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The newer fork will not be an The newer fork will not be an option and will only be on the next run, not the existing stock. Even with the newer fork, the 135 option will be there but 130 will always be a better and easier fit. :-) Robert

Rick, Good to know the 42T Rick, Good to know the 42T shifts well! Ill have to look into that company too - these do seem to be gaining popularity. Of course the best way to get better at hills is to ride the hills! ;-) Robert

I have been testing a 50/34 I have been testing a 50/34 and an 11-40 T cassette on the Vendetta and it is awesome as a bail out gear or for when you just want to spin a higher cadence on milder climbs in the big chainring. It is the One-Up Components 40T add on for the cassette. As long as...

New Silvio details should New Silvio details should arrive soon. Keep an eye open! Robert

That is a nice looking set of That is a nice looking set of cranks! Do you feel like you have lose some leverage at all? Robert

It is a real squeeze to get a It is a real squeeze to get a 135mm hub in the fork. I know that Doug has done it and I have done it as well to test disc brakes, but personally I do not recommend it and I ended up going back to calipers. If the fork was a 132.5 as some are making now that would...

Lief was just about to hit Lief was just about to hit the speed where my built in flux capacitor would kick in sending him back to 1955.

That is a great shot That is a great shot indeed!! Robert

I will concur - there is I will concur - there is nothing quite like being on an all wheel drive Cruzbike. SUPER fun! :-) Robert

This picture is not of a This picture is not of a Sofrider on the roof, but the rack fits all the Cruzbikes except the Vendetta. It is the Yakima Frontloader. love it for a roof rack!

Yes! Glad you are enjoying it Yes! Glad you are enjoying it - a GREAT bike!!

Best setup: 23mm rim and a Best setup: 23mm rim and a 25c tire. Smooooth and handles wonderfully.

Very sweet ride! Very sweet ride!

I should have said that I should have said that Cruzbike has them. :-) Shipping for those is via USPS so pretty inexpensive to places within the US. Robert

After my daughter had a After my daughter had a chance to ride some laps at PIR with Maria Parker, she has constantly asked me, "Would I be as fast as Maria if I had a bike like hers?" Oh yes... a future racer in the wings. Robert

Larry, We now have the 100mm Larry, We now have the 100mm extensions back in stock, FYI. :-) Robert

I can only see doing this for I can only see doing this for a small rider. My 10 year old would fall over happy with a "Mini-V" as he likes to coin. That said, a very strong rider will be faster on a 20" V than a weaker rider on a 700c V. And a rider who is comfortable on his/her chosen...

Lief, If you get there early Lief, If you get there early enough and nobody is on the track they don't mind other bikes on it. There is a lot of racing this time of year though so it is pretty busy - more than you would think. Robert

Gary, Nice!! I need to take Gary, Nice!! I need to take the 3 minute ride required to go here: http://www.obra.org/track/information/ And try a Vendetta on the Alpenrose velodrome... man it has STEEP sides. I have flown around it on a trike (blast) and on a DF (scary as...

You are over-extending there You are over-extending there - I have done this on RWD recumbents so it is not the bike itself. I like to start with the bars straight ahead - set it so you can have your heel on the pedal with a NATURAL straight leg. Some people interpret "heel on pedal and...