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What X-Seam range will a V2K On a conversion, it can be quite a large range as you can not only move the TFT (telescoping front tube) in and out 12", but you can also move the seat forwards and backwards. Even on the V2K frameset (same as Sofrider), you can move the seat several inches...

Hi Try, Even if the bike is a Hi Try, Even if the bike is a complete failure (which I'd highly doubt), what are you out by trying the bike? Nothing. The biggest thing too worry about is seat height and it looks pretty good there. Go for it!

First of all, nicely done!  First of all, nicely done! This really opens up possibilities as you can get a 24T 74BCD granny gear. Are you just concerned in general about big-big, or is there something in particular about your setup that has you worried? If it's the former, just make...

So it seems pretty clear that So it seems pretty clear that one would be allowed to use both a Vendetta and a Silvio during a single RAAM race. That does open up possibilities. O.k. So at this point, I think we need Eric to * Buy a Silvio, * Measure CdA and Cr of both Vendetta...

Hi Ty, I think you've got Hi Ty, I think you've got it. Definitely get rid of the knobby tires. You may want to swap out the rear wheel/cassette with a upgraded derailleur sooner than later (particularly if you are like me and don't like large spacing between gears), but that's not...

Hey Eric, If you run several Hey Eric, If you run several trials of say, riding your bike at different speeds, but then always coasting from some point, you can extract very useful both aerodynamic and rolling resistance info. There's this online calculator that lets you do exactly this...

With all due respect to all The difference between the 1.5 and the 2.0 seat angle is quite large. I can very easily imagine thinking that the Silvio 1.5 is way too upright and the 2.0 is too laid back. The suspension on the Silvio is quite a bit nicer than what you get on either the Quest...

Hi Ak-tux, I know you're not Hi Ak-tux, I know you're not allowed to switch between DF and 'bent during RAAM, but I don't know how similar the bikes have to be otherwise. If that's allowed, that's not a crazy idea. For Maria and her climbing style, I like the idea of air-bladders (...

Hi, As almost all of you know, Maria just did an outstanding job finishing RAAM. I very much understand that the Vendetta is a lot more streamlined than the Silvio 1.5. But the Silvio 2.0 is much more aggressive in the way it presents. I wonder what Maria, Jim, John et al's thoughs...

@pRC: That's not a bad idea @pRC: That's not a bad idea at all either.

Silvio 2.0's seat back I agree that it wouldn't be completely trivial, but seeing what some people have done with Cruzbike modifications, I don't think it's out of the question for putting something together at home. That being said, it is on the more complicated side. While not...

This isn't very helpful, but This isn't very helpful, but on my Sofrider, I find that by reducing the ride angle, I greatly improve recumbutt. I've read of others adding memory-foam pad for bottom with some luck (which is what I was going to try).

Hi, Andrew's absolutely right Hi, Andrew's absolutely right here. The Vendetta has no suspension at all. That being said, you'll now be riding in a position where it is much harder to lift yourself off the bike to handle bumps, so suspension is not a bad thing on a recumbent...

Doug made a very good point. Doug made a very good point. I considercranksets and bottom brackets a pair. You want to make sure they match (and I should have been more explicit).

Yes, it's very easy to change Yes, it's very easy to change the crankset used (just take the old one off the old bike and put a different one on the conversion kit). I've got a 50/39/24 on my conversion and a 48/38/22 on my Sofrider. And if you want a different cassette, it's easy to go...

Hi Lisa, I expect lots of Hi Lisa, I expect lots of pictures (either here or at BROL)... :D Charles

I'd also recommend checking I'd also recommend checking out this blog entry: Pannier bags for Cruzbike Quest 20" (wheel size: 451/22"), from Radical Design

Hi Jake514,Take a look at Hi Jake514, Take a look at this thread for info about conversions. If you don't want to do it yourself, print out the instructions and take them with you to different bike shops. I'm sure you can find someone who would help you out. You can also show them this...

That would be long cage.  The That would be long cage medium cage(and that's the second time I got that wrong). The SRAM 9 speed road and MTB are compatible; likewise with the 10 speed (but you can't mix 9 speed shifters with 10 speed derailleur, etc). There are similar matchups for Shimano...

I think Eric's giving you I think Eric's giving you good advice. There can be weird feedback having both your hands and your feet on the pedals at the same time. You need to not be too tight when descending (as you're discovering). If you aren't comfortable going fast yet, don't do it. It...