I can't wait to read Robert's ride test results. I know this from having both bikes albeit the older ones. The v20 really is the ride alone bike. I prefer the Silvio at a bike rally because after a v20 it feels like you are sittng bolt upright And it is easier to ride with other people. But the...
Most of the highracer guys I get do just fine and quickly unless someone had previously made them nervous. Always good to see those that just jump on and ride. That group doesn't get enough press.
If you get it from RWC you will have everything you could need. If you are unsure which part kit to get just ask here and specify which crank set you want to use and I can double check their are 4 flavors a that work depending on the crank.
It's been a long time coming since Jim hinted in an email that this was coming 2 years ago. I'm excited.
http://cruzbike.com/silvio.html
Gone is the front shock
Gone is the associated weight
Chain-stay is Vendetta style super stiff aluminum
Rear suspension still there to smooth out the road...
That's how we did it too, trickle down.
Remember Robert's Guidance too; tighten the chain stay clamps until hand tight then back off a quarter turn; no need to crush those new XD15 cups.
I OCR'd the install instruction over here...
Stopping and getting big does work, but in this case I was not sure it was a dog until after I had pull away; all I knew was that something very large, furry black and disturbingly quiet, was in my peripheral vision.
Correct S500 is the standard one; but now that SRAM is going 1x you can get the Brake for the left side without a shifter in a bunch of models now if you go Joe style and mix rear brifter with front bar end.
Disclaimer: I didn't think this was all that interesting; I was just out for a jaunt but Larry wants a ride report
Training Regimen:
8-10 weeks of Trainer Road Traditional Base High Volume;
with a self emposed MAF limit of 133 BPM to ensure aerobic compliance; when-ever possible
Training...
The two I watch on the trainer are:
Bicycle dreams,
Inspired to Ride.
If just doing audio it's
Hell on Two wheels by Amy Snyder (that one is a must)
I just have to try an not remember that Breedlove and Robic are no longer with us;
There's a big different; I had to put a $30 SRAM BB on the V 2.0 on the trainer; it felt like mud; lasted 1 week and the $99 RWC was installed; mean while the XD-15 is on the outdoor bikes.... it's always buyers remorse then you ride it and go "ok I get it now"... Last year I parted out just...
Yep that's the top end one.
The distributor I recommend is Realworld Cycling they ship more complete kits with extra parts and instructions.
The Best BB is this one until someone dethrones them.
http://enduroforkseals.com/id240.html
They also have their own line that is less expensive; and...
Ok I'm going to quit get a van; and I'll just drive around the country from owner to owner to offer tune-ups from the back of my truck and then go ride with everyone. Think my PluckyBlond will let me?