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Thanks Doug! I made her nice Thanks Doug! I made her nice and soft and she treated me well tonight on my ride. I am reporting on my build thread... I am super happy with the ride!

I was thinking that adjusting the rear suspension of Silvio 2.0 would also affect the seat angle. How much would this change the seat angle and would it be significant for those wanting to tweak this angle? Below are my data and measurements. Conclusion: The seat angle changes from 27.0 to...

John, may ask your John, may ask your height/weight? I think you're similar to me and I may consider bars like that. In your experience is 44cm a good width? I have a brand new 39cm drop bar on hand, but lying back on my couch and holding it over my legs, it feels too narrow for my legs. I am...

I decided I better practice I decided I better practice this at home before having to do out on the road. Definitely recommended for Silvio owners to practice this as it is so different usual DF rear wheel removal. After a couple of tries I decided the following was the best way for me: 1...

Ha ha! BBL, I don't suppose Ha ha! BBL, I don't suppose that machining equipment is in your garage! Very cool stuff...

Ride Report I completed my fourth "decent" ride, not counting short practice sessions. Thoroughly enjoyed the 60km, and can feel that each ride I am gaining in control and speed. I am now coasting in between cars to the front of the traffic light, and can better navigate some of the tight...

Bottom Bracket Clamp Bolts When I first assembled my Silvio, I think I used the wrong bolts in the C-clamps that hold the bottom bracket. I probably mixed them up when taking out all the bolts and parts. If you are assembling, please use the correct bolt on the RIGHT in the following picture...

It may not be immediately It may not be immediately apparent from the pictures but the aluminium brake track on the 420 Aero 3 wheelset is unusually narrow. One has to very carefully position the brake pads on installation. Some don't like this about the wheelset, but it contributes to their...

An older thread asking this An older thread asking this same question for Silvio 1.0 exists. Comments there would be valid for 2.0 as well. http://cruzbike.com/pulling-child-trailer

Us boys (and some girls) and Us boys (and some girls) and our toys! Work has been too busy this week to ride much, but surprisingly dropped another kg in the past few weeks. Maybe it's the "cross-training" effect as I only rode DF before but now Silvio is changing my muscle usage, especially...

Larry, nope - I'm running the Larry, nope - I'm running the 10 speed so can't help you there. I got my components through Cruzbike. Re the wheels, since I'm in Asia (Singapore), shipping stuff back/forth is a tad more prohibitive than it is for most of you guys...

Well Andrew, the Leica Well Andrew, the Leica belongs to a family member and we did the photoshoot together. While it's not mine, I have easy access to good cameras from a photography loving family! Randy, I weighed in my Silvio at 12.0kg including Shimano A600 pedals. This is in line with...

Great Advice The advice is very helpful. Now I know that my natural inclination to pull most of the time on a reclined Silvio 2.0 is not wrong from John's comment. At the same time, I should continue to practice open palms as per Steve and BK's advice. I heartily agree that pedal steer is not a...

John has asked me to take some photos of my Silvio 2.0 to be used on the product page website. I have finished doing so and am posting the larger pictures here, especially for those who are considering purchasing a Silvio 2.0 so you can investigate the parts and design. Pictured is a Silvio 2.0...

Photo Tips Hi Andrew, sorry to hear that. I can't give repair advice but I can offer to help with regards to your photo. Set your camera to "macro" mode. Even on basic point and shoot digital you will have this. This mode is frequently indicated with a "flower icon" - it is the mode for...

Thanks all for insights so Thanks all for insights so far, they are helpful. Please keep them coming!!

I am new Silvio rider and totally new to recumbents. I pull on the bars naturally when starting the bike and going uphill, but what about the flats? I can't figure out what is the most efficient to do and whether I should be pushing instead? The learning to ride instructions talk about "open...

Silvio had a photo shoot Silvio had a photo shoot yesterday, followed by her third road ride tonight. 50+km along the coast and to the airport made for a nice late evening ride. I am getting faster, but more importantly getting more comfortable and enjoying the ride. So I shan't worry too much...

Thanks John, that makes Thanks John, that makes sense! Did not think of that when I installed it. I have corrected this error.

Noahvale, it's interesting Noahvale, it's interesting that you are immediately up to speed holding 20mph on your early test rides. For me, as Silvio is my first recumbent I can't yet hold this speed which I do on my DF. Not enough road practice yet. Hopefully tonight I can get a long run in.