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I like it too and it's available in the UK. I think you can turn the brake round and mount it on the front of the rear forks to give more clearance. Stuart.

My spring broke in the same place as SuperSlim's, above the rear forks. Originally my Silvio came with the 2 elastomers for the rear suspension and they were just too hard for the roads round here, so i bought 2 bump stops (before Cruzbike made them standard), one a bit taller than the other...

My rear spring broke today :cry: (older thinner version). How or where can I get a replacement? Many thanks. Stuart. Surrey, UK.

I have had this problem with my Softrider and Silvio. Turn the bike upsidedown and put a small amont of oil all around the shock slider, this should cure it. Stuart.

Yes quite often. Get yourself a cheap carry mat /camping mat. Using the seat pad as a pattern, cut out the shape and stuff it in the back of your seat pad adding layers until you are properly comfortable. You can also alter the seat shape and angle, by adding parts of the cut out. Stuart.

Hi John. Hopefully this will clear things up- The instructions below explain better than I can. http://www.sks-germany.com/download/5288300000/en/RACEBLADE_XL_manual_GB.pdf The quirk for the Silvio, is the mudguards come pre-assembled (fenders slotted into stays), so you'll need to slide the...

Re: Two reasonably priced bag options for the Silvio Thanks for the nice comment about the mudguards. I totally agree, so I bought a set of the SKS Race Blades for winter riding, too often I have not gone out for a ride because the roads are wet, well that's put a stop to that excuse. When...

http://www.carradice.co.uk/day-use-bike-bags/zipped-roll.shtml http://www.carradice.co.uk/day-use-bike-bags/barley-saddlebag.shtml As far as I can tell their volume sizing seems a little out of whack, as they both have very similar dimensions. I have the 'Zipped Roll', it just required and...

It's a great idea John, but we need to come up with a way to stick all those discs together without having to have a bolt run through the middle. How about the very simple:- http://www.antivibrationmethodsrubber.co.uk/html/bump_stops.html See the 'Bullet shaped bump stops' No bolt inside the...

This is a very good description of the hill climbing method I use, I haven't been able to get on well with the pulled forwards, closed position, as I found the extra effort used in my arm muscles to pull my body forward was counter productive (perhaps my technique is wrong though). With the...

To get enough clearance, you can slide the stem up so it is half way off the steer tube, use some threadlock on the joint and bolt it all up tight. Reversing the stem will make your learning process more difficult. Have fun. Stuart.

I am sure this is all down to the rear elastomers being far too hard, the ones fitted are desined to work at a ratio of, tiny elastomer movement to large wheel movement, but are operating in a 1:1 situation on the Silvio. I have tried drilling 9 vertical 4mm holes through both elastomers to...

It's funny you should say that Mark. I have just nipped outside and taken a picture of the wife’s bike and guess what, it's totally covered in black duct tape. :lol: Why would I be mad enough to do that i hear you ask?? The bike was lent to her for a short time, but she hated the colour, so...

The weather here in the UK has hit 25 degrees C and it really feels like summer is here again. Yesterday, I went out for an afternoon ride with our 13month old son, Oliver. When I have to look after him, one of the ways to entertain him is to take him out for a ride on the back of the...

For some reason I just thought it needed jazzing up a bit when I got it and I happened to have a roll of red electrical tape handy, so here is the result. I have had the bike since the New Year and covered a good few fun filled miles on it now. It's a great utility bike, a strong, extreamly...

Thanks for the physics lesson John, it seems I learn something new every day with a Cruzbike. :D Stuart.

Sorry John, you will have to explain that to me as i am a bit thick. Surely a wider tyre will have a slightly wider contact patch than a narrower tyre at the same pressure? Stuart.

Surely, longer crank arms will shorten the TFT and raise the knees closer to the bars? The Freerider bars may be a solution(?) Stuart.

I guess it would be good to know your weight distribution between the two wheels when you are sitting on the bike and then compare it with others so we can determine if you are suffering any more than them or whether you are now so fit, you are now attacking ridiculously step hills. Perhaps...

I suggest, not having your legs fully stretched out at the bottom of the stroke will help with manoeuvrability and control. To get more clearance for your knees, slide the stem up so it is only half on the steering tube extension (thread lock applied to this area is a good idea), sliding the...