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5mm difference isn't that much of a spread considering the fork legs are probably about 380mm long. In fact, my Silvio came with 2 spacers to spread the legs apart to keep the chain from contacting the carbon leaf spring when you shift to the smallest cog. I believe that the spacers were to...

On my regular commute there is a long, straight, slightly uphill section of road that is pretty rough. One part of it was repaved last year. On all my bikes, I can easily accellerate to a faster speed and cadence as soon as I get to the smooth repaved section. The increase in speed is...

I should mention that I've found that it's a lot easier to turn if I keep pedalling. If I want to coast through a turn I still pedal but I spin the crank slowly so I'm still freewheeling. If I try to go through a turn without spinning the crank my feet fight my hands and it's harder to hold...

I started with platforms when I got my Silvio but switched to clipless (Crank Bros. Candies) after the initial 10 miles. When I was just starting the learning process, the platforms were great for quick bailouts and I found that I could rotate my foot on the pedal when I was making sharp turns...

The extention adjustment at the rear of the rack is max'ed out. If the brake wasn't there you could rock the rack forward and get more clearance. Or if you don't mind a rack that isn't level, you could raise the front of the rack. I had to flip the front mounts (right to left and inside to...

The bags on the TFT are battery packs. They are for the forward facing Dinotte lights on the handlebar. One is a white light for seeing where I'm going and the other is an amber flasher so others can see me. There aren't any wires running to the rear though. I have a seat bag wedged into the...

I only have 160-ish miles on it so far, but I'm a lot more comfortable now than the first wobbly ride. It still takes more concentration to ride than my other bikes, but I get more relaxed with each ride. I built it up with Sram Force components. I found an Axiom rack that fit on the back to...

Do they come in black?

Nice looking bike. I was hoping to demo that bike, but you bought it before I talked to Nanda. I ended up purchasing a Silvio through him too. Right now the rain is coming down sideways, so I haven't had a chance to really ride the bike yet. As soon as I get a chance to get it dialled in...

Put the Silvio rider in front of (closer to the viewer than) the DF rider. With the front wheel of the DF in front of the rear wheel of the Silvio it gives the impression that the DF is pulling out. If the DF front wheel is behind the Silvio rear wheel it would give the impression that the...

I rode a couple of Softriders and a Silvio today. Big thanks to Jeff for letting me ride his bikes and thanks to Nanda for recommending Jeff. We just rode around in a parking lot. It's definitely a different riding experience than anything else I've ridden. Mostly I rode around on the...

Apparently, Nanda sold the Silvio and it's now riding around some part of Florida.

Good point. I should see if Nanda still has the Silvio. Thanks.

My concerns are seat height and MBB. I rode a Volae Expedition, which has a 25-26 inch seat height and a 34-35 inch bottom bracket (I think). I felt like I was perched above the bike and for some reason that made me feel vulnerable. After 200 miles, that sensation never went away. I have a...

I have had my eye on a Silvio for quite some time now. When I compare the list of things that I want out of a bike to the features of the bikes that I find appealing, the Silvio seems to be a really good match. My wife has even agreed to let me get one, but on one condition... that I ride one...

I'm also interested in the bike. Where is the bike? Any chance you are in the SF bay area?