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Yes, rain would really test Yes, rain would really test the tiny contact patch - which is questionable anyway. As for the tiny battery, I'm sure those with a bit of experience could connect up something bigger. I'm keen to boost my electrical skills enough to be able to do stuff like this...

Not sure which is the best forum for this, but I'd most likely be electrifying a Softrider, so here goes. A very different and interesting looking electric motor option. Still in development, so we'll have to see if/how it works. 600 Watts peak sounds a lot to get through the small contact...

Thanks for the photos Thanks for the photos Jack. Now that I can see that the bullhorns angle in towards the end, I can see that they would fit me better than I had first thought. I didn't really consider them an option before. And it would solve any questions as to what shifters to...

Florida, Florida, Seat back does look a bit over extended or something, but felt okay on the couple of hours of riding that I've done so far. I note you have the bent seat stay like Charles suggested, where did you get that one? Or does it come with that later frame / frame kit ? I'm...

Charles Charles, It was a while ago, and I had googled up so many places - I would have to look it up, however I'm pretty sure it was: http://www.probikeshop.com/road/drivetrain-chainsets-chainrings-c20.html#typeSearch=1&manId=172&page=1&order=asc&search=20 They also have a good...

Disclaimer - I've made these mods to fit me, 6'2'' 1.88 m tall, x-seam 47" (or 48") 1.2 m - and long in the body. Works well for me. Starting with the big picture. From the front, triple Rotor Q-Rings. Intended for my Silvio (or Vendetta if I can get one), but I've got...

For some reason I was set on For some reason I was set on getting a Tacx Spider Prof T3025 http://www.tacx.com/en/products/tools/spider-prof thinking it would fit the larger Cruzbike tube. But then a local mob had these on special, so I grabbed one: PARK TOOL Bench Mount Repair Stand...

I'm thinkin' that the I'm thinkin' that the Softrider option looks better. A simpler bolt off/on job. As the Silvio was always a lighter sporting bike, it would be compromising it too much. BTW, you might have mentioned somewhere, but what software are you using to do the drawings? Could...

Disc brakes - are there any Disc brakes - are there any road wheels with these yet? Seem to be a few cyclocrossers, guess they are heavier ? I certainly love the discs on a moutain bike, will they be just as essential on a roadie I wonder. And Di2 does sound good, but they only do 2...

I'm keen to try these too. I'm keen to try these too. Seems hard to find a full range, ie just to match a normal road tripple ( 52 39 30 ) It's like they make them for serious racers only, road or dirt. And the BCD's don't match too easilly. A bit of research showed that Stronglight ( an...

Tom, Ventisit had Cruzbike Tom, Ventisit had Cruzbike seats before the Vendetta existed. I'm not sure how the new seat compares. I got the standard ( thiner ) one for my Silvio and it fits and works very nicely. Keen to get another, the comfort ( thicker) option to use on either Silvio or...

... didn't see those sizes on ... didn't see those sizes on the Vendetta info page... (??). Anyway, the graph suggests it would be a better fit than my Silvio. Now I only need to save the pennies - or trade up the Silvio? Being new to bent bikes, I've been doing a bit of research ( maybe...

I'm trying to resist the Vendetta urge, but the Sebring results make it even harder. WOW!! And trying to read all there is on it. Seems the critical info is this: ' Longest fitting x-seam 1140mm (45") ' If I sit up tightly, I can squeeze into 47". I've measured 49" before ( 6'2"...

Well, not a big ride, but a significant one, my first on any two-wheel recumbent. Kim Tolhurst came through my home town, and we arranged to meet up for a test ride. Seems this was one of the Silvio prototypes, and one of John's own bikes ? Cool !! Anyway, as many of you have found, it is...

Hi, Anyone in the Canberra region? The Silvio has me tempted to try a recumbent for the first time, but I'd certainly like to try before I buy. And, I'll look around the forum, but I'm 6'2" tall, long in the body, so a bit concerned as to how the seat will fit my back. thanks, Steve W

HI Kim, well done - given this is a brag board, no-one can beat your brag, that you taught the designer how to ride (we don't feel worthy enough even to reply ?) BTW, as the Silvio prototype you had was my first ever 2 wheeler 'bent ride, I guess you taught me how to ride too. Something I...

In my (limited) experience I figure the leaning froward helps get more weight over the front wheel too. Might not really be enough to make a difference with traction, but it cant hurt...

... and something that can happen if you have so much of your body weight bearing down on the bars. Potential for a very nasty prang, lucky to escape.

Hi H, given that it can get a bit warm in Australia I've been a bit curious about this too. Some threads that might be of use / interest: The Ventisit recumbent seat http://www.cruzbike.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1085&p=10229#p10229 http://www.ventisit.nl/start.php?page=1&lang=2 And...

Looks good to me!! We have a legal limit of 200W in Australia, so I'm jealous of your 500 watter. There's a few of us lobbying various state governments to raise the limit - even if they have a category were we have to pay to register the bike as a low powered motorbike. Back in days BC (...