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I've used 26" Ritchey 1.0 slicks and Continental Gatorskin 1.25" tires on my upright bike before, and they looked to be about the same size. I was wondering if anyone has tried to fit the Gatorskins on the Quest 26 yet, or could you share which non-stock tire has fit for you. thanks.

Hi, For a while now I've been intrigued with the idea of having a 'convertible' touring bike, that could go from cruzbike position to upright and back, depending on the riding conditions and terrain. For example, If I know I'll be climbing all day or on rough off-road terrain, I'd ride upright...

My Silvio has a Sugino 48-36-24 crankset (works with Ultegra brifters), with a 11-30 cassette. That's a 21" low, and I've never wished for a lower gear than that.

John, I can understand why you don't offer an IGH Quest model from the reasons you stated, However I don't see how offering a Quest frameset, or an eccentric BB boom accessory, would effect your current business model. It would just give us buyers (and DIYers) more options. Doug, Can you please...

Elg, I'm with you all the way. I want a Quest with an IGH & belt drive too. I don't think it should be too hard to make a front boom tube that has an eccentric bottom bracket, which should take care of tensioning the belt. The bike already has a huge head start by having a removable chainstay...

thanks Doug, those were some helpful considerations. Gromit, I just heard some rumors that the 11 speed will be 135 OLD, but I guess we won't know for sure until it's released.

I'm wondering if the front fork could be spread from 130 to 135 to fit an internal hub, such as the upcoming Alfine 11 speed hub? (with a chain tensioner) thanks

Re: Donor Bike For Conversion Hi B1kebox, pm sent.

Could a skewer with a quick release be used to secure the seat's position in the back rest?

Hi John, I have a related question, would it be possible to make an order with customized components? In the near future I'm looking at getting a Quest equipped with 24" wheels and an internally geared hub.

Hi, I'm planning on getting a Cruzbike set up for touring. I was thinking of either getting a Sofrider or building up a mtn bike with the conversion kit. One of the concerns I have is what do if the suspension fork were to have a mechanical problem (and yes I want to use a sus fork). We'll if I...

John that was very helpful, thank you very much! Please let us know your thoughts about the Quest 559 (vs. Silvio) once you have a few miles on it.

I've been waiting to buy a Quest 26 to replace my upright sport touring bike. At first the Quest seemed like to right choice because I would often like to carry a light load, and the folding ability would be really useful (but not essential for my needs). Yesterday however I was riding my heavy...

Are there options for carrying bags/panniers? Are there eyelets near the rear axle for a rear rack? Can one attach a pannier or bag to the backrest? Any possibility of special ordering a new front triangle with an eccentric BB, for mounting an internally geared hub with a belt drive? Can you...

The top tube of my old Aeon is not as low as the Trek Y26, but do you think it's low enough? thanks.

hey Dave, I think you're in luck. A guy named Nanda has a shop in Petaluma (if an hour drive isn't too far for you) and he has a Silvio, we'll he did a 3 weeks ago when I test rode it. HIs shop is here: http://www.spincyclz.com He's a really nice guy

Hi, quick question, how do you fit a front hub, 100mm width, in the rear 135 spaced dropouts? Can you insert some spacers, or do you have to build a new wheel using a 135 rear hub? thanks in advance.

Hi, I'm considering getting the conversion kit. One concern I've had is the need to turn the fork so it's backwards. I'm guessing that is necessary to add on the derailleur plate. Here's a question, If I were to use an internally geared hub (no derailleur), do I still need to turnthe fork...