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Hi, Short version: You're Hi, Short version: You're good to go. Long version: Yes, you'll need to do something about the front brakes. And, yes, you'll need to do something about the front stem. (I do recommend looking into what Chris did as this would be a very nice feature to...

Looks very cool! Well done! Looks very cool! Well done!

To me the most amazing thing :D I really enjoyed that way more than I should of.

BTW - I wanted to give credit See? And now we know why Charles always says: "If you don't post a picture, it never happened!" (And Bob really did a wonderful job of putting that thread together. Having it on BROL instead of here also helped.)

YOU'RE IN THE GROOVE!You I agree with this. I do think that one can involve the upper body and this allows us to put out more power. But, for me at least, I can only do this for short(ish) periods of time. So, for short hills, I think this makes a big difference. For big hills...

This looks like a very cute This looks like a very cute system, but I too am concerned about slipping, etc. But maybe it's not a problem (gripping on both sides of the wheel is pretty clever - I'd love to read reviews of this).

I use a top-pull on my I use a top-pull on my conversion and a bottom pull on my Sofrider. Both work well (although I too prefer top pull because it will be shorter, direct run). Front derailleur, some pictures, and I think you're good to go. :D

Congratulations, JIm! Now, Congratulations, JIm! Now, you know the rules: Pictures, or it never happened. :D

Oh... I think I get it now. Oh... I think I get it now. (I'm sometimes quite slow). Can you insert something in the bottom of the fork to help brace the bracket?

I'm not sure I see the I'm not sure I see the problem (I only see the top picture, not the bottom one). My fork looks similar (I think) and I don't have any issues.

Hi Bob, My (limited) Hi Bob, My (limited) experience with stock Cruzbike tires is that replacing them can make a big difference. :) I love your bike plan! That's just fabulous. I want pictures and videos! :D Cheers, Charles

Very nice! Thanks for Very nice! Thanks for sharing. :D

HI Bob, I'll be very curious HI Bob, I'll be very curious to here your opinions of Q451 vs Q559 as well (I think the 559 is over-geared - at least for where I live). What tires do you have on both? Cheers, Charles

I do think the Silvio is a I do think the Silvio is a more "complicated" bike than the Vendetta, so I'm not surprised it costs more. Personally, I'd prefer a Silvio over a Vendetta (but if anybody's got a Vendetta they want to get rid of, I'll take it! :D ). I do agree with Jeremy that...

Huh.  That's pretty cool! (a Huh. That's pretty cool! (a layback seatpost would have almost worked for you, but not quite as tightly). So... Where are the pictures of the rest of the bike? :)

Boy is it flat where you Boy is it flat where you live! I clicked on your username instead of ride and thought, "Wow, 7,500 feet of climbing. That's quite a bit." But then I realized that was for 2014 and just shy of 1,000 miles. :D

My Sofrider has a 123 mm My Sofrider has a 123 mm wide. It need that for the triple I put on. The bottom bracket and the crankset need to agree, so I wouldn't change one without the other. That being said, given the components on the donor bike, I can imagine upgrading lots of bits and bobs.

Hi, I agree with your Hi, I agree with your assessment. Everytime I see a bike like this, I have the urge to convert it to a Cruzbike.

After seeing your bike, it's After seeing your bike, it's clear that you need to lower the seat angle. With it that upright, your gonna feel cramped. I like your seat extension. Try and find a way to keep the extension while being able to lean the seat back much more. With both of my...

Have you tried tilting the Have you tried tilting the seat back? This could (?) help both by moving weight to your back from your butt (helps me) and by changing where the seat back sits pin your back (helps me, too) . Figuring out how to build your own seat back may be the way to go...