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Thanks Castlerobber. After checking further, I am actually getting the rub on the bottom three sprockets, so I think something must be amiss.

Got a frameset and am just about finished with the build. One issue though that I wanted to ask the group about. I just installed the chain and the chainline is off. When the chain is in the lowest sprocket on the cassette (11T) and the lowest chainring (34T), the chain rubs the inside of...

I've got a V20 on deposit, and hope to get a Kickr trainer by the next offseason (and to join 4F!). I'm planning to set up a "swing trainer", as shown in the video linked below. This should hopefully help (i) alleviate the unique issue a MBB has of becoming "off center on a trainer", (ii) give...

Probably the closest thing you will find is the UMCA magazine (which I believe you have to be a member of to receive). They also have a calendar of events on their website. https://ultracycling.com/sections/calendar/races.php

The Vendetta products page provides the guidance below (based on your Xseam). Anecdotally, I've seen many references to the standard working for most unless you are very tall. Note also that the size you get can affect high how the bottom bracket/crank is on the bike (for the same rider, the...

I had a Silvio, which I sold so that I could get a Vendetta (determined that I preferred a more laid back position). Note that large size Vendettas are in stock, but regular frames are out of stock (hopefully to be replenished soon).

Great job Ben, Larry and Joe. Looking forward to the ride reports.

Dang, sorry to hear that. Thanks for the updates Ratz.

Thanks very much Ratz. Hopefully the new frames will be shipping soon....

Thanks folks for the info on the RWC BB. I also just ordered the TriRig Omega Brake after seeing Ratz's build info further above. This thread has killed my original idea of a simple and inexpensive build!

Larry (or others), I just ordered a V20 and plan to use SRAM Apex shortened cranks from Bikesmith, which I believe I saw you are using. Would you mind letting me know which RWC bottom bracket you are using?

Yeah, that is good advice. Could always add the 40t or 42t later. I live in the Charlotte NC area, and my view of a "big hill" is probably a bit skewed compared to others in different locations.

Thanks Ratz! I figured others had already tried this approach given the difficulties of using a triple

Just ordered a V20 frameset (standard size--still out of stock). Starting to think about components. Mostly rolling hills in my area, but would like to have low gearing option for the occasional big hill---but don't want a triple. Has anyone tried the OneUp 40T or 42T sprocket? According to...

To follow up on potential seats for the V, here is a link to a reasonably priced seat (not carbon). Also, it is wider at the shoulders, which I know some folks are interested in. http://synthdesign.net/shop/tw-bents-frp-recumbent-seat-wide/

I believe some others on the board have discussed cutting the boom to shorten it so that the cranks can be pulled closer in. One option would be to contact Cruzbike for their thoughts on this issue.

See attached for the results. Great job Larry! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...baBZoo/pubhtml

Thanks to all for the responses. Ratz, I will be interested to here how the center pull brake works for you when you get up and running. Snilard, that is a good point--it bothered me on the Silvio but the geometry of the V20 is different, so I will probably try my existing brake first.

I previously owned a Silvio 2.0, and plan to purchase a V20 when they are back in stock. As I start to think about components, I recall that one issue I had on the Silvio was that my right leg rubbed the side of the front brake when pedaling (was using a typical Shimano ultegra side pull rim...

Anybody using the "swing trainer" concept for winter training? See video below. In sum, the idea is to hang the rear wheel from the ceiling and place the front wheel on a trainer. This allows the bike to move and encourages pedaling with the right cadence and consistency. Haven't tried it...