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So Jon.... You think I'm lying? I mean, if this is what you think, I'm sorry... for you! There are others subscribed to this board that saw Mariah ride on today's ride (Sunday) that will back it up. If you have issues with what I say or what I post, then I suggest you bring it right up to...

She likes the shifters on Paul Thumbies.. I agree the Origin 8 bars are the next logical evolution. I haven't had time to work the adapter into the equation. Actually, I haven't taken the time to work it in.... I willl, though because the bike is due for some serious tuning before long...

Well, she did the ride. She had kind of a rough start, but we got going and she kept up with the group pretty well. Here's a pic as we were rolling out of the driveway: Her mother met us at the breakfast place in case she was done in. She finished the ride and even did a few extra miles...

Yep, but if she knew I posted this picture: She'd kill me. ;) Mark

I got home from a 72 mile ride today and my daughter hit me up about going out on the bikes. I was pretty beat, but how can you say no when your kids are asking you to take them out? Anyway, this time, i thought to take some pics with my cell phone: I know.... The TFT is too short...

OK, so this actually only applies to those living in the US. May is National Bike Month, May 11-15 is National Bike to Work Week and Friday, May 15th is National Bike to Work Day. So, you can ride for the month, ride for the week, or, just hit Bike to Work Day. More Info HERE Mark

Thanks, Marc, I'll look into that. Mark

The boot on my front air shock is cracking and there are even a couple holes through the rubber. Is this something I should be concerned about and if so, are there replacement boots available? Is there something I should be doing differently to make them last longer, like treating the rubber...

Go back and read some of your early posts? I re-read my first Silvio ride report and truly, I feel the same about my bike as I did a year and 7000 miles ago. Amazing...... Or is it? :lol: I also realized I've been riding back and forth to work pretty consistently now for over a year through...

I'm just saying that if you're going to bother to build a kids' Cruzbike, you should build it so the kid can grow into it, instead of out of it. The simplest and most economical way is with a standard derailleur drivetrain wherin you are only limited by how much you want to spend on it. Most...

For one thing, a parent that was considering upgrading such a bike to being road worthy probably already has most of the bits to do it. Even if they didn't, parts could be acquired much cheaper than investing in a Rohloff. All that being said, as long as the spacing was right, you could put...

I pondered this question on my ride to work today. The bottom line is; so much depends on what you expect to get out of your pedal attachment device. I think we all agree, to some point, that being attached to the pedal is a good thing, or we would not be having this discussion. If...

How about building the bike so there's an upgrade option to multispeeds at some point in time? All it would take would be a derailleur hanger and a few cable stop braze ons. While they may be exceptions, there are kids in that demographic that are doing lots of miles on the road with their...

I will go on record agreeing with John, except I will add that if you are comfortable unclipping on a road bike, a Cruzbike is no different. I never cared for the strap thingies on the exercise bike at the gym.. I assume the power straps are probably a ittle better, but generally the same...

Yeah, lots of thoughts. I wouldn't do it. I'd encourage him to ride with you, but I'd start him out on something basic. Maybe a small road bike, or something similar. I'd get him to do a few rides and see if it was going to 'stick" before you made too much of an investment. So many of...

No, she get to hear them in first person. ;) Mark

My oldest daughter jumped on my conversion bike the other day and has been riding it all around the neighborhood the last few days. She jumped on it and took off like she'd been riding a FWD for years! So now, she's excited about cycling again; wanting to go on rides with me. She's claimed...

That's an impressive package. It would only be better if they flew Doug out to your house to do the build1 ;) You're more than welcome for any help I've given. I'm more like an excited big kid, even after a year. I hope this bike does for you what it does for me. Reading your ride reports...

Look who's on the front page of Recumbent Riders Social Club! Our very own defjack on his Silvio, representing! Mark

With a conversion, it's difficult to say without riding your bike. But, considering it came out f a bike shop, I have to at least consider the fact it's set up correctly. The neat thing about the conversion is; whatever you do, you can always put back if it isn't right. Try it and see if it...