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I'm thinking they might present a danger for an MBB bike. If a cross wind were to catch the fairing it could steer you right off the road.

One under the boom (it has to be moved down far enough so it won't hit you in the chest when you sit up) and extras under the seat pan.

I did that ride twice when I lived in FL - both times on DF bikes. Managing pain was my main concern on these long distance rides before I went bent. The 1st year I did it on my Klein MTB with 1" tires. Ooh that was rough! The 2nd time I had a road bike which was somewhat better but lots of...

I bought my red Vendetta, signed by Jim & Maria Parker, from Lyle in 2017. I just had this sweet, fast bike out for a ride today.

I used a Bacchetta Brain Bag on my Silvio 2.0 and when I turned in the Silvio for a Vendetta I was able to adapt the newer version of the Brain Bag to the V. The Brain Bag will hold alot without any rattles like a hard case might do and it is out of the windstream. I believe I ordered mine form...

The OP might give some thought to starting out with a T-50. I have used mine on gravel roads and trails and it has performed quite well. I even got it up a steep gravel switch backed logging road here in Oregon. I run Michelin Protek Cross 1.6" tires at around 45 lbs when on gravel rides. The...

What a great summary! Made me wish I had been there. Attending an event like BRAG certainly brought Cruzbikes to the attention of the masses of DF riders who make up the bulk of attendees at these multi day rides. I wonder how many orders HQ will receive based on this event? Hopefully the...

Like Rudy, I started out on a Silvio 2.0 and I currently have an old 1.0, it must be at least 12 years old, and the elastomer is fine as is the front shock. I doubt you'll have much problem with the shocks on a Silvio when you find one. One way to check the front shock would be to hook up the...

I find that the V really kills on rollers. Something about the speed you gain on the downhill portion acting as a turbo charger to boost your speed on the uphill. If I'm chasing a pack of roadies on a rolling section I like to wait until they are going uphill before I put the mettle to the...

On my V20 I purchased a set of Flo tubeless rims with the same depth as the original rims, 32mm I believe, then I laced them up to the hubs using the original bladed spokes. The results are mixed. I have worn through 3 pairs of tubeless 28mm tires but right now I am using tubes. I had one major...

I have never understood the fascination with disc brakes on road bikes. I can understand it on mt bikes since grit & mud can wear down a set of rims in short order. The lightest brakes with the most aero profile are side pull rim brakes. I find they work just as well in wet weather as in dry and...

I hope the V20c's went to good homes. I'll be interested to hear ride reports from the lucky owners. And I still have my red Vendetta to play with in the meantime.

I was thinking along that line too Larry. How many bikes did they have to start with? It's easy to say they sold out so quickly if there were only half a dozen at the start. When I went online the gold color I wanted was already gone. I pondered this for a minute before deciding to get the red...

Right, gosh darn it. I logged on 5 minutes after the site opened and the gold & red were sold out already. I didn't want white so I guess I'll have to wait until Sept.

Looks like familiar territory. I live in Corvallis. Where do you reside?

I use a Thule rack in the back of my F150 with a 6 ft bed. It's kinda spendy at $250 but gets the job done. I take out the rear wheel of the CB, placing the dropouts in the lockable QR of the rack. To keep the front wheel from flopping about I secure it to the frame of the bike with a velcro...

Damn, Robert, with accolades like that for the new Vendettta from you, one of the most knowledgeable of the Cruzbike Tribe, I may have to make a visit to Rose City Cycles as soon as you have the new V in stock.

When I'm doing hard sprints on my Vendetta I'm pulling on the bars and pushing hard with my feet. When pushing with my right leg I'm also pulling with my right arm to counter balance and add power. I call this sprinting maneuver Yanking and Cranking.

Joe, it's so good to see you back on the forums. I have missed your tales of the fast group rides and how you would outrun the field of riders trying in vain to beat you to the next stop sign. Oh yeah, and the snobbish attitude of some of the road warriors and how the leader tried to disinvite...

I grew up on a farm near Stockton in Hunterdon County, NJ so it was nice to see you rolling through the other side of the Garden State. Can't say I miss living in the most densely populated state but it had it's charms. We don't have any Wawa's in Oregon :( You really showed the long distance...