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Hi @Robert C I did on my S30 what you are thinking of doing--added 1 inch stainless steel washers to allow those two bolts to double as headrest and seat fasteners. I think that was about four years ago, and I haven't had a problem. It works great to secure the seat, and the headrest has...

This takes me back. Keep at it. Cresting the learning curve is completely worth it.

After six years on my V20 and S30, I really appreciate how I can climb all day long (okay, that is an exaggeration, but seriously, climbing has always been my strength, and I can climb longer and with less fatigue on a CB than I ever could on a DF). I did a local 11 mile hill climb two days...

Hi @ElyDave Yeah, I didn't really offer an explanation there. Bar-end shifters work fine. No problems with their functionality. I am simply one of those who use a standard flared drop bar, and keep my hands on the "drops" most of the time, which puts my fingers right where they need to be...

Hi Randy, No, I did end up selling them a little while back. It does take a some hunting, but you'll find a pair.

I am 5'5" and use 160mm cranks. Short enough to give me a proper 90 degree bend at the knee going into the power stroke, but still long enough to give me good leverage for climbing.

Hi Randy, Your rear derailleur should be 2x ready. It is mainly limited by the size of the largest rear cog, rather than whether the front is 1x or 2x. The Apex 10-speed derailleur has a 32t max cog capacity, while the Apex 11-speed derailleur can handle up to 42t. Your rear shifter should...

Hi IndianaDave, It took me about 1000 miles to get all the way through the learning curve. That was six years ago, and I haven't looked back since. My angry lower back that took me off D-frame road bikes turned out to be a blessing. Enjoy the ride.

Welcome Andrew! I have six years on my V20, and I still love it. I cannot respond to all of your questions, but here is my two-cents worth: I use double-sided Shimano SPD pedals. Regardless of what pedals you use to clip in, these bikes are much easier to control when clipped in. My cadence...

Hi @IndianaDave It took me a while to get there too, but it has been totally worth it ever since. Keep at it, and welcome!

Yup. They're gonna have to say "no" to my face.

@David Most Don't think that idea of having a "spare" didn't cross my mind. ;)

And these... https://crupibmxracing.com/collections/cranks/products/rhythm-expert-cranks?variant=4728624261 They work great as a 2x setup. Standard Shimano 24mm bb, with pinch bolts on the non-driveside arm (which I prefer over the SRAM GPX style). I wouldn't worry much about the 165lb rider...

Man, that is nice! I already have one, but wow, fresh!

I use the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 for my V20, S30, and two mountain bikes (though not all at once). It works great, and the Transfer looks like it has the same hooked arm design.

That guy...not so bright.

Hi @cpml123. When I need to navigate slow-speed stuff, I unclip the foot that I normally put down for a stop, keep the other clipped in, and sit up. I can see well, and while sitting up with one foot out, the bike becomes easily maneuverable in slower, tighter situations, at almost the same...

On the question about the stiffness of the leaf spring...I have a S30 as well, and the rear suspension is meant to be only enough to take the edge off of anything you might encounter on the road--driveway lips, minor road surface irregularities, train track crossings, etc. Compared to my V20...

Ditto on the Zefal Spy mirrors. I have one on each side and they work well without being in the way.

@Frito Bandito Meeting up for a ride would be great! I'm in Northern California, currently hunkering down under a blanket of wildfire smoke. But after fire season is over, it's a nice place to ride. I'd love to be able to say, "when I get back over to Japan..." but that is unlikely.