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    Questions about SoftRider from extremely tall newbie

    My Sofrider v2 boom is marked at least to 12. I seem to remember a safety limit mark for its furthest extension. Lots of seat adjustments / tinkering , just not as simple as a slider. frame with 2 ? holes. rubber gasket saddle with multiple positions on frame. saddle with multiple holes to...
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    hot, very hot

    That's what I'm wearing in my icon. It felt like I had a porch, shading my entire head. cons: the mounting took away some airflow. really soaked up water in the rain. ( never did remember to try scotsguard ) I am NOT that fast , but ended up with a Hostel Shoppe Bent Ray Visor zip tied on for...
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    Diet: Low Carb and Ultra Cycling

    Experience,,, no. Jeff Voleks test subjects had power return after they adapted. That took several weeks , I think . Let us know how you feel in a month or so.
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    SOLD Cruzbike Conversion Kit with V2K frame now $400

    V2k part is the white frame from steerer tube to rear wheel , and is the same as a Sofrider. A standard mountain bike fork is used but turned 180 degrees ( backwards to allow the conversion kit to be clamped in place. The conversion kit was designed to be strapped on a Y framed mountain bike. It...
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    First Crash On the Vendetta

    whoo hoo,, yess,,, Oh hell to the yes. I grew up in Jefferson / Portage Park area there is NO way a Vendetta belongs on the northside lake multi use paths. Perhaps you can do the Yearly ride where they close the LSD to traffic, would make a great report / video.
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    Riding in the cold (not really) poll

    There are at least two or three cold days a year in Central Florida ! Right now they are but a fond memory.
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    What did you do to your Cruzbike today?

    Just a thought.. Have you ever tried the carbon component assembly grit ???? might give you the friction you need ??
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    Houston I have a Problem

    wow, that is soooo different compared to the older Q's and the Sofrider.
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    What did you do to your Cruzbike today?

    Hi Mark, what's your observations about Sidi Draco's 1. Narrowness 2. the amount the shoe can be tightened over the foot. I got super flat feet. in an A width. inserts, moleskin added to bulk up the shoe tongue, and lacing till the leather meets are often needed get close to a fit.
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    Houston I have a Problem

    **** WARNING **** this mod changes the steering response **** WARNING **** I tried a longer stem, and never got back to changing over to brifters project for my sofrider. I might have to try the gator bar with my mtb shifters , brakes, and grips.
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    New to cruzbike

    oh you need to plan ahead on a DF also. I have seen tired charity riders cruise into a rest stop , or a road crossing, and forget how to unclip. makes me feel better about the times I have done the Artie Johnson.
  12. 1happyreader

    Electric conversion to a Quest 451

    In a warm and humid climate, central florida, usa, any airflow is good airflow. I am on my second Venti-sit. reclining the seat made me get a longer model ?
  13. 1happyreader

    New to cruzbike

    steering with only the palms of your hands is one of the first drills for the cruzbike. It definitely eliminates the choking the handgrips problems .
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    Vendetta Restoration

    and the post was on the first.
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    Vendetta Restoration

    and todays date is ??
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    THE NEW Q IS COMING

    tight,,,, tight is a 700cc wheel on the back of a sofrider.
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    Fenders on a Freerider?

    yes,,, all mounting points are on the same swing arm and don't move relative to each other.
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    Crash

    search forums : check out beginning of this thread " zip tie front triangle" http://cruzbike.com/forum/posts/141541/
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    Hand fatigue

    Wow,,,, wobbles are really important to you.:rolleyes: on the plus side,, MBB will teach you if you have a dominant side,,,, errrr rather if one of your legs is applying more power. that will wobble you for sure. reminds me,,, I need to work on my weak leg.
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