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02-01-2007, 04:27 PM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 1,555
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Airstream bicycles?
Are these bicycles actually endorsed by Airstream Inc? They’re using Airstream’s “bicycle” logo:
BIRDY - modells
Scroll to bottom of the page:
“Special Edition for Airstream owner´s:
Birdy Silver with Airstream logo
Price: $ 1,250.00”
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May you camp where wind won’t hit you, where snakes won’t bite and bears won’t git you.
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02-01-2007, 04:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Simi Valley
, California
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,251
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New Math...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rog0525
Are these bicycles actually endorsed by Airstream Inc? They’re using Airstream’s “bicycle” logo:
BIRDY - modells
Scroll to bottom of the page:
“Special Edition for Airstream owner´s:
Birdy Silver with Airstream logo
Price: $ 1,250.00”
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well, doing the math, i'd say "yes", they are, but ask mr. winkie. if he does'nt know, nobody knows.
kevbo
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02-01-2007, 04:29 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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I dunno - check for rivets...
Is the fit and finish OK?
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02-01-2007, 04:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rog0525
Are these bicycles actually endorsed by Airstream Inc? They’re using Airstream’s “bicycle” logo:
BIRDY - modells
Scroll to bottom of the page:
“Special Edition for Airstream owner´s:
Birdy Silver with Airstream logo
Price: $ 1,250.00”
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Rog,
I believe so, Rich Luhr (Airstream Life) purchased two last year and discusses them on the Tour of America.
Bill
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Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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02-01-2007, 04:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Simi Valley
, California
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,251
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Blog...
Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
Rog,
I believe so, Rich Luhr (Airstream Life) purchased two last year and discusses them on the Tour of America.
Bill
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mr. bill,
so right you are. it's in the blog.
kevbo
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02-01-2007, 04:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rog0525
Are these bicycles actually endorsed by Airstream Inc?
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hi rog
yes they are...
and as folders go, these are pretty nifty bikes.
commonly used by rail commuters in the u.k.
a/s used to keep one in the factory store....
that would be #0001....
i rode it in the parking lot among the vintage a/s out front...
the tires were underinflated and the running gear out of balance...
this bike is now in the bicycle museum of america....
Bicycle Museum of America
just west of jackson center...
as i recall.
cheers
2air'
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02-01-2007, 05:07 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
, Florida
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 2,311
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Much nicer and you can get 3 of these for the price of one of those:
Electra
I like, am going to get a Townie.
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
Propane Powered Honda EU2000i
Lots of Hot Sauce!
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WBCCI 1350
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02-01-2007, 05:37 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Caledonia
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 169
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pick
Much nicer and you can get 3 of these for the price of one of those:
Electra
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My grandfather had a bike the Birdy in the Netherlands that he would keep in the trunk of his car. It may have been a different brand, but it folded up very nicely. The rear wheel rolls forward and tucks up next to the front wheel. It was very high quality, nicer than the bikes that fold mid-frame. I had trouble keeping momentum with it though. It seemed to me that the small wheels didn’t let the bike coast as well as it would with larger wheels.
I do like the Amsterdam version from Electra, even though it won’t fold up. Bit of nostalgia for me there!
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02-01-2007, 05:46 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Amsterdamer
My grandfather had a bike the Birdy in the Netherlands that he would keep in the trunk of his car. It may have been a different brand, but it folded up very nicely. The rear wheel rolls forward and tucks up next to the front wheel. It was very high quality, nicer than the bikes that fold mid-frame. I had trouble keeping momentum with it though. It seemed to me that the small wheels didn’t let the bike coast as well as it would with larger wheels.
I do like the Amsterdam version from Electra, even though it won’t fold up. Bit of nostalgia for me there!
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Your grandfather's bike sounds like one of the old Raleigh Compact RSW. IIRC they were made in Holland under license/or developed there. I like the Amsterdam from Electra but it is going to be useless in a great amount of the US due to the hills. Give me my Raleigh Superbe anyday
Aaron
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....so many Airstreams....so little time...
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Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
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02-01-2007, 06:27 PM
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hey aaron...
is that the bike from ebay?
http://www.airforums.com/forum...ke-24720.html?
i hadn't seen any posts related to it for awhile....
cheers
2air'
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all of the true things that i am about to tell you are shameless lies. l.b.j.
we are here on earth to fart around. don't let anybody tell you any different. k.v.
