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That wide range is a bit on the extreme side, but I rode it last year to test the shifting of the OneUp. IMHO anything less than 1:1 and you really just need to be riding more hills to build strength as the front end becomes unstable. The cyclestar mirrors I got from Calhoun Cycles. They are...

I am running the 25mm Panaracers. Nice and grippy. I have been thinking of trying the 26mm IRC Aspites as they get high marks. The cassette is a SRAM converted with the OneUp 40T & 16T conversion. Really the 40T is overkill but I simply swapped my drivetrain as it has all been wearing together...

Thanks all. I run 165 cranks. I used to run 170's but once I switched to 165's I preferred it a lot more on this platform. Rick - as far the wheels go, it is my experience that the lighter wheels feel "flimsy" on these bikes, especially up front. I am a bit of a clydesdale "diesel" style rider...

I wanted to post a picture of my new V20 build. I have finally retired my older V1 Vendetta (a very hard thing for me to do) in favor of the new version. This is a hand painted frame - and like many of you who have the latest frame can attest - the paint job and finish is superb. For my build...

Elliot, The S30 with a 150mm extension puts the BB very high and closes the hip angle quite a bit. It puts in a few higher inches than the V20 BB "on average" depending on x-seam, etc. Im my experience a higher BB on a S30 or a V20 does not always equal more speed or power, and there are a lot...

Jay, I just replied to your email. Sorry for the delay - V20 builds, V2K orders, general stuff, phone calls (worldwide), forum, email, are all part of my plate and I am trying to get everything out with as little delay as possible. You can drill your seat out to move the stays in as in the...

On my personal V20 I have cut the steer tube as well to only use one small 2mm spacer. Between that and the curved slider the bars can get rather low. Also, just a bit of an edit for you - but the slider is the part that carries the handlebars, and the boom the bottom bracket. At least thats...

Hey all, Accolades are always nice. Lets flood Bryan with votes for the QX100 as recumbent of the year! http://www.bentrideronline.com/?p=10496#more-10496

Take a look for the Origin 8 Seat clamp: http://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Pro-Fit-Seat-Clamp/dp/B00R6S5WAW That clamp is basically an off the shelf item on the older models. For the pivot clamp it is the 34.9.

On that older Silvio you should just be able to use a standard clamp. I have an Origin 8 one on my own personal early model Silvio.

The correct one os the Topeak Beam Rack - A type.

Note for everyone that frames ship with the straight slider - that is the way they are shipped from the factory - so the curved one is an additional option that would ship separately. If ordering a complete bike - I will build it with the curved one if that was an added option someone wanted...

Here is a video of the headset adjustment:

The only difference as was indicated is the chainstay length. The sizes overlap, but a medium is the best fit in the bell curve for nearly everyone, unless you have an x-seam that is longer than 45" the bike handles better with the medium stay. If you ride a long stay typically a steerer...

Indeed that is a 1.5

The FSA SLK does work in the upper position. Still, any caliper is going to feel smoother when in the lower position due to the way the housing is routed.

I will agree with Jim, the V2K is a SWEET deal and having ridden them around this is an amazing price for the build and quality. Really - not just saying this because I am building them - but this quality for the price is very hard to come by. Robert

This comes from the guy who completed a sub 4 hour open road century. All of the advice above is excellent. Stick with it and the results can be huge.

Considering your limited time acclimating to the bike and getting it 100% dialed in (which takes a good season of riding and tweaking) your result is amazing! Robert

My #1 advice for learning to ride is to take your time and get to feel and master the nuance of the FWD particularly in turns before getting too fast or pulling switchback maneuvers, etc. Find an empty lot and get a feel for the ride. Use platforms for a while and start with the basics...