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You know... My conversion is a fun bike, but it's just heavier than it needs to be. I can't get the seat just right and keep having to fuss with this and that... It's a blast, but maybe not such a great daily rider/commuter. I've been thinking of ways to improve the frame and I know it can...

Re: Problem with a part? In the picture, the bolt is backwards. It's supposed to go down through the stem, then into the wedge. As you tighten the bolt, it snugs the wedge up, angle against the angled part of the stem and wedges itself in the steer tube. Here's some help...

To a certain degree, I have to go along with what you say about tire selection. Unfortunately, here in SoCal, we have a mixture of smooth, new roads and roads torn up bad enough to resemble cobblestones. :roll: Road bikes have gone a lot to carbon fiber seat and chain stays to reduce road...

Jon nailed it, move your seat forward and extend the TFT. OR, move the seat back and shorten the TFT. One way, or the other, you should be able to get your knees clear of the handlebar. Mark

So, this Sharpie you speak of. Is this something that Cruzbike will be offering as an aftermarket item? I hope they keep the price reasonable. I'd hate to pay much more than twelve bucks, or so. ;) :lol: :lol: Mark

Try reducing the air pressure in your front tire by 10-15# and increasing the pressure in the rear tire accordingly. It seems to help me. Also, running less air pressure in the front shock to about 115# has kept wheel hop to a minimum. You want just enough air so the shock doesn't bottom out...

I have a few dings in the paint in the same areas, so I would be interested in some touch up paint, as well. Mine are minor enough you can't see them normally, but I know they're there. Mark

Hmmm, that's a thought.. Speaking solely on the Silvio; the seat is fixed and an integral part of the frame, a lot like a Velokraft. So, I'm not sure that a seat suspension would be doable. Not being an engineer, I'm not sure how it would work suspending the seat on an already full suspension...

Wow, and I was only kidding about the duct tape! :lol: :lol: Mark

I agree the red looks pretty good on there. Got me to thinking if that were reflective tape, it would be not only decorative, but practical. But still, it looks good! Mark

Congrats, Jon, on getting in your longest ride. Sounds like it was quite the adventure! Are you riding yet with that recumbent club, or working up to it? Mark

Jon, You've been around here long enough to know the rules; this thread is useless without pictures! :lol: Mark

It is an interesting bike and a trip to ride. Looks good, Jack That's basically the same thing I have but you paid a whole lot less. Way to go! Mark

That was a great read, thanks for sharing! Great picture, too. Cycling with your child is bound to pay off is basketsfull down the road because next, he'll want to learn to ride. Then, it will be only a short few years and he'll be tagging along with you. A few more years and you'll be...

I wonder what would have happened if you had a roll of duct tape? :lol: Glad you're having fun with your bike! Mark

Hi Jack! Avatar looks good... nice foot! :P Mark

Hmmm, I guess I don't see the need for the seat repositioning feature. It would be a nice gadget, I guess, but would add weight to the bike. I'm not against adding useful weight, but like I said, I don't see the need. My conversion sits up probably a little higher than the sofrider /...

How can I forget? Every time I think about whining about it being "cold", I am reminded of the pictures you have put up of you riding through a snow drift. You know, you really take the fun out of complaining about the weather! :lol: :lol: Mark

You got that close and you didn't build/ride it? Man.... I mean, I understand you were looking to maybe build a kit, but I can't believe you didn't give riding it a go! Mark

Thanks, Steve. We're not in the LA basin, per se. We're in the Inland Empire. Not that it really matters, I guess. I have a riding friend that has ridden out here since the 60''s and he swears that despite the number of cars on the road and such, the air is actually better for riding than...