding Bikes

riese und müller GmbH, Darmstadt, GermanyPhone: + 49 6151-366 86-0, Fax: + 49 6151-366 86-20Internet: www.r-m.de, E-mail: [email protected]

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We started out in cycle manufacturing in 1995 with the Birdy full suspension folding bike, and, just as it was then, this cult bike is still our most important model, and it is sold in many countries worldwide. The trick of using the pivot points for both suspen-sion and folding was and is ingenious, and it allows us to avoid the major weak point of previous folding bikes (and also many current ones, too!): the folding hinge in the main frame. This makes the Birdy extremely rigid and, along with the full suspension, it delivers a very fun ride with excellent safety and comfort.

In this catalogue we will present our complete folding bike range. From this model year the Birdy is joined once again by the Frog; this bike was unavailable in recent years. Now it is back following a full redesign and with a fresh new look: it’s just waiting for you to turn it into a prince! The potential is certainly there, we can assure you.

The Birdy range has also been revised and improved. Last year we produced a first small batch of Birdys with disc brakes, and this sparked a huge response. No wonder, because the excellent controllability and high braking efficiency of disc brakes make them a ‘must’ for many riders of high end bikes. So this year we are proud to present a completely new model with disc brakes, the Birdy alfine disc. The combination of a high quality hub gear transmission and superb brakes makes for a wonderful folding bike for a great variety of applications. The Birdy speed and the Birdy rohloff are also available with optional disc brakes.

We hope that you will be inspired by our creations, and that you can build them into your own concepts of individuality and free-dom. Perhaps after you’ve finished reading this you will know just how your very own personal cycling desires can be satisfied to leave you smiling. And travelling!

Yours, Markus Riese and Heiko Müller

Dear reader,

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Frame size (A) [cm]

Toptube length (B) [mm]

Headtube angle (C) [°]

Seattube angle (D) [°]

Trail (E) [mm]

Wheelbase (F) [mm]

BB height (G) [mm]

Toptube height (H) [mm]

Chainstay length (I) [mm]

Wheel size [“]

Headtube length [mm]

Stearer length [mm]

Headset size [“]

Headset system

Stem

Rear wheel travel [mm]

Front wheel travel [mm]

Length of rear shock [mm]

Transmission ratio

of the suspension

Length of BB tube [mm]

BB thread

Rohloff compatible

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Birdy 1 Frog 1

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1 The frame geometry of Birdy and Frog is because of the special concept not really compareable to standard bikes.

2 Upside-down assembled.

Subject to changeBirdy, Frog

Frame geometry


Content

Birdy 4 – 13Folding genious

Frog 14 – 17Folding genious

Company philosophy 18 Technology 19 – 39

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“The Birdy is sooo fast.”Tobias Spindler, Corporate Communication

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“My everyday mobility-guarantee.”Heiko Müller, Managing Director


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8 The Birdy is the iconic product in the riese und müller range. Once you’ve taken your first ride on a Birdy you wouldn’t ever want to settle for anything else. This bike is certainly no token or second bike; in riding pleasure and comfort it more than holds its own against its full-size siblings. It is a bike with full-size quality. The Birdy has a monocoque main frame formed from two

are intended for mobile people, who some-times also need to carry their vehicle, so low weight makes even more sense here than on any other type of cycle. A particular feature of the Birdy is the dual functionality of the frame joints, both for suspension pivots and as part of the folding mechanism. This trick of using the frame joints both for folding and suspension means that a joint in

sheet-aluminium halves, precisely welded together by a robot, at its heart. This pro-duction technology gives a completely fresh look with flowing free-form lines and a bodyworkstyle appearance. The main frame and rear suspension arm are a full 150 g lighter than the classic Birdy and at the same time more rigid. The step-through height has also been reduced by 60 mm. Folding bikes

anthracite 1 pink 1

Birdy rohloff disc/black with sport stem, disc brakes, optional mudguards, expedition carrier, kickstand, lighting SON for disc brakes and Big Apple tires

Birdy rohloff/anthracite with sport stem,optional mudguards, expedition carrier, lowrider and Marathon Racer folding tires


9the main frame can be eliminated. With its simple folding mechanism (folds in about 15 seconds), small folded size (from 79 x 61 x 36 cm) and low weight (from 10.3 kg) it is easy to transport and can be stored in any space small or large.

Numerous accessories also enable you to adapt the Birdy to your specific require-ments. You can choose from five colours. The Birdys with disc brakes (standard on the Birdy alfine disc, optional on the Birdy speed and rohloff) come with a special frame, available in either black or polished aluminium.

1 not for Birdys with disc brake2 only for Birdys with disc brake

The Birdy is now well established as the leading folding bike on the market and is distributed in America, Australia and Japan, so that a worldwide service network is on hand even when you’re on the road.Each of the eleven versions has a different emphasis.

Folding geniousyellow 1 creme white 1 black alu polished 2

Birdy touring/yellow with comfort stem, optional mudguards, expedition carrier, lowrider, lighting SON, hydraulic brakes and MTB tires


10 The Birdy rohloff uses the Rohloff 14-speed hub gear with its impressive wide overall gear range and very even and finely-spaced steps between the gears. This fully-enclosed gear system is almost maintenance-free and guarantees a long service life even under extreme conditions. With its high-end specification the Birdy rohloff is the Birdy to fall in love with.

The Birdy touring comes with the 24-speed SRAM Dual Drive transmission which combines the advantages of both hub and derailleur gears, providing a particularly wide range of ratios. Whether it’s climbing steeply up or racing downhill, the Birdy touring is the Birdy for maximum versatility.

The Birdy rohloff disc with disc brakes offers the very highest levels of stopping power and control, making it superbly equipped even for touring in the moun-tains or for adverse weather conditions. The special frame is available either in black or in polished aluminium. The Birdy for perfectionists.

anthracite 1 pink 1

Birdy speed/pink with sport stem, optional plug-in pedals and Big Apple tires


Folding genious

11Light, lighter, Birdy speed. With light-weight components derived from road and mountain bike racing, the Birdy speed sets the benchmark when it comes to light-weight folding bikes. Lightweight folding tires, ultralight Big Foot cranks from Tune and Shimano Ultegra 9-speed transmission with special ‘faster’ gear ratios make the Birdy speed into a potential world record breaker. Just 10.3 kg.


The Birdy speed disc with disc brakes is a fast bike, but also one which can be stopped quickly and precisely. The excellent modula-tion of these brakes ensures that you can keep any situation under control. The special frame is available either in black or in pol-ished aluminium. If you’re looking for a light-weight and technically high-end bike, you can’t let this Birdy pass you by.

