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  1. Charles.Plager

    Cruzbike Trike

    O.k.  How's this.  Put one of O.k. How's this. Put one of these: on the back of a Sofrider, add water, and poof , instant MBB trike. This might require some surgury, but who knows...
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    new blog about new Silvio

    Hi Lisa, I weight Hi Lisa, I weight significantly (:P) more than you do. When I'm going to be cruzing down those hills at 50 mph (I've hit 42 on my Sofrider, probably higher), having disc brakes is not such a bad idea. Don't worry, she'll still be pretty. (All race cars and...
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    new blog about new Silvio

    I agree with Ak-tux.  Before I agree with Ak-tux. Before recumbents, I never liked suspension. But after Cruzbikes, I'd have a hard(er) time going back. I do wonder how much the seat angle can be changed (on BROL, one member used air compressor cuffs to be able to slightly change his seat...
  4. Charles.Plager

    Donor bike with 27" wheels ?s

    Hi, The biggest concern is Hi, The biggest concern is seat height. I believe Doug's recommendation is that it shouldn't be higher than inseam - 4". Other than that, post pictures if you want a more "involved" response. Cheers, Charles
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    new blog about new Silvio

    Ha!  I know, that lovely Ha! I know, that lovely lemon yellow will look good on her. Guys, much smoother lines on her, holy kamoly! Actually, I think the silver stem and fork would look really nice on her too! The black looks awesome, but if you can't tell from my personality, I am a...
  6. Charles.Plager

    new blog about new Silvio

    You forgot to ask if you can You forgot to ask if you can get it in yellow... :D
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    new blog about new Silvio

    I'm looking at those pictures I'm looking at those pictures and I can hear Lisa squealing with joy and jumping up and down... :D
  8. Charles.Plager

    new blog about new Silvio

    If you're gonna tell us 'bout If you're gonna tell us 'bout it, you could post the link, too...
  9. Charles.Plager

    Questions about the Quest

    Sorry, not lazy, just Well, practice. :) Anyway, that link I setup for you should tell you everything you need to know. If you want to update it, scroll down to the bottom of the page after making changes and click Bookmark Gear Set and then bookmark the page (or save it or whatever).
  10. Charles.Plager

    Questions about the Quest

    Lisa!  Now you're just Lisa! Now you're just getting lazy. I'm assuming it's something like this (which is 25" or 28" to 127"). As far as the second question, I think he wanted to use the E-ring and it's easier with a single (although people do have doubles and triples with an E-ring)...
  11. Charles.Plager

    A good weekend

    Hey, what's that stuff all You're right. It will be coming off soon. I'll be more aero and look a lot younger, too. :D
  12. Charles.Plager

    Questions about the Quest

    Hey Eric, Nice picture!  Hey Eric, Nice picture! You're inclined so low, your goatee fell off! Can you post a side picture? I'm willing to bet you're lower than 40 degrees...
  13. Charles.Plager

    Handlebars on the Silvio

    WTB apparently stands for WTB apparently stands for Wilderness Trail Bikes. The handlebars aren't (??) made anymore, and look like regular drop bars that have been stretched:
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    Questions about the Quest

    Hi Lisa, I don't own one Hi Lisa, I don't own one but... 1. The dual drive has is basically 0.7, 1, or 1.3 * whatever else is going on (42T front and 11-28 back). The 559 (26") wheels are geared fairly high. I think the 451 (22" or 20" depending) is geared much more reasonably for...
  15. Charles.Plager

    Hill Challenge...How would you respond ?

    I wouldn't respond on I wouldn't respond on facebook, but rather would go out and start riding up some hills. Give it your best shot and let your results speak for you (because, well, after climbing that hill, I'd think you won't have enough breath to actually speak :D ). " Hills suck...
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