The birdie featuring sophisticated matte paintwork cream tyres and a comfy bobbin sprung saddle the birdie is a classic bike with soul useful features like the full chainguard keep your clothes intact on the way to the shops while the upright riding position is great for seeing and being seen shimano 8 speed drivetrain fitted with an shimano nexus 8 speed internal hub to drive the birdie 8 forward reducing any maintenance needed in the future but still offering a wide range of gears to all