T50 framesst right for me?

[skankingbiker]

greetings and salutations. I am new to the Forum and have been looking at Cruz bikes for quite some time. I currently own one recumbent, a performer front wheel drive with 451 wheels. I very much enjoy the bike, but the small wheels means it is lacking on longer rides. basically, I'm looking for something I can do metric and Century events with out on country roads and keep up with my weekend riding buddies.

I was considering T50 frameset and modifying it to make it more sportier.

I'm wondering I'm wondering if anyone here has had luck modifying the t-50 to something approaching a poor man's Silvio

 

[3bs]

Hit the t50 threads. The short answer is yes. Tons of options.

 

[rx7mark]

[QUOTE="skankingbiker,

I'm wondering I'm wondering if anyone here has had luck modifying the t-50 to something approaching a poor man's Silvio[/QUOTE]

I have had success at modifying my T50, I can do 60-100 miles with no issues. I am very happy with the resulting ride. If I were doing it over I might start with 650B, or 700c wheels, but mine is a commuter and excersise bike, I rarely ride more than 40 miles at a time.

Check out the attached picture and the following threads titled:
T50 with road bars and controls
T50 with a Thor seat
My T50 Emiljay mod.

Let me know if you have any questions.
Mark

 

[skankingbiker]

is the frame disc only?

 

[rx7mark]

is the frame disc only?

I think you could do rim brakes, but depends on getting the right brake/wheel combination. But discs are great, give them a shot if you haven't yet.

Mark