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http://www.cruzbike.com/tracker Just saw this link, which can be found on the left hand side at the very bottom "Updated Pages." I was watching John post the new Quest chainstay option, longer boom option, and Jim posting the Quest 451 with the rear rack in the history, checking it over a...

Interesting idea, but the Vendetta is designed to work with road bike components, so unless you know of an IHG with a 130mm spacing it would be a no-go. This could work on a Quest of Sofrider, though not quite as fast or sexy.

Great update John!!! Maybe just leave room for a 28-32mm rear tire, and that should offer enough passive plushness for those that feel the need. Are you running a 23mm tire right now?

http://www.recumbentjournal.com/news/sport/item/162-recumbent-cyclist-wins-uphill-battle-is-disqualified.html Sounds like 1933...all over again :D

That was my next move John, which I will do after another ride. All the pix are front a 1st gen iPhone which I think has a 2mp camera. Just waiting till the hype dies down before getting the iPhone 4 with a 5mp camera and HD video, which should be fun as it lets you upload straight to YouTube.

After this mornings ride, I wanted to get a little more low end so I installed a Truvativ Stylo 2.2 175mm crankset with a 36/24T and nice chainguard (bringing the granny gear inches from 27.6" to 19.3" http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/). I also wanted to get the handlebars a little further away as...

Yup, seen those solutions, but was hoping to avoid them. So far the rack is A-ok mounted as is. We just did a dawn patrol morning ride up a fairly bumpy grade with a fast descent, and everything seems to be fine with the rack. I was also surprised that I was able to mash up this...

Reading about all the different rear rack setups I figured I had to see what the issues were mounting a regular rack. The front struts are a springy steel and shouldn't have any problem bending with the mild suspension action eh. I used some longer M5 bolts to mount the rack to the upper rack...

Got Peter's Quest 559 with 451 wheels converted to a Quest 406 with phatty 2" Schwalbe Big Apples on Saturday. I ordered him some Velocity Aeroheat 406mm's with 36H disc hubs...should be good for a reasonable touring load. Rear 451 vs. 406 On the 559 (long stay still in place) with 406...

Find out for yourself Mike. My shop space is in Petaluma, and I rent out the Silvio for $150/wk :P

...a Quest for loaded touring...like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spincyclz/sets/72157623546867123/ Peter picked up his 559 yesterday and we has some fun with other configurations. Quest 559: Quest 559 with 451 front wheel: Tire clearance of 451 in 559 stay: Quest 559 with 451...

Sweet looking Silvio...always loved Aerospokes. Lucky you got one as they are listed on the Catalog & Prices pages as temporarily out of stock. Regarding the shock pump, Topeak makes a nice unit that is a little easier to use, portable and even has a cool carbon facia to match your Silvio...

Just posted some Quest 559 assembly pix: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spincyclz/ There is also a photo set for the 451 for your reference: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spincyclz/sets/72157620963801982/ Haven't aired up the tire yet but there is a little clearance in the front. Also have a...

Just remember, evolution is a slooooow process eh

Some times disc rotors need to be trued..and you can do it by hand. Just find the high spot, rotate the rotor till it's 180deg. from the caliper and grab the neighboring spokes and pull the edge of the rotor towards them, no fancy tools required. It takes a little practice but works like a...