Sweet!!! Very cool. ... its "smallness" ... but...
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john migliore
bikerj0hn
May 5, 2007 1:22 pm
...getting a good feel for this ride... <a href="http://www.bikejournal.com/journal.asp?rname=bikerjohn "...
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Doug Burton
hardtailcruzer
May 5, 2007 2:15 pm
Hello, John, The tread on a hard-surface bike tire has one purpose: Appearance. Most folks are a familiar with the role tread plays on their automobile tires:...
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pnoon43
May 5, 2007 7:17 pm
Bikerjohn welcome to a unique group and proud owners of the softrider. Would like to test ride the sylvio one day just to see the speed you can get out of it ?...
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john migliore
bikerj0hn
May 6, 2007 12:17 pm
...am a big Cruzbike fan! I have exceeded 33mph on downhill rides and my cadence is smoothing out. I'm a 53y/o guy who can not walk a half mile without...
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john migliore
bikerj0hn
May 6, 2007 12:35 pm
... bike ... up ... affect ... loose ... Q- ... really ... Doug, Your perspective and observations are much appreciated here! Thankyou! I am noticing a...
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rawdinsroost2
May 7, 2007 7:09 pm
I see that there are a few pictures of the Cruzbike with a front derailer. What seems to work best? I have one of the new kits. (Dec 2006) and the most obvious...
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Douglas Burton
hardtailcruzer
May 8, 2007 12:24 am
Hi, You need a clamp-on derailleur with a 34.9 mm clamp diameter. These are fairly common and don't have to be expensive: ...
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August
august_hahn
May 8, 2007 4:23 am
Hi everyone I had a bit of a computer proplem so thats the lag time.I,m planning on getting a frt derailer,I have a 38t/48 double and I find that I quickly run...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
May 9, 2007 12:23 am
Hi, can any of you Florida based folks suggest a dealer or two, we are finding we need someone down that way. Happy to follow up any suggestions. Regards to...
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Bill Mills
ocalapcbear
May 9, 2007 1:42 am
Streit's Schwinn Cyclery. 352-377-2453 • 1614 Nw 13Th St, Gainesville,FL 32609 Great shop. Been in business for around 50 years. Familiar with 'bents. They ...
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catmandoit3
May 9, 2007 11:08 am
Just joined the CRUZBIKE family as a dealer, Hampton's Edge Trail Side Bicycles here in Florida on the 46 mile long Withlacoochee Trail. I have been a...
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catmandoit3
May 9, 2007 11:17 am
... dealer. Their number is 352-799-4979, bentedge@...,<hamptonsedge.com>...
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Jack Lamoureux
jlmx39
May 9, 2007 5:13 pm
Just finished both my bikes. Had to get some wrenching practice for the coming Silvio. Both bikes turned out pretty good and were not that hard to do. Bike #1-...
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john migliore
bikerj0hn
May 10, 2007 2:45 am
What I'm really starting to get a kick out of, with the recumbent, is "catch-ups". I like riding my bent in a stealth mode, chasing down, catching up, and...
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Mark Allen
malkren
May 11, 2007 6:41 am
Hey, I didn't even realize you guys were getting dealers lined up (horray). Do you have one in/around dallas tx? I've always wanted to try a cruzbike in...
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charlielaidlaw
May 12, 2007 9:42 am
... I spoiled myself with the Continental Sport Contact tyres, 1.3 x 26. They're light, yet with a fancy puncture-proof kevlar layer and a fantastic online...
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Regis Hampton
catmandoit3
May 12, 2007 10:39 am
Doug, You might want to try Schwalbe, Marathon Racers. When pumped up to max 95 psi they are fast. When softened up a bit they give a nice cushy ride for rough...
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Doug Burton
hardtailcruzer
May 12, 2007 3:08 pm
Sorry to be scarce - lots of doin's going on... Jack, congrats on having two bikes up and running - I'll be very interested to hear how your shifting...
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Doug Burton
hardtailcruzer
May 12, 2007 3:32 pm
A few minutes with Google will turn up links to Regis' bike shop in Florida... http://www.hamptonsedge.com/ And an interesting "meet Regis" spot on "Recumbent...
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Mark Allen
malkren
May 13, 2007 5:58 pm
So what would be a good way to deck out a cruzbike sofrider? I like the silvio, but I don't know that my fitness level is high enough to justify a bike like...
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Douglas Burton
hardtailcruzer
May 13, 2007 9:16 pm
Hi Mark, "I like the silvio, but I don't know that my fitness level is high enough to justify a bike like that." I know what you mean. The Silvio will prove to...
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Kim Tolhurst
cruzbikenz
May 13, 2007 10:56 pm
Hi Mark, There are some fine points in your letter and I hope to be reading some good responses to it. ... Your current position in the bunch, will only...
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Brad
bradwoodbr
May 14, 2007 4:05 am
Hi Mark, Below are my ideas from experience and observations. I hope they are of benefit. ... *** They may well be comparing a tourer with a racer. But...
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alanhu99
May 14, 2007 5:50 am
Mark: I ride both the Cruzbike and my selection of upright bikes. It seems to me that the discussion about choosing a recumbent is first and foremost about...
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charlielaidlaw
May 15, 2007 12:11 pm
How you get this arm-input effect happening? Under what conditions do you use it, or find it most noticable? I think you're meant to pull with one hand,...
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Brad
bradwoodbr
May 15, 2007 4:28 pm
When starting or power pedalling your arms push or pull against the pedal steer affect. I you are pedalling with a high smooth cadence, little arm input would ...
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Jack Lamoureux
jlmx39
May 15, 2007 8:22 pm
Did a 20 mi ride today with the 39 53 double and I like it.There is plenty of top end and the 39 front and 32 rear is plenty low. But then its pretty flat...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
May 16, 2007 12:09 pm
When you use your arms and create a slight occilation, you shorten the throw of the leg, so it does not bend as much. This means you can put more power through...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
May 16, 2007 12:12 pm
Hey, saw your photo bikerjohn with the 45 seat back. If you want to lay it back more, you can flip the binding bolt on the top of the seat post. :) Best, John...
