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I also wax may chain. I use ordinary parrafin candle wax mixed with some 2 to 3 tablespoons of some type of engine oil treatment with Teflon or PTFE. The engine treatment makes the wax less brittle and sticks to the chain longer. I usually re-use my wax over and over until it's too dirty. I...

Looks great and light. How much does it weight? 9kg? 10kg?

Wow! That's a seriously oversized boom! Must be quite rigid with serious power transfer. Are you going to trim and plug the hole at the bottom end of the boom?

I specifically tried to isolate the flex and it was quite clear that it was coming from the extended quill stem and the adjustable reverse stem. The seat tube connector diameter has not changed before and after the mod. It is 28.6mm. The original seat tube that is welded to the bottom bracket...

Well, got some but not very sharp. Basically I had an adjustable stem facing backwards. It had a flexing noise whenever I put some force on the pedals or just leaning on the handlebars. Before: Notice the two pivot points? One infront of the steerer tube and the other on the reverse stem. Even...

I also gave my DIY an Emeljay treat! It is indeed very stiff compared to a stem attached directly to the vertical steerer tube. However mine is on a budget;) so I little heavier with a 28.6mm (1-1/8") steel tube instead of Aluminium. I could swap for the lighter tube later when I get one. I...

Ditto! A longer reversed stem will also give you more options. However, alternatively, for a stiffer, stronger and cleaner solution, later when you have more time, do an Emeljay steerer conversion: I also modified my DIY using Emeljay ideas: However mine is on a budget;) so I little...

In a race on open public roads, where group drafting and teams are in play, safety and relative uniformity is important and can become an issue. Imagine for a moment a "peleton" of recumbent bicycles with chainrings sticking out in front (SWB)for some, while others are so low down (aka low...

My point exactly. The total average speed over a mixed course depends not only on aerodynamics but the power the rider can generate. "A more aerodynamic position whether recumbent or upright would not necessarily increase the speed if it puts the riders body in a posture that limits his/her...

Unlike diamond frame road bikes through the UCI, there is no uniform design standard that cuts across the board for recumbent bicycles for the purposes of equipment manufacture and racing that levels the playing field and reduces the total cost of ownership. There are far too many completely...

How much does it weigh as shown? How does it ride? How does it climb? Nice bike!

Quite steep. I think for seat angles above 35 the Thor site recommends the GS model because it has a slight curve to prevent sliding forward. Otherwise it looks good and must be quite light too.

Love the contrast and oh it looks ssssssmokin' fast!

Pictures! pictures! Pictures speak!

See, it's not adjustable, at all. It is built to fit a specific rider. Result is an 8Kg(17.637 pounds) FWD MBB bike! Accelerations and hill climbing should be quite good. O.k. given, it's a 100% carbon, and the boom does not connect directly to the handlebar(key to good power transfer). But...

A fast diamond frame (aka DF) road bicycle sizing has no adjustment on the actual frame. Comfort not withstanding, it is a simple, rigid structure that is laterally stiff , lightweight and efficient. For purposes of fit, what changes is the size of the frame itself(no hinged pivots, nuts or...

The silvioS40 frame has welded seat stays and a superior boom and front triangle assembly. It should be laterally stiffer, lighter and more rigid than a T50 which has alot more joints and skewers. The last iteration of the S30 was a beauty! A rigid front, 33 deg seat and a titanium leaf...

I don't own a either a vendetta or a Silvio but in my opinion, more aero does not always translate to more speed if the aero bicycle puts the rider in a posture that restricts his ability to generate optimal power. Four things affect the speed of the bicycle: Aerodynamics Wheel Rolling...

I have also ridden gravel roads and Jeep tracks on my DIY cruzbike copy. It is great fun. I just meant that it cannot handle exceedingly steep bumpy grades on gravel like a mountain bike or a cyclocross bike would because of loss of traction. It's worse without suspension. Fortunately, steep...

I think Cruzbike company had a marketing dilemma when it comes to Silvio version 2/S30 verses the vendetta. At 27 deg the Silvio 2 was not very far aerodynamically speaking from the V yet it was priced significantly less. In addition, I think the Silvio was more expensive to produce because of...