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  1. Robert Holler

    Case for Quest 559

    That case is smaller than the That case is smaller than the box that the Q ships in, which is already pretty tight. (30x29x12) I imagine the frame and a wheel would fit, but it could be a challenge to fit it all in. Robert
  2. Robert Holler

    Silvio 1.5 for sale, less than 100 miles

    Oh man that is a nice one!! Oh man that is a nice one!!
  3. Robert Holler

    Scottish Silivio 1.5

    Very nice ride!!   Very nice ride!!
  4. Robert Holler

    Q ring upgrade - Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh......

    That is a 53 T Aero ring. It That is a 53 T Aero ring. It looks beefy but man it is light!
  5. Robert Holler

    Q ring upgrade - Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh......

    Having ridden Q rings on nearly all my past bikes and my QNT trike for the last three years, I finally upgraded my big ring to a Q. Went for the first longer test ride this AM with it and it feels nice! As a bonus it looks good too. Likely will tweak the setting a bit but setup per the...
  6. Robert Holler

    !@&#^% sand!

    Yikes! Glad you are OK. I Yikes! Glad you are OK. I will have to bear this in mind the next time I decide to bomb downhill on a ride. If I am on a climb and will be returning on the same road I usually survey the surface in advance to look for hazards to avoid later. Robert
  7. Robert Holler

    Discomfort from seat back

    That looks much That looks much improved! :-) Robert
  8. Robert Holler

    Loose Headset on Quest

    The headset instructions are The headset instructions are now a part of the instructions that come with the bike. We added it at the end. Robert
  9. Robert Holler

    Transition from Silvio to Vendetta

    Rick, That chainring still Rick, That chainring still blows me away. Is that stiff when riding? Robert
  10. Robert Holler

    Tire Size for Vendetta

    A 28 can fit the current A 28 can fit the current forks, but as has been noted a lot depends on both the tire and the rim being used. Some combos have good clearance and others are too close for comfort. Robert
  11. Robert Holler

    Loose Headset on Quest

    This post will get you there. This post will get you there. The key is to loosen the headset bolt all the way before tightening the riser clamp. http://cruzbike.com/mysteries-diatech-headset Robert
  12. Robert Holler

    My Journey Begins...

    In my experience, the brakes In my experience, the brakes on these bikes are so incredibly effective - more so than any other RWD two wheel recumbent I have ever been on. As you gain confidence definitely develop a good technique for braking while at speed. I am glad that you are enjoying...
  13. Robert Holler

    Transition from Silvio to Vendetta

    Holy smokes that is an Holy smokes that is an awesome chainring!!!!!
  14. Robert Holler

    Vendetta Newbie

    Lots of great advice above. Lots of great advice above. It comes with time. As you noticed, once you decide to work WITH the bike and not "fight" the steering it falls into place.
  15. Robert Holler

    Are those things comfortable.

    Which Saris rack is that if I Which Saris rack is that if I may ask and does it fir the longer wheelbase of the V? It looks like it has a bit up a higher mount as well. I am looking for something that sits higher up. Robert
  16. Robert Holler

    Sram force 22 on a Vendetta

    Mmmmmmmmmmm electronic Mmmmmmmmmmm electronic shifting! You owe me a keyboard as mine is covered in drool now. Robert
  17. Robert Holler

    Discomfort from seat back

    Good advice on here. Take Good advice on here. Take things one adjustment at a time and I concur to start by reclining that seat a bit to the first set of holes. Another idea is to rotate the handlebars down in the stem so your wrists are more natural. In the picture it looks like your...
  18. Robert Holler

    Advice on Vendetta gearing

    Ultimately - you have to be Ultimately - you have to be able to maintain a forward MPH to keep balanced. Too much "climbing" gears and you fall over. This becomes more pronounced on steeper inclines as your body gets angled backwards and balance becomes even harder to maintain anyway. I...
  19. Robert Holler

    Short Crank Arms

    I agree with Johns I agree with Johns observation and I have a similar issue. This sort of fit challenge is not uncommon, but on some recumbents it is not an issue (like on a stick highracer) because your legs are on the other side of the handlebars eliminating the need to account for the "foot...
  20. Robert Holler

    Advice on Vendetta gearing

    Joghn, Indeed - this is why I John, Indeed - this is why I have a second drive wheel so I can make a swap depending on the ride. Here in Portland where I live it is either going up up up or down down down. Unless I head out east where the grades are flatter. :-) Robert
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