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Results so far There is a short, not steep hill near my house that I used for a roll-down test. With a mild headwind, I was able to hit a maximum speed of 38.67mph. I really figured that I would have topped 40mph, so the first test was a disappointment. I am working on a plastic version now for...

Instead of zip-ties Using these to manage your cables would be in keeping with the clean lines of the Silvio. http://jagwire.com/products/v/Stick-On_Guides

Not a Sofrider fork? You would know better than me, but if it is a one-off, it is a good one. The are nice details like cable stops and what looks like clean welds.

From a Fellow Commuter A very well-written report, Ivan. I too use my Silvio as my primary commuter bike for my commute which is about 22km one-way. Your experience in traffic mirrors mine, except that my location is not anywhere near as developed or busy as yours. At any rate, what South...

Definitely a Sofrider Fork I think this is a good-looking conversion. It's sort of like one of Doug's creations, but not as refined-looking.

first i need to clean her up Hey Charles, One just can't post a pic on here; remember that Ivan set the bar for Silvio photos.

thanks, bruce Ah, I was trying to keep the polished bits my secret until I was done. That came out of having to strip the boom for a repair and thus stripping the paint. I played with the idea of polishing the aluminum rather than repainting. PAINTING would have been easier! The Silvio had a...

thanks for clarifying I appreciate your detailed explanation of where you feel some of the details were missed. I can see your point and I can also appreciate that a few minor "misses" will not take away from your enjogment of the Silvio. As for the learning vurve, if you follow the tips...

Yes, Jeremy I got the boom repaired, but had offers of support from the good people of Cruzbike. You can't beat the customer service of a small company where the people backing the bikes are just as passionate as us as cyclists too. Thanks for the compliments. Let's see if it works and can...

May I be Presumptuous? Perhaps I am wrong, but I believe the Silvio and Vendetta were designed to accomodate the current minority of road cyclists who want to use disc brakes, but the primary design suits the use of standard road bike brake calipers. It's not uncommon to see bicycles designed...

Inspired by Jim Gerwing's thread about his Vendetta and my idle hands, I decided to try my hand at making a disc wheel cover for the Silvio. Made of poster board and duct tape and secured to the rim with vinyl electrical tape, it's a cheap five-dollar experiment. I haven't ridden with it yet...

Rubber Strips and Kickstands Keeping in mind that the rear end of the Silvio is quite light, a typical kickstand mounting position would not work anyway. The preferred method of parking the Silvio is to pivot the front end so that the bike is essentially folded in half. Use an elastic band...

Relocation Hi, Jerry. My family and I relocated to SC from Pittsburgh almost five years ago and I would happily relocate for the right opportunity. When I took the job here, it was a bit of a gamble, but it worked out well enough until recently. I have worked in instructional...

Thanks, Steve! I am sure that having to close your own business is a much more difficult experience than mine, but I appreciate your kind words. Unfortunately, taking an early retirement is not an option - I could get used to the lifestyle - but I'm taking my time to find a place in the right...

Noisescan be hard to track down... ...I had a creaking sound that I thought was my bottom bracket; my mechanic agreed and tighfened the BB, cranks.and pedals. The sound was still there. As it turns out, my rear skewer was worn out. That said, grease and a torque wrench are good to have when...

Silvo fits in a Kia Sedona Minivan...barely The seat height is the cintributing factor that keeps the bike from being wheeled in an placed upright. If I lean it slightly, it will fit with both wheels on.

Until last Friday, I was employed as a contract instructional designer for four-and-a-half years with the same company. Now that I am officially unemployed, I have time to figure out my next career move. I enjoy developing web-based training, but I would be fulfilled if I can apply my talent...

I recommend a Silvio The Silvo is beautifully designed in that it can be easily flipped and rested on the tops of the brake.lever hoods and the top of the back rest. In this position, the Silvio is very stable and allows one to easily remove the wheels for tire changes or perform derailleur...

Water Bottle Mount I use the Topeak Cage Mount to keep my water bottle in the same place. It's convenient, but sometimes I get tired of having it directly in my line of sight. http://www.topeak.com/products/bottle-cages/cagemount

you are not alone I once wrecked on a fast.downnill at 5:00 in the morning because an oncoming motorist decided he needed to use his high beams more than I needed to see.