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  1. LarryOz

    Any Cruzbikers using Newton Power Meter?

    Thanks for all the insight Bob All I need now is unlimited time and money! - and energy! ... I actually purchased a PowerCal heart rate monitor about a month ago. I am using mapmyride primarily on my Android phone, and for some reason (probably my inability to totally understand how to work...
  2. LarryOz

    Short Crank Arms

    On your next SIlvio? Are you planning on getting another Silvio or another Vendetta? (per your last post) Do you have one of each now?
  3. LarryOz

    Any Cruzbikers using Newton Power Meter?

    all very good points Thanks for the feedback! For the Newton, they ( ibike) do have a remotely mounted wind sensor that will help get the frame of the Cruzbike bike out of the equation. All your other points are valid about taking on more weight, other parameters changing, etc. I...
  4. LarryOz

    Any Cruzbikers using Newton Power Meter?

    I am in the market for a power meter. I have read many reviews (there are sooooo many out there). From my understanding, the Newton takes a whole different approach to measuring power. From one review, I think this sums up the difference: ?In comparison to the more familiar direct-force...
  5. LarryOz

    Need 100mm Silvio Chainstay Extension

    Hoping to get mine installed this week Will report back to the forum my impressions.
  6. LarryOz

    Looking for Vendentta 2 for trade

    Congrats Rick!!! You are definitely leading the way! I loved the feel of Maria's V and feel pretty certain it will increase my speed better than anything I can do or get on the Silvio. I know eventually I will get one! Eventually!!! But I will have to sell something (And I guess kids...
  7. LarryOz

    Need 100mm Silvio Chainstay Extension

    Thanks for the reply I will have one to try now in a day or 2. Thanks again Bob for the loaner via David. If anyone else needs one, see Cobra Gt, or per Rose City's post above
  8. LarryOz

    And so it begins...

    Beautifully finished Vendetta Gary Can I play with your V while you are traveling? :) I wish - but I know it would not fit me either, being quite a bit shorter than you. Can't wait to go out on a ride with you and watch you fly up the hills on that baby! - Maybe assault on Mount Mitchell...
  9. LarryOz

    Need 100mm Silvio Chainstay Extension

    I had the wonderful opportunity to drive to Lumberton, NC (only 4 hours away) to meet Jim and Maria Parker and to see and ride Maria's Vendetta. All I can say is WOW! Makes my Silvio 2.0 seem slow now! And of course now I want one! (All I have to do now if figure out what to sell to raise the...
  10. LarryOz

    2014 Mid Atlantic 12/24: prep and endurance questions

    Thanks again to everyone I really appreciate all the feedback from you guys! Bob - I like the Giro Air Attack - I bought one online (with visor) for $155 which I thought was a pretty good price! Never spent that much on a helmet before, but after looking at all the research that went behind...
  11. LarryOz

    How to change the front wheel

    I had a flat today on my Silvio 2.0! :) When I loosened the skure, I could not get the wheel off, so I had to unscrew it all the way and pull it out entirely to get the wheel off. Then the derailer, fork, and carbon fiber extension all pulled apart from each other. I managed to pull them...
  12. LarryOz

    2014 Mid Atlantic 12/24: prep and endurance questions

    I was wondering if anyone from the Cruzbike community is going to go to the Mid Atlantic 12/24, being held in Washington, NC on Aug 23, 2014. It is about 6 hours from where I live (which is near Asheville, NC) I am considering riding in the event, and am also looking for some help and...
  13. LarryOz

    storing and eating/drinkin for long rides (100+ miles) on Silvio or Vendetta

    Rode another Century today: 4:45:54 Thanks for all the comments. very helpful. Addressing Eric's comment on my first century time of 4:55:31 and if it was rolling time or total time. It was indeed rolling time. The total time was about 5:25 because I had to stop about 25 times at...
  14. LarryOz

    storing and eating/drinkin for long rides (100+ miles) on Silvio or Vendetta

    I recently completed my first Century on my Silvio 2.0. Yeah! Completed it in 4:55:31. Last one was back when I was 26 or thereabouts and I was stupid about nutrition and thought it was kool to ride with a bottle of water and a banana. I am smarter (hopefully) and older (54) now! I...
  15. LarryOz

    looking for riding tips with toe-clips or snap in shoes, general steering and uphill/downhill riding

    Completed my first Century today! Thanks again for everyone's comments and suggestions for learning to ride my Silvio. I have riden about 500 miles in the last 2 weeks and think I am finally getting the hang of it! Still can't ride without my hands though... may never..?? Today I...
  16. LarryOz

    looking for riding tips with toe-clips or snap in shoes, general steering and uphill/downhill riding

    Cruz Moose Video - Silvio starting challenge (uphill grades) Bob, Thanks for the link to the video. Yes, I can see how this is done and have tried it myself, and can seem to start pretty easily when the ground is flat. Once the incline is much more than 1/2%, then I can't really generate...
  17. LarryOz

    looking for riding tips with toe-clips or snap in shoes, general steering and uphill/downhill riding

    reply to Kim - I cant stand up on the Silvio Hi Kim, Thanks for your idea about walking. I think your bike is a Quest which has you more upright and handles not as close into your body. WIth my Silvio 2.0 it is impossible for me (unless I am just not ply-able enough) to actually stand up on...
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