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Birdy speed disc/alu polished with sport stem, disc brakes, optional plug-in pedals and Marathon Racer folding tires

Birdy city premium/creme white with comfort stem, optional mudguards, carrier SL, kickstand, lighting Shimano and Big Apple tires


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Birdy alfine disc/alu polished with sport stem, disc brakes and Marathon Racer folding tires

The Birdy city benefits from practically wearfree 8-speed hub gearing and an almost maintenance-free back-pedal brake. Even after years of use it just keeps on working effortlessly.The Birdy city premium is equipped with the high-end Shimano Nexus Premium hub. This hub runs with even lower friction thanks to upgraded bearings, and is also lighter.

The Birdy light embodies all of the usual Birdy virtues. With its reliable Shimano 8-speed derailleur transmission and powerful V-brakes it is super lightweight and tremen-dous fun to ride. The Birdy light is the Birdy to jump on and go riding!

The Birdy alfine disc is equipped with a chic and very high quality 8-speed hub gear transmission system using the Shi-mano Alfine groupset. The disc brakes provide superb stopping and offer excel-lent controllability. The special frame is available either in black or in polished aluminium. Top performance and elegant appearance combine to great effect in this model.

Birdy light/black with sport stem and Marathon Racer tires


Folding geniousyellow 1 creme white 1 black alu polished 2

13The Birdy europe also employs 8-speed Shimano derailleur transmission and excellent V-brakes. With its superb price-performance ratio this is the entry-level model for folding bike fans across Europe (not available in Germany).

With the Birdy hybrid the rider is assisted via an electric motor in the rear wheel. The battery pack is fitted in a small, removable handlebar bag. With an overall weight of 18 kg the Birdy hybrid is one of the lightest electrically-assisted bikes on the market. An 8-speed derailleur transmission pro-vides problem-free gear changes. Folding is unaffected by the electric assist system.

Birdy hybrid/yellow with sport stem, optional mudguards, kickstand and Big Apple tires


Birdy europe/anthracite with comfort stem and HS 159 tires


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“Hard to get – the new Frog.”Martin Schöneck, Area Sales Manager


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Frog/black with optional harder front spring

Frog/black with optional harder front spring

16 The Frog is back! After going AWOL for a few years the new Frog is checking back in with up to the minute technology and an astonishingly good ride. It is based around a monocoque main frame manufactured from two sheet aluminium halves, accurately robot-welded. This fully-suspended compact folding bike is designed for everyone who needs a bike along constantly: in cars, trains

terrain. The full suspension and wide tires with grippy tread swallow up bumps superbly; the ride feels almost like you’re on a ‘big’ touring bike.

or boats the Frog vanishes into even the tiniest spaces, and for local public trans-port the small packed size won’t even raise an eyebrow. As a constant companion it is always on hand and invites spontaneous use. The Frog is most at home when you unfold it and nip along through the city or the countryside. With the 8-speed hub gearing, spirited riding is possible even in hilly


Folding genious

17The Frog has the same folding system as the Birdy, and with the telescopic seatpost, the compact wheels now enlarged to 16”, and folding pedals, it achieves an astonishing folded size of 73 x 59 x 26 cm. This gives it a 28 % smaller folded volume than that of its sister model the Birdy. Folding takes around 20 seconds.

The new Frog will be supplied from December 2009.

Frog/magenta with optional mudguards, carrier and kickstand

magenta black


1. We develop and produce exclusively full-suspension bikes.

2. Our bikes are innovative and of the highest quality. We offer self-con-tained, complete solutions which are ideally suited to their intended application. Excellent ride character-istics, high fun factor and futuristic design are all top priority.

3. High-volume production does not dominate our thinking, but the satis-faction of our customers does. Their needs and concerns are at the centre of what we do, and any criticism spurs us on.

4. We aim for an ongoing relationship with our customers, our suppliers and our specialist dealers.

riese und müller Company philosophy

5. A product is only as good as the service available locally. So our bikes are only available at selected specialist cycle dealers, who we train regularly through seminars and updates.

6. Cycling is a true pleasure for us, and one which all of our staff share.

7. Our staff are the capital of our com-pany. We work as a team towards our common objectives and enable our staff to share in our financial success.

8. A good atmosphere in our company guarantees a happy workforce.

9. Our products and internal business processes are continuously being improved.

10. In this age of communication we offer information about cycle technology, the use of bicycles, and the sheer pleasure of riding fully-suspended cycles.


Content Technology

Technology in detail 20

Ride suspended –arrive relaxed 20 – 21

Compact wheels 22

Product safety 23

Guarantee 24

Made in Germany 24 – 25

Wheelbuilding at riese und müller 25

Birdy 26 – 29

Folding genious

Frog 30 – 31

Folding genious

system 3 32 – 38

Birdy and Frog specification options

Frame geometry 39

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Riding a folding bike is a way of life; a folding bike enhances your personal mobility. In the last few pages we have tried to highlight the enhanced quality of life you can enjoy every day when using the Birdy or Frog. But the basis for all of this is the bicycle; its design, its quality and its technology. It is well worth examining any folding bike in detail, and com-paring its technical qualities critically against your own needs. For this you need detailed information, which we will provide for you in the pages which follow. Should you still have questions, don’t hesitate to contact your spe-cialist dealer. He or she is a highly competent person to consult and is the first point of con-tact for advice and a test ride. riese und müller dealers are kept regularly updated and trained by us. They are among the very best cycle shops around, and always endeavour to offer you the very best service. You can find contact details for all of our dealers on the website: www.r-m.de

riese und müller develops and produces only fully suspended bikes. Our objective is to create the most comfortable, safe and health-enhancing products possible. Alongside the satisfaction of precision engineering and design comes a passion for detail based on scientific principles, of course a passion for riding bikes.

Riding suspended brings three main advantages:

Ride comfort: improved riding comfort is the directly obvious effect of full suspension. Vibrations (e.g. cobbles) and heavier shocks (kerbs, tree roots) are considerably reduced, making riding more fun. This improved riding comfort is only achieved through true full suspension with adequate travel. Experiments at the University of Hamburg-Harburg have shown that riding a bike over cobbles gener-ates damaging levels of vibration, but that these are significantly reduced by full suspen-sion. It is important to note that a suspended seatpost, for example, offers nowhere near the comfort levels of a full swing-arm rear wheel suspension system.

Technology in detail. Ride suspended – arrive relaxed.

unsuspended


Full suspension: more fun and comfort considerably reduced damaging vibration

unsuspended Full suspension: more safety and dynamic riding better roadholding via suspended chassis

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Health: Full suspension reduces static stress on the muscles. The whole body is under less load, and so is noticeably more relaxed. Performance is increased accordingly.

Safety: only on a bike with true full suspen-sion do the wheels retain full contact with the ground even over poor roads, making it definitely safer to ride. An unsuspended bike or a bike with, for example, a sus-pended seatpost, is more likely to bounce and so to lose safe road contact. With full suspension the bike will remain under full control even in awkward situations such as on wet cobbles.

