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    Krikey Kreaky seat

    I've got a kreak somewhere in my seat, I just cant put my finger on where the noise is coming from, after several goes at retensioning all the nuts and bolts it's still the same so it looks like I'm gonna have to take it all apart and re install using rubber insulators at every metal mating...
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    Ways to improve the most

    The one thing I have noticed help me improve the most is hills. It seems like a natural progression, when you think about it. Hills make you stronger, which will inevitably translate to speed on the flats. Going up hills requires you to spin more, which makes you breathe harder, which...
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    New Skins

    I finally got my new tires put on the Silvio. I mounted 25c Continental Gatorskins on the bike and was beginning to wonder when I was going to get to test them out. Between working the bicycle club's Redland's Classic booth and chores at home, the prospect of a decent ride was looking pretty...
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    Updated component selection page

    Hi all, I updated this page on Silvio Component Selection http://www.cruzbike.com/silviocomponents.html
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    Power Test

    Hello As the end to the cycling program I've been in over the past 2 months, we had a power test tonight. It was using the Tacx trainers which have a built in watt meter. The past 2 months, I've been using my Silvio on the indoor trainer. I have been getting spoiled rotten with its comfort...
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    Sale in Perth

    Cruzbike, Perth is having a sale! Due to new stock having arrived etc etc yadda yadda ... 1) conversion with steel kit and 700c 125 psi road wheels/tires. 7 speed, on a 26" red aluminium Gitane Descent alloy frame. 27 " seat height, you should be 5'9" or 175cm about. This bike has the Sofrider...
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    New ekstra bracket for Steamer

    I have been testing the Streamer with the new bracket it works very well. I can stay dry in the rain. I rode in wind if the wind is from behind it is great. Have also had side wind which is the most difficult when I slowed down I was able to handle the bike alright. If the speed is high in side...
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    Rochester, NY area

    Bikerjohn has been riding his sofrider almost 1 year now. call me (585) 352 5253 lets do a canal tour :D
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    St. Louis Area

    I have an unsuspended conversion bike in the St. Louis/St. Charles area. If you would like to try it out, just let me know. Carl Turek O'Fallon, MO
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    Classifieds?

    I love the new board. It's so much easier to navigate around and see everything that's been posted. I have one more suggestion. I think it would be nice to have a classified section. As more and more people get involved, there are going to be framesets, components, donor bikes, and other...
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    Sydney riders?

    Anyone riding a Cruzbike in the Sydney area? Or elsewhere in New South Wales? I'd love to see one in action.
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    Knoxville, Tennessee

    My bike is a V1 Cruzbike Sofrider, it is essentially stock. The title is misleading, since I live in Lenoir City, TN. -But Knoxville is the closest metropolis.
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    Cruzbike vs. Linear

    If you can open up the distance between top of seat back and grips and get your arms straighter you'll pull harder with less effort off your upper body.
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    Vendetta CycloSportif

    I think from the documentation on the web site they are inclusive and it is a time based competition. They say on equipment that all must be on the same kind of bike. We'll approach them and will soon know.
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    Nasty Silvio crash tonight!

    The number of chain links is important Harold, and also, what rear deraileur are you running? John
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    Nasty Silvio crash tonight!

    Harold, thanks for this post and glad you are generally ok. I wonder if you would mind telling me: chainwheel and cluster teeth? exact number of links in your chain? any shifting issue or chain damage before this accident? Cheers.
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    New component set offer

    Check this one out: http://www.cruzbike.com/content/new-silvio-component-options Jim Parker has gotten busy to offer some great prices on Silvio component sets. Wow, sure makes it easy to swing your leg over one of the great bikes of all time.
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