Looking to trade (plus a bit of cash) M5 CHR for V20C in white, black, maybe blue) I am in San Francisco/Sacramento areas.

[SonomaCountyRider]

Looking to sell or trade plus $500

M5 CHR (carbon high racer) with upgraded carbon tailbox, bulletproof and indestructible Spinergy carbon 700c wheels.
1)SRAM Red 170mm cranks (53/39T)
2)SRAM Red front Derailleur
3)SRAM Force 11-32T cassette (new)
4)SRAM XO read derailleur (for climbing)
5)Upgraded THOR Carbon seat from overseas (will come with original carbon fiber seat as well)
6)Spinergy Carbon/alloy wheels (impossible to bend or make untrue!!!)
7)Upgrade tiller (new) bars to increase safety and ergonomics near cars; can be set up as gunner bars with bar-ends (will come wih original chipmonk bars and areo/micro brake handles)
8)Ultimate Brake Levers (new) 32gm each
9)Tubeless Goodyear tires, set-up tubeless and 28c width.
10)BRAND new Shimano XTR pedals (cleats included)
11)Brand new shift/brake cable
12)New KMC X11EL lightweight hollow pin chain
13)Durace Brake Pads

Star Stevenson (7o7)483-5ate76 ate=8

 

[SonomaCountyRider]

$2200 local pick-up in SF bay area or $2550 to ship the long bike plus spare seat snd large carbon tail box

 

[LarryOz]

$2200 local pick-up in SF bay area or $2550 to ship the long bike plus spare seat snd large carbon tail box

A great deal for a RWD bent. I used to have one. so much harder for me to ride than the Vendetta - because of the chain & crank overlap with the front wheel. pretty much the same speed for me. So I got ride of it and get going on the Vendetta. That was 10 years ago or so.

 

[SonomaCountyRider]

I routed the chain to avoid chain/wheel overlap, after studying numerous photos of M5’s out there. It is generally recommended that a rider be 5’11” or taller to ride the M5. Here are other chain routes.

 

[Bentsoup]

I routed the chain to avoid chain/wheel overlap, after studying numerous photos of M5’s out there. It is generally recommended that a rider be 5’11” or taller to ride the M5. Here are other chain routes.

And this is why we aren't talking. I'm 5' 9" with a 32" inseam.

 

[SonomaCountyRider]

And this is why we aren't talking. I'm 5' 9" with a 32" inseam.

Ha! Yes, It might be a tough sell at 5'9", even with the adjustable boom.

 

[cruzKurt]

And this is why we aren't talking. I'm 5' 9" with a 32" inseam.

I am 6'1" with not so long legs, but CHR was a stretch for me. I guess Bram is pretty tall.

 

[Bentsoup]

I am 6'1" with not so long legs, but CHR was a stretch for me. I guess Bram is pretty tall.

I've wanted an M5 ever since I started riding recumbents. I've had way too many conversations about trying to make it work with a 42" xseam. It would be an interesting conversation to have with the creator about it, considering it excludes a huge number of people in the recumbent world. Ah well.

 

[LarryOz]

I've wanted an M5 ever since I started riding recumbents. I've had way too many conversations about trying to make it work with a 42" xseam. It would be an interesting conversation to have with the creator about it, considering it excludes a huge number of people in the recumbent world. Ah well.

I am 5'7" and had an M5CHR - I had to move the BB way in and run 150mm cranks (which I like anyway). I also had a special seat made which had an integrated tailbox and it was set at 11 degrees. Even with all that is was still only just as fast as my V20 - And with all that, the crank overlap and the wheel and the chain was just added aggravation. So I gave it up!

 

[Bentsoup]

I am 5'7" and had an M5CHR - I had to move the BB way in and run 150mm cranks (which I like anyway). I also had a special seat made which had an integrated tailbox and it was set at 11 degrees. Even with all that is was still only just as fast as my V20 - And with all that, the crank overlap and the wheel and the chain was just added aggravation. So I gave it up!

I'm definitely too lazy for all of that, plus by your own word, it's been tried! It's just always been on my recumbent bucket list, but I'm not willing to drop the money and then be disappointed and have to sell it.

 

[Bo6]

I really appreciate the discussion of other designs. I have a Q45 na V20 but am always interested in other designs with their pros and cons. I see that Bacchetta has a new light carbon "stick bike coming out, it'll be interesting to hear the reviews.