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Brokeneck, Congrats on your Brokeneck, Congrats on your new bike - looks great. Thanks for the tip as I will keep the House of Tandem in mind as well.

Thanks Jeremy S. Thanks Jeremy S.

Do you use plain grease or do Do you use plain grease or do you prefer a special lubricant that works better?

Gents, Thanks to all for Gents, Thanks to all for their input. Eric - I am working on producing my areo-belly as fast as I can with ice cream and pasta. I will not win first prize, but might get honorable mention for most improved. (PS - I do appreciate your input on other forms, have...

I am contemplating between the 100mm and the 150mm chainstay extension for a Silvio 2.0, and do like the appearance of the more horizontal beam. Room in the cockpit would take a slight priority over aero and pedal height. ME: 6"2, 205 lbs., 44.5 X-seam. I know I need at least a 100mm...

Thanks noahvale and Eric - Thanks noahvale and Eric - good information to know.

I am considering a Silvio 2.0 and wonder about the differences and/or which assembly pack would be the best for my application? I live in a mostly flat area so the triple is probably overkill, so mostly it is down to the two others: Assembly Pack - SRAM - Rival Assembly Pack - SRAM Force...

Thanks Eric You answered one of my questions in my mental queue.

BentBierz, Thanks for taking BentBierz, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and clarify explanations for those of us who are considering a Silvio in the future. It always helps trying to see things from other viewpoints and angles.

Ivan, Sorry to hear of your Ivan, Sorry to hear of your setback but you will have this repaired and be back out there soon. I enjoyed an earlier reading where someone posted "... how often do you get to enjoy learning how to ride a bike a second time! "

<<I selected all SRAM Force <<I selected all SRAM Force 2013 components, going with 10 speed rather than waiting for the newest 11 speed. Chainrings are 53/39 and the cassette is the PG-1070 11-32. The cassette is 11-12-13-15-17-19-22-25-28-32. I knew I did not want a triple, but wanted...

Ivan, Thanks for the insight Ivan, Thanks for the insight and opinion on the extension - it does sound like I would prefer it. Good luck with your build and I look forward to see info on your build.

John and John, Thanks for the John and John, Thanks for the replies and information - much to think about.

Silvio and/or Vendetta Riders, I have been reading this site and trying to educate myself - there certainly is a lot of information available. Also thanks to Eric, LAVS, and others for the great tutorials on building your Cruzbikes. It feels like we are right there beside you building it...

cplager: I thought the conversion would take a lot longer than the 1:27 it took Charles! Seriously - thanks for the informative video and conversion information. I have much to learn and decide.

milcrow, Very nice.  Did you milcrow, Very nice. Did you do the conversion work yourself or at the LBS? Are there any local Houston shops that work on Cruzbikes?

I do appreciate the I do appreciate the information provided by everyone and am anxiously following this thread as I am in the exact same quandary as leeinmemphis - Silvio or Vendetta? I only have about 10 minutes worth of riding on a recumbent (Bacchetta) so my experience is of little...