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Andy, Have you ridden a Vendetta? It is best used for racing - although some do tour on them. But being a life long standard bike rider - I've just bought a Cannondale Synapse (five bikes now :eek:) - I find I am not able to get the speed out of the V as others do. But if I angle the seat up by...

I decided to change the tyres on my Vendetta in my garage yesterday for 28's from the original 25's. An hour later with much swearing and throwing things and bloodied hands, the job was done. I'd hate to have to do that out on the road side. These through-skewers are the most stupid idea ever...

Andy, I don't think I'd want to go to the bother of shipping it anywhere. Sorry. Everything is original so no doubt the company has all the records with what came with the 2.0 when made. I also wouldn't mind swapping it for an S40. Ken.

In Houston. Any interest? Offers?

The front wheel removing business is one reason why I don't ever take my V out on the road in case I get a puncture. I make sure wherever I am, the walk back is not too far and then I'll take care of the puncture when I'm back home.

It's been mentioned by a UK contact that the duties + sales tax makes any imported CB too expensive, but as far as Canada is concerned, what stops a Canadian buying an S40 having it delivered to a US friend, that friend then drives the bike over the border and hands it to you? Any duty and tax...

I cut about 6" off my slider.

Oh, I wish, but I've already got more bikes than I have bums to sit on them. If I was to go the Cruzbike route afresh I would buy the S40 rather than my Vendetta. The S40 is a sure winner and the Parkers' have scored on this bike, which is much more versatile in my opinion than the Vendetta...

Cleventura, is it just the picture or is the front wheel smaller than the rear?

Paul I understand your frustration. It seems some people can get on a Vendetta and ride as if they were born to it whereas others - like me - have to struggle and never become comfortable. But I will say your set-up looks too tight and maybe the boom needs to be extended. Anyway, I think once...

The blood gets really thick as the moisture leaves the body and the fluid intake is unable to replenish what's going out, it makes for very slow cycling and somewhat light headedness causing some weaving around on the road. Not the best.

Unclipping is hazardous and I am getting so that I unclick some distance from where I want to stop - but this is on a trail, there is no way I would ride in traffic clipped in. I also find that riding a recumbent uses different muscles than riding a standard bike where the weight of the body...

Mmm! How does one see PM's on this forum?

Bruce, what does your handlebar set-up look like?

By the way, since you've got electric burners on your cooker top, how come you've got scorch marks on the back splash?

I'll have my new bars installed Monday and I'll show them here in case anyone wants to look at other systems. I rode a friends Carbent yesterday and his set-up was straight arms and it felt very odd. I don't think I'd want to ride like that for very long.

With that set-up, do you have to extend your reach to get to the levers?

David, I'm interested in your handlebars and shifters. I'm planning to change my bars and would appreciate a closer look at your set up if possible..

Dave, when you are able, can you have a photo taken of you on the S40 with your bags packed for your tour? I'd like to see how the ensemble looks fully loaded. Thanks. Ken.

I want all this talk of how great the S40 is to stop! It's not nice for those of us who can only drool and wish and cry whenever anyone extols the pleasure to be found riding one. :(