Tuloose
Guru
I took the newly acquired Silvio 1.0 out for a 40 mile ride in rolling terrain 2 days ago.
Here are my initial impressions of the 1.0 vs the Silvio 2.0 that I have had for 3 years.
Speed:
Here the 2.0 has the hands down advantage due to the more reclined seat position.
Still, the 1.0 was no slouch. I was able to stay at the front of my Wednesday ride group.
Probably in this respect it is more the equal of a conventional diamond frame bike making group rides more compatible.
Comfort:
Here the differences are more nuanced.
For long term ride comfort out on country roads I prefer the more reclined seat of the 2.0.
It spreads out the body's weight over the back, not mainly on the buttocks, and I find the head rest really relaxing and comfortable.
However, when it comes city riding the 45 deg seat on the 1.0 reigns supreme.
No more pulling oneself up at every intersection as you are already in position to look for oncoming traffic.
The body is in a more natural position for looking out for pedestrians, road obstructions and eye to eye contact with drivers.
Hill climbing ability:
The 1.0 seems to have the advantage.
The body is in a more closed position which seems to generate more power for climbing.
On the 2.0 on really tough climbs I find myself rising up off the seat back and pulling hard on the bars.
This is not only a very tiring , somewhat like rising up out of the saddle on a DF bike, it also affects my control over the front wheel causing the bike to veer from side to side.
On the 1.0 climbing felt more natural - just sit in the seat and put the mettle to the pedal.
With the 27 deg seat angle on the 2.0 climbing a steep grade makes the rider's position even more supine.
I imagine this difficulty I have mastering climbs from the more laid back seat of the 2.0 is something inherent to me as Vendetta riders regularly climb long, steep grades, seemingly without much problem.
Here are my initial impressions of the 1.0 vs the Silvio 2.0 that I have had for 3 years.
Speed:
Here the 2.0 has the hands down advantage due to the more reclined seat position.
Still, the 1.0 was no slouch. I was able to stay at the front of my Wednesday ride group.
Probably in this respect it is more the equal of a conventional diamond frame bike making group rides more compatible.
Comfort:
Here the differences are more nuanced.
For long term ride comfort out on country roads I prefer the more reclined seat of the 2.0.
It spreads out the body's weight over the back, not mainly on the buttocks, and I find the head rest really relaxing and comfortable.
However, when it comes city riding the 45 deg seat on the 1.0 reigns supreme.
No more pulling oneself up at every intersection as you are already in position to look for oncoming traffic.
The body is in a more natural position for looking out for pedestrians, road obstructions and eye to eye contact with drivers.
Hill climbing ability:
The 1.0 seems to have the advantage.
The body is in a more closed position which seems to generate more power for climbing.
On the 2.0 on really tough climbs I find myself rising up off the seat back and pulling hard on the bars.
This is not only a very tiring , somewhat like rising up out of the saddle on a DF bike, it also affects my control over the front wheel causing the bike to veer from side to side.
On the 1.0 climbing felt more natural - just sit in the seat and put the mettle to the pedal.
With the 27 deg seat angle on the 2.0 climbing a steep grade makes the rider's position even more supine.
I imagine this difficulty I have mastering climbs from the more laid back seat of the 2.0 is something inherent to me as Vendetta riders regularly climb long, steep grades, seemingly without much problem.
