Recent content by John Zabriskie

question on BB height differences -- the secret's in the fork Rich, The Q29er is built using a fork substitution from a Freerider/Sofrider. It relaxes the fork angle & raises the BB height by a similar angle as you can see in the photo with both Quests shown below. Both Quests are set up...

Clyde's on Silvio v1 I've been running 28 mm Gatorskins on my V1 & have been using them since I built it in 2009. John

Cruzbike Recommendation: SR, Q451 or Q559 Hi Rich, The Quests are more versatile than the Sofrider, at least in gearing & stopping -- 3 x 9 + disc brakes front & rear. You can add/change these components later on the Sofrider (the front disc is just a bolt on, while you'll have to make/get...

Quest V1.0 max tire size (photo) [Sorry, I couldn't attached the file directly from my iPhone.]

I've experienced this; but it was due to loosening of the swing arm pivot retaining bolt. I added some blue Loctite (low to mid strength thread locker) & retorqued. The wobbly was gone.

Quest V1.0 max tire size I've fitted Perfomance Fast City 26 x 1.25 tires to my V1.0 Quest. These leave less than 2mm of clearance to the fork. They're OK commuter tires, but tend to pick up "goat heads" (a local thorn) in the late summer & fall. (See picture below.)

Silvio Assembly manual -- empty PDF file I also have been unable to download an openable copy of the SilvioAssemblyManual. The error I get is that the PDF is empty -- the actual file size is reported as 20 bytes. I have had no problems opening either the SilvioAssemblyNotes (1.3Mb), the...

New curved nose on older Silvio I have a V1 Silvio & also ordered a new V1.5 cruved nose Silvio for a customer. I am unaware if the factory will offer this as a retro-fit kit. The differences between the two models are: 1) the fork - the fork legs are now S-cruved & more aerodynamic, but...

Freerider to Sofrider Contact Maria at the factory (or your local dealer) to order the extension stem. Check the main TFT stem clamp to see if there is an insert. If so, the extension steering tube replaces the insert. If not, you'll need a new TFT stem clamp, also. Then, you'll also need...

I'll have 3 Cruzbikes available for test rides in the St. George area Saturday the 13th & on Valentine's day. 1) a new Quest 451 2) a Sofrider v2.1 w/ front disk brake upgrade 3) a Silvio with the Campy Centaur group I'll probably be somewhere along the Virgin River trail or in the Bloomington...

I'll be in the Sacramento area the weekend of Jan 16 & 17 while my wife attends a conference. I plan on bringing a Sofrider V2.1 (& maybe my Silvio, too) to ride. I'm looking for a coupe of things: 1) some nice ride routes in & around Sacramento -- does anyone have recommendations? 2)...

Re: Air shock problems - solution update !st day of commuting with the renewed Silvio fork. It worked very well -- I'm elated. It was especially reassuring to hear the "whoosh" of exiting air from the boot as I crossed RR tracks. The ride was almost supple, with no bottoming. [I'm running 185...

Air shock problems, fork binding on return solution I experienced the problem with fork stiction or binding on my Silvio (CBSV-054). Even @ 200 psi, the fork would collapse & not return until I got off the bike. Even then it would take 20 seconds or so to get to full extension. So far, I've...

I tried lubing the shock with the bike upside down and found no difference; the shock was still binding. I would expect this is due to the lower wiper seal on the fork shaft. However, I did come up with a possible solution (it worked for me) which I'll post in the "Air Shock Problems" thread.

Ed, Check for a bent tooth or two on the chainring (while the chain is off). They should all be in line & not twisted or offset. A straightedge across a group of teeth will give you a good idea if all are straight or not.