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do it.  do it.  Do it. Do it. do it. do it. Do it. Do it. Do It. Do It. DO IT. DO IT. DO IT! DO IT!!!! (it = fairing and sock. I'd love to see it!!!)

As long as they are not As long as they are not rubbing on the wheel or shifting weight as you corner, then you're probably good to go. They look like they get the job done nicely. :)

I've read that some hubs need I've read that some hubs need hundreds (~ thousand) miles before they are properly broken in and have their nominal efficiency. I've never seen an IGH with more than 3 gears in person, so I'm hardly an expert, but sounds somewhat plausible. As with many...

Hamish is right.  If you Hamish is right. If you start with a ligher frame, you can get a lighter conversion that a Sofrider. A conversion doesn't take that much time to build. That being said, if you want a Sofrider, it's a fine choice. Of your two proposed options, you really can't go...

Hi Jeremy, Yes, I'm still Hi Jeremy, Yes, I'm still using the same dual sided SPD/platform pedals (I have two pair - one for my Sofrider and one for my Mantis). When I first tried to clip the shoe into the pedal with my hands, I failed. It really took repeated practice (with my feet)...

For the laid-back seatposts, For the laid-back seatposts, I use a seatpost shim (even less of a concern than usual as your whole weight isn't on the seatpost). As far as the bolts attaching the seat pan to back - yes, get longer bolts. :) Otherwise, looking good. Keep the updates...

If you're going to bother If you're going to bother posting here, you should post the link...

If you feel that people are If you feel that people are passing too closely, wobbling will often get you more space when you are being passed. Please remember, though, at the end of the day, you are on a bike and they are in a car. Stay safe.

Hi, I've got both a Sofrider Hi, I've got both a Sofrider and a conversion (The folding Cruzigami Mantis). After owning the Sofrider for a year, I jumped on the Mantis and actually had a hard time telling them apart by feel. I'm actually faster on my folder conversion than my Sofrider...

If you've never ridden with If you've never ridden with clipless before, here are my experiences. The most important of which is: Grab onto a pole and practice clipping in and out for 30 minutes before trying to ride. :D

Anyone have an idea as to how One advantage that MBB bikes have over RWD bikes is that we also use our legs to help control the steering. I would think (but have NO experience here) that this would help somewhat (to even quite a bit).

RideWithGps.com should RideWithGps.com should work. I didn't suggest taking on/off your covers because I didn't know how much work it would be. That would be the best "only the covers has changed" test.

For what it's worth: Andrew, For what it's worth: Andrew, you should do repeated runs down the hills with different conditions. Can you borrow uncovered wheels so you can play mix-n-match? I'm now getting curious here! :D

What kind of roll down speed What kind of roll down speed do you get without the disk?

So, is it possible to measure It is possible. What one really wants to have to do it is the same power meter on two different bikes, so you can measure how much power it takes to go at a given speed. You won't really get an answer like "The Vendetta is 7% than the Silvio", but you might...