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Eric - Wow Fastpastprime - As far as the Silvio/Vendetta seat pad, I agree that doesn't seem all that robust, BUT I kind of like that the cover has some slack/flex and moves around a bit, when I choose. I can adjust myself and don't feel that I'm stuck to the seat. I find that when I'm...

Clydes Tires & Wheels I'm 6'4" and typically 180-190lbs (currently 215lbs). I have built all my wheels in clydale fashion with extra spoke counts etc. I have always ridden 21-23mm tires,... no issues. I just ordered 25mm tires for the Silvio. I like the Gator tires, which started (I...

Roubaix Ride Today, still high from last night's clipping in success, I set out to ride our standard 20 mile TT loop, with the 1.9 mile 6.6% climb I couldn't make last week in sneakers. My underlying plan was to ride the full loop but to play it by ear also. I clipped in and rolled,... I felt...

Yea! I've clipped in and have noticed a significant improvement in handling (at speed and slow speed maneuverability), power, comfort (confidence, balance, etc.). For those learning, like me, this is what I did: First, in sneakers on open pedals, I rode everyday for nine days, several...

Human Factor I'm the first to admit that this human has balance issues, in general. I like Billyk's advice about developing the ability to ride no-hands (eventually), once there, wow. I must commend you on designing, building, and manufacturing the line of Cruzbikes. It must take an...

Hi All, I'm a newbee, with only about 10 hours practice so far, and don't want to start more than a discussion. I have posted that I feel the Silvio 2.0 tracks well, so the fork rake and head-tube angle are well designed. This was a note/observation from my initial slow speed parking...

The Journey Is The Reward Way to go and take your time. "The Journey Is The Reward"

Excellent & Patiences Ivan, EXCELLENT post! Between yours and Eric's, future Cruzbike builders have a wonderful resource to assist them in building their machines. At first glance I wondered why your mirror was on the right, then I remembered you are in Singapore, I assume you drive on...

2 cents from a newbee I do not have back issues and only have 6 hours on my Silvio 2 (first recumbent bike I've ridden), but I can report that I have zero body pain from riding the Silvio. I can feel just 20 minutes on my well fitted DF bikes for several days after,... I "jumped" right onto...

Newbee - Not discouraged Thanks all, good stuff !!! I'm really not too discouraged, a bit surprised and even embarrassed, but not discouraged. I know I only have ~6 hours in on the Silvio (over 5days), as well as being in a generally pathetically unfit state (for me),...I'm sure I'm...

Roads Reality Check & Ego Support Request In the third paragraph I'm going to tell you how I could not make it up a hill on my Silvio today, but first some background. Today I decided to try my Silvio (and my developing riding "skills") on roads for the first time,... Knowing I wasn't up...

Updated Hand Position Hi All, Thanks for your inputs. I have rotated my bars up to achieve this new position,... It is comfortable and not fatiguing. Insights?

Silvio Tail Loses Control Over Dog Hi all, For the first several hours my tail (Silvio 2.0) was more in charge than I was (as far as where we went), but I have taken "command" (mostly) and am feeling much more confident. Starting is not much of an issue. I have rotated my bars and...

Arm Position John T, Yes, I feel my arms are too compressed and low, too. I will likely switch to bull-horns at some point soon (I have some old ones in my "parts"), but right now I'm working with what I have installed. I think more of a superman position (straighter arms) will help me...

2nd Hour On My Silvio I got up early to beat the heat and headed to my closed circuit (empty parking lot) for another hour or learning. I jumped on and was able to relatively easily start pedaling. I cruz-ed around played on cornering etc. You can't speed up the learning curve too much in...

Slider Slot Good idea about drilling out the end to relieve stresses. The slot I made is clean and straight, I think you might be seeing variable shine off the raw aluminum.

Thanks, I tried to relax, Thanks, I tried to relax, which helped, but I was wobbly. The seat angle was good, but I don't have anything to compare it to. It is reclined but comfortable. The headrest seems very good. It hits right at the base of my skull below my helmet. This seems about...

Hanger Dropout and Slider Slot "Adjustments" I had to machine off some of the hanger dropout in order to get the Shimano RD "B tension adjustment screw" and its housing/bracket to fit. It was not hard to do,... I clamped it to my bench, used an angle grinder (gently) and cleaned it up with a...

Hi all, I just published two blogs (on my Bengal cat blog) about my Silvio 2.0 build and first ride. My build posting is not very detailed but the the info might be fun and maybe helpful to some. http://tanj-uschi.blogspot.com/2013/07/new-family-member-cruzbike-silvio-20.html...

Silvio 2.0 Rear Derailleur Install ? My build is going well, at an uncharacteristically leisurely pace. Today, I put on the wheels and rough attached most of the components, then put it on the trainer and climbed aboard to rough-in/monkey with the bars and leg reach, etc. When I attempted...