Just stripped out my boom clamp after 4 or so years and lots of adjustments.I like to change things.It will be good to know that a 34.9 seat clamp works just fine.I got one at Performance for 5. $ Jack
There might be a Silvio in your area just ask.I really like mine its the kind of bike thats exciting to ride, I act like a roadracer on the bike path with mine it takes corners like its on rails.I say go for it. Jack
No problem my Silvio has a 11-32 with med cage Ultegra. You can just go to a long cage for the 11-34.The Silvio can be set up any way you want.Im even using touring bars and gripshift and it works just fine. Jack
If you look at the top tube on the Trek and the V2K the seat will be a lot lower on the V2k.Plus the Cruzbike frame will take larger wheels for sure. Jack
I would go with the 20 I have been riding mine almost every day and I'm not a slow rider. I ride in heavy traffic and do longer rides to 60 miles with no problem. Jack
Steve you did just fine not many people do 20 miles on their first Cruzbike ride. I did a 48 mile ride today and found the 451 wheels are just fine for those longer rides. We had some hills and plenty of rough pavement so the suspension and gearing got a good test and both passed. I think the...