Finally both riding comfort and ride safety both contribute towards making the bike simply more fun to ride.riese und müller bikes are appreciated by fans of technology, athletes, everyday cyclists and leisure riders alike.


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Wheel sizeWith the introduction of full suspension for bicycles, the ‘working conditions’ for bicycle wheels changed significantly. On an unsuspended bike the wheels had to both have low rolling resistance and also to provide adequate comfort, in other words to roll easily over edges and bumps. This was most easily achieved using a large wheel. Higher tire pressure, which gives lower rolling resistance, also results in reduced riding comfort – an intractable dilemma! With full suspension it is very different: now comfort and rolling resist-ance are largely independent. Suspension forks and rear swing-arm systems absorb shocks and take care of ride comfort. Meanwhile the wheels can be optimised for low rolling resistance and strength.

1. Higher tire pressure thanks to full suspensionEasy running generally means low rolling resistance, which is most significantly influenced by tire pressure and profile. Wheel size has only a very small influence. Even the 16” wheels of a folding bike will, with the same tire pressure and profile, roll almost precisely as easily as a 28” wheel.

2. Appropriate gearingThe transmissions on the Birdy and Frog are designed so that you can pedal just as easily and at the same speed as you do on any con-ventional 28”-wheeled bike.

3. Compact wheelsA compact 16 or 18 inch wheel is lighter, stronger and accelerates quicker than a 28” wheel. This contributes to the low overall weight of both the Frog and the Birdy. So the small wheels of these folding bikes have nothing but advantages for you!

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Product safety

We are confident in the quality of our cycles, and independent tests back this up. Before production begins every frame design is tested and optimised many times for long-term durability. But that isn’t enough for us. We also have regular production machines tested regularly by an independent testing laboratory. After all, your safety is at stake.

To provide results in an acceptable timescale the tests are not carried out one by one, but are simulated as a so-called ‘collective load regime’ on a test stand. So that these tests can deliver reliable results for product safety it is important that the tests are both rele-vant to real world use and repeatable. Only in this way can improvements in the design be implemented and measured. This is essent-ial for our mission of continuous product im provement.

Our frames are tested by the EFBe testing institute, because the testing scenarios offered by the EFBe match our product safety requirements, as described above. This

institute offers scientifically conducted test-ing with very high repeatability. The testing divides between a test simulating pedalling out of the saddle and a simulation of the loads on the saddle. The out-of-the-saddle pedalling test is to DIN 79100, but with con-siderably higher requirements. We have our folding bikes (Birdy and Frog) tested in the Road Bike category.

Both models withstand the maximum test loads in the road bike category in both the out-of-the-saddle pedalling test and the saddle load test. The precise proof loads for each model and the relevant testing logos and certificates awarded can be found on our website at: www.r-m.de

You can find further details online at: www.efbe.de


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The legal warranty period for your bike extends to two years against material defects. Certain components are however subject to wear under normal use and once they reach their wear limit, they must be replaced. Among these are for example chain, gear and brake cables, rubber grips, chain-rings and sprockets, tires, saddle covering, brake blocks, rims and lighting units (bulbs, diodes). These wearing parts are not covered by the material defects warranty.

Independent of the legally required materi-al defects guarantee we also provide you a 25 year guarantee against the breakage of frame and rear swingarm (for hybrid mod-els five years). You can find the precise details of the extent of, and conditions for, this extended guarantee in the user manual and any supplements.

Naturally we are at your service at any time should you not be satisfied with the qual-ity of our products, and along with your cycle dealer we will find a solution. Your partner in contract remains your dealer who sold you the bike. Only he or she can help you directly and provide definitive information about the warranty procedure.

Our mission is perfection on two wheels. And we work to achieve it. Every bicycle from riese und müller is developed, tested and finally carefully assembled by hand in our factory in Darmstadt. Our cycle mechanics have many years of experience in the assembly of our full suspension bikes.

In addition, the cycle mechanics check each others’ work. No bike leaves our fac-tory without this quality control check. Fully assembled bikes are also checked again on a random testing basis. Our mis-sion is to deliver perfect bicycles.

We are also providing for our own ‘fresh blood’. Currently we have six trainee cycle mechanics, among them incidentally two young women. We are also training a pur-chasing executive.

Guarantee Made in Germany


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Alongside the main frame, the wheels are a central component of the bikes and contribute much to its quality. Only a well built wheel with high quality, carefully tensioned stainless steel spokes will last for years and cover many happy kilome-tres without the dreaded ‘ping’. For many years riese und müller have hand-built all of our wheels in house.

Supporting us in this is a so-called semi-automatic spoking machine from market leader Hol-land Mechanics, which threads the nipples onto the spokes and brings the wheel into an initial level of tension. Because truing the wheel, or setting the precise tension of each individual spoke, is critical for the quality of the wheel, we entrust this to hand craftsmanship.

No machine can yet achieve the tight toler-ances which we demand, so the experience and hard-learned skill of our wheelbuilders is called for. So each wheel has a sticker attached as shown above, as a mark of its quality.

Wheelbuilding at riese und müller


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Birdy touringBirdy rohloff Birdy speedFrameSurfaceColourFront forkRear shockHeadsetSeatpostSeatclampTiresTubesRims

SpokesFront hubRear hubCranksetChain coverBottom bracketChainSprocket

Rear derailleurShifterSaddlePedalsHandlebarStemGripsBrakesBrake leverMudguardsCarrierPumpBell

KickstandLighting

MiscellaneousGear ratioWeightFramesize

Aluminum 7005 T6, WIG-weldedPowder coatingoptional six coloursAluminum, leading link swingarmBirdy-elastomerA-Headset, DiaCompe Al2Birdy, Alu 7075, 34.9 x 570 mmKalloy, r-m design, 40.0 mmSchwalbe Marathon Racer 40-355, Reflex, foldableSchwalbe SV5Alex Crostini M1.1, 18“, 24/32 hole, black, CNC sidewallsSapim 2.0 mm (14G), stainless steel Birdy, 24 hole, silverRohloff Speedhub 8015z, gearhub 14spSugino RD-2, 52 teeth, 170 mm, blackChainguardTH BB-7420AL, 113 mmKMC Z92, 106 linksRohloff, 13 teeth

