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My favorite handlebar is the Genetic Digest Flared Drop Bar (funny name, but I like the fit). You can find pics with a Google search. Here's a pic of it on my S30. I like the slight bend at the end of the drop, which gives my wrist a place to rest or added stability. I have these on my V20...

For me, recumbutt is simply a mild muscle pain in the glutes while riding that happens because I am sitting on muscles, or supporting my weight with muscles, while also using them. It goes away when I get off the bike. But seat recline also plays a factor. I have zero recumbutt while on my...

Hi Jack, The more upright seat on the S40 does make the curved slider less necessary, but the S40 also has a longer steerer tube than the V20 and S30, which puts the bars up higher. Some people don't like to cut their steerer tubes down, partly to maintain resale value, and partly out of a...

I am 5'5", with about 5 years of CB riding on a V20, S30, and S40. I have the short chainstay on all of them, and it made an immediate improvement on bike fit, putting my feet more in line with my torso than my head. I also use the bent slider on the V20 and S30. Both are good changes for us...

Many rims are tubeless compatible once you tape up the rim bed with tubeless tape. What mostly matters is that the tires are tubeless ready.

I don't jump into pacelines either for the same reasons. But if a DF latches on, I'm good with that and will just keep my pace and hold my line. Good job on Sebring, y'all. Living here in California made it a little far away for me.

To Paul's question... I'm about 3 to 4 mph faster on my V20 than I am on my S40. I also find the V to be more comfortable over a long haul.

I use the Zefal Spy mirrors on my V20--one on each side, about 4 inches out from center, where they stay out of the way of hand positions. When I was starting out five years ago, these mirrors didn't seem adequate, but over time I became used to them. Now they serve me well, have for a long...

I would also recommend the S40. I owned an older Quest model, but still similar to the current Q45. I enjoyed it pretty well, but sold it to buy a S40, which I have enjoyed more. It does most kinds of riding at least pretty well. It is lighter and more spry than the Q, without being as...

Good write up. It took me probably 2000 miles on the V20 before I felt like I had my bent legs, but once I got there, what was my 18-19mph all-day cruising speed on my DF bike became 23-24mph on the V. And because the V is sooo-oo much more comfortable, what used to be...

I haven't done any loaded touring on a CB (yet), but I ride both a V20 and S40, and can see either one working. The setup would be different for each because the V lacks braze-ons, but I find the V to be quite a bit more comfortable, so I wouldn't discount it as a decent tourer.

Yes, that's a 2.0. Same as what I have, but about 25,000 miles newer. Great bike at an awesome price!

Ha! Congrats. Be patient and enjoy. The learning curve was steep for me, but once I got over it, it has been totally worth it.

I run 36/50 oval rings, with a Shimano Dura Ace derailleur and have never had shifting issues, once it is dialed in. But if I needed an adapter, the bit from wickwerks.com listed above looks like the most elegant solution and should do the trick, even down to a 46.

That's hilarious!

I second the idea of a California CB retreat. And while yes, good route planning is important, some of our best rides are that way because of those nasty climbs.:emoji_thumbsup::emoji_thumbsup:

Chiming in with a side note: I own and ride a V20, S30, and S40. While I put the most miles on the V20, I love riding the S30. It is great for centuries and fast social rides. It is the "just right" middle ground between the V20 and S40. Cruzbike doesn't make it anymore, and they come up...

I'm no engineer, as some of you obviously are, but when I am descending and either the road is chunky or the crosswinds are swirling, I will stabilize myself by pedaling rather than coasting. I'm not necessarily pedaling to keep up with the bike, for I spin out at about 38 mph, and I might be...

Glad to hear it! It'll keep getting better and better.

For me, the longer segments are easier to KOM. The short ones can be real pukers. Have fun!