John & Brad, are you saying opposite things? Brad says that increasing the head angle gives greater stability. John says that harder suspension (which i take...
There's a fellow in Minneapolis for whom I have a lot of respect, who's done a lot of research on these concepts for non-FWD, non-MBB recumbents. You can look...
... Tom Traylor talked about this effect on his FAQ. The forward position of the bottom bracket tends to cause each pedal stroke to center the wheel. The...
You've asked a very interesting question, Dennis. I love it. In general, the dual suspension can affect steering head angle from either. There is also...
Hi Doug, Yes, you've got to have respect for someone who can proceduralise the design of a bent down to 12 steps. Yet ... the procedure assumes a RWD bent. I...
... time. ... the ... Have to agree with Doug about seat time. When i first had my Madonne 5.5 Trek, I couldn't kepp within 2 feet of the bike in front,...
Hi Dennis, I think John's response is very accurate. By stability, I meant that the bike did not want to turn left or right as much with no steering input....
Hi Everyone, When riding on an incline, at what point will a Cruzbike start losing traction? Incline angle, speed, pedal pressure/torque, other factors. I am...
Hi Brad, I've only lost traction one time, and it was starting off on a drive way in too high a gear. I had to stop and re-start. It was very early in my...
This problem has been vexing me since I first considered 700c wheels for the Cruzbike. I've been studying available literature on the operation of V- brakes,...
Hi Brad, Doug, One way to get wheelspin is to go up a grassy hill, and that's a good place to learn how the bike behaves. Smooth consistent pedalling to remove...
Nice summary of brakes systems, Doug. Would these do the trick and are they availble on ebay? http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Brake_System/product_20540.shtml ...
Hi John, I'd not seen the Avid Tri-align before. I have seen the Paul's Motolite, http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=13104 which looks like it's built...
Hi John and Doug, Thanks for the advice. I will give the grassy hill test a try and let you know what I find out. I will also try the leaning forward trick and...
The bike has arrived (actually last week). It is quite heavy, about 37 pounds measured via the bathroom scale method. It is so shiny and new I feel a bit...
This product eliminates the need for a front derailleur. It has a 3-speed hub and the right shifter controls both the hub internal gears and the rear...
I have this SRAM 9.0 DD and was hoping to use it with a CruzBike, but mine also has a Magura Julie hydraulic disc brake, anyone know if the disc brake can be...
on the rear disk brakes should still be usable. in front, the disk brake tabs would no longer align with the rotor. ... but mine ... disc brake ... Behalf...
What about welding on a mount for the disc brake? I plan to power the rear wheel with a 1,500W e-motor and dual hydraulic disc brakes are a must. joshua...
Hi Joshua, To fit a front disk you will need to lose the telescopic front forks. Its possible and will mean no suspension on the front. Regards, John...
Oh---so back to Plan B of tossing the concrete cinder block on a rope over my shoulder to stop the bike and hope I am not being followed by a sports car with a...
Yes, plan B sounds like it! :) ... see comments inserted ... ... Hmm, like this? http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7184957758&category=36135 ...
How about a Headshock from EVO-Taiwan, granted not a lot of travel. I like the AMP Research F3, but AMP went tits up a few years ago, but there is some German...
Yes, good solution Joshua. make use the unit bolts to the fork leg, the chainstay on the kit is no engineered for that purpose. When modifying the fork legs...
trying again - without the typos this time! Yes, good solution Joshua. Make sure the brake calliper bolts to the fork leg not the chainstay, because the...
I finally got a chance to weigh the hardtail on a proper scale. We have a platform scale at my workplace that's used to weight export shipments, and it's kept...
A curious thing Doug, if its climbing better yet weighs more and your legs are still the same legs as before, then you must be delivering power from your torso...
Well, I went ahead and ordered - and subsequently received - the "strap-on" bottle holer that I posted earlier. It is a nice accessory, and mounts well tot he...
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