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He might have mentioned that the bike would have handled the gravel better with wider tires. Otherwise a really well done video introduction to the S40.

Referring to the common square taper BB. The crank arms attach to them. Look up videos on YouTube. There are other types of bottom brackets but I assumed you might have the most common type.

Well if the crank arms are tight then it can't be coming from there and you're not supposed to apply grease to the tapers on the BB. Grease the cups on either side of the BB. Remember the right side is reverse threaded.

With the newer sealed bottom brackets it is advisable to just change out the BB instead of trying to repack it. In any case the squeak is unlikely to be coming from the bearings but more likely from the crank arm BB interface, the pedals or the cups holding the BB in place.

I ride my S40 with the stock 32mm tires and tpu tubes at 70 psi with no problem. In fact 50 to 75 psi is the recommended pressure for these tires so I don't understand how going tubeless is a game changer?

I read when the V20c came out that the weight savings was just over half a pound. Not enough to make much of a difference but it will help satisfy those who believe that only carbon bikes are worthy of attention. Also take into account that carbon does not fare well in a crash, being prone to...

My S40 is quite comfortable. No recumbutt issues but I usually don't do rides over 40 miles on it. I did try a Ventist pad on it and found it to be too hard so I stayed with the thicker stock pad. I do use a Ventist on my V20 which I take on long, fast rides and I find it comfortable enough.

Exactly. One on the left brifter and one on the right The Spys work great. They are out of the airstream if you mount them on the brifters I have my Vendetta set up the same.

I have water bottles mounted on the booms of my S40 and my V20C. I bought Zefal water bottle holders with Velcro straps. They work well except the bottle cage itself does not grip the bottle tightly. Hit a big bump and the bottle lands in your lap. I kept the Velcro mount and changed out the...

Bar end plugs?

I had a Freerider which is kissing cousin to a Sofrider. Mine had a single chainring and an 8 spd cassette. I wouldn't change the gearing, especially to a triple which would likely mean a new frt der and shifter. I had a triple on my 1st Cruzbike, a Silvio 2.0, and I regretted the choice. I...

I managed to make the headrest on my S40 work for me by folding over the foam, thereby doubling it's thickness. That still wasn't enough so I added 3 pieces of foam yoga mat material, adding another inch at least. I'm 5 ft 10.

I use an inexpensive helmet I purchased from Amazon called the Basecamp. It comes with a magnetically attached eye shield sun visor. I can flip the visor in place or turn it up with one hand while riding. I also purchased a yellow tinted visor for better visibility on our foggy days here in the...

A longer chain stay would drop your bar some. Not sure if you already have that or not? Talk to Robert Holler at at Rose City Cycles since he is about the same height as you I think. I understand your nervousness with the V at high speeds. Once I get above 30 mph on mine my confidence quickly...

Clipless refers to pedals that attach to a cleat on the bottom of the shoe. They are called clipless even though the rider's feet are "clipped in" to the pedals because they replaced the cumbersome old fashioned cages and straps that held the foot attached until the rider reached down to loosen...

I'll take the opposing side on this one. I have been riding SPD's on my Vendetta and also on my old Silvio 1.0 and using flats on my T50. I find that for an around town & occasional gravel bike, the T50 is just so much easier to use and handle with the flat pedals. So there I was with flats for...

Here's my stab at your questions. I've been Cruz biking for over 10 years, starting out with a Silvio 2.0, then graduating to a V20, then acquiring a Silvio 1.0, a Freerider, a T50 and last year an S40. Yes. As your skill and comfort level increases so will your average speed. Keep in mind that...

Sounds like a case of the new Cruzbiker jitters. I had the same when I started out 12 years ago on a Silvio 2.0. Trying to keep a straight line with the moving bottom bracket while in a laid back position on the 27 deg seat was a real challenge. It took me about 3 months of riding to get...

That seller is me. The reason I asked for remittance in full or cash up front if you prefer is that the buyer, underpressure, responded with no questions asked about my bike or the accessories offered which I found kinda strange. The other thing is when I searched for underpressure's profile I...

I am selling my Silvio 1.0 for $800 + shipping. It is a zippy little bike with a comfortable 45 deg seat and dual suspension (air shock fork and elastomer rear). I added a chainstay extender ($100) to lower the handlebars and improve the handling. This can be easily removed if needed. I am 5' 9"...