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Jeff, Pick up an extra seat post then cut a pie section out and reweld the post. That is what I did with my first conversion and it worked great. Rod

My brother owns a terra trike and they utilize a velcro strap that wraps around the brake lever. It works well. Rod

All, What modification would need to be done (if any) to ensure proper rear brake alignment on the V2.3 Cruzbike frame with 700 wheels? Getting ready to upgrade my kit and want to have all concerns resolved before the build. Thanks, Rod

Cristin, Could you tell me who makes the 700c brake adapters? I need to get the adapter for my next build. Nice build by the way. Rod

Doug, After trying everything I could think of I went into the LBS I had purchased the new forks from and ask the if they had put a fork on for a 29" wheel? They looked and said that they had. They would order a new fork, but i asked if we could work out a good price for new wheels and they...

Doug, Thanks. Maybe it is because I'm a bit anal. I did see that, but did not consider it since it was only 28.6 :oops: Changing the topic.. How would you fix the issue that the tire needs to be raised to properly line up with the brakes? :?: Move the mounting holes where the forks attach...

Hi it has been a while. My first build was last year with a Wal-Mart Avalon. Worked real well until a few weeks ago. During routine maintenance I noticed the rear shock was tweaked and the front suspension seemed to be going. I had an older mountain bike that I put a new fork input have one...

Hi again, I picked up a CycleOps Fluid2 Trainer and I am not sorry for spending the money. This thing is almost as good as riding out side. I have found for me the best thing is to warm up starting in 3rd gear for 5 minutes in each gear through 6th (mine is a seven speed). I then ride for 5 to...

John, I do not know what the angle is, but i will check it. I did move the seat back cushion up a few inches and it helped when I road yesterday. However, I went out and purchased a trainer because once I completed my ride yesterday it started to snow. The bike is in the basement and I will...

Gents, Thanks for the suggestions. I did notice it earlier, but I was hoping that it was a temporary thing. I will try experimenting with the seat back cushion and keep you posted. Would it help if I changed the angle of the seat back? Thanks, Rod

I have a question on the seat back. Were should the top of it hit? After only missing one day of riding in the last five weeks, I find that the top of the seat back is hitting me at the bottom of my shoulder blades. I know I have a long torso, so should I attempt to make a taller seat back...

This is hilarious. byagain, When I build my cruzbike I was 296#. After three weeks of eating right and riding a lot I am now at 278#. If this bike was going to come apart it would have. I am riding about 10 plus miles a day with some days of 16 to 23 miles. This includes hard hits on curbs...

I ordered my conversion kit and am trying to find a frame that is low enough. The frames I have measured so far are about 28" to 29" from the floor to the crossbar. From what I understand the measurement from the crossbar to the floor should be about 25". All these have been on 26" bikes. Will...

Doug thanks for the kind words and the info on the trainer. Bob, I am a few weeks shy of 49, so I cannot say that I am too young. Marital arts (Aikido) training over the years helped me from getting too banged up. After posting last night I road another 6 miles and I have completed 6 today so...

I went to Michigan over the weekend and was also able to cut, bend and weld my seat post to finish my conversion. When I arrived home yesterday afternoon I finished the seat and tightened everything down. About 25 minutes of riding like a drunken sailor, which included being ejected and what...

Wanted to say thanks to the community with a special thanks to buyagain. Last Tuesday I picked up a 26" Avalon (just like buyagain's) and stripped it down to parade rest. Wednesday the kit showed up and I started the build. The biggest problem was not having BB or crank tools, but I went to...

buyagain, I think the question has been answered for the most part. I ordered the conversion kit and I am hunting for the elusive donor frame. (see my post in the conversion section) Thanks, Rod

buyagain, Tinkering is a good word for it. By trade I am a welder and mechanic. However, for the last ten years I have been operating the electrical grid in the Mid-West. Nice looking conversion. How is it performing for you? Rod

Thanks for all of the replies. Would a Next 26" Women's Power Climber Mountain Bike from Walmart be a good frame? Rod

Marc & JonB thank you for the input. I am on the hunt now for a suitable donor and am looking forward to getting on the road with it. Thanks, Rod