Converting the Downtube shifts weight forward from about 70:30 to 50:50 which can overload the front shock. The only time I bottom out is when hitting the...
I am looking to up grade my Cruz bike and I don't know how to use this Yahoo group to look stuff up. What I want to do is add a double road crank, front...
Hi Gary, A good place to start is to check out the photos of this bike: http://sports.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cruzbike/photos/browse/f18a Much of what you...
I'm right with Gary here, I'd like to get a larger front sprocket, and add a disc brake to the rear of my freerider. Does anyone out there have any help for...
I recently ordered a kit for a Klein conversion and have been reading the kit instructions anticipation of getting the kit. My Klein has a 1 1/4" OD tube with...
Please disregard previous post, as my Klein Mantra Comp does have a 1 1/8" steering tube. Only the "Pro" model uses the oversized headset. My apologies for an...
Hi Jack, Actually those posts have big value for the group. Now there is a record that tells us special modifications will be needed if someone chooses to...
To help evaluate donor bikes, what's the height of the Sofrider toptube? Downtube's 2008 models include a full suspension model with the internal hub, the...
Hi Eric, The unladen height of the top tube on my Sofrider is 24.5 inches. The distance from the centerline if the steering axis (head tube) to the centerline...
Hello, all - I'm giving up on building up a Cruzbike for now (emphasis *for now*), so I have a Honda Y-frame with original drive train (no wheels/tires) and...
A contact number would help, wouldn't it? Five Six Two Four Nine Four Nine Five Three Five. Operators are standing by, assuming your phone identifies you as...
Thanks, Doug, My best estimate is that the 8FH (real name, I only imagined the other one) top tube height is 25 3/4" which seems a might high, but I'm guessing...
Check out the photo section for my latest mods to the ST . I always liked the wider, Tweener bars on my Bacchetta Cafe' so why not adapt thenm to the Sofrider?...
Hi Jeff, I really like how the bike looks... But I had to laugh... I just took a pair of those Volae bars off of my red bike! LOL! Just goes to show you how...
Jeff, By the way, Thanks for posting the handlebar mounting shot. I never tried that with the tweeners... Might have fixed my arm-leg problem. How about a...
As a follow up request, I posted a side view, as well as a knee clearence pic from the riders perspective. A couple of other comments about the conversion in...
Hi, I live in Chicago, IL USA and am interested in a Cruzbike but we don't have any dealers here. Is there anyone in the greater Chicago area who owns one and...
That is beautiful. I like reading about your "ST" sofrider because it's similar to what I might like to do with one someday. How do you feel about the bike's...
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Hi Mark, Re: Performance and how my Cafe' compares to the cruzbike, I would say the biggest factor, still is the weight difference between the two bikes. That...
I'm still looking at 20" folders as donors. The full suspension 8FH Downtube has the top tube at over 25" and I'm not sure if that's too high. Yan has...
I started my Klein conversion. Unfortunately the kit instructions aren't much help in the details area. But, I'm plodding along and have fairly good mechanical...
Thanks Doug, I should be ok with the single chainring (46 tooth)- don't need the granny gears just yet! The conversion is coming along pretty well, wish I had...
Hi Jack, Sounds like you have the gearing well in hand. Wire cutters just mangle the cable and rarely are able to actually cut it. You need a clean cut to keep...
Eric, Interesting information - glad you've actually been able to contact the Downtube designer. I note that he says the Citizen design is flawed because it...
Anyone who's not had a chance to peek at John's blog, http://www.cruzbike.com/blog/index.html There are spme very interesting details shots of the Silvio frame...
Thanks Doug, What a great resource you are. I was actually able to do surgery on the brake cable by cutting away a bit of the black outer material, pulling the...
