trapdoor2
Zen MBB Master
Hi y'all, Now that the board is back up... I've successfully completed my 700c conversion (V2/K frame, Sram i-ride front fork, velocity rims w/blade-type spokes, ultegra crank, sram 9.0 shifty bits) and am very happy with the results. The bike is much more comfortable (lower seat height), fast and simply a joy to ride. I made one error...I measured once and cut twice on the riser. Basically, I measured the handlebar height while sitting static on the bike and went ahead and cut the riser...which turned out to be 1/2" short whilst actually riding. I need to order a new one, if they're available by themselves. Otherwise, I'll need to find a set of handlebars that have a little more clearance so my knees don't tap the bars at every stroke. It's May and that means it is "Bike Month" here in the states. My workplace is promoting 'bike to work' as well as supporting a 20 mile "tour" after work next Thursday. This is an annual thing and I've done it most years. Since we're an enginnering community, we have more recumbents around than most but I'm sure I'll be the only MBB. Anyway, on to the next project! I have been thinking about a "fixie" version of the Cruzbike for some time now. With Sturmey Archer coming out last year with their retro-3spd-fixed hub...this looks promising! All I need is a 2nd conversion kit...I thought they were due in April but it appears that hasn't happened. Any idea when they'll get here?
