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  1. Charles.Plager

    Test

    So Victor can both send and So Victor can both send and receive PMs. Good. It sounds like he got worried because of the error message that he (and I) get when sending them: Unable to send e-mail. Please contact the site administrator if the problem persists. The PMs do go out...
  2. Charles.Plager

    Test

    Hi Victor, I sent you a Hi Victor, I sent you a PM. Let me know if you get it (respond by PM first). Then try PMing me from this post... Cheers, Charles
  3. Charles.Plager

    derailler

    Any front derailleur that has Any front derailleur that has a diameter of 34.9 should work. If you get a bottom pull derailleur, you may need a pulley as well.
  4. Charles.Plager

    "Open Source" Bent Map

    This map has been useful for This map has been useful for those who've used it (Bob would have realized that there is a 'bent dealer in Connecticut, for example :) ). Please take a look and consider getting yourself on it.
  5. Charles.Plager

    Vendetta 2.0 unboxing and build

    Yes Eric.  As soon as I make Yes Eric. As soon as I make a teleporter, you can use it to get to whatever ultracycling events you want. :D
  6. Charles.Plager

    Vendetta 2.0 unboxing and build

    Later?? What do you mean, Later?? What do you mean, you'll create another thread later. I want it NOW!!! Very nice. :D
  7. Charles.Plager

    My Vendettas

    If I had to guess, I would Given that this bike doesn't have a bottom bracket "where it should," your guess makes a lot of sense.
  8. Charles.Plager

    Sofrider and Quest incremented to V3

    Are there pictures Are there pictures somwhere? I didn't see this coming, although it doesn't sound crazy. I'd love to be able to ride a Sofrider 2 and 3 to see what I think... :)
  9. Charles.Plager

    Introducing the Cruzigami Mantis

    Hi BK, I run the Sofrider at Hi BK, I run the Sofrider at 95 PSI and the Mantis at 85 PSI. The wheels aren't the same, but the Sofrider wheels rotate well (at least, unloaded). I can't easily switch the tires as the Sofrider tires (26") won't fit on folder and while I can get the 20"...
  10. Charles.Plager

    Dan and Maria are both famous!

    Here's a nice article about Dan crewing for Maria on her RAAM ride. Enjoy!
  11. Charles.Plager

    Introducing the Cruzigami Mantis

    Here's an update after 100 Here's an update after 100 miles including: * Lower seat angle * (Sometimes Seat post rack allowing panniers * The Mantis is faster than my Sofrider (so much so, I'm trying to figure out why my Sofrider is so slow). When I built it, I tried to build a...
  12. Charles.Plager

    Making a Softrider fit better - and more comfortable

    Very nice, sir.  Well done! * Very nice, sir. Well done! * What are the sizes of your Q rings? (And where did you get 'em?) I'll be very curious to hear what you think about them. I ride round rings, but I'm very tempted by the elliptical ones. * You might do well with an Lay back...
  13. Charles.Plager

    new blog about new Silvio

    Hi John, How wide a tire can Hi John, How wide a tire can the new fork take? Thanks, Charles
  14. Charles.Plager

    new blog about new Silvio

    Hi A.K., The compromise Hi A.K., I think you're basically right. If there were enough demand, the two fork solution would be best. But if it's not, then your first solution is better than nothing. Cheers, Charles
  15. Charles.Plager

    Upgrading Program for New Models?

    (I saw the title of this (I saw the title of this thread and I knew exactly who had started it. :D ) I'll be curious to see the response you get. I give Cruzbike kudos for having the "for sale" forum on their site. This encourages the growth of the brand but they don't actually generate...
  16. Charles.Plager

    new blog about new Silvio

    Hi Ak-tux, I however see no Hi Ak-tux, I've ridden my old road bike with 28mm tires on loose gravel and I did not enjoy that experience at all. Being able to put a 32mm tire on (and I know that some people have even had trouble putting on certain 28mm tires) would make the Silvio a much...
  17. Charles.Plager

    new blog about new Silvio

    Look at that! So, how wide a Look at that! So, how wide a tire you suppose we can get on there...
  18. Charles.Plager

    best of breed Bike Repair Stand

    I use a Park PCS 9 and it I use a Park PCS 9 and it works pretty well...
  19. Charles.Plager

    Did you ride today?

    I replaced my tire and got I replaced my tire and got out on my Cruzigami Mantis for its second ride. I did 14 miles just 64 minutes, which is my fastest ride of the season. Nice ride. :)
  20. Charles.Plager

    Quest 2 wanted...

    That Quest has 559 (26" That Quest has 559 (26" wheels), so you can't pack those wheels in the suitcase like you can with the 459 (22") wheels. This may or may not be important to different people. :)
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