I'm getting a Vendetta!!!
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Mathew Fy
GRU
Since doing a lot of both of indoor & outdoor riding this season I’ve gotten pretty good at wheel removal & replacement. I just wish I didn’t have to also remove the disc brake calipers. It may justify getting another Cruzbike.
Rampa
Guru
I wonder if a threaded grommet for each side could be integrated into the design to hold everything rigid when the skewer was removed? It would still be rigid and light, but hold together and provide a hole for the axle. Might have to go to a through-axle design for it to really work though.
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Bruce B
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Here is Jim Parker's remark on keeping the chainstay and fork together from May 9, 2017:
2017 Raven Rock Ramble Comment #13
"I've learned to prop up the boom when I change a front flat so this separation won't happen, but here is another solution that works if you don't run front disk brakes:
Get the front wheel and RD back on and place two medium zip-ties as in the photo below. I put a yellow arrow on the one to put on first. Loop it through the lower disc brake mount hole and around the left fork leg. Don't zip it all the way tight yet. Next put the second zip-tie around the lower chainstay and through the other zip tie. Next alternate tightening each zip-tie until they are both really tight. Trim the excess zip-ties off and that's it! You only need to do this to the left side of the fork. The right side will stay together if the left side does."
Jim Parker, May 9, 2017Report
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2017 Raven Rock Ramble Comment #13
"I've learned to prop up the boom when I change a front flat so this separation won't happen, but here is another solution that works if you don't run front disk brakes:
Get the front wheel and RD back on and place two medium zip-ties as in the photo below. I put a yellow arrow on the one to put on first. Loop it through the lower disc brake mount hole and around the left fork leg. Don't zip it all the way tight yet. Next put the second zip-tie around the lower chainstay and through the other zip tie. Next alternate tightening each zip-tie until they are both really tight. Trim the excess zip-ties off and that's it! You only need to do this to the left side of the fork. The right side will stay together if the left side does."
Jim Parker, May 9, 2017Report
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RojoRacing
Donut Powered Wise-guy
my issue is that my forks are made too narrow at close to 125mm so I have to pull them apart to fit the end caps of my hub unto the dropouts but you need 4 hands to spread the forks, move the chain over the cassette and push in the wheel in.
RojoRacing
Donut Powered Wise-guy
Here is Jim Parker's remark on keeping the chainstay and fork together from May 9, 2017:
2017 Raven Rock Ramble Comment #13
"I've learned to prop up the boom when I change a front flat so this separation won't happen, but here is another solution that works if you don't run front disk brakes:
Get the front wheel and RD back on and place two medium zip-ties as in the photo below. I put a yellow arrow on the one to put on first. Loop it through the lower disc brake mount hole and around the left fork leg. Don't zip it all the way tight yet. Next put the second zip-tie around the lower chainstay and through the other zip tie. Next alternate tightening each zip-tie until they are both really tight. Trim the excess zip-ties off and that's it! You only need to do this to the left side of the fork. The right side will stay together if the left side does."
Jim Parker, May 9, 2017Report
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I was actually the first to use the zip tie method back in like 2016 I believe, I still do.
Andrew Wilson
Guru
I like that zip tie idea....I just added them to mine today. Thanks for the tip.
Mathew Fy
GRU
Great idea! I’m a big fan of the Wippermann Connex chain link. It’s super easy to remove & replace. I use the Zip ties on the left side of the fork, but it’s not necessary to thread through the bolt hole of the disc brake mount as Jim suggested.
DocS
Guru
Hi all,
For those of you who have a Thor seat, how happy are you with it?
Is there anything you don't like about it?
If you got the Carbon Fiber one, are you glad you spend the extra $$ for it or if you had it all to do over again, would you opt for a fiberglass seat?
Have any of you gotten and mounted the dolphin tail box? If so, what was your opinion?
Sorry for all the questions, but I'm considering getting the seat and am thinking about getting the dolphin tail box...
Blessings,
DocS
For those of you who have a Thor seat, how happy are you with it?
Is there anything you don't like about it?
If you got the Carbon Fiber one, are you glad you spend the extra $$ for it or if you had it all to do over again, would you opt for a fiberglass seat?
Have any of you gotten and mounted the dolphin tail box? If so, what was your opinion?
Sorry for all the questions, but I'm considering getting the seat and am thinking about getting the dolphin tail box...
