Biria Bicycles

[RAV TUX]

I am still in the market for a Bicycle, I was looking at the Biria Bicycles made in Germany.

They look pretty awesome, particularly the Touring City & Easy Boarding Series...The Classic Dutch Series are cool also.

What are your thoughts?

Easy Boarding Bike:
http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=59131&d=1202554367 (http://www.biria.com/bicycles/eb/eb_top_3.jsp)


Touring City Bike:
http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=59132&d=1202554453 (http://www.biria.com/bicycles/tc/tc_lite_3.jsp)


Classic Dutch Bike(Ladies style):

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=59133&d=1202554594 (http://www.biria.com/bicycles/cd/cd_ladies_19.jsp)

I have to take these for a test ride.

I think I like the Classic Dutch Series (Ladies Bike) the best. ;)

reference:
http://www.biria.com/bicycles/tc/

[RAV TUX]

Here is an interesting customization:


Biria Electric Bicycle, BionX powered:

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=59134&d=1202555856

The Biria Electric Cruiser offers the style and comfort of a cruising bike without the usual downsides of a cruiser such as discomfort over long distances and at higher speeds. Super low - easy boarding frame
The Biria Electric Cruiser is a standard Biria EZ Boarding aluminum bicycle with a 350W NiMH BionX electric conversion system added on. The cruiser is like any other cruiser because you can spend the day pedaling along the boardwalk or through town running errands or admiring the view. But when the road gets hilly or the rain clouds start gathering, you have the power of a 350W motor to assist getting you up the hills or home quickly.
Using only the throttle, the bike will whisk you home before the rain at up to 18 mph without pedaling. If it is hills you are facing on your way home, use the pedal assist feature of the bike and the electric motor provides from 25, 50, 100 or 200% of electric assistance while you continue almost effortless pedaling.
http://nycewheels.com/biria-bionx.html

[gn2]

Better find out what they weigh, they look very heavy indeed.

How about a funky folding bike: http://www.foldingbikes.co.uk/index.html ?

[slimdog360]

i like the look of the very top one. I wouldn't bother with the electric one, I doubt the battery would last very long using only the motor, plus you add on the extra weight and effort of charging that battery.

[RAV TUX]

Better find out what they weigh, they look very heavy indeed.

How about a funky folding bike: http://www.foldingbikes.co.uk/index.html ?

Classic Dutch Bike 19" Ladies:
Weight 39 lbs.
Easy Boarding Bike EB Top3:
Weight 31 lbs.
Touring City Lite 3:
Weight 31 lbs.


i like the look of the very top one. I wouldn't bother with the electric one, I doubt the battery would last very long using only the motor, plus you add on the extra weight and effort of charging that battery.
I agree with you the top one(Easy Boarding Bike EB Top3), does look the best and one I am leaning towards, now that I look at it again.
I probably would not go electric assist either, I just found it interesting.

The Dutch series just reminds me of the bikes I saw while in Amsterdam.(good times) ;)

[gn2]

With those weights it better be very flat where you live.
Dutch traditional bikes get away with being so heavy because the rider seldom has to combat the effects of gravity.
A decent road bike shouldn't weigh more than about 24lbs.

[Incense]

Those bikes look pretty nice, I really like that first one. It makes me want to find a super flat country and ride across it! Would not be practical at all in Colorado though; way too many hills. My bike weighs all of 15 pounds and even that feels like a lot some days.

[RAV TUX]

With those weights it better be very flat where you live.
Dutch traditional bikes get away with being so heavy because the rider seldom has to combat the effects of gravity.
A decent road bike shouldn't weigh more than about 24lbs.Interesting, Thanks for the 411.

While I do live in a very hilly place, The West Hills of Portland, Oregon on the West Slope.

I am not sure I would want to ride any bike up the very steep hills here.

I could go down to a flat area like Downtown on the water front, just take the bus up and down the very steep hills.


