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David, nice write up and beautiful pictures. All to make us jealous. I was traveling around in that region in the past, as I remember its quit hilly. Lucky guy you are.

same for me. After riding a trike I was looking for something faster, but I wasn't sure if a recumbent 2 wheeler would be a risky change at my age (born 1945). Many BROLers encouraged me (others not) to do so. After I hesitated between a Metabike and a Silvio, again I got interesting infos on...

Interesting statement, specially at today's election up here

interesting post on BROL: http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=123118

Charles, based on your (and Dana's) recommendations I built my Silvio 2.1 with a 30-39-50 with 165mm cranks and 11-36 cassette. By the end of this season I'm going to change it to a 34-50 with 150mm cranks. After 3000 km on my Silvio I'm able to climb most hills in my area with the 39t ring...

Nice seat. The lower bend of the seat is quit a bit curbed upward, doesn't this cut into the back of your thighs? I'm questioning this because I'm looking to get this seat for my Silvio.

+1 have it on my Silvio, with an isolated water-bottle.

And the two bridges, the old one ''Pont de Quebec'' and a little hidden behind the newer ''Pont Pierre-Laporte''

Some pictures taken during today's ride. It's cruise-ship season here in Quebec.

For plan C I would recommend the RearViz mirror

have a look at this page: http://cruzbike.com/dealers.html As far as I know Daniel in Montreal could maybe give more info.

Probably the more inclined seat of the V lets you see over your shoulder. On my Silvio with the 100mm chain stay extension the bullhorns are too low to give me a rear view with mirrors attached to them. Advantages of the RearViz are: - less vibration is transmitted to the mirror - moving your...

Like your new seat. Looks as if you could live without a headrest!

Nice set-up on your V. I have it very similar on my Silvio 2.1. Two points I'm questioning: - are your arms not too much up in the air? - can you see something with the mirror attached in this position. I replaced these type of mirror by a REARVIZ on my wrist.

The center fixation would have to be different for the Silvio. Fixing it to the brake traverse would create side loads on the suspension arrangement which is not acceptable. Fixing it to the frame under the seat might block the rear suspension. Maybe the angular movement at this point is too...

Promissing design. The central attachment point on the brake traverse might be a little flimsy, although it has not much load to take, except when one wheel hits an obstacle (pothole or sidewalk board).

the first year I rode my Silvio 2.1 without extension, and last winter I installed the 100mm extension. I largely prefer the position with the higher BB. You have to spot cracks and potholes in advance. If they are so close that they are hidden by the BB or the boom, it's anyway too late to...

Lucky guy, having other CB riders close to you. I think I'm the only one in Quebec and eastern Canada. Still hoping it will change in a near future.

does that mean we can expect a Silvetta in a near future?

I like the REARVIZ mirror mounted on my forearm close to the wrist.