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  1. Charles.Plager

    Trouble installing Triple Crank

    I ordered Shimano Alivio M411 Hybrid Crankset (Black 170mm X 48/38/28) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004V25ZRQ/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details). I got it installed on the Sofrider smoothly. The issue is that the granny gear is too close to the frame and that the derailler can't push the chain...
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    Silvio or Vendetta near Albany NY?

    NYC Dealer Hi, There's a new dealer in NYC. I realize that Albany ain't exactly next door to NYC, but I though it might help... Cheers, Charles
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    The Recumbent Quant

    (I can't figure out how to (I can't figure out how to edit posts, so I'll just add more here). p.s. I just added a couple of pictures. More to come later.
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    The Recumbent Quant

    Hi John and Andrew, John: Hi John and Andrew, John: Even though what you are describing isn't work in the physics sense, it still is in the biological sense (i.e., it uses up energy). But you are right that the Cruzbike lets you work your body in different ways than either an upright or...
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    The Recumbent Quant

    Here's my brand-new blog: http://recumbentquant.blogspot.com/
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    Now I get it.

    Adjustable angle while riding?? Hi Dan, Based on my very limited experience with the sofrider, I think you're right that a different angle makes sense for a different type of riding. The lower the angle, the less your body weight is important compared to the weight of the bike (as far as...
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    Adjustable Stem

    That will help the knees (and That will help the knees (and I was thinking of trying that), but that will also make the handlebars closer which I don't want. Will the stem I posted above fit on the Sofrider? thanks! Charles
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    Adjustable Stem

    Hi Greg, I thought of that, Hi Greg, I thought of that, but the handle bars feel like they're too close already. Cheers, Charles
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    Adjustable Stem

    Hello, I got my sofrider assembled in a couple hours and managed to get about 10 miles in this afternoon (after fred flinstoning and learning to pedal this morning). So far, so good. My knees are a little closer than I'd like to the handlebars which are a little closer to my chest...
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    Does anyone have a Quest in CT??

    New dealer in NYC There is a new dealer in NYC (http://www.nycrecumbentsupply.com/). I know he's got at least one Sofrider to test ride now. Cheers, Charles
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    Installing Triple Crankset/9 Speed Cassette on Sofrider

    Hi Doug, . "I used the Hi Doug, Can you post more details? Pictures? Thanks! charles
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    20" versus 26" wheels

    Hi, My personal preference would be to lean towards 26" wheels as I expect them to be faster and smoother. The 20" are certainly more convenient as far as packing the bike. How much of a performance "hit" are the 20" wheels? Thanks, Charles
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    Sofrider or Quest

    Hello, (I couldn't quite fiture out where to post this, but I ended up here...) I've almost decided to buy myself a Cruzbike and am deciding between the Quest and the Sofrider. With the sofrider I'd probably update to a triple upfront and maybe add a front disk brake. I realize that...
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