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There is also more detail on There is also more detail on the FD alignment in the SilvioAssemblyNotes.pdf file (See download post above) on page 9 about rider fit related to x-seam and different FD attachment points to deal with maintaining the correct chainstay angle as close to 66 degrees...

It also looks like you have a It also looks like you have a triple front from your photos. I don't know if it still applies but you might want to look at this issue with the FD positioning relating to triple fronts on the earlier Silvios...

Silvio documentation links Hi Lisa, In case you were not aware, there are downloadable reference documents from Cruzbike.com for the Silvio (and other bikes). Click on the Bikes link, navigate to the bike in question, scroll down to below the options price list and click the Links to...

Wonderful post, and I agree Wonderful post, and I agree with Phil, we need more like this. It also brings back fond memories of exploring many a single track road. I am surprised to see the red phone booth, sadly, thought all of those had long since disappeared. -Eric

Trainer Review And if you don't have a trainer and are looking, I highly recommend this review: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/my-2012-trainer-recommendations-early.html Really good overview of basic things to look for If you read down through the Trainer Q&A section, Ray...

I don't agree with the old I don't agree with the old bike, different wheels, different tires, sweat shield philosophy. I believe you should train the way you ride/race/etc. If riding a bike on any trainer results in creating forces that damage the bike, then I would suggest there is...

Dan, you are a wild thang! Dan, you are a wild thang! :-)

Dan is kicking my butt in the Dan is kicking my butt in the UMCA Indoor Challenge but at least I've now managed to complete and submit 2 separate 2 hour roller sessions so I am currently tied for last with someone named Peter Leiss instead just being dead last. My first session was...

@Dan, If rollers are @Dan, If rollers are primarily to develop balance, then why am I drenched with sweat when I finish? Or is it because I'm getting older? Did the rollers again for about an hour and a half yesterday and about an hour today - so far 5 days in a row of at least...

Is that with disc brakes or Is that with disc brakes or typical road bike brakes?

Curious - what constitutes a Curious - what constitutes a short hill for most of you? -Eric

Yeah, I kept it short so you Yeah, I kept it short so you wouldn't see me crash... grin Rode an hour today. Everytime you see the speed drop to 0 is where I popped off the damn rollers. I counted 16 times in an hour of riding - but that is an improvement over the first hour yesterday...

I posted a short YouTube I posted a short YouTube video of the Quest on my rollers in the Ride Reports section: http://cruzbike.com/first-several-rides-q-thoughts-ultra-racing-dancing-through-my-head#comment-19360 Charles Plager - you ready for a roller challenge? -Eric

Quest on rollers video I was chatting with Maria today and mentioned I managed to ride an hour on my rollers yesterday and she suggested a video so here is a short one: -Eric

Koda helped me assembly the Koda helped me assembly the Quest: -Eric

Man I really hate those Man I really hate those captchas on your blog.... Can you expand on your experiences with self supported UMCA type racing? Spares list? Carry everything on the bike? Toss it under strategic bushes, rocks, dig a cache hole, etc along the route? Mooch some help from...

Dave, Your ride across the Dave, Your ride across the old Severn Bridge into Wales looks like a lot of fun, along with the rest of your barnstorming around SW Ireland. I lived in the UK for 3 years (late 88 to late 91) but never made it over to Ireland but I have driven across that...

Did an hour on the Q on Did an hour on the Q on rollers today. Popped off quite a bit but I seem to be improving. This was my first real attempt to ride the Q on rollers and it turned out better than I expected ( else I wouldn't have persevered for an hour... grin... Not to mention the 9" of...

Hi Dave, I don't have any of Hi Dave, I don't have any of the Vendetta measurements, still waiting on my V. I looked through the assembly manual and technical notes but didn't see specific measures for the BB. I also looked through the forums at fthills build photos and some other...

Schlumpf HSD info Ref: http://www.haberstock-mobility.com/en/products/schlumpf-drive/schlumpf-high-speed-drive.html According to the manual, the standard Schlumpf HSD can be installed in frames with BSA bottom brackets (BBs) with an inner diameter of 33.6 to 34mm, width can be 67.5 to 73mm...