Upgrading models to Sofrider V2

[John Tolhurst]

http://www.cruzbike.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=31

We are out of stock of the boxed Sofriders and working on upgrade paths for Sofrider V1 to go 16 speed; Freerider V1 to go 16 speed; Freerider V2 to go 16 speed and even Freerider V2 to go to Sofrider V2.

 

[Mark B]

John,

Are you going to build another run of SR V2s?

Mark

 

[telephd]

resurrecting an old thread. looking to upgrade a Freerider 1.0 to double chainring. The link above is apparently dead. Anyone have instructions and part list?

 

[Charles.Plager]

Here's what I did to add a triple crank to a Sofrider.

 

[telephd]

Thanks Charles. Im looking for info on installing a FD on the Freerider. I may use your technique if I add a triple to our Softrider.

 

[1happyreader]

Im looking for info on installing a FD on the Freerider. .

If you also have a Sofrider you know it uses a :
pulley to change pull direction
cable stop on the boom.
chain spotters are nice.( sram clamp includes one)
braze on derailleur and a clamp on derailleur hanger on the boom like these.
On my silver Sofrider it was a Size: 34.9 YMMV,, go measure !!


All of these should be available as a clamp on variety .

If you have any more specific questions , there are lots people with wrenching experience lurking around here.

 

[Charles.Plager]

If you also have a Sofrider you know it uses a :
pulley to change pull direction
cable stop on the boom.
chain spotters are nice.( sram clamp includes one)
braze on derailleur and a clamp on derailleur hanger on the boom like these.
On my silver Sofrider it was a Size: 34.9 YMMV,, go measure !!
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All of these should be available as a clamp on variety .

If you have any more specific questions , there are lots people with wrenching experience lurking around here.

Pretty much any 34.9 mm front derailleur should work (I've added one to my Cruzigami Mantis). You can use a top pull front derailleur if you don't want to use the pulley to change pull direction. I'm a big fan of chain spotters.

After mounting the derailleur, add the shifter of your choice and you should be good to go.

 

[telephd]

Thanks Charles and Tim! Took the freerider out for a 20 mile spin this afternoon and liked it but boy is it slow with those 1.95 tires with 40 lbs in em. Ill look at the upgrade if my wife cottons to it.

 

[Charles.Plager]

Thanks Charles and Tim! Took the freerider out for a 20 mile spin this afternoon and liked it but boy is it slow with those 1.95 tires with 40 lbs in em. Ill look at the upgrade if my wife cottons to it.

I've got 100 PSI Kojaks on mine and it rolls quite nicely.

 

[Steven Bell]

http://www.cruzbike.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=31

We are out of stock of the boxed Sofriders and working on upgrade paths for Sofrider V1 to go 16 speed; Freerider V1 to go 16 speed; Freerider V2 to go 16 speed and even Freerider V2 to go to Sofrider V2.

Hi,
Link is bad, 404.

 

[BentAero]

Hi,
Link is bad, 404.

That's because that post is from 2008.
Only three models of complete bikes are offered at this time. http://cruzbike.com/all-products.html
However, if you email Robert Holler, he still has some V2K frames available in the Warehouse.

 

[Steven Bell]

That's because that post is from 2008.
Only three models of complete bikes are offered at this time. http://cruzbike.com/all-products.html
However, if you email Robert Holler, he still has some V2K frames available in the Warehouse.

And...that would esplain it !