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Yeah, but now I'm kinda wishing I had gotten a Tour Easy..... NOT!!! :lol: :lol: It was a pretty quick build, but it helped that I had been there and done it before. Not too much head scratching involved AND I had my old Silvio sitting right there to take measurements off of. The only...

Believe it, or not, but Silvio II is done! There's still a couple little things to do; mount the pump, bottle cages and computer, but the build itself is finished. I even got to take it up and down the street a few times. It was technically too dark to ride, but I had to do it and MAN, was it...

You're running a mountain triple, right? Like a 48T big ring? So, if that's the case, you can get away with 11-28. That should be way more gear than you need. Mark

I was wondering how one would go about setting up a derailler for an out of round chainring. I guess you have to set the derailleur to clear the rings at their highest angle, so when the oblong part comes to face with the derailleur, there is sufficient clearance. I'm guessing you set the big...

If the seatpost is steel, you can simply put it in a vice, heat it with a torch to cherry red at the bend spot and using a cheater bar, bend it Just don't force it; wait until it's hot and pliable, or else you will put a wrinkle in it. After you are satisfied with the bend, throw it in a...

That looks pretty good! The only thing I would suggest would be getting you some more recline on the seat back. Good job! Mark

That's a good looking conversion! I love that frame; I want one! Mark

I've been reading through various bike forums and opinions are as varied on this issue as any I've seen in awhile. One person says you have to have something as a barrier to prevent galvanic corrosion Another person says it's impossible to get galvanic corrosion between CF and aluminum Another...

My bad, I didn't even think about the crank length. :oops: Mark

That's a pretty good price... I'd rather it was a 52/39, but that's just me! ;) Mark

I've heard that, too. I've also seen this recommended. I'd worry a little about hairspray because of the carrier. Dimethyl ether, alcohol and acrylates. That doesn't sound like a good thing to put on CF. I know you're supposed to keep paint thinner away from CF and that sounds a lot like a...

Now that Silvio II is on order, I'm all giddy just like with Silvio I. All I can think about is getting it built up and to start riding it. I did have some questions, though. When I did my first build, I did not use any type of lubricant on the carboyokes where they tie into the bottom...

I could lift my butt off the seat on my old Vision. It's more a function of pressing against the pedals and the seat back. I do not recall being able to do it on my Strada. Mark

I know quite a few people that like bebops. I think the issue with them, though, is like Speedplays; when you miss, you miss big time. Also, the smaller platform makes it impossible to just jump on and do a test ride without changing your shoes. Not that it's a huge thing, I'm just sayin'...

I've never used the official powergrips, but I hate those rubber straps on the exercycles at the gym. I hate them with a passion, so I fear I am already prejudiced and already hate powergrips. :evil: Mark

Right, yes... If you don't want to change out the bottom bracket, find you a road triple crankset (52/42/30) and like I said, you may have to change out the front derailleur. That should get you all the gearing you need and more! Mark

I would find a road crankset. With the rear cluster you have, a standard road double (52/39) would probably suffice, but because of the bottom bracket you have, I'd go with a road triple (52/42/30). You may or may not need to change out your front derailleur. If you're willing to change out...

Not at all. I pondered the same thing. I had a Bachetta Strada and my trusty old Vision R42. I didn't need another bike, but I got intrigued by the front wheel drive. So, I ordered the conversion kit and built one. To tell the truth, the first few attempts to ride were horrendous, but I had...

My first Silvio was involved in a roof rack/low overhead accident. Replacement frame will (hopefully) be ordered soon, provided my bank and or insurance company can pull their heads from their butts. Mark

Marc, It's always worth a shot, but I doubt you'll find a used one. They're still pretty exotic here in the US. I'm just guessing, but I bet there isn't more than a dozen all together. Maybe John could shed some light. It's a fun bike, though! Fun to ride and fun to have something that IS...