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wow - 40 on the back 39 on the front Since this is thread on gearing, I guess I had to chime in. I have a 50/34 with 11x36 on the back (bottom really). The 50 teeth on the large chain ring is just not enough for going downhill. I wish I had 52 or 53, as I can't really pedal fast enough to...

Heart rates and the definition fo "old" My 2 cents: I am 54. I have only been riding my Silvio just over 5 weeks on the open road now (not counting the week I just came home from work and road around my subdivision because I did not trust myself not to swoop into a car going by! haha), but...

I think I need smaller crank arms too ..

I think I need smaller crank arms too Wow, I was astonished to see my knee angle was 60 degrees (or less). Ouch! No wonder my knees hurt!!!! I am hoping that adding the 100mm chainstay extension will open it up a little bit, but according to my calculations even that ane 150mm crank arms...

Great Idea!! Thanks Tom, Yes, I am hooked on Cruzbike after only having and riding my Silvio 2.0 for less than 2 months. I really want to get a Vendetta now, but the cost is making to step back and evaluate it closer. WIsh I had unlimited funds!! I would be nice to have a Silvio to train...

In talking with Jim Parker a In talking with Jim Parker a week ago, he indicated that they where going to have 132.5mm fork for the Vendetta. I was not sure if it would be an option over the 130mm, or if it would be the only option. Maybe you can check on your order. You might get lucky and be...

Thanks for all the insight Bob All I need now is unlimited time and money! - and energy! ... I actually purchased a PowerCal heart rate monitor about a month ago. I am using mapmyride primarily on my Android phone, and for some reason (probably my inability to totally understand how to work...

On your next SIlvio? Are you planning on getting another Silvio or another Vendetta? (per your last post) Do you have one of each now?

all very good points Thanks for the feedback! For the Newton, they ( ibike) do have a remotely mounted wind sensor that will help get the frame of the Cruzbike bike out of the equation. All your other points are valid about taking on more weight, other parameters changing, etc. I...

I am in the market for a power meter. I have read many reviews (there are sooooo many out there). From my understanding, the Newton takes a whole different approach to measuring power. From one review, I think this sums up the difference: ?In comparison to the more familiar direct-force...

Hoping to get mine installed this week Will report back to the forum my impressions.

Congrats Rick!!! You are definitely leading the way! I loved the feel of Maria's V and feel pretty certain it will increase my speed better than anything I can do or get on the Silvio. I know eventually I will get one! Eventually!!! But I will have to sell something (And I guess kids...

Thanks for the reply I will have one to try now in a day or 2. Thanks again Bob for the loaner via David. If anyone else needs one, see Cobra Gt, or per Rose City's post above

Beautifully finished Vendetta Gary Can I play with your V while you are traveling? :) I wish - but I know it would not fit me either, being quite a bit shorter than you. Can't wait to go out on a ride with you and watch you fly up the hills on that baby! - Maybe assault on Mount Mitchell...

I had the wonderful opportunity to drive to Lumberton, NC (only 4 hours away) to meet Jim and Maria Parker and to see and ride Maria's Vendetta. All I can say is WOW! Makes my Silvio 2.0 seem slow now! And of course now I want one! (All I have to do now if figure out what to sell to raise the...

Thanks again to everyone I really appreciate all the feedback from you guys! Bob - I like the Giro Air Attack - I bought one online (with visor) for $155 which I thought was a pretty good price! Never spent that much on a helmet before, but after looking at all the research that went behind...

I had a flat today on my Silvio 2.0! :) When I loosened the skure, I could not get the wheel off, so I had to unscrew it all the way and pull it out entirely to get the wheel off. Then the derailer, fork, and carbon fiber extension all pulled apart from each other. I managed to pull them...

I was wondering if anyone from the Cruzbike community is going to go to the Mid Atlantic 12/24, being held in Washington, NC on Aug 23, 2014. It is about 6 hours from where I live (which is near Asheville, NC) I am considering riding in the event, and am also looking for some help and...

Rode another Century today: 4:45:54 Thanks for all the comments. very helpful. Addressing Eric's comment on my first century time of 4:55:31 and if it was rolling time or total time. It was indeed rolling time. The total time was about 5:25 because I had to stop about 25 times at...

I recently completed my first Century on my Silvio 2.0. Yeah! Completed it in 4:55:31. Last one was back when I was 26 or thereabouts and I was stupid about nutrition and thought it was kool to ride with a bottle of water and a banana. I am smarter (hopefully) and older (54) now! I...