Those bikes look pretty nice, I really like that first one. It makes me want to find a super flat country and ride across it! Would not be practical at all in Colorado though; way too many hills. My bike weighs all of 15 pounds and even that feels like a lot some days.

Actually I plan to move to Colorado, specifically Boulder.

Within Boulder, especially Downtown and the trails around Boulder Creek I think this bike would be great.

The Mountains around Boulder like the Hills around Portland again I think would be too steep for any bike unless your into extreme terrain.

[fenian]

These (http://www.revolverbikes.com/Breezer.Town) are pretty nice townie style bikes.

[Incense]

Actually I plan to move to Colorado, specifically Boulder.

Within Boulder, especially Downtown and the trails around Boulder Creek I think this bike would be great.

The Mountains around Boulder like the Hills around Portland again I think would be too steep for any bike unless your into extreme terrain.

That would be perfect for downtown Boulder and the Creek area. It's one of the most bike friendly cities I've ever been in, so great choice. A lot of people are seen going up Canyon toward Boulder Creek and Boulder Falls which is a beautiful ride, and not as steep as you might think. Boulder is a great city though. I've spent many years there, and forgot most of them. Good ole Boulder!

[RAV TUX]

These (http://www.revolverbikes.com/Breezer.Town) are pretty nice townie style bikes.

I like the Villager alot out of those...

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=59178&d=1202588159 (http://www.revolverbikes.com/Breezer.Town)




That would be perfect for downtown Boulder and the Creek area. It's one of the most bike friendly cities I've ever been in, so great choice. A lot of people are seen going up Canyon toward Boulder Creek and Boulder Falls which is a beautiful ride, and not as steep as you might think. Boulder is a great city though. I've spent many years there, and forgot most of them. Good ole Boulder!

My wife and I both fell in love with Boulder, awesome city, I have lived and visited many cities and I have to say Boulder is the best I have found.

[popch]

While I do live in a very hilly place, The West Hills of Portland, Oregon on the West Slope.

I am not sure I would want to ride any bike up the very steep hills here.


That might make an electrical bike all the more attractive. Look for a 'recuperating' one, i.e. one which charges the batteries when coasting downhill.

Where I live they build an electrical one with a very cutsie name: the 'velo-city'

[yabbadabbadont]

I miss banana seats and chopper handle-bars. Ah, good times.

[Pethegreat]

I have read about an in wheel 2-cycle engine that will get you up to 20mph on a standard bike. Supposed to get 200mpg.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/10/the-wheel-turns-your-bike-into-a-moped/

Those bikes you showed are easy to get on to, and are probably very well built. I would not want to try and ride a 25 pound bike up a hill though. if it is flat where you live then it will be fine. I live around many steep hills, so every pound counts.

I own a trek navigator 200 and I love it. it is an all aulminium fame that weighs around 20 pounds. It has a 24 speed gear set, and 2inch wide tires. The bike is stable at 40mph.

[gn2]

How about a super-cool American cruiser built by Britain's oldest bicycle manufacturer?

Pashley Tube Rider (http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/tube-rider.html)

http://www.pashley.co.uk/cms/products/main_8.jpeg

[kevdog]

Boulder is a great town for a lot of things, but way too many pretend tree huggers granolaites runnib around. It seems like everyone preaches democratic nearly socialist beliefs, however I found it one issue which arose recently very ironic. The northwest side of boulder "the poorer part of the town" is becoming home for many illegal immigrants. Rather than all truth, equality, opportunity for all, the local rather affluent residents that lived near the area complained to the city council, stating they wanted their children to be bussed to the other schools on the opposite side of town since they stated they would be receiving a better education. There may be some truth to this statement, but I find this petition exactly opposite their rather vocal beliefs. To own any property in boulder you have to have a lot of money due to the development restrictions. People can claim they want free love, drugs and anything else, until some of their beliefs actually touch too close to home. Very ironic and very sad -- their true colors are revealed on this issue!

