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  1. Charles.Plager

    Wider bars would end most riding control issues, IMHO

    Hi Susan, I think wider bars Hi Susan, I think wider bars might help people be more stable in the beginning. There are many people who after spending time becoming comfortable ride with no hands at all. Being clipped in I find helps stability a lot (and I've ridden stretches as long...
  2. Charles.Plager

    Some nice riding with some not as nice moments

    Hi Tim, I'm very happy with Hi Tim, I'm very happy with my Sofrider and would buy it again (I would be lying if I said the price difference between the two had nothing to do with my chosing the Sofrider over the Quest). I no longer travel for work, but if I did, I would give the...
  3. Charles.Plager

    Can I convert this Columba bike (which I own)?

    Hi Susan, A few different Hi Susan, A few different things. First, if you haven't already, look at Kim's videos about learning how to ride. It's worth going through all of the steps again. (You can read about my experiences learning to ride here.) Second, when you feel out of...
  4. Charles.Plager

    Can I convert this Columba bike (which I own)?

    Hi Susan, A few different Hi Susan, A few different things. First, if you haven't already, look at Kim's videos about learning how to ride. It's worth going through all of the steps again. (You can read about my experiences learning to ride here.) Second, when you feel out of...
  5. Charles.Plager

    Can I convert this Columba bike (which I own)?

    Hi Susan, A few different Hi Susan, A few different things. First, if you haven't already, look at Kim's videos about learning how to ride. It's worth going through all of the steps again. (You can read about my experiences learning to ride here.) Second, when you feel out of...
  6. Charles.Plager

    Can I convert this Columba bike (which I own)?

    Hi Susan, A few different Hi Susan, A few different things. First, if you haven't already, look at Kim's videos about learning how to ride. It's worth going through all of the steps again. (You can read about my experiences learning to ride here.) Second, when you feel out of...
  7. Charles.Plager

    Can I convert this Columba bike (which I own)?

    Hi Susan, A few different Hi Susan, A few different things. First, if you haven't already, look at Kim's videos about learning how to ride. It's worth going through all of the steps again. (You can read about my experiences learning to ride here.) Second, when you feel out of...
  8. Charles.Plager

    Quest Headrest

    Hi, Very nice (and thanks for Hi, Very nice (and thanks for the pictures). At what angle do you have your Quest seat? What are your impressions of riding with the headrest? Thanks, Charles
  9. Charles.Plager

    Help ! Having multiple flats on my Cruzbike Aero 67s wheelset - very frustrating !!!

    One additional hint: I think One additional hint: I think (but don't have scientific evidence) that switching back and forth between a Cruzbike and other bikes slows down your acclimation to FWD bikes. Keep riding and it will come. Cheers, Charles
  10. Charles.Plager

    Parking brake

    That's what I was thinking That's what I was thinking of. Just ordered 2!
  11. Charles.Plager

    Parking brake

    Hi, It's a great idea (and Hi, It's a great idea (and you can actually find ruberbands that are designed just for this purpose). I agree the Cruzbikes are particularly front-heavy, but I find that this technique works well on all bikes. It is much harder for a bike to fall over if its...
  12. Charles.Plager

    rear derailer sticking

    Hi Stuart, First, I made a Hi Stuart, First, I made a stupid assumption since I'm an american, everyone else must be to. :) I've not no idea what prices in Australia are like. Second, start taking pictures and maybe even videos of what you see (maybe make a photo album on Flicker and...
  13. Charles.Plager

    rear derailer sticking

    (Grumble... I hit back space (Grumble... I hit back space and it went back and lost what I had been typing... Oh well). Hi Stuart, First, i recommend looking at a few videos explaining how the rear derailleur works (such as this one). Three guesses (and I'm hardly an expert bike...
  14. Charles.Plager

    Silvio Headrest, nice, comfy & cheap

    Hi Diana, Does the dog really Hi Diana, Does the dog really ride there? (If so, where's its helmet? :) ) Nice headrest (and cute dug!). Cheers, Charles
  15. Charles.Plager

    Vendetta as a serious randonneuring bike.

    Hi, Great report and great Hi, Great report and great riding. Keep the reports flowing! Ride safe, Charles
  16. Charles.Plager

    HA ha

    No John, don't you see, it's No John, don't you see, it's (50%) worse than that. He's already got a Silvio and a Quest. I'm assuming he wants to keep the Quest so he can take a bike on vacation. But his poor Silvio, what's she going to do now???
  17. Charles.Plager

    HA ha

    We don't want your Silvio to become neglected... Hi Jack, I'm worried that your Silvio will feel unloved. Why don't you send her to me and I'll take good care of her... :) Congratulations! Charles
  18. Charles.Plager

    Triple crank for Clarissa Cruzbike

    Hi, I find that I want more Hi, I find that I want more than a 48T on the big crank because I find that I spin out going around 30-35 MPH. Part of what has kept me from trying to get a bigger ring is because do I really need to be going faster?) I agree in any case that having the...
  19. Charles.Plager

    Recumbent clothing

    Hi, Marshalls and TJ Maxx Hi, Marshalls and TJ Maxx have some pretty nice runners jerseys for cheap. I got a bright green/yellow one with a side pocket for $16 (or less; I can't remember) and an orange one for $12. I generally just wear longish shorts that aren't too loose and hope...
  20. Charles.Plager

    User's Gallery

    Hi, Not a bad idea. Why don't Hi, Not a bad idea. Why don't you start a thread on the Cruzbike Community forum (doesn't really make sense to have it here). On other forums, I have heard requests for a Cruzbike show-n-tell page so this could work out well. Cheers, Charles
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