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  1. Robert Holler

    Racing

    That is a great shot That is a great shot indeed!! Robert
  2. Robert Holler

    Sofrider as a Hybrid-Electric HPV in the Making

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

    Roof Racks

    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!
  4. Robert Holler

    First Impressions!

    Yes! Glad you are enjoying it Yes! Glad you are enjoying it - a GREAT bike!!
  5. Robert Holler

    Some build questions

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

    And so it begins...

    Very sweet ride! Very sweet ride!
  7. Robert Holler

    Need 100mm Silvio Chainstay Extension

    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
  8. Robert Holler

    Smaller wheels on the Vendetta?

    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
  9. Robert Holler

    Need 100mm Silvio Chainstay Extension

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

    Smaller wheels on the Vendetta?

    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...
  11. Robert Holler

    Racing

    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
  12. Robert Holler

    Racing

    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...
  13. Robert Holler

    Achilles Tendon

    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...
  14. Robert Holler

    So I finally tried a Vendetta

    Riding a Vendetta (or any Riding a Vendetta (or any Cruzbike) is like popping open that can of your favorite Pringles.....
  15. Robert Holler

    Sprinting

    Lief, Awesome! My experience Lief, Awesome! My experience mirrors yours. I am not near as powerful however, but the V wants to get up and move, yet that said it retains its slow speed handling qualities. On a looooong extended climb where you have to crawl down to 4-5 MPH the V will just...
  16. Robert Holler

    Some build questions

    I recommend no larger that I recommend no larger that 25mm tires on these forks. If you do any intense riding those tires will expand and rub if fully inflated. Robert
  17. Robert Holler

    Squeaking on Silvio 1.5 - suggestions ?

    Did the LBS grease anything? Did the LBS grease anything? Are the ring clamp bolts snug? Robert
  18. Robert Holler

    Well, I did it...

    Thanks for the plug! I am Thanks for the plug! I am sure that you will love it - it is a great riding bike for sure! And quite literally I believe one of the last of its kind. :-) Robert
  19. Robert Holler

    Setting the seat angle

    castlerobber, Most excellent! castlerobber, Most excellent! Finding the best comfortable fit on these bikes is a process for sure that takes a bit of time and experimentation. Once you start to get it dialed in though it is wonderful. Robert
  20. Robert Holler

    New Cruzbike Quest 3.0 Rider Questions

    Any stem that is designed for Any stem that is designed for a 1 1/8" riser will work. All of the ideas above are very good and spot on. Note that rotating your bars will facilitate readjusting the brake lever angles as well as the shifter angle. Robert
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