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  1. John Dorlon

    Just a little fun

    This isn't Cruzbike related, but it's bike related, so I figure that's close enough. I stumbled across it today and though it was funny, so I'm sharing it. https://jokesfunnystories.quora.com/Juan-comes-up-to-the-Mexican-border-on-his-bicycle
  2. John Dorlon

    Riding no hands improved after unicycling!

    Hi all, Long time Cruzbike owner, first time poster in quite a while. I have one of the first Hydroformed Vendettas (the yellow ones) and I ride it a lot, maybe 4 times a week or so. I have always been "kind of" able to ride no hands, meaning for a short distance, in a mostly straight...
  3. John Dorlon

    Bottom Bracket Suggestions?

    Hi all, I've just noticed some ticking noises coming from the bottom bracket on my Silvio 1.5 (this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-ultegra-6700-bottom-bracket/rp-prod38998 is what I have now). The noises have been getting a little worse lately, so I guess it's time to...
  4. John Dorlon

    Larry no hablar spanglish

    Haha. This is even funnier than you meant it, Larry! You just said "I have 28 anuses". Año = Year. Ano = Anus. :-)
  5. John Dorlon

    WTB: Silvio 1.x/Sofrider seat cushion

    I know I can buy these here under "accessories", and I will if I don't get any takers.....but if anyone out there has replaced their seat cushions with Ventisit or whatever and wants to sell the originals, please let me know.
  6. John Dorlon

    Underseat bag for Vendetta?

    I'm looking for a small bag (maybe a top tube bag) that will use up most of the triangular-ish shaped space that the frame makes in front of the back wheel and under the seat. Anybody know of one? It's kind of a weird shape - I'm thinking that if I can't find something, maybe I'll take a...
  7. John Dorlon

    Strava

    I've been uploading my ride data to Strava this year. It's a lot of fun competing in various segments with people I've never met. A lot of people near me use Strava, so the competition is usually pretty strong. Most of the segments that I ride have been ridden by hundreds of people. I...
  8. John Dorlon

    Personal record on a 100m

    I rode the "Hotter than Hell Hundred" yesterday. This is a 100 mile ride in north Texas with about 14,000 riders. They also have shorter distances. It is a huge event, with a trade show, mountain bike race, crit races, 100 mile race/ride, and I think there is also a half marathon the day...
  9. John Dorlon

    Personal record on a 100K

    Today I rode a 100K (actually it was about 65 miles) with a 19.3mph average! That's a record for me. I did it on the Vendetta 2.0. It was a fairly flat ride, but there were some hills. http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1606299
  10. John Dorlon

    Another Brain Box Mount for Vendetta

    OK, Eric posted his Brain Box Mount for his Vendetta, so I will post mine too. I'd guess that Eric's is lighter than mine, but mine requires fewer skills to build! :-) Mine supports the Brain Box from the bottom, like a tray. I don't use any of the Brain Box mounting flaps or materials...
  11. John Dorlon

    Sweaty back?

    I get a sweaty back my Silvio. I don't really notice it until I stop and get off the bike and then sit back on it before I dry. This isn't on a Cruzbike (it's on a velomobile), but I thought this was interesting. http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=96078
  12. John Dorlon

    Silvio AIr Shock to retain pressure

    It sounds like you got a It sounds like you got a leaky one. Mine keeps pressure for about a month, and I know John T. has said that's about how often he checks his pressure.
  13. John Dorlon

    Prepping a Q for Bike Sebring

    2 things two things come to mind: 1) I'm not sure what time of year this event is, but if you will be wearing suncreen, bring a small bottle so you can reapply. Twice on centuries I've wished I had some to reapply. It doesn't take much to rub it off when you are all sweaty. Maybe also...
  14. John Dorlon

    CycleMeter iPhone app

    I have always loved this iPhone app, but figured one day I'd cough up the dough and get a Garmin for the nice online data presentation and powermeter interoperability (two things that Cyclemeter lacked). Cyclemeter just came out with a new version today that has very nice online ride data...
  15. John Dorlon

    Did you ride today?

    There is a forum (www.rbentonline.org) that I participate in for recumbent riders of North Texas (where I live). They've got a 'did you ride today' thread that is pretty popular. I thought I'd try to start up something similar here. So, yes, I rode today. It is CRAZY windy outside -...
  16. John Dorlon

    Google maps error

    I think you need to renew some license to use the Google maps. I get an error a few seconds after this page loads. http://www.cruzbike.com/cruzbikers
  17. John Dorlon

    Loving the Silvio

    Hello all, So, I've had my Silvio for a few weeks now. I've been out on it 5 times now, for a total of 125 miles or so. Learning it was fun. It was a bit wobbley and zigzaggy at first, as many others have described here, but honestly the learning curve is not as bad as I thought it...
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