Rohloff, CNC-machined, chain tensionerRohloff, twist shifterfi’zi:k nisene 3City, Aluminum, rubber plate, VP-191X-TAS-Y CC BAR/AL 6061 T6, 520 mm, 12°, blackBirdy comfort or sport, height adjustableErgon MP-1N-P-OEAvid Single Digit 5, V-brakeAvid Speed Dial 7optional accessoire: SKS, blackoptional accessoire: SL or expedition carrieroptional accessoire: SKS Wese XLPart of optional lighting system (Original Billy)optional accessoire: kickstand, aluminum, blackoptional accessoire: lighting Shimano or SON, respectively with dynamo hub and rear battery lightstainless steel chain stay protector1,55 to 8,17 m11,5 kguniversal

Aluminum 7005 T6, WIG-weldedPowder coatingoptional five coloursAluminum, leading link swingarmBirdy-elastomerA-Headset, DiaCompe Al2Birdy, Alu 7075, 34.9 x 570 mm Kalloy, r-m design, 40.0 mmSchwalbe Marathon Racer 40-355, ReflexSchwalbe SV5Alex Crostini M1.1, 18“, 24/32 hole, black, CNC sidewallsSapim 2.0 mm (14G), stainless steel Birdy, 24 hole, silverSRAM Dual Drive, 32 hole, 3x9spSunrace, 52 teeth, 170 mm, blackChainguardTH BB-7420AL, 113 mmKMC Z92, 114 linksShimano (CS-HG50-8I) 8sp: 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30Shimano Capreo (RD-F700 SGS)SRAM MRX Comp twist shifter 8sp/3spr-m designCity, Aluminum, rubber plate, VP-191X-TAS-Y CC BAR/AL 6061 T6, 520 mm, 12°, blackBirdy comfort or sport, height adjustableVelo VLG 519 AD2, 92/92 mmAvid Single Digit 5, V-brakeAvid Speed Dial 7optional accessoire: SKS, blackoptional accessoire: SL or expedition carrieroptional accessoire: SKS Wese XLPart of optional lighting system(Original Billy)optional accessoire: kickstand, aluminum, blackoptional accessoire: lighting Shimano or SON, respectively with dynamo hub and rear battery lightstainless steel chain stay protector1,76 to 8,89 m11,8 kguniversal

Aluminum 7005 T6, WIG-weldedPowder coatingoptional six coloursAluminum, leading link swingarmBirdy-elastomerA-Headset, DiaCompe Al2Birdy, Alu 7075, 34.9 x 570 mmKalloy, r-m design, 40.0 mmSchwalbe Marathon Racer 40-355, Reflex, foldableSchwalbe SV5Alex Crostini M1.1, 18“, 24 hole, black, CNC sidewallsSapim 2.0 mm (14G), stainless steelBirdy, 24 hole, silverBirdy special, 24 hole, for Shimano CapreoTune Big Foot, 52 teeth, 172,5mm, blackChainguardTH BB-7420AL, 113 mmShimano Deore LX (CN-HG73), 110 links Shimano Capreo (CS-HG70-S) 9sp:9-10-11-13-15-17-20-23-26Shimano Ultegra (RD-6600 GS)SRAM Attack, twist shifter, 9spSelle Italia SLMTB, Aluminium, VP-196X-TAS-Y CC BAR/AL 6061 T6, 520 mm, 12°, blackBirdy comfort or sport, height adjustableRitchey True Grips WCSAvid Single Digit 5, V-brake Avid Speed Dial 7optional accessoire: SKS, blackoptional accessoire: SL or expedition carrieroptional accessoire: SKS Wese XLPart of optional lighting system (Original Billy)optional accessoire: kickstand, aluminum, blackoptional accessoire: lighting Shimano or SON, respectively with dynamo hub and rear battery lightstainless steel chain stay protector2,67 to 7,99 m10,3 kguniversal

The specification table shows our information as we go to press. Changes (for example due to supply shortages, discontinued items or technical advances) and errors are possible. You can find up to date specifications on the internet: www.r-m.de


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“The smart detail design solutions, for folding for example, and the harmoni-

ous overall concept make it (the Birdy) the worthy winner.”.

RADtouren 1/2006, Page 55

“Testing result for the Birdy speed: very good”aktiv Radfahren

4/2006, Page 62

“The Birdy is tuned for a balanced ride per-formance … Gliding along comfortably is guaranteed, even over kerbs or rough surfaces … kudos to the Birdy touring! Comfortable, touring-capable with a superb ride, good fold, clever. Very nicely done!“

aktiv Radfahren 6/2008, Page 70

“Verdict: With its touring specification and fold-ing capability the Birdy with Rohloff hub is the perfect globetrotting companion.”

Radwelt 1/2009, Page 24

Birdy speed

The classic lightweight

Small folded size (from 79 x 61 x 36 cm) Full suspension Superb riding qualities Weight only 10,3 kg Fine components Sportive derailleur shifter with 9 gears

Birdy rohloff

The Expedition Birdy for the great adventure

Small folded size (from 79 x 61 x 36 cm) Full suspension Superb riding qualities With 14 well-spaced gears Over 520% gearing range Gear changing possible when stationary Almost maintenance and wear-free

Birdy touring

Maximum flexibility, uphill and down

Small folded size (from 79 x 61 x 36 cm) Full suspension Superb riding qualities SRAM Dual Drive with 24 well-spaced gears

The right gear for every hill Comfortable to shift with a turning grip

In November 2005 the Birdy won the if product design award 2006, one of the most reknown design prices worldwide.

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Birdy city/city premiumAluminum 7005 T6, WIG-weldedPowder coatingoptional five coloursAluminum, leading link swingarmBirdy-elastomerA-Headset, DiaCompe Al2Birdy, Alu 7075, 34.9 x 570 mmKalloy, r-m design, 40.0 mmSchwalbe Marathon Racer 40-355, ReflexSchwalbe SV5Alex Crostini M1.1, 18“, 24/36 hole, black, CNC sidewallsSapim 2.0 mm (14G), stainless steelBirdy, 24 hole, silverShimano Nexus 8sp, coaster brake (SG-8C31), 36 hole/Shimano Nexus 8sp Premium, free-wheel (SG-8R36), 36 holeSunrace, 52 teeth, 170 mm, blackChainguardTH BB-7420AL, 113 mmKMC Z92, 106 linksShimano, 16 teeth

Shimano Alfine (CT-S500), chain tensionerShimano Nexus (SL-8S20)r-m designCity, Aluminum, rubber plate, VP-191X-TAS-Y CC BAR/AL 6061 T6, 520 mm, 12°, blackBirdy comfort or sport, height adjustableVelo VLG 519 AD2, 135/92 mmAvid Single Digit 5, V-brake front, coaster brake rear, premium: V-brake front and rearTektro RS388Aoptional accessoire: SKS, blackoptional accessoire: SL or expedition carrieroptional accessoire: SKS Wese XLPart of optional lighting system (Original Billy)optional accessoire: kickstand, aluminum, blackoptional accessoire: lighting Shimano or SON, respectively with dynamo hub and rear battery lightstainless steel chain stay protector2,38 to 7,20 m11,9 kg/11,7 kguniversal

