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I don't believe there are You sir, are correct. (Whoops. ) I was thinking of Ivan's Silvio, but he mounted panniers with no rack: That being said, my answer still stands. Using p-clamps and what not, it should be easy to securely fasten a rack to the back (although one would...

The latest iteration of the I'll disagree with you here, Andrew. Since you can get a rack on the Silvio 2.0, I don't see an issue with it. Yes, it's more reclined, but that's a positive for a lot of people - I find the angle of the original Silvio (as replicated on my bikes) as too...

Hi Ian, I ride my Cruzbikes Hi Ian, I ride my Cruzbikes with trail-a-bikes, so I'm used to the different cadences. Of course my wife weights a bit more than my 6 year old daughter (and its easier with my daughter who knows how to ride than it is with my 4 year old son who's still...

Hi, Here's my wacky idea of the day: Two Cruzbike conversion kits (or at least, 1 full kit, one additional seat) And something like this: My thought is that one does the full conversion on the front, install the seat on the back and have the stoker pedal what would be...

Seat height is always the big Seat height is always the big concern, but it looks like it might be good there (you want your inseam + 4 inches). If you're good there, then that might make a very nice conversion. Please keep us updated (and we'll want pictures - you might as well take them...

Remember that you can always I've got these on both of my bikes and I like them. I'm somewhat hesitant to recommend them to a new rider because I think too steep an angle isn't great for learning, but in this case, it might be the difference the OP needs to make something work.

You can move the cranks You can move the cranks pretty close to the stem. The only issue with that is that it raises the pedal height a bit more. A lot of non-suspended bikes have been successfully converted. The biggest issue to which you need to pay attention is seat height. And, yes...

I still think you'll fit I still think you'll fit (although i admit it might be close). I'm 6'1" and wear 30" inseam pants. My Sofrider seat is as far forward as possible (because I want the seat angle as low as possible for aerodynamics) and my seat tilted at about 35-40 degrees, I have...

I think you're right about I think you're right about both aluminum frames and that where the shock connects (although I'd be more comforable with a steel frame there, too). Here's another steel walmart bike for $100. I've got just under a 40" waist and am 6'1". Here's a picture of me on...

Hi, You already know what you Hi, You already know what you need as far as wheels go. I don't think you'll have a problem with most of these, with the possible exception of the shocks. Hopefully, if you increase the resistance of the shock to it's maximum, I think you'd be o.k. In any...

Hi,I've ridden upright Hi, I've ridden upright bikes, folding bikes, MBB bikes (like Cruzbikes) and LWB recumbents (own a crappy one). I've taken a 5 minute test ride on a SWB bike (I found it a lot harder to ride than my Cruzbikes, but I only gave it 5 minutes) and trikes. I agree...

Nicely done.  Thanks for Nicely done. Thanks for posting. Looking at your video, your hands are much lower and closer to your body than what I have on either of my MBB bikes. Have you played around with that position? As far as suspension: (1) it's not necessary - lots of bikes are...

Even with my Sofrider and my Even with my Sofrider and my Cruzigami Mantis (which has a non-adjustable front shock), there is no pogo-ing. The shock is mostly orthogonal to the chainline, so you aren't going to get the problem that you find with DF bikes and front suspension. The Silvio...

Giving yourself more room It also means that you can sit up while riding more easily (which can be good for both climbing and seeing at intersections). As long as you can buy them after the fact, I'd try the bike without first.

Why bother with speed sensor If you put your bike on a trainer, you need the speed sensor. Ummmm.... Doesn't work in Brazil. Yeah... That's it... :D

The Freakin' Chain is The Freakin' Chain is Red!!!! That is one pimped out Silvio. I like it! :D (Now all you need are subwoofers playing a beat as you blow by those DF boys...)

I'm glad that you and the I'm glad that you and the bike are (mostly) o.k. Stay with us.... :D

Wheels: Probably not (rear Wheels: Probably not (rear wheel usually has 135 hubs and not 130 hubs). Shifters and derailleurs: Shouldn't be a problem. Eric used a mountain bike rear derailleur because he wanted a longer cage on his Vendetta. Within a manufacture, you can sometimes mix and...

I know this would usually be A good point. A video would show this (or, just flipping the bike over and looking carefully as you turn the crank).

Hi, I no longer have the Hi, I no longer have the standard Sofrider crankset (I put on a 48/38/22 triple and new bottom bracket), but I did not experience what you're describing when I had the original crankset. Can you flip the bike upside-down and see if you can duplicate by...