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    Any Silvios in the deep south?

    I'm very interested in the Silvio. I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I really need to sit on one and make sure the seat angle is going to work for me. I had 5-6 cervical fusion surgery 15 years ago and there are only a couple of seat positions that work for me. I am currently riding my Bacchetta...
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    Silvio on Paris Roubaix race

    Has anyone ridden a Silvio over cobblestone paving similar to the Paris Roubaix course. With the 40 mm air bag front suspension it should be much better and smoother than the double Ds Regards Super Slim
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    Anyone in Arizona for a test ride?

    Would love to ride one of these, where the heck are the dealers? The Bean
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    Tour du Rouge

    I am preparing for the Tour du Rouge, a 526 mile ride from Houston to New Orleans. The ride is May 2 - 7 and is sponsored by the Red Cross. The purpose is to raise disaster relief funds for the Gulf Coast. Their website is tourdurouge.com. I have done centuries, but I have never strung...
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    Heads Up On Donor Bike

    I know that Cruzbike is offering some smoking deals on component packages to go with their bikes, but I have to mention this to any potential US builders. I was in Costco last night and from force of habit, I had to check the bicycle aisle for anything decent. To my surprise and for the first...
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    'Short Tail' Cargo Bike

    Hi All I have been looking at the extracycle conversations of the cruzbike and wondering if the extracycle accessorys could be added to the cruz without using the long tail wheel base extension. this is probable only possible as the cruzbike doesn't suffer from heel strike. I have traced a...
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    2010's "Most Revolutionary Bike"

    I received my Buycyling Magazine yesterday and splashed across the front cover was the statement, "Reviewed, 2010's Most Revolutionary Bike". Excitedly thinking the editors had finally seen the light and embraced all that is great about recumbent bikes, I nervously flipped through the pages...
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    Just did a 30 mi group ride

    This ought to be under ride reports its more of a Quest road test.There were about 20 bents one trike some long wheelbase but most were high racers. I was going to ride with the slower group but somehow ended up with the guys doing 17-20. I found the Quest could keep up that pace ok. Even hit 32...
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    Super V Cannondale conversion

    Hi, I have just started putting together my first conversion. I picked up an older Super V Cannondale with a small frame. It had an 1 1/8 head, so didn't have to worry about that. First problem I ran into, was that the Deep V of the bike was so narrow, that the seat base would not fit between...
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    Best bag option for the Silvio

    Has anyone found a better bag option than the Radical Designs Solo Racer (Wide) for the Silvio?
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    Dear Mr UK Bike Dealer

    Dear Mr UK Bike Dealer. Please can you start stocking Cruzbikes - I've got a conversation and it is pure brilliant - it think my firm is thinking of starting a bike to work scheme and I would like to buy a Quest!! Thanks - I'm sure Cruzbikes will be a great addition to your range. Thanks...
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    Recumbent Cycle-Con

    Is anybody from Cruzbike planning on making a presence at Cycle-Con? http://www.recumbentcycle-con.com/ It's in Pomona, which is just down the road from me. I'd possibly be willing to help out if you needed it. Mark
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    Touring bars on Trek

    The Wald 8095 touring bars work so well on the Silvio just had to try them on the Trek.These are steel but dont flex much so I can really pull on them.These bars are just right for the conversion. Jack
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    FINALLY!!

    I finally got enough money saved and ordered my softrider today! I can't wait to get it and take it for a spin!!!! :D I have been lusting after this bike for a while! I decided to go to a recumbent after a painful ride in the Cycle North Carolina 500 mile ride! After mid week my shoulders...
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    Human Power Challenge event in May

    Any Cruz bikers going to the Human Power Challenge (HPC) event over Memorial Day weekend? Portland Oregon. May 29, 30, 31st(rainout option day) http://www.ohpv.org/HPC/index.html I plan on being there and I may even see what I can muster on my Silvio. If you want to meet up you can send me a...
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    Cruzbikes in St George, UT for Valentine's weekend

    I'll have 3 Cruzbikes available for test rides in the St. George area Saturday the 13th & on Valentine's day. 1) a new Quest 451 2) a Sofrider v2.1 w/ front disk brake upgrade 3) a Silvio with the Campy Centaur group I'll probably be somewhere along the Virgin River trail or in the Bloomington...
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    Mudguards for the Quest

    Hello John, is it possible to mount mudguards at the Quest? Do you have an picture of this solution? I think, a bike without mudguards is not optimal for daily commuting. The look of the Quest without mudguards is much better, but in rainy weather, the funktion is more important than look...
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    Page updates

    http://www.cruzbike.com/tracker Just saw this link, which can be found on the left hand side at the very bottom "Updated Pages." I was watching John post the new Quest chainstay option, longer boom option, and Jim posting the Quest 451 with the rear rack in the history, checking it over a...
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    Quest26 tires with clearance

    I've used 26" Ritchey 1.0 slicks and Continental Gatorskin 1.25" tires on my upright bike before, and they looked to be about the same size. I was wondering if anyone has tried to fit the Gatorskins on the Quest 26 yet, or could you share which non-stock tire has fit for you. thanks.
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