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About the headrest question: I made four modifications that made all the difference for me. I am 5'5". 1. I agree that a common mistake might be setting the headrest too far forward. It's not meant to be a neckrest--the neck being a pretty delicate structure that probably should not be...

It sounds like you are already on your way, but for what it';s worth, I built 27.5 in disc wheels for my S40 and put 38c Panaracer Gravel Kings on them, running them tubeless. They've been great. Also, I have 160mm cranks on my three CBs, but got to wondering if 155mm would be better for me...

The V20 was my first ever recumbent, after 30 years of riding upright. The learning curve was steep, but I got over it with time and practice and can now ride it as naturally as I did my uprights. Since buying the V20, I also own a S30 for social rides, and a S40 for commuting/city riding...

I have an S40, v.1, and with 650B wheels have run 42c Panaracer Gravel Kings, with fenders, without a problem.

The 4th one, "Bird of Prey," looks pretty scary. Like a Vendetta in reverse.

Hi Matt, I am also picky with my wheels, so I build my own. Have for years. Also, after trashing a few nice aluminum rims on my V20, I switched to carbon, and the ride and durability difference has been amazing. For my S40 front wheel I used: Light Bicycle carbon rim (700C FALCON rim, 28mm...

Hi Winded Lowrider, The small ring does not have the micro-adjustability that the big ring has, but for me that has never been a problem. I use the small ring only for climbing, and my pedal stroke always feels smooth and steady. Your experience could be different, but I've run this...

The mounting holes for the big ring are slightly elongated, so that you can rotate the ring a wee bit forward and backward. The micro-adjust screw locks down your chosen position , and then you tighten the chainring bolts. On my S30 I have the screw at position 1, while on my V20 it is set at...

Hi Winded Lowrider, I use the 4G rings, 50/36T, between 11 and 13% ovality. I agree that the info is confusing (but their English is still much better than my Korean). I have played with the micro-adjust feature and found that the center spot is ideal for me. If you have more questions, let...

Cobb Cycles makes shorter cranks for SRAM bottom brackets. I have their 160mm set on my V20. A bit pricey for what they are, but they work well. Crupi also makes shorter cranks for Shimano bottom brackets. Less expensive, but partly because they don't come with chainrings (which I actually...

I went from "never go carbon rim" to "always go carbon rim" in a short time. Lighter, stronger, smoother. I beat the hell out of aluminum rims on my V20 and S30, but I haven't had to touch my NOX Composites wheels (fourth season coming up for the V20, and the third season for the S30. Both...

Hi Jack, I am 5'4" and built my S40 up with 650B wheels, mostly to make room for bigger tires (I have a V20 for going zoom-zoom; the S40 is my townie/commuter). The smaller wheels have been great, with Panaracer Gravel Kings (650B x 42), with fenders. Nice, cushy ride. I build my own wheels...

I use Doval rings on my V20, S30, S40, and Ibis mtn. bike. Affordable, adjustable, available on ebay. The set on my V20 has four seasons on them and they're still going strong.

All I know is that I ride century rides 60 to 75 minutes faster on my V20 and S30 than I ever did on a DF bike. The miles fly by and my ass and shoulders don't hurt. While everyone else is shaking our their hands and coasting to give their butts a break, I'm still motoring along with a stupid...

Another added benefit to the Ventisit pad is that it doesn't absorb sweat (or rain) and is easy to clean. Just pull it off the bike and either hose it down or take it into the shower with you. Shake it out and let it air dry. I do this two or three times a year. Wipe down the seat pan before...

The Ventisit pad alone is the way to go.

Interesting, and good to know. I've still never had the trouble the dude in the video had with the tire sticking to itself. Hmm...

About three years ago I pulled a tendon in my right forearm on my V (what is commonly called "tennis elbow") by trying to use my arms to counteract pedal-steer, pretty much just as you describe above. My injury made it so that I couldn't even turn a doorknob, and it took seven months and a lot...

I've been running road tubeless for about six years now, and while they are a little bit of a pain in the butt at times, I've never had the trouble he had in that video. I do know that over those six years, there have been dozens of times that I have not had to stop to fix a flat while on a...

I had a similar issue a while back on my V20. I also did not want to over-tighten the bolt. I noticed that the two halves of the clamp were already nearly touching, so I made a shim from a vegetable can and slid it between the slider and the clamp (you cannot see it at all). That allowed me...