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That lighted flag poll on That lighted flag poll on your Silvio is just wicked cool . Nicely done! You're right to concentrate on riding smoothly and not worrying about speed. The speed will start to come soon (although if this is your first recumbent, it may take a while to get your...

Is it a piece of wood under I'm assuming the answers are: Yes, it is. So that the seat bottom angles up more than it otherwise wood (err... would). :D

One thing I thought I should I agree with all of this. First, it sounds like you've gotten very used to this bike impressively quickly. Nicely done. Second, I second Tom's suggestion that you try to only ride the Silvio for a while as switching back and forth now will probably lengthen...

I'm not from there, but I'd I'm not from there, but I'd consider widening your request to talking to any Cruzbike riders (even if you know you want a Silvio or a Vendetta). Good luck! Charles

I know people have converted I know people have converted bromptons into recumbents and I know people (like me) have converted folding bikes with Cruzbike kits, but I don't know of any Bromptons converted with Cruzbike kits.

Find yourself a good hill and Find yourself a good hill and a GPS (maybe a smart phone). Ride to various speeds and coast from a given point. You can solve for your CdA (and rolling resistance) of your different setups and that will give you some real feedback as to how much different tail...

I'm just wondering if the I don't think it has so much to do with the fact that it's heavy, but rather you're not used to having your steering move with your feet. For pushing a Cruzbike around, one immediately notices how "heavy" the front end is. When riding it, since it's your legs on...

Hi, I own a 26" Sofrider, but Hi, I own a 26" Sofrider, but have drastically changed the gearing (34T small ring to 22T small ring). I'm 6'1" and if I were to buy a Quest, I'd buy the 451. Yes, smaller diameter tires have a little more rolling resistance larger diameter tires (just...

I use spd without any I use spd without any problems. I don't see any issues with using any type of clipless pedals.

Hi, I'm personally a big Hi, I'm personally a big triple person (both in terms of liking triples and in terms of being big :) ). I'm annoyed that Shimano and SRAM are deprecating triples, but it is what it is. (I run a 50/39/24 on my Mantis) For your particular situation, setup up a...

Very nicely done! A Brazilian Very nicely done! A Brazilian friend of mine (I sent him the link - he loved the pictures!) pointed out how amusing it is to us that you think 21 degrees is cold. My ideal temperature is between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius. :D

Ivan, first learn to ride it. Again, Ak-tux nails it. I use a camelbak for my Cruzbikes and after getting used to it, I wouldn't want to ride without it for anything more than 15 miles at a shot. Ivan, once you become more comfortable on the bike, you'll see what possibilities you have...

Nice post and great Nice post and great pictures. That is one pretty bike! A couple of comments on learning to ride. If you haven't already, please look at Kim's videos (I found "Fred Flinstoning" very helpful). You can read about my experiences (and tips) here. I think you'll...

Doug - I guess a bit of a duh Wheel and rim sizes are hardly obvious and very easy to wrong.

Ken, looks like you are the Now that's the photo Cruzbike should use to sell bikes!

In general, I agree with Eric In general, I agree with Eric that you'd be better off with two smaller wheels. But better really just means (1) only one tube size to carry and (2) the bike is closer to "level". If you're goal is explicitly to change (2), then I see no reason it won't work...

do you experience any wheel I've gone up (short) hills that my Garmin claims are 19%. Jim Parker has done 23% or 24% on his Quest. I think the advice Ak-tux gives is right on the money. For very steep hills, I sit upright moving more of my weight forward. Starting on steep hills, I...

Also, shouldn't there be a I'm not the worlds biggest fan of green tires, but with the orange Quest, I think he's got something going here. :D

Hi Russtaitai, Can you give Hi Russtaitai, Can you give us your height and inseam? Cheers, Charles

Hi ?Vadn1, I've never Hi ?Vadn1, I've never measured my X-seam, so that won't help me (I know, I really should, but I haven't). I'm 6'1" and wear jeans with 32" inseam. On my Sofrider, I've got the seat as far forward as it goes and have the TFT on 7" (so I've got 5 more inches to go)...