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  1. ChaleJake

    New Carbon Fibre build

    Nice looking bike. Beautiful. I love a white bike.
  2. ChaleJake

    My Very First Recumbent is a V20

    Thanks for the review. I hope it continues to work for you. I have ultegra on my S30 and have great performance, so far. The bike came with ultegra installed. I was running Sram on my Silvio 2.1 but switched to 105s. I haven’t given it much use since the bike lives in a different state. It is my...
  3. ChaleJake

    Recumbent Time-Trial is an open category for 2022 National Senior Games

    Here is a link to the Senior Games. https://nsga.com/schedule/ May 10-23rd 2022 Fort Lauderdale. The links are in Larry’s first post.
  4. ChaleJake

    My Very First Recumbent is a V20

    Wow, I sure hate to hear the 105 issues. This summer I put 105s on my Silvio 2.1. It doesn’t have many miles on it since it is my Ky bike. I haven’t had any issues with it over about 500 miles. I am running Ultegra components on my S30 with no issues. I am a light rider and not a hard or fast...
  5. ChaleJake

    Egg beater cleats

    Frito Bandito, post: “Not sure which I like better, but I find myself wishing for the other kind of weather regardless of which I am riding in :D“ I wear shorts and a cycling shirt. Sometimes I need a jacket. I definitely like warmer weather better. No wishes for different weather, I am quite...
  6. ChaleJake

    Egg beater cleats

    Today’s temp is a high of 84F. When it gets in the 60s, I am chilly. I actually like riding when it is in the 90s. I have ridden when it is 100 before. I drink plenty of water. As long as you are moving; the breeze you generate keeps you cooler.
  7. ChaleJake

    Not Mine - T50 on eBay in TN

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cruzbike-Recumbent-T50-Limited-Black-ridden-only-80-miles-/165248621039?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 not my bike either but I looked it up.
  8. ChaleJake

    Egg beater cleats

    Unless you are in Fl. In Fl, winter is the best riding weather. Tear down, and revamping your bike, is a great task for the extreme, hot, summer months
  9. ChaleJake

    What's better than gloves?

    Great job. The ingenuity of the tribe is fantastic. Does the wind catch the fabric and flap it around? My hands do not get cold in sunny Fl. I wonder if you could use a milk jug and glue or Velcro the fabric so it has structure? But I guess you really don’t need it so you can move your hands in...
  10. ChaleJake

    Cruzbike Naming Conventions

    The Q559 I had used a 559 wheel size. I no longer have this bike but have a S2.0 and an S30. Welcome to the tribe. Enjoy your ride.
  11. ChaleJake

    Possible Thor Seat for Vendetta??

    I would be interested if the seat also fit the S30 which I think it would. It would be nice to fit a Bacchetta brain box without having to fabricate something. Also the addition of a multi adjustable headrest would be wonderful. I am always fiddling with the headrest since I have neck and back...
  12. ChaleJake

    Seeking to buy used T50 or sofrider (Purchase complete)

    I am 5’6” and a bit and I rode a Sofrider with no issues. It was my first Cruzbike love. The fitting takes some fiddling. I did not have to flip the stem. A picture of you on the bike would help us diagnose the issue and possible solutions. What size cranks came with your bike? Can you bump the...
  13. ChaleJake

    My Very First Recumbent is a V20

    That looks like a great fit. Well done.
  14. ChaleJake

    Titanium china copy of cruzbike

    It is really sad you did not make it to the retreat. The Cruzbike tribe would have had you up and riding. I have had the exact opposite experience as you. Everything I dislike about diamond frames is fixed by riding my Cruzbike! Maybe it is just not the bike for you? I wish you great joy, on a...
  15. ChaleJake

    Crupi short crank questions

    I switched to shorter cranks to shorten the amount of knee bend. I did not notice any change with pedal steer. If you smooth out your pedal stroke; pedal steer goes away. You can also have your handlebars a bit further out with shorter cranks. My right knee is a mess so a shorter knee bend...
  16. ChaleJake

    Handlebar configurations--S30, specifically

    It is @castlerobber with a Thor seat and inverted handlebars. A pic of her bike is in the below thread. https://forum.cruzbike.com/threads/thor-seat-on-s30v2-vs-handlebar-height.12520/ She will be along shortly and can give you her opinion and whether or not she still has the same configuration.
  17. ChaleJake

    Handlebar configurations--S30, specifically

    No, it is not me. It was @castlerobber, I think? I use a Salsa Woodchipper drop bar with about an inch or so cut from the drop. I don’t ride the hoods. I like my arms bent and lower.
  18. ChaleJake

    "I can't believe you did all that on a recumbent."

    I have become a source of information for my df friends also. They ask when the farm bike shop will be open. Mostly tire changes, cleaning etc.
  19. ChaleJake

    New Q45 Owner!

    Welcome. Enjoy riding. Soon you will be searching for your n+1 cruzbike. Check out the learn to ride information. You are doing great.
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