So, I got a set of Vuelta wheels with a 9sp 11-32 cassette on them (they're beautiful). When I put on the front wheel, and pushed the axle back as far into the...
Steve, I have a set of those wheels; they're currently on my Sofrider. Very nice wheels for an amazing price. I encountered the same questions building my red...
Hello On my much improved ride yesterday, I was doing more hill climbing. On some of the normal hills, the climbing was as good as my regular road bike. No...
What's the fattest tyres I can use with the Freerider? I'm looking at Schwable's 'Big Apples', but wonder if there is enough clearance, especially on the...
Chris, The 26 x 2.0 Big Apple should fit. The 26 x 2.35 is iffy on the front. I will make some measurements and get back to you. Be well, Doug ... enough...
Hi all, I'm been a two Cruzbike owner for a while now; so in addition to the Trek Y-24 conversion I also have a Freerider. The Freerider I do the most all of...
Hi Rich, I think your Y-24 is similar in build to my Klein. I settled for the Richey 26 x 1's after trying very hard to see if there was any way to incorporate...
Hi Doug I wrote to you awhile back to let you know that I had purchased a conversion bike. Well it arrived about a month ago but I didn't assemble it right...
This is my first recumbent, and the V2 is a rocket. WOW. I finally found some screws to replace the ones FEDEX lost when my V2 was shipped. It has taken me a...
I just put together my Sofrider V2 this week, never test rode any recumbent.... I only have 25 mile on it, but it was easy to learn, cruises at a steady 15...
It's very interesting to read these first-time stories, and how well they've worked out. I know Huntington Beach* and I know Florida is flat. Both great...
Hi Tom, While you can fit just about any crankset to the V2 and get lower gearing, Conversion builders have repeatedly found that the Cruzbike seems to work...
You might want to try the Lake SPD sandal. It has a toe box so you won't scrape your toes in case of a dropped foot from a pedal or other such accident or...
Hi Eric, I bought the Lake Sandals at Nashbar for $59. I almost bought the Shimanos, but after checking some of the reviews on the internet, I found that...
Hi Rich, "I'd still be interested in seeing what I can do to make the Trek a higher performance road bike." Ahh, a man after my own heart. That's probably been...
... They are in stock, so I should think you would get one in time, check with Maria, mparker@... Upgrading to a triple front seems a possibility, but...
... I would consider putting washers between the triangle brackets and the fork dropouts, you are only looking for 2mm, one washer, on each side. Best, John...
I'm repeatedly amazed when a company doesn't understand that the negative effect of an unhappy customer is SO much greater than the SMALL cost it would take to...
Don't know what the issue there was Steven, but I do know that bike shop people generally hate lowly customers questioning their authority. A cruzbike, even to...
Hi Chris, I measured the inner fork width on my Sofrider at the location where the maximum width of the tire would fall, and it's 2.25 inches. I think you've...
This surprises me a great deal, since I've had excellent service from Calhoun since 2001, with zero problems or bad experiences. I used to travel to...
Jack, Thanks for your comments. That's pretty impressive speeds you're getting. The other day, after 12 miles or so riding at 16 to 17 mph, I was able to...
Doug, Thanks; you've confirmed what I was thinking that would need to be done on the Trek (replacing rear swingarm) and I had read Steve Sashen's posts about...
Today I received a Sofrider V2 via Jim's gracious parents for assembly, testing and review. When I'm done, it will move on to a well-known recumbent journalist...
I can't say much for Cruzbikes customer service. I sent three emails and pictures about the damaged and missing parts to my V2 and have yet to receive a...
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