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A couple of (probaby not very A couple of (probaby not very useful) thoughts: (1) Can you add a spacer underneath so there's more clearance? (2) For riding the bike, one generally doesn't turn the wheel that much. I can't tell how far it can turn, but maybe it's enough (3) The offset...

You mean, like You mean, like this: Nahhh... that would never work. :D

Hi Matthew, For a reference Hi Matthew, For a reference point, I weigh 30 to 40 lbs less than 250 lbs (depends when) and I ride a Sofrider with no problem (and I often ride with 8 lbs of water and a rack with 5 lbs of crap in it). Cheers, Charles

@Matthew: Take a look at this @Matthew: Take a look at this thread about donors for big guys, if you haven't already. Cheers, Charles p.s. I've heard the term Clyde (as in Clydesdale) on BikeForums.net, but not elsewhere. Where did you pick up the term?

Hi Brian, I think the odds Hi Brian, I think the odds are very good that a bike can be shipped and not ruined. It happens all of the time. The 451 is really a 22" wheel (bigger than the 20" wheel you'll see on most folders (406)). The Quest can take 26" (559) wheels, but I believe...

Hi Ak-tux, Long time no see. Hi Ak-tux, Long time no see. :) It's a facebook picture. You may have to be logged into facebook to see it. Cheers, Charles

Congrats!  Post some pics or Congrats! Post some pics or we won't believe you... :D

That's a very nice looking That's a very nice looking bike. The double kick stand is a good idea as I've had issues with my Sofrider and a single kick stand. And for wet riding, fenders are a very good thing. :D

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Which version? 2 or 1? Which version? 2 or 1?

Phil brings up a very good Phil brings up a very good point: You can use the conversion kit over and over again.

Hi Ken, That's actually quite Hi Ken, That's actually quite cute. Just make sure it doesn't go in the wheel when you're riding... Cheers, Charles

Figure out which set of holes Figure out which set of holes puts it in the same location it is on your steel bike, relative to the handlebars and start there.

@Eric: I also have dreams @Eric: I also have dreams about making my own carbon MBB. And I'd probably start my imitating the Sofrider frame (with making some of the angles more Vendetta like). @Carnal: Used bike in good shape is your best shot and both getting a good and cheap conversion...

But that's no excuse! Of course, the couple feet of snow that was just dumped on us, that is really slowing down my riding. Read more at my latest entry: Dressed for Success

Don't do that! I did If you buy the Walmart bike, in the long run, it is likely that you are going to end up replacing pretty much everything except the frame. Given that, the advice above isn't bad at all. The only issue with the V2K frame is that, well, it's just a frame. You'll...

Ride safe and have fun! Ride safe and have fun!

Hi, I don't see any problems Hi, I don't see any problems with the frame you've found (although the components aren't going to be wonderful). Craigslist can be a good source of used bikes, too. As you mentioned, one of the most important thing when choosing a donor is bar height...

I completely understand why I completely understand why one might have to wait to put off the purchase of a Silvio. I'd strongly recommend putting together a Cruzbike conversion and riding that. Wait for a good price on a used conversion kit (and then talk to me about a frame that you used to...

They used to sell these They used to sell these things called flickstands, but I haven't seen one for sale in years: Looks very similar to what you have (and I really liked my flicstand - I even tried to buy my old one off my dad, but he wouldn't sell it to me. :) ). Very clever...