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  1. Bruce B

    Early Arrival

    On Nov. 7 the new V20 frame set unexpectedly arrived much to my surprise. Better than Nov. 30 or later. The delivery came in two packages, the frame itself and the handlebar. All in good condition. I will build up the V20 using most of the components from my Silvio 1.0. A delivery of...
  2. Bruce B

    Vendetta V20

    Silvio 1.0 Thanks Lief, Silvio 1.0 rider for five years. With the V20 I intend to pass a lot more bikes.
  3. Bruce B

    Vendetta V20

    Red Vendetta Has Been Ordered Just did not need to wait any longer. The bike shown in the videos convinced me it was time to buy. Besides, "Red is the Fastest Color", Charles said so. Bruce
  4. Bruce B

    Vendetta 1.5 fenders (mudguards)

    Tire Clearance for Road Racer mk2 http://www.crudproducts.com/roadracer-mk2/ "The key to fitting the Roadracers is this...can you get a 4mm allen key between the top of the tyre and the forks-brake bridge-brakes? If you can, then the Roadracers will fit your racebike. Doesn't...
  5. Bruce B

    Short Crank Arms

    Q-Rings Larry, Here are two references for adjusting Q-rings that I found helpful. http://cruzbike.com/adjusting-elliptical-or-ovoid-chainwheels http://www.rotorbikeusa.com/pdf/Q-Ring%20Recumbent%20instructions.pdf
  6. Bruce B

    Short Crank Arms

    SRAM 150mmCranks Larry, My Silvio 1.0 has SRAM Apex cranks shortened by Mark Stonich to 150mm. http://bikesmithdesign.com/Short_Cranks/index.html The Apex cranks come with a BB but just install the short cranks on your present Force BB and be done.
  7. Bruce B

    Recurring Notification Of A New Post That Isn't.

    Thanks Eric Problem appears to be resolved. Bruce
  8. Bruce B

    Recurring Notification Of A New Post That Isn't.

    In the Vendetta Forum I have a problem with the following thread: "Transporting a Vendetta" The 1st post is 12-26-13 and last post is 12-31-13. This thread repeatedly reappears with a notification of a new post but there is no new post. The last post is still dated 12-31-13...
  9. Bruce B

    Let's talk front wheel removal

    Unfortunately, Practice Ratz, I have had my Silvio 1.0 for 4 years and have had to repair too many flats here in El Paso, Texas. Goat Heads are the most frequent culprit!! With time, your mind's eye begins to orient the derailleur and chain correctly while replacing the wheel. As...
  10. Bruce B

    Burning feet

    WrightSocks A friend of mine who used to run a lot, including marathons, recommended Wright Anti-Blister socks for "hot foot." His advice worked for me. Look on Amazon. Bruce
  11. Bruce B

    Forum postings seem to be out of order

    Same Thing Here But I'm sure the problem will be resolved later Friday morning (Aussie time) when everyone gets back to the office. Bruce
  12. Bruce B

    74mm BCD inner ring on SilVio 2.0

    Spacer With My Spare And Pump iow, When replacing a punctured tube while on a ride, I lost the spacer as it fell off the axle when the wheel was removed from the bike. Bruce B
  13. Bruce B

    74mm BCD inner ring on SilVio 2.0

    Spacer With My Triple IOW As a result of personal experience, I now keep a spacer with the spare tube and pump. Bruce B.
  14. Bruce B

    One-piece speed and cadence sensor unit on Vendetta?

    Cyclemeter-Email "?You can also configure Cyclemeter to email a message at different intervals (time, distance, etc) with your progress to a family member or friend to keep them updated on where you are on your ride." Precisely why I have an iPhone4s and Cyclemeter. Bruce
  15. Bruce B

    Amateur Aerodynamics for Silvio

    Nice Job On The Wheel Andrew, Supporting that disc covered wheel are polished seat stays. I have not seen that before!
  16. Bruce B

    How Many Bikes Do You Own?

    1+a frame Silvio 1.0 My old 1987 Hujsak frame (Columbus SL) with a mixture of Cinelli, Shimano 600 and SRAM. components, san wheels, is hanging on the wall.
  17. Bruce B

    Silvio 2.0 Journey, Build, and Ride Video

    Directly To Silvio 1.0 In 2009 Ivan, In 2009 I had seen the promo video of John T riding his Silvio in a park and I thought "I can do that". My initial riding experience mirrors what others have described. By the time I had accumulated about 50 miles I felt fairly comfortable on the...
  18. Bruce B

    Silvio 2.0 disc hubs

    Rearward Cleat Placement Here is a long thread from BentRiderOnline concerning the use of the arch of the foot on the pedal: http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=93881&highlight=pedal+arch+foot
  19. Bruce B

    Silvio 2.0 - first ride

    Very Nice A great job. The yellow accents and the disk brakes are a nice touch. Would Silvio chainstay extensions allow use of Vendetta Bullhorn bars?
  20. Bruce B

    Vendetta 2.0 unboxing and build

    Hole Next To FD Stalk John Dorlon I went back through the Vendetta thread to find more photos of the FD stalk and found two things that might be related to what you observed on your Vendetta. 1. The stalk is welded to the right of center (toward the drive side) on a gusset as...
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