FrameSurfaceColourFront forkRear shockHeadsetSeatpostSeatclampTiresTubesRims

SpokesFront hubRear hub

CranksetChain coverBottom bracketChainSprocket

Rear derailleurShifterSaddlePedalsHandlebarStemGripsBrakes

Brake leverMudguardsCarrierPumpBellKickstandLighting


Birdy alfine discAluminum 7005 T6, WIG-weldedPowder coatingblack (RAL 9005) oder aluminum polishedAluminum, leading link swingarmBirdy-elastomerA-Headset, DiaCompe Al2Birdy, Alu 7075, 34.9 x 570 mmKalloy, r-m design, 40.0 mmSchwalbe Marathon Racer 40-355, Reflex, foldableSchwalbe SV5Alex Crostini M1.1, 18“, 32 hole, black

Sapim 2.0 mm (14G), stainless steelBirdy, 32 hole, for disc brakes, silverShimano Alfine 8sp (SG-S500) for disc brake, 32 hole

Sugino RD-2, 52 teeth, 170 mm, blackChainguardTH BB-7420AL, 113 mmKMC Z92, 106 linksShimano, 16 teeth

Shimano Alfine (CT-S500), chain tensionerShimano Nexus (SL-8S20)fi’zi:k nisene 3City, Aluminum, rubber plate, VP-191X-TAS-Y CC BAR/AL 6061 T6, 520 mm, 12°, blackBirdy comfort or sport, height adjustableErgon MP-1N-P-OEShimano (BR-575), disc brake

Shimano (BL-575) for disc brakeoptional accessoire: SKS, blackoptional accessoire: SL or expedition carrieroptional accessoire: SKS Wese XLPart of optional lighting system (Original Billy)optional accessoire: kickstand, aluminum, blackoptional accessoire: lighting Shimano or SON, respectively with dynamo hub and rear battery lightstainless steel chain stay protector2,38 to 7,20 m11,9 kguniversal

Birdy lightAluminum 7005 T6, WIG-weldedPowder coatingoptional five coloursAluminum, leading link swingarmBirdy-elastomerA-Headset, DiaCompe Al2Birdy, Alu 7075, 34.9 x 570 mmKalloy, r-m design, 40.0 mmSchwalbe Marathon Racer 40-355, ReflexSchwalbe SV5Alex Crostini M1.1, 18“, 24/32 hole, black, CNC sidewallsSapim 2.0 mm (14G), stainless steelBirdy, 24 hole, silverShimano Alivio 8sp (FH-MC18), 32 hole

Sunrace, 56 teeth, 170 mm, blackChainguardTH BB-7420ST, 113 mmKMC Z92, 114 linksShimano (CS-HG50-8I) 8sp: 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30Shimano Capreo (RD-F700 SGS)Shimano twist shifter, 8spr-m designCity, Aluminum, rubber plate, VP-611MTB AL 2014 T6, 520mm, blackBirdy comfort or sport, height adjustableVelo VLG 519 AD2, 135/92 mmAvid Single Digit 5, V-brake

Avid FR-5optional accessoire: SKS, blackoptional accessoire: SL or expedition carrieroptional accessoire: SKS Wese XLPart of optional lighting system (Original Billy)optional accessoire: kickstand, aluminum, blackoptional accessoire: lighting Shimano or SON, respectively with dynamo hub and rear battery lightstainless steel chain stay protector2,57 to 7,04 m10,9 kguniversal



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“A superbly made, very refined comfort fold-ing bike in the premium category. Impresses with its confident ride, the tightly-tuned full suspension and the well-chosen components. Recommended buy for city cyclists and com-muters!” aktiv Radfahren 3/2007, Page 54

Birdy city/city premium

Top marks for longevity

Small folded size (from 79 x 61 x 36 cm) Full suspension Superb riding qualities 8-speed hub gear Shimano Nexus with coaster brake (V-brake in front)

Shimano Nexus Premium with freehub (V-brakes front and rear)

“The Birdy hasn’t just become prettier, but it’s also got better thanks to many well-thought out detail design changes affecting both the fold and the ride. Even the already

highly invigorating and dynamic handling has been further improved … The fun factor is huge!… Test verdict: very good.”

RADtouren 5/2005, Page 48

“The very elaborately constructed and extremely rigid monocoque main frame of the Birdy impresses with its advanced high-tech design. Unlike on the other test candidates, both brake and gear cables are well protected, running inside the frame … It’s sportingly stiff but hugely comfortable. With the Comfort stem you sit moderately upright, giving this full suspen-sion cult bike great safety in traffic. It is the most nippy bike in our comparison, without being unstable , and with its easy-shifting eight-speed hub gear it’s ideally equipped for urban use … Verdict: with its sporty ride and the comfort of a full-suspension high-tech bike, it’s way ahead of the rest.”

Test with Birdy city premium,

RADtouren 4/2008, Page 29-32

Birdy alfine disc

As pretty as possible

Small folded size (from 79 x 61 x 36 cm) Full suspension Superb riding qualities 8-speed hub gear Extra easy-rolling Very chic Disc brakes Highly effective brakes Excellent modulation

Birdy light

Just go for the Birdy

Small folded size (from 79 x 61 x 36 cm) Full suspension Superb riding qualities 8-speed derailleur gear Shimano Capreo Very leicht Good components

“Design will out, especially as alternatives to the ‘top dog’ Birdy are thin on the ground … despite its unusually small 18” wheels the Birdy proved itself a folding bike with particularly good riding characteristics … This mature design classic can be assembled to suit in a modular ordering system.”

Test with Birdy city premium, Trekkingbike Faltrad-Special 4/2008, Page 62

Folding genious


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Aluminum 7005 T6, WIG-weldedPowder coatingoptional five coloursAluminum, leading link swingarmBirdy-elastomerA-Headset, DiaCompe Al2Birdy, Alu 7075, 34.9 x 570 mm

Kalloy, r-m design, 40.0 mmSchwalbe SV5Schwalbe SV3, französisches VentilAlex Crostini M1.1, 18“, 24/32 hole, black, CNC sidewallsSapim 2.0 mm (14G), stainless steel Birdy, 24 hole, silverShimano 8sp, Acera (FH-RM60), 32 hole

Sunrace, 56 teeth, 170 mm, blackChainguardTH BB-7420AL, 113 mmKMC Z92, 114 linksShimano (CS-HG40) 8sp: 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30Shimano (RD-2200)Shimano twist shifter, 8spr-m designCity, Aluminum, rubber plate, VP-611MTB AL 2014 T6, 520mm, blackBirdy comfort or sport, height adjustableVelo VLG 519 AD2, 135/92 mmTektro 845, V-brakeTektro RS388Aoptional accessoire: SKS, blackoptional accessoire: SL or expedition carrieroptional accessoire: SKS Wese XLPart of optional lighting system (Original Billy)optional accessoire: kickstand, aluminum, blackoptional accessoire: lighting Shimano or SON, respectively with dynamo hub and rear battery lightstainless steel chain stay protector2,57 to 7,04 m11,2 kguniversal

