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I had my local bike store (Glen Parker in Nedlands) change the Microshift shifters over to Deore, works very well. Wife has not touched her flat bar road bike since.... (which is just as well as I stole the front wheel skewer from it so I could remove the pannier rack from my Silvio in a vain...

One advantage of living in Perth (apart from the superb sunny weather, white sandy beaches with occasional sharks, and nice riverside bike paths): ordered a Quest on Wednesday, picked it up Saturday, assembled by John ;) Ended up choosing the 20 inch so my wife can ride it too (it is better for...

A friend pointed me towards this review- Maria's record attempt is attracting attention to Cruzbike ;) ?http://www.gizmag.com/cruzbike-silvio-recumbent-racing-bike/13024/ cheers Kendrick

Hi Gromit, sorry, I should have included it in my original post a photo someone posted http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4606/dsc00081pi1.jpg what it is meant to look like. http://www.dealextreme.com/feedbacks/browseCustomerPhotos.dx/sku.1251~id.1500 cheers Kendrick

Thanks buyagain, So far the light has been excellent for riding even along pitch dark roads... emits a nice concentrated beam so can see what is in the centre clearly. Brighter than my Niterider MiNewt (now helmet mounted for looking around out of the direction of travel). In regards to your...

Hi all, I felt a bright, relatively permanently mounted front light for my night rides was required. Then noticed that the fairing mount would be a good low mount point, to reduce glare for oncoming traffic. (the genius of Cruzbike Silvio design!). From bicycles.net.au discussions I chose the...

Well done Alex, I wanted to join in but had commitments. Glad to hear you have upgraded to a Silvio, a very nice one at that. Looks like you have a custom extra large front triangle... wow Cheers and see you on riding... (one day I must do the 32km of bike path next to the new freeway...

Hi all, this is very exciting news... The Silvio is fast ride already, the Vendetta promises to be amazing... cheers Kendrick (Silvio frame 7)

Hi all, BROL has had a look at the Cruzbike Sigma http://www.bentrideronline.com/?p=2437 enjoy Kendrick

Getting back to the OP, ;) this http://www.steadyrack.com/ new product, the Steadyrack, looks like worth testing out. Even lets the bike be tilted side to side on the wall, useful in a tight spot. saw it at my LBS, very tempting... anyone tried it out? Kendrick

For me, it was curiosity I saw a Cruzbike being ridden from the grower's market and then one of my bosses mentioned loving cycling apart from the sciatica she gets. So I mentioned the Cruzbike and looked up the company. An email to Rob led to visiting John Tolhurst where I was soon convinced...

Hi guys, I tried folding the Silvio front wheel back to use a tow ball mounted bike rack. After a few times, the titanium rear suspension piece snapped after a ride [!!]. Not sure if the rack was causal- other arm of the rack was behind the seatback). John had a look and replaced with a thicker...

Hi Travis, Great looking bike, I was wondering when you were going to finish your build. When JT gets back to Perth we should go for a group ride (hopefully the heat wave will have finished by then). A trio of Silvios would be a sight to behold. Kendrick (Nedlands)

Re: A listing of recommended components for Silvio Hi Daniel, welcome to Silvio ownership. some people have found it cheaper to buy a bike for components (and sell the frame) you might find http://cruzbike.com/silviocomponents.html or the case studies...

Hi Cruzn Trav 1, I would advise trying a Silvio out first- private message John Tolhurst (or skype:johntolhurst) and see if he is able to demo the bike/fit you out/advise you on the build. There are advantages to living in the same city as the designer of Cruzbikes :) Kendrick

Hi Cruzn Trav 1, I think there are three Silvios in Perth... I am extremely happy with mine and not planning on selling. JT has the prototype. You might have to order. Not sure if South Perth Bike Force...

Great summary. I am forwarding it to my cyclist friends- it would certainly help overcome the ignorance factor. ...more Cruzbikes sold adds to the economy of scale leading to faster/more R&D! and (even) better bikes ;) cheers Kendrick

Hi all, this could solve all Silvio cabling stress :) http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/news/2008/07/shimano?currentPage=1 have a good weekend Kendrick

Hi Mark, I feel your pain. Ouch ! Best wishes with the repair Kendrick

Hi Harold, You're not the first to ask this-from the yahoo cruzbike group -JT answers this perfectly http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cruzbike/message/2650 or at the end of the assembly instructions under "suspension adjustment" http://cruzbike.com/silviocomponents.html cheers Kendrick