V20 frameset wanted, shipped to Europe

[Tor Hovland]

I'd like to upgrade the V1.0 Vendetta I've been riding for 5 years, so if you have a V20 that's not getting enough use, I'll happily take the frame! I can consider buying the full bike as well. And I can consider an S30 as well.

 

[cruzKurt]

I don't have one, but will be on the lookout. I will help arrange shipping if we can find one. Frames fit in a pretty small box, like the size of a guitar box if I remember correctly.

 

[Salaamaleikum]

Hi Tor, do you have already a customer for you old V20 Frameset?
I would be interrested in you old V20 frameset.
My location = Austria

 

[Tor Hovland]

Hi Tor, do you have already a customer for you old V20 Frameset?
I would be interrested in you old V20 frameset.
My location = Austria

I do have one who's interested, actually.

But you already have a Vendetta!?

 

[Salaamaleikum]

Hi Tor, thanks for your answer.
Yes, I have, I'm considering converting a Cruzbike, ideally a Silvio S30, to a 29" gravel bike. Would use it for long distances on flat to wavy gravel slopes. However, that's not a fixed plan yet, I'm considering whether I'm turning the idea into a winter project.

 

[Tor Hovland]

Wow, that would be one hell of a Cruzbike! Yes, I would think a Silvio would be better suited for this. But isn't tire clearance going to be a problem?

 

[Salaamaleikum]

I only have a rough idea! With the Silvio you would only have to replace the carbon leaf spring in a correspondingly large recess. The rear hub mount would need to be further back and down. This can be easily implemented with two simple milled parts, which are mounted on the existing axle mount and on the leaf spring connection screws.

A fatbike fork could possibly fit at the front. You would only need an adapter for the tapered bearing to 1 1/8". You would also need two turned or milled parts for the axle mount. The leaf carbon spring would also have to be replaced at the front, or replace it with a titanium cut.


With the v20 I would have to cut off the struts and weld on suitable struts. I could have that done by qualified welding technologists in the company where I work. Because I'm lucky;-) I work in a company that designs and manufactures the world's best welding machines;-)

I think with an adequate 2.35 front tire, the right air pressure and an upright sitting position as far forward as possible, you can also ride uphill on non-asphalt roads acceptably without constantly having to have slip on the front tire.

 

[Tor Hovland]

Wow, like I said, that would be one hell of a Cruzbike!