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Yes, that's a Sofrider V1, like mine. You can see the solid rear axle: this particular bike looks unridden, compared to mine. It's a steal.

Sorry, Mr. Ratz, but the old Sofrider is not much slower than my V. so it would just be more of a workout. If -IF- I'm ever serious about a recovery ride, it'll have to be indoors, out of sight and on the trainer. Like today, for example, I was going East to do some hillclimbing, when a...

Having lived a long time in California, I melt if caught out in the rain. Anyway, bigger tires, lower air pressure and find your smoothest pedaling technique while sitting up over the front wheel. Sitting up works better with the other, taller Cruzbikes but it does help limit front wheel slip...

Too much wisdom! Here's a personal observation about Seasons and gears through the years. At the start of the real riding season, both my legs and cardiovascular system are, let's say, "sub-optimal." If I were a competitive cyclist, this would never happen. But it does, because I'm just an old...

Took the bike out in the Sun today. Just to recover from the heavy work my old legs were subjected to these past few days. The new shift cable needed some bedding in as well. Hah, who's kidding who? It's Saturday and sunny: I went out trolling. Since I was on a recovery ride, I chose to hunt...

The Sun came out, the streets are mostly dry now so, of course, went for a ride. Riding on toasted legs: The rain kept me on the trainer this week and I really went for it yesterday.... So anyway, it's kind of nice, spinning the cranks without hitting the bars! In the Sunshine! Outside! But...

Yes, thank you. One of the many reasons I bought the bike I did buy, was that the boom cage was modified for exactly the same reason that you modified your steerer clamp. Right now, my thighs are making soft contact with the handlebar and the bars ought to go a wee bit, .5cm to 1.5cm, further...

Just returned from my Sunday morning ride and I'm really starting to learn how to make power on this bike... it's like, wow, man. Never got out of the big ring: 52 - 11 is top gear; 52 - 26 was the smallest today. Rocking the bike uphill, mashing, brought back memories of romping up hills on...

Naturally grown composites are also a real treat to work with.

Cool! My pivot clamp is pointed forward, canting the boom up and giving me the most 'reach' to the bars. My experience with the drop bars on my Sofrider mirrors your own observations, regarding aerodynamics. My Sofrider drop bars are far enough away from my body so that I can comfortably hold...

Tinkering with ergonomics, the big boom has been shortened a few times. Now, my feet feel at home and the knees are happy but now the bars are too close. Both too close to my body and too close to my thighs. I like to have straight arms and the bend in my arms only goes away when my hands ride...

I hereby withdraw my offer to purchase your bike. Back when you were considering investing in a Cruzbike, I posted: "If you decide to buy a nice new, fast Cruzbike, and then decide that it's just not for you, please give me first dibs on it. -I ask this partly in jest... the fact is, no one...