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I suspect it has a regular Schrader valve in it. If you have a valve core tool, make sure the core is tight. You should be able to get the tool at any auto parts store. Go ahead and get some new cores, they don't last forever. OTOH, I might be talking completely from my keester, too. Mark

Hi David and welcome! Building the Silvio is pretty straight forward once you get the frame assembled. There are a ton of resources available; not just here with people that have built (and wrecked :oops: ) their bikes, but elsewhere on the Internet. Bike parts are bike parts. The biggest...

Practice, practice, practice. Don't try to go faster than you feel safe, but there is no substitution for time in the saddle. Mark

This is probably a silly question, but are you sure you are using the correct set of derailleur mounting holes? You should be using the "southern-most" holes; the ones closest to the center of the TFT. Mark

Re: new Silvio Reid, The new bike looks great! Congratulations!!! Glad you like the homebrew computer mount... I think it works great. I'd lose the extra brake levers. I don't think you'll use them. Of course, YMMV, but I know I never put my hands up there. I use the drops and the...

It's the fork flexing. I've noticed the same thing and I think part of It might be because of the shock. I'm not too concerned with it. Mark

Victor, That looks like it could make an awesome conversion. It looks like the seat height might be borderline high... It could be the angle of the picture. If you were going to have any suspension, front would probably be better. With that longer wheelbase, though, you might get away...

Nightturkey, First of all, congratulations for taking the step and riding your bike to work! That is huge and especially for somebody that was not an avid cyclist to begin with. My hat is off to you. I'm especially impressed that you accomplished this on a WM special that probably weighs...

If you can find it, try Hammer Gel. They have a website; http://www.hammernutrition.com/ I've used the Hammer Gel and the e-caps on double centuries. Wonderful products. Mark

Are you serious? Reading between the lines it says, "We're really not too interested in helping you, bub. Now, move along." Mark

Now we're having fun inside the learning curve. Discouragement the first try leads to a twinkling of encouragement after the second try leads to the lightbulb coming on during the third (fourth or fifth) try. The mastery is in you, it's just a matter of bringing it out. Relax, pay attention...

I'll tell you, I'm a lot happier with this bike... It's a blast to ride now. Yes, it's still heavy and yes, the suspension still makes weird noises. But dialing back the rear shock has made a huge improvement in this bike. The seat is lower, which increases the seat recline, points the nose...

I'd check to make sure your fork is seated properly.. Make sure the crown race is on right. As I recall, it all fit very neatly, no question about the second spacer being needed. OTOH, I've slept since I built mine... :roll: Mark

Doug said "poopy"! :lol: :lol: :lol: I like the bottle setup. I had envisioned something like this, except with a "t" connecting two bottles. I'm a heavy drinker! Bike looks good, Doug, except it's way too clean. I like the looks of that mirror, too bad it's "poopy". Mark

You're going to need 1" to 1-1/8". Mark

I can't imagine, really. It's really funny with people. I've seen some people that struggle to go 20 feet on the bike and then a guy gets on and goes off like he's been riding one for years. I think you're better off being a total newbie, than an experienced cyclist. There are fewer habits...

Great move! I think you'll be really happy. For me, I would be happy with a 12-27. I'm running a 12-23 right now and that's a smidgen too tall. I think it will be OK when I lose some more weight and get stronger, but I still might go to a bigger cassette. For a rear derailleur, I would...

You can adjust the front end of the Silvio to get the proper leg extension like you would on a road bike and to that extent, yes, you are mostly just rotated backwards. However, on a road bike, your riding position is more closed which puts more power to the pedals. On most recumbents, the...

Think outside the box. Because of the width of the dropout unit(s), there is no reason not to put the skewer in "backwards". That is to say, insert the skewer from the derailleur side. When you pull the skewer, only pull it far enough to allow you to pull the wheel out, then slide it back...

I'm not sure, Bill, so don't quote me on this. I think those forks pretty much are what they are. No adjustment. Mark