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I found the Soma Gator handlebars were a bit too long on the drops (hard to get on and off bike). Changed to the supplied Cruzbike handlebars along with SRAM Red AXS brifters and AXS GX Eagle derailleur (mullet build). Ergonomic and great ride with less cables in the line of vision.

Hi Bladderhead, I concur that going from Silvio (aluminium seat) to S40 (carbon seat- what an amazing material- stiff yet light) does make one feel more connected to the bike. Kendrick Ps. I think Cruzbike is now based around Newburyport/Boston

Hi Jon, Finally managed to meet up with JT. He remembers your visit to Perth and says hi. Generally approved S40 (after all, the shape and triangle/BB attachments are fundamentally unchanged). He did seem to like the ability to use 1x12 and the underseat rack. He wasn’t planning on trying out...

Stunning, and frame in amazing condition. Happy riding.

I have most variants of the Tigr locks and agree it is good (especially being able to order same keyed). Find that the Tigr mini+ https://tigrlock.com/collections/all-products/products/blue-mini-plus (not sold on the Cruzbike store) is best for locking Cruzbikes as it has the rectangular...

Hi Moose, I agree with cpml123 & bladderhead. (I built from frameset, not upgraded from stock) "The XDR standard is nearly identical to XD but 1.8mm wider" (see https://www.xddriverbody.com) Other option to get more range on 1x11 would be third party, Helix ie...

Hi Bladderhead, Glad to see that your S40 is finally photo finished and replacing your stolen Silvio. Happy riding Kendrick

The Sofrider videos were filmed by someone else. :)

Hi Andrew, I’m glad you managed to discover the video over in Kenya and that it led to your own dedicated journey of building your own MBB recumbent (that is amazing in itself). As for the video, I was the camera operator and was kinda surprised at the time that we didn’t redo it (helicopter...

Hi Jon, Sorry haven't met up with JT yet. We will hopefully be out of lockdown next week. in comparison to original- I like the 1x12 drivetrain simplicity (no dropped chain), and disc brakes (for wet weather riding). Still not sure about the headrest. I will probably keep the original Silvio...

Tried out the 42x52t combination on a ~12% hill, it worked very well especially the 16% incline section where I previously had front wheel slip on the Silvio 1.0 (53/39 x 12-25 cassette, 25mm 700c tyres).

Hi Jay, 2000mm was for disc brake. Bladderhead has recently done rear disc brake with alot less https://forum.cruzbike.com/threads/they-stole-my-silvio.14017/page-3 regards Kendrick

Hi Larry, First batch, Silvio V1. Built by JT. JT's Prototype Silvio- only visible difference I noted was elastomer in the rear shock wasn't covered by the rubber boot. JT testing prototype with fairing. Thumbnails of rare Yellow and White Silvio V1 seat. Attached Silvio V1 Technical...

Hi Jay, I measured the brake cable, (S40 2020), you’ll need a longer cable ~2000mm. Regards Kendrick

Hi JonD, Yes indeed. I am due to bring it to JT so he can have a test ride :) Regards Kendrick

Thanks. The LBS (Glen Parker Cycles) deserves credit for lining the thumb shifters. The Soma Gator handlebar has MTB diameter drops. I haven’t tried bar end shifters. Road brifters are possible (wireless)- as per Greg S...

Hi Bladderhead, Sorry to hear that your Silvio was stolen. I ordered the Eagle GX group set from Amazon.com.au - hope you can get your S40 2020 built up and on the road soon. Regards Kendrick

Hi Cpml123, The shifting is really smooth. Nicer than on my similarly Eagle GX T50. I put it down to better cables and a professional LBS install.

Dear all, During the Cruzbike warehouse clearance, I bought a 2020 green S40 frame. Coming from the first batch of the original Silvio, it is a huge generational jump to carbon fibre seat, disc brakes, 1x12 with 520% range, oversize boom and a headrest. Gets the power to the ground so...

Hi Robert, I have an original Silvio 1.0 (with the rear titanium suspension upgrade and a shortened boom, thanks to JT&DB). It's a great bike and still my regular commuter. [I use a T50 in winter for the disc brakes] Nothing fundamentally wrong with the design as others have said- suspension...