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I use Doval rings on my V20, S30, S40, and Ibis mtn. bike. Affordable, adjustable, available on ebay. The set on my V20 has four seasons on them and they're still going strong.

All I know is that I ride century rides 60 to 75 minutes faster on my V20 and S30 than I ever did on a DF bike. The miles fly by and my ass and shoulders don't hurt. While everyone else is shaking our their hands and coasting to give their butts a break, I'm still motoring along with a stupid...

Another added benefit to the Ventisit pad is that it doesn't absorb sweat (or rain) and is easy to clean. Just pull it off the bike and either hose it down or take it into the shower with you. Shake it out and let it air dry. I do this two or three times a year. Wipe down the seat pan before...

The Ventisit pad alone is the way to go.

Interesting, and good to know. I've still never had the trouble the dude in the video had with the tire sticking to itself. Hmm...

About three years ago I pulled a tendon in my right forearm on my V (what is commonly called "tennis elbow") by trying to use my arms to counteract pedal-steer, pretty much just as you describe above. My injury made it so that I couldn't even turn a doorknob, and it took seven months and a lot...

I've been running road tubeless for about six years now, and while they are a little bit of a pain in the butt at times, I've never had the trouble he had in that video. I do know that over those six years, there have been dozens of times that I have not had to stop to fix a flat while on a...

I had a similar issue a while back on my V20. I also did not want to over-tighten the bolt. I noticed that the two halves of the clamp were already nearly touching, so I made a shim from a vegetable can and slid it between the slider and the clamp (you cannot see it at all). That allowed me...

A lot of it depends on what feels right for you as you climber. At 130 lbs. climbing has always been my strength. I run 50/36 chainrings with an 11-28 cassette, and after four years on a V have yet to wish for more gearing in the hills. I made the switch from upright already knowing myself as...

I use the Light and Motion Vis 360 Pro helmet light. It's not super bright, but it puts the light up higher, where it can been seen better, and I can point the headlamp at a car if I'm not sure it sees me. A charge lasts me about two weeks, it isn't very heavy, and the whole thing costs about...

I have bought spare hangers from Cruzbike in the past. Just contact customer support online and order a couple of new ones. It'll probably take about a week. My four year old V, three year old S-30, and one year old S-40 all use the same hanger. They press-fit into the chainstay, but they...

Paco1961 said he is 6'1", left the spacers in, and likes the fit. I am 5'4" and cut my fork all the way down (no spacers), and the handlebar is well placed for me. I think it's largely an issue of height. I could have left the spacers in and ordered the curved slider, and I probably would...

The Vendetta was my first Cruzbike, and recumbent. It took me about 500 miles to feel fast and 1000 miles before I felt steady to the point of not having to think about what I was doing. Even four years later, it gets better and better, easier and easier.

I ride both a V20 and an S40 (no pain with either one). The V is my road rocket while the S is my commuter. But even with a rack, bags, and fat 42mm wide tires, the S40 still scoots. If I were to set the S up the same as the V, it wouldn't be much slower, but the S would certainly be more...

All of my initial spills were slow to no speed, with clipless pedals. Then things started clicking, and I have had no trouble since, and that was on my V20. My last such spill was four years ago. Use flats until you feel comfortable, then go back to clipless. It really is like learning to...

Yes to hip and back steering. It wasn't until my fourth season that I figured out that by weighting the outside edge of the seat pan with my back that I could rail sharp turns much faster on my V20 and S30. This follows the idea of weighting the outside pedal of a DF bike turning sharp turns...

I had nothing but trouble with the Finish Line stuff. It oozed and sprayed everywhere, but never sealed even small punctures. It creates a viscous coating inside the tire, but not enough of one to fix a puncture in a long-term way. I got the impression that you'd have to use a lot of it for...

You mention wanting "a fast set of wheels," which tells me that you plan to hustle at least sometimes on your S40. For that I would recommend a 2x system where you have a wider gear range with smaller jumps between gears. You'll have an easier time finding the right gear for the speed you want...

Same here. No issues after three seasons of riding. It seems solid.

On a DF bike, I always got away with lightweight aluminum wheels. But when I switched over to a V20 and S30, I started munching front wheels pretty regularly. I worked on my piloting, becoming more aware of wheel-eating holes and bumps, either avoiding them or slowing down in time, but I also...