[Incense]

Boulder is a great town for a lot of things, but way too many pretend tree huggers granolaites runnib around. It seems like everyone preaches democratic nearly socialist beliefs, however I found it one issue which arose recently very ironic. The northwest side of boulder "the poorer part of the town" is becoming home for many illegal immigrants. Rather than all truth, equality, opportunity for all, the local rather affluent residents that lived near the area complained to the city council, stating they wanted their children to be bussed to the other schools on the opposite side of town since they stated they would be receiving a better education. There may be some truth to this statement, but I find this petition exactly opposite their rather vocal beliefs. To own any property in boulder you have to have a lot of money due to the development restrictions. People can claim they want free love, drugs and anything else, until some of their beliefs actually touch too close to home. Very ironic and very sad -- their true colors are revealed on this issue!

Yeah it is not the same place it was 14 years ago when I used to hang out over there. Even Pearl Street is becoming just another strip mall with all the local shops being bought out and shut down. Crossroads is gone and another strip mall has gone up. It's not the Hippy town it used to be, but some of us still have our memories. :) Still you can't deny that it is very bike friendly, and one of the few places in Colorado where you could use a touring bike without too much trouble. I'm in the Park Meadows area where only the hardcore would run a single speed bike.

[yabbadabbadont]

Yeah it is not the same place it was 14 years ago when I used to hang out over there. Even Pearl Street is becoming just another strip mall with all the local shops being bought out and shut down. Crossroads is gone and another strip mall has gone up. It's not the Hippy town it used to be, but some of us still have our memories. :) Still you can't deny that it is very bike friendly, and one of the few places in Colorado where you could use a touring bike without too much trouble. I'm in the Park Meadows area where only the hardcore would run a single speed bike.

And if you like to ride around sunset, you have the extra thrill of possibly being eaten. :D

[Incense]

And if you like to ride around sunset, you have the extra thrill of possibly being eaten. :D

We consider the random Mountain Lion chase to be just another form of training here in Colorado.

[RAV TUX]

That might make an electrical bike all the more attractive. Look for a 'recuperating' one, i.e. one which charges the batteries when coasting downhill.

Where I live they build an electrical one with a very cutsie name: the 'velo-city'Good Point.




Yeah it is not the same place it was 14 years ago when I used to hang out over there. Even Pearl Street is becoming just another strip mall with all the local shops being bought out and shut down. Crossroads is gone and another strip mall has gone up. It's not the Hippy town it used to be, but some of us still have our memories. :) Still you can't deny that it is very bike friendly, and one of the few places in Colorado where you could use a touring bike without too much trouble. I'm in the Park Meadows area where only the hardcore would run a single speed bike.Honestly we are more interested in the Chemistry Grad. School @ UC then politics.

It is a great bike town, all though I may opt for a 3 speed.

[kevdog]

Sorry not to take away from the spirit of the thread, Boulder is a great recreational, road-bike, and mountain bike town. There is probably no where else in the US that you will find more people commuting to work by bike than here!!

[Incense]

Good Point.



Honestly we are more interested in the Chemistry Grad. School @ UC then politics.

It is a great bike town, all though I may opt for a 3 speed.

CU Boulder really is a great school! I really love all the bikes you've been posting. That villager looks great, but the website doesn't say how heavy it is. There is something romantic about a bike like that though.

[RAV TUX]

Sorry not to take away from the spirit of the thread, Boulder is a great recreational, road-bike, and mountain bike town. There is probably no where else in the US that you will find more people commuting to work by bike than here!!

I like the prairie dog refuge also, (along the Goose Creek Bike Trail). ;)


CU Boulder really is a great school! I really love all the bikes you've been posting. That villager looks great, but the website doesn't say how heavy it is. There is something romantic about a bike like that though.

Ever since visiting Amsterdam I have wanted a bike like that. ;)