Hi Guys, New here and I was wonder what everyone thought of using the Next brand mountain bike as a donor. I know they probably don't have the best componets...
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Douglas Burton
hardtailcruzer
Jul 1, 2008 10:02 pm
Hi Dan, Which bike did you have in mind? Can you post a link? Best, Doug  Doug Burton Visit us at Cruzbike Riders International! ...
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Kessinger Dan
danandkaye
Jul 2, 2008 1:11 pm
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8399244 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2513008 Above are a couple of links.... ...
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farsightful
Jul 2, 2008 6:00 pm
... On the Mongoose you are paying for a disk brake you won't be able to use with the kit. On the Next, the horizontal bar that is going to be your seat mount...
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August
august_hahn
Jul 2, 2008 11:13 pm
Does anyone know the exsact weight of a Silvio with fairly high end components also does anyone have any concerns about the safty of the rear axle snaping ?...
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Kendrick Ling
Kendrick_Ling
Jul 3, 2008 4:17 am
... quoting http://www.actionbent.com/silvio.html "Current Weight when built up with Easton Wheelset, Shimano Ultegra components and FSA carbon cranks 11.5kg" ...
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August
august_hahn
Jul 3, 2008 6:58 am
how does that weight compare to a top end road bike ... From: Kendrick Ling To: Cruzbike@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:17 PM Subject:...
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Kendrick Ling
Kendrick_Ling
Jul 3, 2008 10:39 am
Giant TCR Advanced T-Mobile Team team bike Weight: 7.4kg (16.3lb) with pedals Price: US$6000 (stock TCR Advanced T-Mobile Team), US$10,500 cheers Kendrick ... ...
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Bob Kaplan
bobkpln
Jul 3, 2008 12:22 pm
My Trek 5900 with American Classic Mag Clinchers, and lots of very expensive equipment including Stronglite Pulsion cranks, and Zero Gravity brakes weighs 14...
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Rex Woodville-Price
rexrexprice
Jul 3, 2008 12:29 pm
v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}..shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} The rear axel would...
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August
august_hahn
Jul 3, 2008 6:23 pm
Thank You for that very comprehensive and detail exsplanation,the reason I asked was because the Silvio looks very light and was just curious exsactly how much...
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August
august_hahn
Jul 3, 2008 6:33 pm
Thanks for the info,I recently for the first time lifted a standard carbon bike while in a bike shop and was floored by how light it was ! ... From: Kendrick...
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August
august_hahn
Jul 3, 2008 6:35 pm
Thanks for that very helpful info. ... From: Rex Woodville-Price To: Cruzbike@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:29 AM Subject: RE: [Cruzbike]...
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Gabriel Sierra
g_moonrec
Jul 3, 2008 6:57 pm
Yeah, Carbon bikes are light, but when you flick on the top tube, it sounds like a drinking straw! It is a bit...disturbing...Nah! Gabriel Sierra Bike Tourist...
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Bob Kaplan
bobkpln
Jul 3, 2008 7:31 pm
But don't forget that the current version of my 5900 - the Madone 5.9 is priced well over $4,000. Add all of the fancy bits that I have on my old Trek; and...
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August
august_hahn
Jul 3, 2008 8:42 pm
I heard a sharp rap will crack one but normal stressess don,nt seem to harm them ,if that were the case they would be long gone by now ! ... From: Gabriel...
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Bob Kaplan
bobkpln
Jul 4, 2008 11:56 am
If you are interested in a light weight recumbent -- then building up a Silvio from medium to high end standard road components will be a viable solution- and...
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August
august_hahn
Jul 4, 2008 7:38 pm
I suppose the Sivio could have been made from carbon but I guess that would have doubled the Price ! ... From: Bob Kaplan To: Cruzbike@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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doug526162
Jul 8, 2008 1:37 pm
Gave my old upright road bike away years ago - tired with the whole S & M scene :lol: Just ordered the conversion kit from US as the UK supplier has sold out. ...
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August
august_hahn
Jul 8, 2008 9:12 pm
does anyone know if a Rans radlock would work for the seat pan,also what is the seat pan dimensions from front to back....
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yahoolian
Jul 9, 2008 5:32 pm
how about a bamboo frame? http://www.calfeedesign.com/bamboo.htm i was looking at some side-by-side recumbent tandems. would it be possible to make 2 cruzbikes...
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Jon Bendtsen
jonbendtsen
Jul 9, 2008 6:57 pm
... That should be possible, but it is probably expensive. It might compete with the Silvio. ... yes it is possible, but i dont think you will get anything...
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doug526162
Jul 11, 2008 11:13 pm
Living in the damp UK this may be an issue - any ideas...
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Douglas Burton
hardtailcruzer
Jul 12, 2008 12:56 am
Hi Doug, A conversion should accept any fenders that would have worked on the original y-frame bike. You should still be able to attach them to the front fork...
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Gabriel Sierra
g_moonrec
Jul 12, 2008 1:42 am
Hi, Check out Planet Bike. The fenders on the link require no eyelets, so I think they could be ideal. Cheers! Gabriel Sierra Bike Tourist Podcast ...
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doug526162
Jul 12, 2008 12:29 pm
Hello Having problems finding a suitable frame without disc brakes. Would this be OK as a frame? Can the disc brakes be removed and replaced with rim brakes if...
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Rex Woodville-Price
rexrexprice
Jul 12, 2008 1:03 pm
v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}..shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} You will want to...
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Douglas Burton
hardtailcruzer
Jul 12, 2008 1:24 pm
Hi Doug, It's hard for me to see the V-brake pivots in the picture, but yes, if the pivots are there you should be able to remove the discs (including removing...
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Eric Leonard
ericandcarri...
Jul 12, 2008 4:47 pm
move doug526162 <pylon569-quintilis@...> wrote: Living in the damp UK this may be an issue - any ideas...
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doug526162
Jul 12, 2008 7:41 pm
... if the pivots are there you should be able to remove the discs (including removing the brake disc from the wheel) and use rim brakes. Make sure the rim is...
