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That is excellent! Living in California, I can't swing being on the pit crew, but whoever can will be part of something great.

Lots of toys! I see a Felt road bike, another mystery steel frame road bike on the stand, a fat bike, and what looks like Q45. With apologies, I am mostly useless when it comes to wheels with motors. I'd love to have a big space like that.

The bike is remarkably adaptable to to a wide range of heights. I would start out with the bike in its original configuration, with no wedges or extensions, and go from there. It does take a bit of tinkering to find the best fit, but you should be able to find it. Learning how to ride this...

And what better than to have an old Bridgestone on the stand for a freshening up. Nice!

Funny. I'm the mechanic for most of my riding friends and neighbors too. They ask me when I can open "The Shop."

You'll get there. And you will also find your preferred cadence with time. I spun more on a DF bike than I do on my CB.

I ride sans data, except for what Strava tells me after my rides. I can hold roughly the same average speed on my S30 as I can on my V20, but the sensation of speed is noticeably different. I feel slower on the S30 because my head is a bit higher from the ground, while the V20 feels faster...

A fit/learning suggestion: if you have all of the original parts, return the bike to its to its original design/layout, learn that first, then tweak as needed. I say this because my first CB was a V20, the most challenging bike to learn in the lineup. That 20 degree recline was super scary at...

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. ;)