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I have a friend that is a custom bike fabricator. He recently built a ti and carbon Easy Racer kind of clone for a customer. He bought a Tomahawk and cannabalized it for all the usable parts; wheels, seat, riser, components,etc. I was asked last night if I wanted to buy what was left. I have no...

SAw this on the Inland Empire Craigslist this morning. Anybody looking for a likely conversion bike; here you go: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/718025157.html Mark

WTG, Mark and welcome to the club! It's all over for you now! Mark

+1 JonB nailed it two-for-two. Mark

I'm not detecting any loss of power in the front end. The bike has tremendous acceleration. Certainly better than the RWD recumbents I've owned. Mark

Re: bent seat post bought or made I went to my LBS but they said that bent seat posts are old skool. I never tried online because, well, I have a torch. :twisted: Mark

Success! Bike looks pretty good! As you get used to it, I believe you will want to recline the seat back more. I like it! Mark

I don't know... They're pretty heavy duty and conduit benders are intended for thinwall tubing. Even red hot, I had to use a cheater and really torque on it. Mark

Below the reply box there is an "upload attachment" tab. That will take you where you want to go. Looking forward to seeing your bike! Mark

I used a steel seat post and heated it cherry red, then bent it. I quick cooled it afterwards and have had no troubles. Mark

Re: new Silvio I've developed a squeak of late, but I think it's where the clamp that goes around the bottom bracket. When I have time, I'm going to pull it apart and apply a little grease. I greased the TFT and everything else, but neglected that part and I think that's where it's coming...

Even the guard dogs are getting used to me. There are a couple businesses I pass on my commute to work that have dogs in their yards over night. They usually run out to the fence, raise their hackles and inform me of what they would do for me if that fence weren't there. Now, if they pay any...

Re: new Silvio Used to, but that gets better with saddle time. Mark

Re: new Silvio I'm probably 70/30. I've found I can upshift the Campy thumb shift lever easily by wrapping my finger underneath and pulling it down. I do have to move my hand slightly for downshifts. It's a nice, comfortable hand position, particularly with the Origin 8 bars. Mark

Re: new Silvio Reid, The new bike looks great! Congratulations!!! Glad you like the homebrew computer mount... I think it works great. I'd lose the extra brake levers. I don't think you'll use them. Of course, YMMV, but I know I never put my hands up there. I use the drops and the...

You'll probably save money if you shop around for a donor bike. Plus, you can sell the frame and parts you don't need and make some of it back. Mark

It's the fork flexing. I've noticed the same thing and I think part of It might be because of the shock. I'm not too concerned with it. Mark

WOO-HOO!! :D :D Glad you're happy with your Silvio and welcome to the club!! Mark

Yes, on the conversion. I always enjoy cycling, but I like to ride hard and usually beat myself up pretty badly. When I complete a ride and don't feel all beat up, I know I'm getting fitter and that's what keeps me getting back on the bike for another go at it. Great fun. Mark

Victor, That looks like it could make an awesome conversion. It looks like the seat height might be borderline high... It could be the angle of the picture. If you were going to have any suspension, front would probably be better. With that longer wheelbase, though, you might get away...