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  My set up is Cruzbike aero My set up is Cruzbike aero 67 wheels,ultegra with compact crank 50-34 and 11-28 ,Durano 25mm tires and Origin 8 bars.I dont do much hill climbing or the cassett would be 11-34. Jack

Ok I now have 200 miles on my Vendetta. Have been riding it 6 days straight here on the San Diego bike paths and streets.I think it takes at least 200 miles on this bike just getting used to it. The reason I wanted a V was the laid back seat and lite weight this to me means no butt pain and a...

   Still sorting it out Still sorting it out changed the bars to the Origin 8 ones I had on my Sivio works better. Just need some saddle time now Jack

    Once a Silvio is set up Once a Silvio is set up right its a great bike.Its the kind of bike that likes to be ridden hard and fast and im 73. Did 2 rides yesterday and today on a twisty sandy beach path and pushed the Silvio around corners up to 22 at times. Did the same ride on the...

  Did a few short rides with Did a few short rides with no problems but bike path is full of sand and roads are full of cars around here during week. I think its set up ok now so will do a ride this weekend. So far I really like the seat angle. Jack

   I did use the unsuspended I did use the unsuspended but I think the suspended would work better. The suspended Downtubes have a longer wheelbase and the suspension should keep th wheels on the ground better when you are really riding hard. Jack

   Heres a little update. Heres a little update. Just got back from a camping trip and the Quest also went.The Quest was fun around the camp and roads. The Vendetta will be here tomorrow so I wil be riding on friday. By monday I will know if the Silvio will be going to a new home. Jack

 OK will do.  Jack OK will do. Jack

My new used V will be here on aug 10 thanks Nanda. I just couldnt resist one. Jack

  That picture is not with That picture is not with the crank in the right place. I start with my knees bent just a little and start adjusting the boom from there for the fine adjustments to get rid of knee pain and butt pain. It takes time but worth it. Jack

  Just keep adjusting a Just keep adjusting a little bit at a time untill its right. You can tell when you dont get any butt or knee pain its right on. Jack

Just stripped out my boom clamp after 4 or so years and lots of adjustments.I like to change things.It will be good to know that a 34.9 seat clamp works just fine.I got one at Performance for 5. $ Jack

   I got thre a little after I got thre a little after 8 didnt see anyone so went for a solo ride. Havnt done any longer rides lately so only did 35 miles. The only bummer was the traffic going home but thats SO Cal. Had a good time anyway. Jack

Yorba linda ride? Ok so who is going to ride Yorba linda on june 30th? It should be a fun ride . Jack

   Just cut off disk Just cut off disk mounts.This is the seat post I used on several bikes.Someone else might have some better ideas.

Found another picture.I had 8 Found another picture.I had 8 different frames on that kit so the wood seat bracket made it really easy to swap frames.

  The Y26 makes a good The Y26 makes a good donor.Heres the one I did started out with cruiser bars but liked the Wald 8095 touring bars better. Im still using Wald touring bars on the Silvio. Jack

  Mark the 30th sounds ok. Mark the 30th sounds ok. Havent done a ride from Yorba linda for a long time.Tom might want to ride also or any other Cruzbikers are welcome Jack

  Welcome back Mark we should Welcome back Mark we should do a ride this summer. Jack