FrameSurfaceColourFront forkRear shockHeadsetSeatpost

SeatclampTiresTubesRims

SpokesFront hubRear hub

BatteryThrottleCranksetChain coverBottom bracketChainSprocketRear derailleurShifterSaddlePedalsHandlebarStemGripsBrakesBrake leverMudguardsCarrierPumpBellKickstandLighting


Birdy europe Birdy hybrid FrogAluminum 7005 T6, WIG-weldedPowder coatingoptional five coloursAluminum, leading link swingarmBirdy-elastomerA-Headset, DiaCompe Al2Birdy, Alu 7075, 34.9 x 570 mm

Kalloy, r-m design, 40.0 mmSchwalbe Big Apple 50-355, ReflexSchwalbe SV5AAlex Crostini M1.1, 18“, 24/36 hole, black, CNC sidewallsSapim 2.0 mm (14G), stainless steel Birdy, 24 hole, silverHub motor BionX PL-250, 250 watt, 36 hole, CAN-Bus-technologyLithium-Ion, 24 volt, 10 Ah, 240 WhnoSunrace, 56 teeth, 170 mm, black ChainguardTH BB-7420AL, 113 mmKMC Z92, 114 links8sp: 11-13-15-18-21-24-28-32Shimano Capreo (RD-F700 SGS)Shimano twist shifter, 8spfi’zi:k nisene 3City, Aluminum, rubber plate, VP-191X-TAS-Y CC BAR/AL 6061 T6, 520 mm, 12°, blackBirdy comfort or sport, height adjustableVelo VLG 519 AD2, 135/92 mmAvid Single Digit 5, V-brakeAvid Speed Dial 7optional accessoire: SKS, blackoptional accessoire: SL or expedition carrieroptional accessoire: SKS Wese XLPart of optional lighting system (Original Billy)optional accessoire: kickstand, aluminum, blackoptional accessoire: lighting Shimano or SON, respectively with dynamo hub and rear battery light or lighting hybridstainless steel chain stay protector2,53 to 7,37 m18,4 kguniversal

Aluminum 7005 T6, WIG-weldedPowder coatingblack (RAL 9005) or magenta (RAL4010)Aluminum, leading link swingarmFrog-elastomerA-Headset, DiaCompe Al2Frog, Alu 7075, 34.9 x 570 mm/Kalloy SP-368, Alu, 25.4 x 250 mmKalloy, r-m design, 40.0 mm/Kalloy XC-68, 34.9 mmSchwalbe Big Apple 50-305, ReflexSchwalbe SV3Alex Y303, 16“, 24/36 hole, black, CNC sidewallsSapim 2.0 mm (14G), stainless steel Frog, 24 hole, 75 mm, silverShimano Nexus 8-Gang, Freilauf (SG-8R20), 36 hole

Sunrace, 52 teeth, 170 mm, black ChainguardTH BB-7420AL, 113 mmKMC Z92, 106 linksShimano, 16 teethSunrace (RDM 05), chain tensionerShimano Nexus (SL-8S20)fi’zi:k nisene 3Folding pedal Next FLD-50MTB AL 2014 T6, 520mm, blackFrog, height adjustableRitchey True Grips WCSTektro J310, V-brakeTektro RS388Aoptional accessoire: SKS, blackoptional accessoire: carrier

Part of optional lighting system (Original Billy)optional accessoire: kickstand, aluminum, blackoptional accessoire: lighting battery

stainless steel chain stay protector2,22 to 6,70 m11,9 kguniversal



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Birdy europe

All advantages of a Birdy

Small folded size (from 79 x 61 x 36 cm) Full suspension Superb riding qualities 8-speed derailleur gear Shimano derailleur Light Works well

Birdy hybrid

Maximum mobility via electric assist

Small folded size (from 79 x 61 x 36 cm) Full suspension Superb riding qualities Rear hub motor Assists up to 25 km/h (limited) 250 watt / 24 volt Akku in the handlebar bar High quality lithium ion akku Removable for charging 8-speed derailleur gear

Frog

The Frog is always with you

Extremely compact folded size (from 73 x 59 x 26 cm) Full suspension Good riding qualities 8-speed hub gear with freehub Shimano Nexus Premium with freehub (V-brakes front and rear)

Gear changing possible when stationary

Folding genious

“The ‘Birdy’ model, which folds down to a sort of trolley, will, at 18 kg, be the lightest e-bike in the world.”

MÜNCHENER MERKUR Nr. 127, June, 3rd 2008

“The Birdy was already a legendary folding bike – and now it’s also an electric bike! Now you can nip along smartly even uphill and yet

still retain the flexibility to combine it with other forms of transport, thanks to the option of transforming your pedelec, weighing just 19 kg, into a compact item of luggage… Plus points: very easy to pack down, very

comfortable to ride thanks to full suspension. Verdict: packs small, rides big, perfect for enjoyable city riding!”

E-motion special, aktiv Radfahren 7–8/2008, page 74 and ExtraEnergy.org


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Birdy specification options

Five coloursThe new Birdy is available in five colours: black (RAL 9005), pink (RAL 3015), yellow (RAL 1006), cream white (RAL 9001) and anthracite (matt).Birdys with disc brakes (standard on the Birdy alfine disc, optional on the Birdy speed and rohloff) are supplied with a special frame which is available in either black or polished aluminium.

MudguardsThe front mudguard is fitted with a rigid three-point fixing. The rear mudguard is attached to a robust support arch or to the SL rear rack. A mudflap protects from spray (Pictured on p. 11, Birdy city premium, weight: 250 g).

StemTwo stems are available for the new Birdy, both of which are height-adjust-able in four steps. With both stems adjusted to their highest position, the comfort stem is 130 mm closer to the saddle than the sport stem, permit-ting a more upright riding position.

LowriderThe lowrider is fixed to the front fork and allows mounting panniers for perfect luggage balance (weight: 180 g).

SL carrierThe SL carrier rack has been completely rede-signed for the 2010 model year. It attaches to the rear swing-arm.When the Birdy is folded, it can be rolled along on the integrated inline skater rollers (weight: 550 g).

Expedition carrierYou can load up to 15 kg onto the expedition carri-er. It is securely mounted to the frame and rear swingarm, and thanks to its articulated design folds up automatically when the Birdy is folded. Delivered as standard with the expedition carri-er are inline skate rollers so that the folded Birdy can be rolled along.

