Very interesting. This is close to what I intend to put on mine when it arrives in January. But I've been thinking about an 11-34 cassette which should handle...
Hello I have 34T-11T rear cluster and a 50-34 chain ring. I opted for the 34T rear cluster due to the large hills here in Central MA and Southern NH. Have not...
Hi all, I have been lurking here for some time, but now that I have my very own cruzbike I figure it is time to join the group. Yesterday I put together my...
... while, the solution is to find a shorter "noodle" at your local Mtn bike shop, I think bending it may crimp it, or bind the cable to some degree, Happy...
Hi Klaus, Glad you're here. The part you're referring to is commonly called a "brake noodle" and is made of stainless steel. Every time I've tried to bend one...
Hello. I am a newcomer to this group and have a few projects going on. I am in the process of building an enclosed recumbent tricyle with electric and solar...
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has tried one of the Sherpa or Cold Springs front racks on the back of a Silvio yet? If not, I plan to pull the trigger when...
Not sure I understand this Am mildly confused here. Are you proposing a Front Wheel (Human Powered) Drive (E-Motor powered) Rear Wheel Drive Velomobile? joshua...
Hi, I have recently been trying to work out what wheelset to get for my Silvio. The trouble is, I've seen a lot of conflicting feedback on the same wheels on...
Hi folks, From February Nanda Holz in Petaluma CA will have a demonstration Silvio available. If you are over that way, give Nanda a call on 925-301-7043 ...
We are shortlisted for 2007 bike of the year at Bentrideronline.com: http://www.bentrideronline.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=330&blogId=1 Thanks to...
John, Your success is richly deserved and hard-earned. Moving new ideas forward with vision, integrity, kindness, genuine interest in the ideas of others......
... Thanks John, glad to be on this list. Been admiring the Silvio for since I first laid eyes on it, and am glad that the wait will soon be over. I'll...
Hi Nanda, We are very glad to have you here and we'll be looking forward to hearing your exploits with the Silvio. The bike you're building sounds like it will...
Hi George, This thread where we have been identifying where the frame is most susceptible to failure is an engineering idea. Think of the worst case and then...
Hi Nanda, The ergonomics of the Silvio might see the grips outside the raised knee position, so levers like the force and campag, that have both cables down...
Hello, I have been trying to find out whether the Freerider V2 has the new frame - that is, the frame that the Sofrider V2 uses. As best I can tell, all of the...
Hi Leopold, hope you're doing well. I believe either John or Jim posted recently to indicate that the Freerider would get the updated frame and swingarm as...
Thanks for the noodle advice. I checked the seat mount orientation, and this is not the problem. Perhaps I could improve things by by moving the seat around a...
Yes, thats correct Doug. There is even a small improvement in the Freerider frame over the Sofrider frame that even you might not spot easily!! Main change is...
Hi Rob, On a road bike the drive wheel takes about 55% of the weight, and on a cruzbike about 50 to 55% - very well matched requirements there. Unless a wheel...
Hi Klaus, One of the parts I seem to buy the most of is brake and shifter cables; I'm always re-routing and re-positioning things. The cable routing for the...
Thanks John, That's helpful. I think I will go for the Xero Lites then. My reasoning is that light wheels will always be a good thing, while aero can be...
Hi John, Excellent. Keep me posted. Cheers, Rob ... the ... Cold ... to ... day ... end to ... either ... (that ... hole to ... tube)I ... looking ... ride ......
Hi John, Thanks again for your input. Would there be a way to reinforce a frame or fork, to preclude the possibility of failure in these weak areas? I ...
Under decumbent1 freerider photos http://sports.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cruzbike/photos/view/63c3?b=1 Finally posted a pic of my modified freerider.......all...
