Silvio 1.0 and 2.0 Comparison
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Charles.Plager
Recumbent Quant
Can you fit the Silvio 2.0
People have definitely mounted neck rests on Silvio 1.Xs (see this or this). By far and away, the biggest difference is going to be the seat angle. If you like the 45 degree seat angle, the Silvio 1.X will be a much better deal for you. If you want the lower seat angle, then you want the lower seat angle and that means the Silvio 2.
People have definitely mounted neck rests on Silvio 1.Xs (see this or this). By far and away, the biggest difference is going to be the seat angle. If you like the 45 degree seat angle, the Silvio 1.X will be a much better deal for you. If you want the lower seat angle, then you want the lower seat angle and that means the Silvio 2.
3WHELZ
Guru
Headrest
Speaking from experience, I do not think you will need the headrest regardless of the chainstay extenders. The seat angle remains 45 degrees. Early on, I had contemplated installing a headrest that I had purchased for an Optima trike that I had once had, but found it unnecessary.
Speaking from experience, I do not think you will need the headrest regardless of the chainstay extenders. The seat angle remains 45 degrees. Early on, I had contemplated installing a headrest that I had purchased for an Optima trike that I had once had, but found it unnecessary.
Andrew 1973
Zen MBB Master
consider the 2.0
Only you can be the judge, but the 2.0 sounds likea good match for the more reclined, agressive position you are used to.
Only you can be the judge, but the 2.0 sounds likea good match for the more reclined, agressive position you are used to.
Drew
Active Member
I have 4 years experience on
I have 4 years experience on a 1.0 and have been riding a Silvio 2.0 since July 1. I will ignore the technical differences because they have been well covered on this form.
The first ride on the 2.0 felt like I was laying completely flat. The handling was the same but the bike certainly felt different and a bit less stable. I now attribute that initial sensation to lack of experience on a more reclined bike. The first few hours it felt like I was sliding off the seat. I wasn't moving at all but the smaller seat pan gave that impression. Visibility is not as good on the 2.0. It is not bad but it is harder to see debris and road hazards than on the 1.0. I ride in the city a lot so this is a factor for me.
On the 2.0 I feel imperfections of the road a lot more. You feel it on your whole back instead of just your butt. That's the only negative comment I could make.
The good news is the 2.0 is much faster than the earlier versions. It also feels more stable on descents. My average speed over fixed courses has increased 4 to 5 Km/h. This has been demonstrated scientifically on this forum but it was obvious to me before reading the data. My Strava records are falling like dominoes and I even have held a few KOM awards for the first time.
The 1.0 is still a great bike (and I have one for sale wink wink). If my 1.0 doesn't sell I'm going to add a rack and panniers to convert it into a commuting machine. However the 2.0 is a true leap in design from esthetic and performance point of view. The increased seat angle is great but may take a while to get used to it. Once you do get comfortable on this bike get ready to fly!
I have 4 years experience on a 1.0 and have been riding a Silvio 2.0 since July 1. I will ignore the technical differences because they have been well covered on this form.
The first ride on the 2.0 felt like I was laying completely flat. The handling was the same but the bike certainly felt different and a bit less stable. I now attribute that initial sensation to lack of experience on a more reclined bike. The first few hours it felt like I was sliding off the seat. I wasn't moving at all but the smaller seat pan gave that impression. Visibility is not as good on the 2.0. It is not bad but it is harder to see debris and road hazards than on the 1.0. I ride in the city a lot so this is a factor for me.
On the 2.0 I feel imperfections of the road a lot more. You feel it on your whole back instead of just your butt. That's the only negative comment I could make.
The good news is the 2.0 is much faster than the earlier versions. It also feels more stable on descents. My average speed over fixed courses has increased 4 to 5 Km/h. This has been demonstrated scientifically on this forum but it was obvious to me before reading the data. My Strava records are falling like dominoes and I even have held a few KOM awards for the first time.
The 1.0 is still a great bike (and I have one for sale wink wink). If my 1.0 doesn't sell I'm going to add a rack and panniers to convert it into a commuting machine. However the 2.0 is a true leap in design from esthetic and performance point of view. The increased seat angle is great but may take a while to get used to it. Once you do get comfortable on this bike get ready to fly!
John Tolhurst
Zen MBB Master
Hi Drew,
very much
Hi Drew,
very much appreciate your contribution to this and the other Silvio 1 v 2 threads.
John
very much
Hi Drew,
very much appreciate your contribution to this and the other Silvio 1 v 2 threads.
John
3WHELZ
Guru
Comparison
Drew - yes, thank you for the input. I too have been riding a 1.0 for about the same period of time. I have not yet taken the plunge and moved to a 2.0, but I am certainly considering it. The visibility concerns me more than the roughness of the ride. Have you attempted to make any adjustments to headrest to improve visibility?
Dean
Drew - yes, thank you for the input. I too have been riding a 1.0 for about the same period of time. I have not yet taken the plunge and moved to a 2.0, but I am certainly considering it. The visibility concerns me more than the roughness of the ride. Have you attempted to make any adjustments to headrest to improve visibility?
Dean
Drew
Active Member
The visibility is different
The visibility is different on the 2.0 but it is not bad. On my 1.0 the handlebars are higher and more of a sight block. On the 2.0 it is the seat angle that is the viz issue for me. I als find it harder to check 6 so i use 2 Zefal spy mirrors.
I have not tried moving the headrest because it is not that big a deal.
The visibility is different on the 2.0 but it is not bad. On my 1.0 the handlebars are higher and more of a sight block. On the 2.0 it is the seat angle that is the viz issue for me. I als find it harder to check 6 so i use 2 Zefal spy mirrors.
I have not tried moving the headrest because it is not that big a deal.