To use panniers, mud-guards must be fitted as the panniers need the strong mudguard arch for lateral support. The tubing diameter of the expedition carrier is 16 mm. All Birdys since the 2003 model year can be fitted with the expedition carrier (weight: 850 g).


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KickstandThe very lightweight aluminium side stand is mounted to the rear drop-out and is length adjust-able, so it can be set to match thicker or thinner tires (weight: 215 g). Retro-fitting older Birdys to this new stand, fitted from last year’s models onwards, is possible. For Birdy hybrid a second kickstand for the front fork is used. It is not possible to use this sec-ond kickstand together with a lowrider.

Birdy lighting: ShimanoThe Birdy lighting system is very high performance and employs a minimum of cabling – an important factor for a folding bike. A 6-volt bumm LUMOTEC ovalsensoplus (171SNDi) serves as the front light, powered by a Shimano hub dynamo (DH-2N72). As an rear light the bumm DToplight senso (328BLHR) LED battery light is fitted, which switches itself on automatically when it gets dark. This system does not conform to German StVZO regulations (weight: 750 g).

Birdy lighting: SONThis very high quality lighting system is fitted with a hub dynamo from the SON company, based in Tübingen, Germany. It is the world leader in hub dynamos of the very highest quality. The SON XS is a very easy-rolling hub dynamo devel-oped specially for small wheels. The hub dynamo powers only the front light, the 6-volt-LED-light busch und müller LUMO-TEC IQ Cyo senso plus (outstanding 40 lux!). At the rear the bumm Dtop-light senso (328BLHR) battery light is employed, which switches on auto-matically when it gets dark. This system does not conform to German StVZO regulations (weight: 630 g).

SON lighting system for disc brakesThe manufacturer SON has developed a special hub dynamo with the disc brake mounting on the right hand side. The SON XS100 disc is very easy-rolling and exceptionally light-weight. It powers only the front light, the top quality SON Edelux headlight with a black anodised finish. At the rear the bumm Dtop-light senso (328BLHR) battery light is employed, which switches on auto-matically when it gets dark. This system does not conform to German StVZO regulations (weight: 630 g). The fin-est lighting system on the market!

Hybrid lightingThe hybrid lighting (only for Birdy hybrid) uses its energy from the akku of the electric engine. It can easily put on directly on the handlebar unit. It pow-ers the front light LUMOTEC IQ Fly with a special elec-tronic for e-bikes. At the rear the bumm Dtoplight senso (328BLHR) battery light is employed, which switches on automatically when it gets dark (weight: 210 g).

well in chosen three steps


Avid Single Digit 5 V-BrakesV-brakes are very light-weight yet powerful rim brakes, which offer more than enough braking pow-er for many applications. From the 2009 model year the Birdy has been equipped with particularly high performance brake levers which allow the braking force level to be adjusted (Avid Speed Dial 7, not on the Birdy city/city premium for technical reasons). Combined with very easy-action Teflon coated brake cables, the Birdy’s braking perform-ance is considerably enhanced.

Disc brakes The Birdys with disc brakes (standard on the Birdy alfine disc, optional on the Birdy speed and rohloff) benefit from the very highest levels of braking performance and superb controllability. The front disc brakes are mounted on the right hand side, so as not to increase the fold-ed size. The brakes fitted are Shimano’s BR-575, and both brakes and hubs are specially adapted for the Birdy (weight increase vs V-brakes: 300 g). The special frame used for disc brakes is available either in black or in polished aluminium.

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Birdy specification options

MKS Ezy Promenade plug-in pedalThis plug-in pedal can be removed with a single hand action, fur-ther reducing the width (weight: 354 g) of the folded Birdy. This pedal is only available as an accessory – it cannot be factory fitted.

Folding lock “Bordo”The ABUS Bordo folding lock can be tucked into a bag which can be attached to various locations on the Birdy via a strap (weight: 1.030 g).

Magura HS 33 hydraulic rim brakesThe braking perform-ance and reliability of the Birdy can be significantly improved by using Magura HS33 hydraulic brakes, well proven over many years. Maintenance is also reduced (Extra weight: 90 g).

PumpThe SKS Wese XL is fitted inside the seatpost and in this location is protected from the weather and against theft (weight: 170 g).


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Birdy caseThe Birdy case is manu-factured from a particu-larly tough plastic and also incorporates an integral aluminium frame. It can be rolled around easily thanks to special rollers and a comfortable handle. To pack the Birdy you only need to remove the seat-post and pedals – naturally there’s space for these in the case, too. It is lock-able and provides optimal protection for transport by train, plane or by car (external dimensions: 90 x 70 x 41 cm, internal: 80 x 66 x 38 cm, weight: 8.600 g).

Trailer kit for caseThe trailer kit is available as an accessory. It con-sists of pneumatic wheels and a trailer hitch (Weber type) for the case. The wheels can be attached via a quick-release, so that short stretches between train station or airport and your hotel can be covered using the Birdy as tow-ing bike and the case as a trailer. The trailer kit is only suitable for use on good road surfaces (weight: 3.360 g).

BagThe rucksack bag is the ideal complement to the Birdy. Two large compart-ments accommodate your everyday luggage. Then undo the zip around the edge and another compart-ment appears with space for the folded Birdy. The bag can now be carried with a shoulder strap, and the rucksack compartments remain useable. Material: extradurable Cordura Plus (weight: 1.300 g).

CoverIn just a few seconds you can pop the cover over the Birdy and secure its lower edge with the drawcord. The cover is made from tear-resistant nylon. It can, like a rain-jacket, tuck away very small into its built-in mesh bag and then be fastened to the bike. The cover has an extra zip on the top which can be opened to unfold the stem, so that a Birdy equipped with the expedition car-rier and rollers can still be rolled along even with the cover in place (weight: 340 g).

Frame bagThe frame bag is for small items of luggage: ideal for a toolkit or lock. It is fitted with a small extra pocket on the outside. Because the frame bag is fixed under the main frame tube it has a low centre of grav-ity and does not affect the handling (weight: 180 g).

well chosen in three steps


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TiresThe Marathon Racer is very light (weight: 290 g each) and rolls superbly on almost any surface. The Marathon Racer fold-ing tire, which Schwalbe produces specially for riese und müller, is even lighter (weight: 240 g each) than the already lightweight standard version and also has further reduced roll-ing resistance thanks to a thinner sidewall. The Schwalbe Kojak (weight: 185 g each) offers the option of a very sporty tire. It is lightweight (both tires and tubes weigh around 250 g less than the Marathon Racer tires), rolls very easily and takes up to 8 bar pressure. The MTB tire is a Schwalbe Cruiser II specially optimised for the Birdy. The skinwall technology provides low

rolling resistance and the reflective sidewall strips enhance night safety. With a central ridge and pro-filed sides this is the ideal allround tire for anyone who sometimes wants to use their Birdy away from surfaced streets. (weight: 430 g each).The Schwalbe Big Apple is a particularly wide tire, which gives a very plush ride and which works very well with the Birdy (weight: 520 g each).The Schwalbe HS 159 is a standard tire which is only used for Birdy europe (not shown in picture).

