The Birdy is a folding bicycle designed by Riese und Müller in Germany and produced by Pacific Cycles in Taiwan. As of 2010 over 100,000 had been sold. Three distinct models have been marketed, in addition to some specialist variations, with the third (Mk3) introduced in July 2015.
Riese und Müller Birdy with Mark 2 frame
Birdy Rohloff 2011
pleated Birdy in a train
One of the first versions of BIRDY bike designed in 1995.
A folding bicycle is a bicycle designed to fold into a compact form, facilitating transport and storage. When folded, the bikes can be more easily carried into buildings, on public transportation, and more easily stored in compact living quarters or aboard a car, boat or plane.
1982 Hon Convertible folding bicycle
30th Anniversary Special Edition Dahon folding bike (2012)
Italian Bersaglieri during World War I with folding bicycles strapped to their backs (1917)
Brompton