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Jim, Yeah I think $600 is a good (even great) price. The cheapest I have seen them on eBay (= maybe less than trustworthy) is $699 + $35 shipping for the 2009 new-in-box set. Yes - the reason I chose Rival (in no particular order): * "basically the same as" the Force package but cheaper *...

I am amped up! I just ordered my Silvio, that I have been pining after for quite some time, and just like VeloLev was (http://www.cruzbike.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=606&p=4520#p4520) I am absolutely ramped up about it! w00t!

SuperSlim, I guess I like the idea of puncture resistant better than I like the idea of ultimate speed...but I do like speed too. I definitely went with the puncture resistant tire as my first requirement, but I wasn't aware that they were absolute anchors. I have Schwalbe Marathons (not plus)...

Any reason a simple rubber band on the handlebar wouldn't work? Alan over at EcoVelo even has a beautiful picture of one. http://www.ecovelo.info/2008/07/21/parking-brake/ I use one every time I ride the commuter train with my Thunderbolt - works great.

Thanks John, I hadn't noticed that post before. I am gonna get started tonight and let you know when I have a full-on bike.

Brief intro: This is my first post but I have been lurking (and pining for a Silvio) for about a year. I have been riding a Lightning Thunderbolt for the past 7+ yrs and I am currently on pace for about 5-6K miles this year. Primarily I will be commuting but I do expect to participate in events...