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I had a good time and want to do some more rides on the SART trail.Its always fun riding with Mark. Jack

Im having trouble logging on to the computer but will be at Loma Linda park around 8 on sat. Jack

Mark sounds like a great ride.The PCH is one place I try to avoid.You will have to slow down some next sat. Jack

I have my Qrings working ok now but just wanted to check for the best position. Went to Bentup cycles today and today I wsa off quite a bit.I was lucky I went in because the mechanic found the pivet bolt on the front derailer was about ready to fall off that would be no fun on a long...

Went for a ride today to check everything out and everything works great including shifting.I did get a flat from a staple last week got one from a thorn. Jack

I will be there with a Silvio. Its kind of fun to ride new areas. Jack

This is how its set up for now.

=3000 miles im not kidding this bike is great.I went from 10-15 mile rides to 50-60 mile rides with no pain. Jack

Heres an update on my Q rings. First I followed the Recumbent instructions and after a 45 mile ride didnt notice much change.Next I started trying different ring positions.I tried about 10 holes untill there was one that felt pretty good.Did the same 45 mile ride on the new position and that...

Thats good news.When people see my Silvio they dont know just how much of a good bike they are looking at. Jack

They came in today they went on ok just had to play around with the derailer some. Got the derailer to clear the rings and shift ok. Just need to play around with the settings some more.You need to print the recumbent instructions from the Rotor web site. Jack

Marks right but im in San Diego for the next 2 weeks. Have a Silvio and Giant conversion so you can try both. Jack

Just ordered a set of 30-40-52 they are on sale with free shipping +10% off with bentrider coupon. Check out rotorcranks .comor bentrider online.Should have a report next week somtime. Jack

I will be in San Diego for most of september so after that works for me.How about you other So Cal guys? Jack

Mark nice report Yorba Linda park sounds like a good place for a Cruzbike meeting sometime. Jack

Have you tried bringing the long stem back toward you?Mine is 9in to the edge of the 34.9 clamp to the top of the bars.

Origin 8 bars are 56cm wide if everything is adjusted knee clearance is no problem.My knees are at least 2 inches away from the bars. Jack

After grinding and bending the derailleur the bottom was still to close to the chainring. Here is what worked for me. Filed out part of the countersink on the bracket so I could rotate the derailleur and replaced countersink screw with a round head and some washers. Went for a test ride today...

I have 170 on my Silvio and do get some knee pain but not a lot. Just put 155s with a compact on the Giant so far no pain. Im sure you will get a lot more opinions. Jack

It would work ok unless you ride lots of hills or your an old fart.Then you might consider a triple. Jack