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Rick, I talked with the LBS Rick, I talked with the LBS and they suggested that the pressfit would not provide the same positive interface as would a threaded BB. It will be Monday until I get down to pick up a new BB. I was suprised to find that there were no assembly instructions with the...

Ill bite scabinetguy, what do Ill bite scabinetguy, what do you call those and where might I locate a pair?

Greetings all. I have deboxed my Ebay V20 and am excited about putting it together. Im going with a full Ultegra 6800 build. Today received the groupset so Im ready to start building. Ill take some pics and document the process as I proceed. I have a question before I get started. Does...

more info please pcmousley pcmousley that looks like a really slick installation. Ive just received my new V20 frameset and would like some more information regarding your seat angle solution. Specifically what kind of hinges did you use and where did you attach them? What is the mechanism...

I pulled the trigger on the V20! Hi all, just wanted to let you know that I pulled the trigger on the V20. I emailed Allen early on in the listing and read this thread. I was a little wary at first but when he let me know the reserve price I figured why not? I placed a reserve price bid...

Nice job Rick!  Your rubber Nice job Rick! Your rubber block solution looks slick. I wish there was a way I could get some recline on my 1.0 seat.

trplay,  Ill give it a go.  trplay, Ill give it a go. Ive got a 43" x-seam so it might work. Ill send a PM so we can figure out the details. Thanks!

Thanks all!  Ill probably end Thanks all! Ill probably end up ordering a new one but the bargain hunter in me was checking here first!

If anyone has a 100mm extension available Id like to give it a go. Going to take Super Slim's advice on a fix for upper thigh - seat pan contact. Thanks!

Thanks again Jeremy and Bob.  Thanks again Jeremy and Bob. I paid a little closer attention this time and did indeed manage rid the knee strike. I still have a bit too closed an angle at max flexion and that might bother a nagging hip flexor injury. Thanks for your observation too Super...

Thanks again Jeremy for the Thanks again Jeremy for the reply. If Im following you correctly I will end up with the boom lengthened. Ive followed this tandem adjustment technique to the point Im currently at. Maybe Im still not following the directions correctly but I cant lengthen the boom...

OK,  Ive now got about 50 OK, Ive now got about 50 miles on the 1.0 and I still have some fit issues. Ive got the leg length set correctly and have pretty good extension. I had my wife take a couple of pics. The first shows heel to pedal full extension and the next cleat engaged in pedal...

Thanks Bob, I printed off Thanks Bob, I printed off that page yesterday and will be using it for reverence and sharpening the connection! I actually got a little practice with #7 too as there are a couple of "S" curves along my route and Im familiar with the technique from experience with...

Holy thread drift Holy thread drift Batman... Just got back from my inagural ride. Road about 16 miles on one of the local bike paths. In short I had a blast! Here are some of my initial observations and also a response to other posts: Ivan, Ive attached a pic to show the current...

Done and per the instructions Done and per the instructions there is no bend in the carbon chain stays. I think that I will have to rearrange the steertube spacers because the bars feel a bit too tall to me. Ill go for a ride tomorrow and do some parking lot exercises and see how it feels...

Thanks Jeremy.  After I Thanks Jeremy. After I posted I went back and reread that part of the instructions too. I did not loosen the BB ring clamps but did the skewer because I had to move the lever from one side to the other to accomodate the trainer mounts. The acrnonyms for the ring...

Greetings to the forum. I just picked up a new to me Silvio 1.0 and cant wait to get her on the road. Ive been riding recumbents for around a year and have been wanting a Silvio for its reputation as a superior climber. Found one locally and picked it up on Sunday. The guy I bought the...