... No you are not a novice bike rider, however you are a novice recumbent bike rider! I think it would be bad enough for you to go from upright to recumbent...
My name is Peder Torgersen I am 51 years old. I live in Grimstad the south tip of Norway. I am married have been for 23 years. When I was 5 years old when our...
There is an easy way to get used to riding a Cruzbike. Find a long straight driveway or quiet street that slopes slightly downward and simply "coast" to the...
... Well..... Sometimes I ask myself that, but I guess the main reason is to earn money to buy ingredients, inner-tube, keep the lights on and the fire going....
Today I took the bike out for a maiden group ride, unfortunately my speed sensor battery is getting low but usually this ride is 33-38 miles. As many of you...
OK now, you have officialy been removed from my Christmas card list. Yes, I can finally begin to appreciate just how badly I despise you. I'm just kidding, of...
Put a few seat bags on my bikes.The one on the Cannondale is a soft lunch box.The Silvio one is a camcorder bag from Target. Bestbuy also had a nice one for...
... It was a good read. I find it quite interresting. I think it is impressive that you learned it so fast, but if you can, so can i. So i'm getting closer to...
Hi Mark, sorry forgot you don't live in Australia :) I gather they are called "fanny packs" in the US, or a "belt pack" in the UK. apologies, mate Kendrick...
On my Silvio, I was able to put a tool bag on the custom headrest I made. You can see pictures here, www.thechattaways.com/silvio/index.html There are pictures...
Ok, thanks for all the advice, everybody. "Relax" and "Be one with your bike" - sort of a Zen thing, is it, then? I took the Beast out of the garage yesterday,...
I purchased the bike in August 2007 and have spent some time setting it up and learning to ride the new format. I had to replace the rims in order for them to...
Michelle, Some of my experiences were similar to yours. I walked across an intersection for the same reason you did. I've squeezed the handlebars--which...
... Yeah, just don't get me started on the mystical side. Ride your Cruz every day, it develops muscle memory ("Be the bike") and relaxing, which necessarily...
Thanks for the help guys, those Campy flat bar shifters are perfect, but a bit pricy.... Doug. I was wondering myself about that option, I have the ergo ...
Michelle, See? Relax, don't worry and the bike will come to you! BTW, I didn't mean you should abandon your upright just yet, I only meant that your learning...
Brian handled the bike extremely well for his maiden group ride -- I was there! The machine was quite the conversation piece at rest stops, especially among...
Thanks Paul for taking pictures, yes I took my Silvio out on the Eastside Saturday Ride from Plano TX. This actually is a ride I use to frequent when I first...
Brian, Looking good, man. That's pretty darned impressive for your first time out on a recumbent. Especially with a road triple. Mark ... use to ... up to ...
No worries, Kendrick. Mark ... in ... mind ... plastic ... cause ... rack (to ... Panniers- ... rattle) ... Sunday. ... food ... day. We ... worry ... bike. ...
Those are some pretty mean grades on any kind of bike, Don. I'd expect to have to work up to that, but imagine the happy day you DO make it to the top! Mark ...
I had a great time on the conversion bike this weekend.. I went out Saturday with the club for the first time in forever. I've been riding on Sundays several...
Hi. My name is Rose and I'm a Cruzbike addict. . . Okay, maybe just an addict wannabe. I haven't saved up the pennies for my own bike yet, but I enjoy lurking...
Hi Rose, Good read, thank you for sharing. Thanks also, for being a Cruzbike wannabee. I'm a wannabee myself; saving my pennies for a Silvio. Internet forums...
Nice write-up Mark! Sounds like your having some great adventures with your Cruzbike. Today was my 1st ride since last Monday. The weather has been real crap...
Brian, Forgive me if you already posted this, but I notice you are using the space between the seat pan and the frame for some items. That's what I''m...
Hello Folks! I've been hanging around this group since Fall of '06 (before I bought my Cruzbike). Well lets see, I turned 54 this year. ~Been Married to Ginny...
Hahaha, yea I'm 32 years old, and in great shape relatively, working out usually 5 days a week. I did have to adjust my eating habits to get myself down to my...
