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it is the same as the new it is the same as the new Silvio S30 in the "pre-order, order" section of the Silvio bike description. It is the complete Silvio including two bottle cages and the mirror. SRAM double taps, 11/32 cassette and 53/34 crank. look at the "Bikes" and that is the way it...

Well folks, I continue to try but the transition from DF Parlee bike to the Silvio is tough. I ride in between snow storms to try to get the balance but it doesn't seem to be coming. As well, my wife is interested in riding with me and in doing that I will possibly return to the DF. So, brand...

Nope, it is the new S30, my Nope, it is the new S30, my bad! Sandy

Yep ratz, sitting climber Yep ratz, sitting climber with an occasional out of saddle spin to just change position. So hopefully the breathing will settle itself with miles. And as I mentioned, I am trying to find little windows of time to ride between snow and left over ice on the roads. But...

I just got me new Silvio at Christmas. Of course in Colorado we have to pick and choose the good days in winter to ride. I was slow to get my balance but with practice, just like Robert advised, it came so now I am out and fairly confident on the flat. But herre is my question: Before riding...

I should continue by saying I should continue by saying the bike is great and I can tell will climb, it is the engine right now that needs improving!

Thanks Robert!  Yes I think Thanks Robert! Yes I think at this point things are good. I rode again today in wind and cold and got the feel of lying back but find I can get into some wild 's' curves during which I have to "flints tone " to get under control. And I have started some small...

So perhaps I am a little So perhaps I am a little impatient. Ha, patience is a virtue and I hve none. So I will head out tomorrow and do a bit longer a bit more relaxed. We've got some pretty good climbs in the neighborhood so what goe up comes back down. And the flag idea is perfect...I...

Hi folks, my last post was "Trying to decide" and I decided. I got delivery of my new Silvio yesterday and went out today. Got comfy in a coast, started pedaling, even started out on an incline although it took me 4 tries. BUT, I dont have the courage to do a complete relaxed leaned back ride...

You guys are fabulous with You guys are fabulous with your advice. Thanks for the confirmation of what I should be doing. FYI, I decided to try the recumbent in the gym in preference to my usual upright cycle warm up. I rode for about 10 min on the upright during which time I started to feel...

You all are right, I didn't You all are right, I didn't give the trike it's due and my excuse is that at that time the back and neck issues had not surfaced and the reason for the trial was the perineal area. Now that the health issues have arisen I simply have to get over the "change" to the...

I have been reading virtually all evening on this forum and find some great comments. Here is my quandry, at 65 years old I have been an upright DF rider for 25 years and love to climb. I live outside of Denver so we have some great climbing and some great flats as well. About 10 years ago i...

Silvio Hey Jeff, I am considering buying a Silvio because of backa dn neck issues but have ridden upright road bikes for 25 years. Can I ask why you are selling? Ar you a traditional roadie converted to 'bents or always done recumbents. Can you give me some advice here?