Awhile back there was some talk about pedals for those who would rather not clip in, such as when learning to ride a Cruzbike. Although I don't own a Cruzbike...
I've been having a heck of a time figuring out the right pedals. I've tried shimano spd with the small cleats, very difficult to get off the line at a stop...
I've had really good experience with the Shimano spd cleats. I set them on very low tension so they are really easy on-off at stops but just as effective on...
A Cruz conversion from a Cell D-2, Acera 8 x 3 speed, 715 mm drop handlebars, adjustable head stem, 424 clipless pedals. Alloy luggage rack. Rear disc brake. ...
Took me about a week before I'd clip in, but now it's the only way to go! Also, a wonderful thing has been discovered. My Silvio with just the rear wheel off...
... them on very low ... effective on hills or anywhere ... Yeah...me too Tho sometimes it is a bit fiddly to clip in and I just have to keep going as best I...
Tom, Glad you're getting good and comfortable on your Silvio. Like you, I was pleasantly surprised to learn mine easily fits in the back of my Matrix. Mark ...
Picked up my Freerider modified with the Xtracycle "Free Radical" today -- only rode it a mile or so (it's cloudy and cool) but I can tell it's gonna be...
Wow, got a ton of money invested in this bike, and took it out for the first time and just hated it. I went around the block, and thought I was going to...
I am considering selling my cruzbike kit for $150 it comes with all the parts and insruction booklet and is in exellent condition you can contact me at...
RELAX! Just relax your body, and it will be alot easier. I was having trouble as well, but i read how other people ride their cruzbike, and i have gotten to...
Hello Michael, This is a natural first-day encounter. I think we were all there the first day. You should first find a parking lot with a large unobstructed...
Yes, one word... "Patience" Have some and you will be rewarded. This bike is a rocket! It's light years ahead of any recumbent I've ridden. There is a...
Wear a Helmet (gloves too) Start by ignoring the pedals and just coast down a slight incline (not in traffic) and practice steering straight and gentle turns. ...
... Put it up on Ebay. If you cannot pack it, find out how much your LBS will charge you to pack it. A Sofrider V1 just sold for $635 + $90 shipping on Ebay....
It has been said above, relax. Let your body do the work and don't tense up. If you read through some of the learning curve posts, you'll see that even those...
Thanks for the tip,but my e-bay account and PP account were hacked into last year and I have not had the nerve to put another credit card up on the web. I'm...
Hi everyone, just got my first 50 Ks ride today along the Marybirnong river trail in melbourne and must say the bike (Freerider) was great. Just a few things...
Yeah.... Keep at it. First time I rode mine, I couldn't go more than 15 feet. Now I can ride in traffic. Took several days just to go reasonably straight. Tom...
I get about 56" hub-to-hub, but that's an approximation (using a hardware store tape measure while bent over the frame, trying to keep the bike upright leaned...
Hi I have a Silvio being put together at the moment and should have it to ride in a few weeks. My first attempt on a Cruzbike I fell off twice but I still...
Hey John, Is your Xtracycle Free Radical installed on one of the newer Cruzbike "V2" Freeriders? I was considering the Free Radical addition but had only seen...
Thanks on the measurement, that means experimentation since I'd like to make one later, but I'd like to keep it in the 52" for bus bike racks. Pulling the...
To everyone who encouraged me with positive words I really want to thank you all. I got out for about an hour on the local trail today, and although the ride...
Yes, your next ride will be even better. Improvement will continue, though I still don't feel quite as confident on my Silvio as on a conventional bike. Might...
