tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
It is enough for wheels+frame, but not seat or helmet.
TBH, I wear my helmet on the plane to be sure it doesn't get squished.
TBH, I wear my helmet on the plane to be sure it doesn't get squished.
Tiltmaniac's S30v2 build.
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tiltmaniac
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I have no idea if this case would work for an S40. Unlike the Q and the S30, you can't disassemble the rear end.
Mathew Fy
GRU
No, you need an S30 or Q to fit into the 26"x26" case tiltmaniac described earlier. For another option, Larry used a 52"x35" for shipping his V20 with Shipbikes.
http://cruzbike.com/forum/threads/b-w-96002-n-hardcase-bicyle-shipping-box-revue.11607/
Larry, have you been using this for your travels?
Kenneth Jessett
Well-Known Member
This is an extraordinarily cool bike:
tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
I've done the more laid-back mounting of my seat now. I'm definitely liking it so far.
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How did you change the mounting?
tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
I put the seat where I thought I'd want it, then I drilled three holes to match the new position, then applied new thermoplastic (I kept the old thermoplastic so I could put the seat in the old position.
At that point, I put the screws in and called it a day.
(Technically I need to shorten the new screws I put in-- the seat is a bit higher in the front, and so I needed some slightly longer screws. Turns out I only had *really* a *lot* longer screws, which I'll have to cut down one of these days soon).
Drilling the CF seat:
Since CF dust is nasty stuff , I did it using a hand drill (to minimize dust) and some wet wipes (to capture and wipe up the dust before it went into the air).
I forgot that I also mounted a Fly12CE to the front, and moved the LightInMotion Seca 1700 to a lower mount (you can just barely see it past the Q-ring calibration lines) on the far right of the photo.
The Seca 1700 mount is attached through the hole through which a cable can run with an extender. I can take a photo of that if anyone cares to see it.
ak-tux
Zen MBB Master
Wow! beautiful bike!
Looks like the seat is now at 28 degs or so. Not very far from a V20.
tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
Those Cruzbike folks sure know how to make some pretty bikes, that is for sure!
It does definitely look a bit more V20-ish, though I find the shorter wheelbase useful at least in terms of maneuvering the bike into the office.
I'm kinda wondering if I'll need a headrest. Time will tell.
tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
Oh, I also forgot that I'm trying out the Quarq TyreWiz cycling pressure sensor.
It isn't just because I love gadgets-- it is because I'm lazy and will often not check tire pressure and don't particularly like to be surprised by rim-and-road (or rim-and-railroad) contact accidentally.
It isn't just because I love gadgets-- it is because I'm lazy and will often not check tire pressure and don't particularly like to be surprised by rim-and-road (or rim-and-railroad) contact accidentally.
tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
On my commute today I was easily a good 4mph faster (where I'd normally hit 29mph, I now hit 33mph). It feels slightly easier to make power, and I'm sure it is slightly more aero as well.
So far the results are positive
Time (and the data) will tell if this is psychology or if it something real.
(And yes I know that X mph faster is not an accurate way of talking about this in the face of physical effects )
So far the results are positive
Time (and the data) will tell if this is psychology or if it something real.
(And yes I know that X mph faster is not an accurate way of talking about this in the face of physical effects
)tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
Medium-term review of the TyreWiz doohickies.
They work!
Not only do they work, they work well enough that I can tell which segments of the road have been in the sun and which are in shade by looking at the graph of tire *pressure*.
Pretty cool, if you ask me!
Greg
Carbon Master Craftsman
What tehrmoplastic it was? can you show on picture. Its like hot glue or somethink?
btw brilliant idea for fit!
tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
InstaMorph or any other Polycaprolactone (chemical name for the plastic. Typically comes as pellets you melt together).
Here is the one I used, but they're all basically equivalent:
https://www.amazon.com/Polly-Plastics-Cosplayers-Hobbyists-Accessories/dp/B00WRWKM6G
Greg
Carbon Master Craftsman
Thank you for information tiltmaniac.
I found Polycaprolactone here in poland market.
Good to known, that im not living on the end of the world...))
I need to try it to workshop moulding work.
I found Polycaprolactone here in poland market.
Good to known, that im not living on the end of the world...
))I need to try it to workshop moulding work.
tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
Glad to help!
I continue to highly recommend the anti-flop band. Cheap, effective, and thusfar long lasting.
tiltmaniac
Zen MBB Master
The anti-flop band is still going, after maybe 6k more miles! Surprising longevity for a rubber band!
