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    Hill climbing pogo and arm extension

    Thanks fellas Thanks fellas, I expect I am about 10kgs too heavy for the spring . If I keep riding up difficult hills I may lose the extra and then won't have the problem anymore . Saving up for a V now . Can't wait
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    Hill climbing pogo and arm extension

    I am enjoying climbing hills on my Sofrider. I noticed in the pics of V's and Silvios that the riding position has fairly straight arms compared to how the Sofrider is. I wondered if it was better to be this way. So I swept the handlebars a little forward. This only moved the grips about 7...
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    cleat position and leg extension

    Thanks guys Thanks Guys ,you have covered exactly what I was looking for . No doubt I will have some trial and error but you have given me a good starting point . I am looking forward to taking on our local hills clipped in .From what I've read in he forums there is more power ..I like...
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    cleat position and leg extension

    Hi folks , I am ready to clip in and I was hoping for some advice on the optimum cleat position for a cruzbike (sofrider).Also what is the best amount of knee extension for recumbent riding eg. for power and injury prevention . I will be using shimano MTB shoes and spd's . .
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    FIRST RIDE

    re first Ride Hi Shortbus, Great to hear you are out and about. What a hoot ! And may I also say thank you Mr Tolhurst and one day I would like to shout you a beer. Cheers
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    Sofrider First Ride Oh Oh OOOh

    Hey Shortbus Hey Short bus. I did have the wobbles for about 1/2 an hour riding around a car park. Then I thought stuff this so I hit the road and found that a straight ride with a bit of speed was easier than slow around the car park . Momentum gave a bit more stability and then the...
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    Sofrider First Ride Oh Oh OOOh

    Thanks Charles Thanks Charles, I rode again this morning . Very windy but I hit amazing speed on a slight decline into the wind.The air seems to pass over you.{I don't where any lycra either.Just plain shorts and t shirt. } I put her into top gear and absolutely fanged it . Must have...
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    Sofrider First Ride Oh Oh OOOh

    Hi Folks , This is my first post and I am fully stoked. Today was my first ride on my Sofrider . WHOO HOO . What a hoot. So much Fun and very impressive .. Soft may the ride be but I think the name should include something along the lines of " rip snorting worm burner" . I...
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