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interesting Once again, nice research Billyk. When you say "the extra stiffness is very noticeable in hill-climbing" I assume you mean it's easier to climb. This would be great! I like a lot of things about the Quest, but am disappointed in it's climbing ability, so an improvement on...

Working with cabon fibre I have no knowledge or experience with carbon fiber, but recall reading a bicycle discussion somewhere where those that had worked with stated it's pretty easy to work with. Easier then welding anyway. Especially when doing repairs. So, would it be possible to add...

weep hole This thread discusses water. The designer evidently added a drain hole in later version. I'm surprised your V20 doesn't have one. I'd think the solution would be to drill one. http://cruzbike.com/silvio-frame-collecting-water

Thanks! Thanks for the information; I now understand how it works. I'm impressed by the overall simplicity of it, and think it's a great feature. Alas, I have no silvio/vendetta on which to implement it, but the probability of that changing has gone up with this seat-adjustment. I...

As long as the ground's level The Quest is great on level ground, but, unfortunately, the triangle/handlebar flex will keep it from ever challenging a vendetta on a climb. Until Cruzbike replaces the front end with the proven winner used on the Silvio/Vendetta that is...

This looks really really This looks really really great; I can see this being beneficial in several instances. Those leery about laid-back position can now start off more upright (which it's evidently easier to learn on), and those wanting a more upright position in traffic have it. And...

My 2 cents I think the risk here is in simply riding a bicycle on the roads in the US. I'd put the increased risk from this modification at negligible. Although I would personally file the edge smooth to lower the probability of some type of fatigue crack forming over time. I'm more...

Maybe I'm slow FWIW, the thing still seems fishy to me. Seller says "Thought I'd give the V another try but its not working with my physical attributes. The framset is listed at a lower price than the MSRP cost, it is new, never unpacked the same as what is being sold direct."...

On a positive note This will likely increase the resale value of used 2.0s. Good news for those that own them.

Nice bike path I'm envious of your bike path. If we had bike path's like that in the U.S. biking might be more popular here.

Chain whip Chain Whip. I did did the same conversion.

MBB Back-to-back tandem Here's a MBB back-to-back tandem. I have no information on it, but would certainly be interested in knowing how well it works.

Recumbents allowed? The HooDoo rules seem to not allow recumbents. Did I miss something? BICYCLE REGULATIONS A. Bicycles must be propelled solely by human force. The general guide for equipment approval is based on UCI specifications for time trial equipment. Deviations from...

Blind spots Not meaning to rain on your parade, but 1) This thing looks like it's going to limit your visibility considerably. The phrase "I didn't see what hit me" comes to mind... 2) Will your legs stay cool with no airflow? 3) I'm no aerodynamic engineer, but it seems to...

Silvio 1.0 or 1.5 Very Impressive testing. I'm actually surprised at the amount of deflection; I'd have guessed early on that most of the energy waste was going into twisting the bars. But it appears the flex in the rest of the structure is the biggest issue. Which explains the...

One possibility ... I think maybe you're arms are too far back. If they were forward more, I think it would rotate your shoulders forward, and you might be more inclined to pull a bit on the bars occasionally (like everytime there's a hill) removing some of the weight from the back of the...

Great ride! Great ride! And impressive daily distances. I'd be very interested in knowing what rear rack you used (and how many pounds of stuff was on it), as well as tires, and how each performed. As well as any issues you had with the bike along the way. Thanks in advance, Rich

The future called Trplay, The future called. It wants it's bike back.

Bike Friday maybe? Bike Friday uses the dual drive on a number of their bikes. I didn't see the push rod listed on their web site, but you might try contacting them. I've found them very friendly and helpful whenever I've dealt with them (but then I was always talking to them about a bike I...

What kind of IGH? With the SRAM 3 speed IGH (standard on Quest) you aren't supposed to be pedalling when you shift it. Not sure about others. Rich