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just feel the roll I've taught many people to ride a Cruzbike. Sometimes their experience on a RWD recumbent helps, and sometimes it hinders. Sounds to me like you might need a little more time simply coasting with your feet off the pedals and just let your feet hover slightly above the...

On crashing a Vendetta Point 1: Charles, I'm glad you're OK. Point 2: Having ridden Cruzbikes for over six years in all kinds of conditions and with all kinds of other bikes and been involved in my share of wrecks and mishaps, and witnessed many other riders of DF bikes hit the pavement, I...

I've noticed the same thing. I've noticed the same thing. Beginning riders tend to have the BB adjusted too short/close. I think this is because when they are setting the boom length, they are pushed way back in the seat. But as we ride and relax more, we tend to scoot forward in the seat, and...

I have Campagnolo Chorus on my Silvio ...but I have not personally, or seen any customers, put a Campy groupset on a Vendetta. I don't see why it wouldn't work just like any road groupset. I know a lot of bike shops don't work with Campy equipment, so most customers go with SRAM or...

Excellent. So glad you got Excellent. So glad you got rid of that creak! Thanks for sharing, Jim

When Maria and I are eating up the miles on the Vendetta, we're convinced that no other human-powered vehicle could travel our public roads this efficiently. The only thing that used to be missing from our trips was some cargo space. Now we have a practical solution. If you notice in...

High-tech ways to get your dog some exercise Hi Chad, Our mix of a standard poodle and a golden retriever loves to go with me on the Cruzbike. He is very good at heeling when we walk him, and will even ignore a squirrel when on the leash. That is the key... if they can heel on a regular walk...

Hi Charles, I'm 74 inches Hi Charles, I'm 74 inches tall and my x-seam is about 44". I think I like the large boom better. It's faster. Jim

Niiiiiiice! Thanks for the kind words, Rick. That's a beautiful bike. I like the look of the curve on the fron of the boom and how that opens up the FD mount. You should have solid, reliable shifting with your triple chainring. This is one model I haven't ridden yet. I like that roof mounted...

Let us know when you'll be Let us know when you'll be racing. I've never done a 40K race and that might be a very good distance for me on the V. That's the distance we ride on or basic "ride-before-work" ride. Jim

Sweeeet! Yes, I was thinking the same thing... a perfect bike for some short track competition. Not sure the foam strips would be enough cushioning on a 12 or 24 hour road race. There will be at least three Vendettas competing at Bike Sebring next month. I'd love to see this beautiful bike...

Complimentary, not contradictory Hi Billy, you wrote: "1) Relax your arms and shoulders. It took me a couple of weeks to let go of the death grip I had on the handlebars, muscling the bars through turns. I started feeling comfortable on the bike when I could ride it like other...

Try this to eliminate the click... Noises that occur only sometimes, like when climbing hills, are hard to pin down while on the road, and then tough to re-create back home in the garage. I would try: 1) Is the QR on the adjustable boom tight and fitted properly? 2) Take the pivot clamp...

re-try photo link Let me try that photo link again...

my Q-ring setup I like my Q-rings on the Vendetta and Silvio, too. I can't tell from the picture exactly how yours is set up, but the idea is that the chain should just be starting to engage the long-axis of the ring when you begin your "power stroke". Here's a diagram of how my Q-ring is...

I just figured out how to use the Facebook app to make mobile uploads from my cell phone. I will be making periodic updates to the Cruzbike Facebook page tomorrow during the record attempt. We'll get started at approximately 6 AM in White Oak, NC. Jim

injuries on DF bikes Hi DavidPaul, Welcome to Cruzbike! You bring up a good point that we don't mention very often... Injuries on DF road bikes from going over the handlebars. Just in our small circle of bicycling friends, a significant percentage have taken a forward tumble off their DF bike...

I like that customized mount I like that customized mount for the Mirrycle mirror. It also works well if you eliminate the long arm of the Mirrycle mirror and just mount it more flush to the handlebar. Another good option is the Zefal Spy mirror. No modifications are needed to mount it right on...

These are notes from the SRAM DualDrive user manual on how to install the clickbox. 1) the cable housing must be moveable inside the attachment. 2) place the thumb shift lever in the uphill riding mode. 3) push the clickbox button down. 4) push the clickbox to the stop on the hub...

Re: Cruz'ing (near) the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland That's a great looking conversion, and a very scenic ride you get to enjoy. Regarding "clipping out" I guess we all develop our own routines. I position my heel next to the TFT and snap my heel inward, so when my SPD clips release, my heel...