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Note on headrest My scissor jacks for the headrest seemed to be a little short and didn't spread quite far enough. I used PVC tape (thick tape) on the inside of the frame where the headrest tube seats. I also used all 4 rubber sleeves over the tubing. The PVC tape made the opening for the...

Boom length I had to cut mine about 2", there was no way to get a shorter fit. That still leaves plenty of length for a taller rider. I'm 5'9" with a 42" x-seam.

FWD Good to see that things are getting better. Based on my experience, take it slow and easy, don't try to progress too fast. You'll find that every time you ride the experience will get better and better until all of the strange sensations become natural. It's weird how your brain compensates...

MBB The MBB will soon be a non-issue also, you will actually prefer the MBB later on. Now you can experience the efficiency of front wheel drive...Steve

34x23 I can do 10% grades with the 11/23 cogset only for short periods, I need the 11/28 for longer climbs. Actually the 11/28 is better for sustained 7-8% also.

Road bars Road bars are Ritchey, I believe they are 440mm, the widest they make. I'm only 5'9"and kind of skinny, I wouldn't' recommend them if you are a large person, might not be enough leg room. Ergonomics is great, somewhat like the Vendetta.

Wow that's a decent weight Correction, the weight is now 25.75 lbs.....My components: compact carbon crankset, went with carbon road handlebars, bontrager aeolus 5 carbon rims, ultegra brakes and brifters, 11/23 cogset.....Steve

Headrest install I first removed the scissor jacks and installed the head rest with all 4 rubber sleeves then re-installed the scissor jacks.

Silvio 2.0 arrived Got my Silvio 2.0 on Friday, put it together on Saturday, rode 60 mi. on Sunday. I'm very impressed, has the speed of the Vendetta. Final weight is about 24.4 lbs.

The list I have a Vendetta, Silvio 1.5, Silvio 2.0 ( ordered ), and a Quest 3.0. My 3 DF bikes are hanging on the wall where they belong.

Head rest Had a similar issue with my Vendetta. I became comfortable when I stopped using it as a head rest and started using it as a neck rest. I suggest fitting the rest to the curve of your neck and not placing your head on the rest at all.

50 miles I didn't get comfortable on my Vendetta for at least 300-400 miles ( 3 or 4 weeks ). Now , if it weren't for the potholes, I'd probably fall asleep. You might give it a little more time, the effort is definitely worth it.

24 spokes? I've used Rolf wheels for years, on my DF bikes as well as my Cruzbikes. They're 16 spoke on the drive wheel and 14 on the non-drive.I've had no problems at all. I weight 140 lbs. and now ride a Vendetta and Silvio.

Correct position After having my Vendetta for a year now, I find that I'm still making minor adjustments. I've found that if I extend myself too far I have knee discomfort and neck problems. I've found the most comfortable position is a more compressed position which makes for more powerful...

Cockpit room I ordered a silvio 2.0 without the chainstay extension. I have a vendetta and a silvio 1.5( I'm 5'9") I think the angle of the boom has a direct relation to the seatback angle. John has this dialed in pretty well...Steve

Vendetta weight Mine weighs 24 lbs.(pedals and all). My Silvio weighs 26 lbs.

A blast so far. The longer you have the 1.5 the better you'll like it. To bad it's no longer being produced, it's a bike that fits a lot of riders. Steve

January 2012 My company tried to hang on for 4 years after the economic downturn in 2008, in January 2012 we figured things weren't' coming back so we decided to hang it up.We had 140 employees in 2007. Social security here I come. You're right though, the cycling is much better now. Good...

I had that noise I found that the noise was do to my upside down installation of the tapered bearing sleeve on the front fork.

Bacchetta vs Vendetta I have a Vendetta.The group of guys I ride with all have Bacchettas. On average they are about 5 years younger than I am, I'm 62. On the flats they are quite fast (23-24mph) and I keep up just fine, but when we start to climb they don't even begin to stay with me...