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02-01-2007, 06:34 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2airishuman
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Hi 2air',
Yes the Compact is the one from Ebay, it normally has a longer black seat post with a Brooks B-67 on it I was taking pictures of "the herd" the other day and wanted to make sure I had a couple of it in stock form.
It is a bit on the chilly side here so the bicycles get all the attention I just aquired a Dawes Galaxy frame set and a rare Sturmey-Archer FG hub to build me up a Club Racer...need to quit buying bicycle parts and get back to the Airstream!
Aaron
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....so many Airstreams....so little time...
WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
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02-01-2007, 06:34 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,759
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Birdy is a German company. The praises of their folders are either widely sung or horribly panned, depending on what folding bike affectionado you talk to. I've never had the opportunity to ride one, so I don't have a clue m'self. I think it's interesting that Airstream licensed Birdy rather than Green Gear Cycling of Oregon, the designers and manufacturer of Bike Friday (I DO have one of those...) Good quality folding bikes of whatever flavor are relatively expensive though, and in high demand.
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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02-01-2007, 06:39 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 85MH325
Birdy is a German company. The praises of their folders are either widely sung or horribly panned, depending on what folding bike affectionado you talk to. I've never had the opportunity to ride one, so I don't have a clue m'self. I think it's interesting that Airstream licensed Birdy rather than Green Gear Cycling of Oregon, the designers and manufacturer of Bike Friday (I DO have one of those...) Good quality folding bikes of whatever flavor are relatively expensive though, and in high demand.
Roger
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I have ridden several and to me the Brompton comes out on top...with a price to match. Any of the higher end folders are going to be expensive. At last check Bike Friday still had not released a true folder. They are definitely an excellent compact bicycle. Dahon has a good line, but like most of the ones I have tried the super compact 16" wheeled bikes are on the short side for me. Brompton is the only one that addresses the issue. I really think that the folders and Airstreams go together very well.
Aaron
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....so many Airstreams....so little time...
WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
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02-01-2007, 06:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Any idea what Birdie paid for a licensing fee? Any idea what Rich got as a discount for plugging their bikes? Nice looking bikes and very light with lots of aluminum and plastic. I however, did not see any rivets. How can it be an Airstream without rivets. Even Ford put 12 ceremonial rivets in their Airstream edition crossover RV.
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02-01-2007, 06:51 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,759
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
I have ridden several and to me the Brompton comes out on top...with a price to match. Any of the higher end folders are going to be expensive. At last check Bike Friday still had not released a true folder. They are definitely an excellent compact bicycle. Dahon has a good line, but like most of the ones I have tried the super compact 16" wheeled bikes are on the short side for me. Brompton is the only one that addresses the issue. I really think that the folders and Airstreams go together very well.
Aaron
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I would have loved a Brompton, but you're right. They're unreasonably expensive here because of their relative rarity, and secondly, the 16" wheels are great for folding and carrying, but I'm 6'5". That makes for a bit of an overbalance situation. The 20" wheels under me are small enough. And, I don't actually "need" to fold it much... the Bike Friday travel fold is generally sufficient for my needs.
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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02-01-2007, 07:23 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,759
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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02-01-2007, 07:33 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 85MH325
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Already watching that one the 20's usually go for more than I am willing to pay The last one I bid on went for over $250...I got less than that in my current build up.
Aaron
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....so many Airstreams....so little time...
WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
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02-01-2007, 07:45 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,759
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Darn... and here I figured i'd made a find!
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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02-01-2007, 07:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Caledonia
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 169
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
Your grandfather's bike sounds like one of the old Raleigh Compact RSW.
Aaron
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Opa's bike was definitely a Brompton (M-Type of the time):
Brompton Bikes : Bike Range
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02-01-2007, 08:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Sunnyvale
, California
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,894
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Dahon Espresso?
If you want 26" wheels and have room for a larger folder, Dahon makes silver folding "City Bike" called Espresso for less than $400... Shimano 18 spd gears, spring seat post, and folds to about 30" x 38" by 18"... Built in Taiwan, quality pretty good
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