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Happy New year to you, KB, and you too, Bill! And that goes for everybody! Best for 2010, Doug

This is exactly what I intend to do. And it should work just fine. The V2 frame should lower the seat about 1", a little more can be had by relaxing the rear suspension a little. Dunno about the decals; I'll know more when I've had a look at the frame up close. Even if they're under clear...

Hi Folks, We usually don't like to go too loud with new products until they're in hand and we can check them out. I'll put out a technical summary on the Quest as soon as one is in hand and assembled. It's been checked extensively prior to and during production, but things need to be done in...

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Hi Bokes, The seat mount will accept an MTB clamp-on rack. The rear swing arm has braze-ons to accept a rack mounted on the swing arm; we have not worked out a front fastening for the swing arm rack (only because I haven't assembled a Quest yet.) The front triangle affords a standard 68mm...

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Hi Shawn, I'm glad you're enjoying the versatility of the Sofrider. Perhaps our Scandanavian Sofrider winter-riding experts, Peder and Jon, will weigh-in with some of their techniques and experiences! Have Fun, Doug

Hi Rome, The point of attachment really doesn't affect the steering geometry. No matter where the bars attach, the geometry is effectively the same if the relationship between the grip position and the steerer tube (steering axis) on the fork are no different. The Freerider has a wider grip...

Hi Bill, Glad to have you around here! I've admired your work for some time now. Best, Doug

Hi Atul, Sorry to hear about your "ground sweeping." I am 51 and I can relate to your observations! It sounds like the 160mm/48/34 combination works for you and matches the accessories you have installed, perhaps it's best to stick with that setup. Here are two US sources for 160mm cranks for...

... to all Y'all... Doug

Hi Cannondale, DefJack is the master of alternative shifters and bars on the Silvio. I think what you want to do is described in this post: http://www.cruzbike.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1882 I'm sure Jack would be glad to share is experience with you. Best, Doug

Hi Bigtrain, This is what the "walmart Tiara" looked like after I finished converting it for my son: Now I got mine as a bare frame my Dad picked up from the flea market (he got 2 of them for $5), so I ended up putting lots of parts from my parts bin on it, and I converted it to 26"...

Well done, CS! My initial rides were similar, but I also had an inappropriate handlebar arrangement that made it harder to get going. You'll find you body automatically develops the programming to ride, very quickly. Key point: at first you'll be tensing-up your shoulders and arms, fighting...

My experience has been that shipping weight is usually about 10 lbs. higher than the net weight of what's in the box sans shipping material. That being said, the shipping weight is very close to what your completed conversion will weigh! The Scrambler's top tube looks a little high to me... I...

Looking Great! Wish I could find a swing arm like that one... well done! Doug

Hi Dave, You'll find Nanda extremly helpful, and he's built several Silvios and understands the design very well. He also has a very test-ride-friendly facility. He also currently has a Sigma for evaluation... Have fun! Best, Doug

Hi Jim, The tube diameter is 34.9mm at the derailleur mounting point. Re-using cables is a false economy unless you are just prototyping and intend to renew them later. Best, Doug

Hi Karen, Most of our Silvios have been built with 170mm cranks. I'm 5'6" and those work well for me. We are building a research Silvio for Maria (Which I'm referring to as the Silvio 12HR) on which we will test 165mm cranks with Rotor Q-rings. 175mm cranks are generally too long for me...

Hi Karen, I can enthusiastically recommend SRAM Rival for the Silvio. Maria's yellow record bike used Rival components and this was my first experience with them; I was very impressed and they worked exceptionally well. Best, Doug