Blessings,
DocS
RojoRacing
Donut Powered Wise-guy
Thor seat is a 10 out of 10. I’d go carbon 11 times out of 10 because carbon and because Greg prices are very fair.
@ratz and I have the dolphin cases but I’ve not mounted mine and I kind of feel like he hasn’t either. The lid on mine won’t open because it’ll hit my headrest arm which is why I haven’t mounted it yet. I’m going to need @Greg S to make me a lid that has a recessed area in the center to clear my headrest because I can consider using it.
@ratz and I have the dolphin cases but I’ve not mounted mine and I kind of feel like he hasn’t either. The lid on mine won’t open because it’ll hit my headrest arm which is why I haven’t mounted it yet. I’m going to need @Greg S to make me a lid that has a recessed area in the center to clear my headrest because I can consider using it.
DocS
Guru
He asked for pictures of my Vendetta, so he can send a rendering of what it'll look like with his seat and the Dolphin box mounted...
I was kind of thinking that I might be able to incorporate a headrest on the lid... I'll have to see what his rendering looks like...
I'm actually pretty comfy on the old fiberglass seat my Vendetta came with and was looking for a newer Vendetta Carbon Fiber seat (that I couldn't find).
Does the Thor seat make you sit up more? It seems that I've read others comment about that. I can see over the bars just fine...
@ratz if you've mounted it, I'd love to see a pic!!!
Thanks again!
Blessings,
DocS
I was kind of thinking that I might be able to incorporate a headrest on the lid... I'll have to see what his rendering looks like...
I'm actually pretty comfy on the old fiberglass seat my Vendetta came with and was looking for a newer Vendetta Carbon Fiber seat (that I couldn't find).
Does the Thor seat make you sit up more? It seems that I've read others comment about that. I can see over the bars just fine...
@ratz if you've mounted it, I'd love to see a pic!!!
Thanks again!
Blessings,
DocS
BJ686
Well-Known Member
I am using one--very happy with it. Compared to the stock seat, like how it has an "upcurve" at the shoulders and more of a "spoon" shape at the bottom. I find it more comfortable that the stock seat, but of course others have had different experiences. For whatever reason, I could not get comfortable on the flat stock seat and stock headrest.
In response to your question, I dont think the Thor really makes you significantly "sit up more" but the upturn of the top of the seat does raise your shoulders up a bit and thus your head. I suppose this makes you less aero, but I find the comfort of having a more gradual upturn through the shoulders/neck/head helps a great deal for comfort.
I'm 6 feet tall and use the large Thor sport. Also own the medium. Either works, but the medium raised my shoulders/head higher since the upturn starts sooner on your back. I use the large as it feels better and maintains a flatter position than the medium (although not as flat as the stock seat).
Never seen a Dolphin tailbox on a V20 but would be very interested in seeing.
In response to your question, I dont think the Thor really makes you significantly "sit up more" but the upturn of the top of the seat does raise your shoulders up a bit and thus your head. I suppose this makes you less aero, but I find the comfort of having a more gradual upturn through the shoulders/neck/head helps a great deal for comfort.
I'm 6 feet tall and use the large Thor sport. Also own the medium. Either works, but the medium raised my shoulders/head higher since the upturn starts sooner on your back. I use the large as it feels better and maintains a flatter position than the medium (although not as flat as the stock seat).
Never seen a Dolphin tailbox on a V20 but would be very interested in seeing.
RojoRacing
Donut Powered Wise-guy
I forgot who had asked for the stock CruzBike carbon seat but I did eventually find it hanging in my garage. If me not getting you the stock CruzBike seat means you getting a Thor I think I’ll just hang onto the CruzBike seat because I’d rather see you on a Thor.
rx7mark
Guru
I love mine too, makes all the difference in the world for anyone with back problems. 10 out of 10 for me too. Mines fiberglass on my T50. But for a V, or a Silvio I would spend for the carbon.
Mark
RojoRacing
Donut Powered Wise-guy
call it 116cm axel to axel
DocS
Guru
Thank you sir!
paco1961
Zen MBB Master
I have switched from stock CB carbon seat to Thor on the V and it is light years better for me. I find the Thor gives me much better lumbar support and the shoulder support allows more to push against when climbing and sprinting. I also felt that on the stock seat I felt more like I was surfing on top of the bike whereas on the Thor I feel more part of the bike. I find I handle the bike better w the higher shoulder position. I’m sure everyone will differ based on build.
