For Sale: Conversion Kit , Softrider V2/K frameset and Extras
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Charles.Plager
Recumbent Quant
What X-Seam range will a V2K
On a conversion, it can be quite a large range as you can not only move the TFT (telescoping front tube) in and out 12", but you can also move the seat forwards and backwards. Even on the V2K frameset (same as Sofrider), you can move the seat several inches forwards and backwards.
How tall are you (or rider in question)? What is your x-seam and inseam?
Cheers,
Charles
On a conversion, it can be quite a large range as you can not only move the TFT (telescoping front tube) in and out 12", but you can also move the seat forwards and backwards. Even on the V2K frameset (same as Sofrider), you can move the seat several inches forwards and backwards.
How tall are you (or rider in question)? What is your x-seam and inseam?
Cheers,
Charles
Charles, My X-seam size
Charles,
My X-seam size is between 48 and 49 inches. I ride a Bacchetta Giro, and have been looking for an opportunity to move over to the Cruzbike line of bents. I figure I would start with a Conversion / V2K or a Quest. Like the idea of the conversion, price is lower and can accommodate a set of 700C wheels I already have. Seat height with 700C wheels should not be an issue for me, due to height.
Charles,
My X-seam size is between 48 and 49 inches. I ride a Bacchetta Giro, and have been looking for an opportunity to move over to the Cruzbike line of bents. I figure I would start with a Conversion / V2K or a Quest. Like the idea of the conversion, price is lower and can accommodate a set of 700C wheels I already have. Seat height with 700C wheels should not be an issue for me, due to height.
Charles.Plager
Recumbent Quant
Hi ?Vadn1,
I've never
Hi ?Vadn1,
I've never measured my X-seam, so that won't help me (I know, I really should, but I haven't). I'm 6'1" and wear jeans with 32" inseam. On my Sofrider, I've got the seat as far forward as it goes and have the TFT on 7" (so I've got 5 more inches to go).
What's your height and your pant inseam?
Cheers,
Charles
I've never
Hi ?Vadn1,
I've never measured my X-seam, so that won't help me (I know, I really should, but I haven't). I'm 6'1" and wear jeans with 32" inseam. On my Sofrider, I've got the seat as far forward as it goes and have the TFT on 7" (so I've got 5 more inches to go).
What's your height and your pant inseam?
Cheers,
Charles
russtaitai
Member
I want to know, too...
Good question about the adjustability of the frameset and conversion kit. I am looking at this, too, and I've got a fantastic bike that would be great for the conversion, but if it wouldn't work for short-legged riders, I'll stop thinking about it. My x-seam is around 38".
Good question about the adjustability of the frameset and conversion kit. I am looking at this, too, and I've got a fantastic bike that would be great for the conversion, but if it wouldn't work for short-legged riders, I'll stop thinking about it. My x-seam is around 38".
Charles.Plager
Recumbent Quant
Hi Russtaitai,
Can you give
Hi Russtaitai,
Can you give us your height and inseam?
Cheers,
Charles
Can you give
Hi Russtaitai,
Can you give us your height and inseam?
Cheers,
Charles
russtaitai
Member
Height 5'2". Inseam around
Height 5'2". Inseam around 30".
Height 5'2". Inseam around 30".
Jake
Member
Hi Vadn1,
"My X-seam size is
Hi Vadn1,
"My X-seam size is between 48 and 49 inches"
That's pretty long legged. The problem with the conversion kit is that to accommodate this length of leg, the TFT will likely be fully extended. As the chainstay is of fixed length, the bottom bracket has to travel down as well as out as it extends. I'm 6'2" tall, 45" x-seam and my conversion kit bottom bracket is way lower than my Bacchetta Giro's. Not so aero. Photos here.
The Silvio has a chainstay extender that solves this problem, not sure about Quest of Vendetta.
Jake
"My X-seam size is
Hi Vadn1,
"My X-seam size is between 48 and 49 inches"
That's pretty long legged. The problem with the conversion kit is that to accommodate this length of leg, the TFT will likely be fully extended. As the chainstay is of fixed length, the bottom bracket has to travel down as well as out as it extends. I'm 6'2" tall, 45" x-seam and my conversion kit bottom bracket is way lower than my Bacchetta Giro's. Not so aero. Photos here.
The Silvio has a chainstay extender that solves this problem, not sure about Quest of Vendetta.
Jake
John Tolhurst
Zen MBB Master
Sofrider and Conversion Kit -
Sofrider and Conversion Kit - fixed chainstay
Quest - fixed chainstay length, but short ones available if you have the 20"
Silvio - extension in 100mm and 150mm available
Vendetta - three sizes, Small, Medium and Large - chainstay length varies accordingly
Sofrider and Conversion Kit - fixed chainstay
Quest - fixed chainstay length, but short ones available if you have the 20"
Silvio - extension in 100mm and 150mm available
Vendetta - three sizes, Small, Medium and Large - chainstay length varies accordingly