ElastomerBy changing elastomers the front and rear suspen-sion can be adjusted to match rider weight, com-fort requirements and the preferred riding qualities. You can select the correct elastomer for your Birdy using the accompanying diagram:

105 kg100 kg

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Choice rear Elastomer

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1 Choose comfort or sport stem 2 Please note that with Kojak tires the mudguards

have excess clearance. 3 To be able to use side-hanging-panniers on the

expedition carrier, mudguards and supporting

arch must be fitted and inline skate rollers must

be removed. 4 Fitting is only possible in conjunction with

a rear carrier. The optional Shimano, SON or

hybrid lighting systems include reflectors and

a bell, but are not StVZO-compliant. 5 Only available with a special in either black or

polished aluminium. 6 The case is compatible with all models and

specifications, with the exception of the SL car-

rier rack. This must be removed before the Birdy

is packed. 7 Fitted at extra cost on request at time of order. 8 For the Kojak tires special, narrower inner tubes

are required (Schwalbe SV4). 9 Alteration by riese und müller not possible.10 Fitted at no extra cost on request at time of

order. 11 For the Big Apple tires special, wider inner tubes

are required (Schwalbe SV5A).12 The combination of lowrider and lighting system

requires the assembling of the front light at the

handlebar stem.13 It is not possible to assemble the front kickstand

of the Birdy hybrid together with a lowrider.

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Allowable total weight [kg]Comfort stem height adjustable 1

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Max. load: expedition-carrier [kg]Lowrider 12

Max load: Lowrider [kg]KickstandBirdy-lighting Shimano/SON 4 / 12

Hybrid lighting 4 / 12

Disc brakes 5

Magura HS 33 hydraulic rim brakesV-brakesFolding lock “Bordo”PumpPlug-in pedal 9

Suitcase 6

BagCoverFrame bagMarathon Racer tiresMarathon Racer folding tires 7

Kojak tires 2/8/9

MTB tires 10

Big Apple tires 10/11

HS 159 tiresRear elastomer yellow 10

Rear elastomer redRear elastomer green 10

Front damper harder 7

Children seat approvalSingle wheel trailer approvalTwo wheel trailer approvalBike-TrailerMax. load: front bag/basket [kg]

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Frog specification options

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MudguardsThe robust mudguards offer good spray protection in poor weather (weight: 200 g).

CarrierThe carrier is attached to the rear swing-arm. When the Frog is folded, it can be rolled along on the integrated inline skater rollers (weight: 550 g).

KickstandThe very lightweight alumi-nium kickstand is fitted to the rear dropout (weight: 145 g).

CoverIn just a few seconds you can pop the cover over the Frog and secure its lower edge with the drawcord. The cover is made from tear-resistant nylon. It can, like a rain-jacket, tuck away very small into its built-in mesh bag and then be fastened to the bike (weight: 240 g).

ElastomerBy changing elastomers the front and rear suspen-sion can be adjusted to match rider weight, com-fort requirements and the preferred riding qualities. You can select the correct elastomer for your Frog using the accompanying diagram:

105 kg100 kg

95 kg90 kg

75 kg

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comfort allround sporty

Choice rear Elastomer

yellow

red

green

110 kg 1 Fitting is only possible in conjunction with a rear

carrier. The optional battery lighting systems

include reflectors and a bell, but are not StVZO-

compliant.2 Alteration by riese und müller not possible.3 Fitted at no extra cost on request at time of

order.4 Fitted at extra cost on request at time of order.

Frog

Allowable total weight [kg]Stem height adjustableMudguardsCarrierFreigabe: Gepäckträger [kg]LowriderKickstandLighting battery 1

Lighting dynamoFolding lock “Bordo”Pump CoverRear elastomer yellow 3

Rear elastomer redRear elastomer green 3

Front spring/damper harder 4

Children seat approvalSingle wheel trailer approvalTwo wheel trailer approvalBike-TrailerMax. load: front bag/basket [kg]

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in series optional accessories not offered X not possible




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We started out in cycle manufacturing in 1995 with the Birdy full suspension folding bike, and, just as it was then, this cult bike is still our most important model, and it is sold in many countries worldwide. The trick of using the pivot points for both suspen-sion and folding was and is ingenious, and it allows us to avoid the major weak point of previous folding bikes (and also many current ones, too!): the folding hinge in the main frame. This makes the Birdy extremely rigid and, along with the full suspension, it delivers a very fun ride with excellent safety and comfort.

In this catalogue we will present our complete folding bike range. From this model year the Birdy is joined once again by the Frog; this bike was unavailable in recent years. Now it is back following a full redesign and with a fresh new look: it’s just waiting for you to turn it into a prince! The potential is certainly there, we can assure you.

The Birdy range has also been revised and improved. Last year we produced a first small batch of Birdys with disc brakes, and this sparked a huge response. No wonder, because the excellent controllability and high braking efficiency of disc brakes make them a ‘must’ for many riders of high end bikes. So this year we are proud to present a completely new model with disc brakes, the Birdy alfine disc. The combination of a high quality hub gear transmission and superb brakes makes for a wonderful folding bike for a great variety of applications. The Birdy speed and the Birdy rohloff are also available with optional disc brakes.

We hope that you will be inspired by our creations, and that you can build them into your own concepts of individuality and free-dom. Perhaps after you’ve finished reading this you will know just how your very own personal cycling desires can be satisfied to leave you smiling. And travelling!

Yours, Markus Riese and Heiko Müller

Dear reader,

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Frame size (A) [cm]

Toptube length (B) [mm]

Headtube angle (C) [°]

Seattube angle (D) [°]

Trail (E) [mm]

Wheelbase (F) [mm]

BB height (G) [mm]

Toptube height (H) [mm]

Chainstay length (I) [mm]

Wheel size [“]

Headtube length [mm]

Stearer length [mm]

Headset size [“]

Headset system

Stem

Rear wheel travel [mm]

Front wheel travel [mm]

Length of rear shock [mm]

Transmission ratio

of the suspension

Length of BB tube [mm]

BB thread

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Find a specialist dealer: via riese und müller or on www.r-m.de


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Folding Bikes

riese und müller GmbH, Darmstadt, GermanyPhone: + 49 6151-366 86-0, Fax: + 49 6151-366 86-20Internet: www.r-m.de, E-mail: [email protected]

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