anyone have a used kit in good condition they want to sell ?...
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augusthahn@...
augusthahn...
Sep 4, 2009 8:47 pm
anyone heard of converting a 16 inch folder ?...
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Thomas G. Rampton
mountain_man...
Sep 5, 2009 5:51 am
Nearly three weeks ago, my Silvio had the front tire go flat. It was a few seconds before I realized what had happened (if indeed that is what happened). I was...
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Thomas G. Rampton
mountain_man...
Sep 5, 2009 6:05 am
I should have said that my two present chainwheels are both a little larger than my old middle and small chainwheels, so that my present larger one gives me a...
5152
radycle
Sep 5, 2009 6:38 am
My recommendation is to fit the fattest, most puncture-resistant tires you can. Fatter tires means a slight decrease in speed. Whip-de-do. Better to go a...
5153
Thomas G. Rampton
mountain_man...
Sep 5, 2009 6:54 am
It worked. Thanks. Tom...
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aafly80
Sep 7, 2009 1:49 am
Hi, folks. I just purchased a Softrider and went for my first ride. While I enjoyed the experience of adapting to the FWD/MBB concept, I found the Cruzbike...
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Bill SISTLER
bill_sistler...
Sep 7, 2009 1:57 am
Tom, I have dumped my cruzbike three times so far. Once was a front wheel flat and doing about the same speed or maybe a bit slower. I got the flat and had...
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Douglas Burton
hardtailcruzer
Sep 7, 2009 2:09 am
Hi Steve, Â Actually, try moving the seat cushion up the seat a little, so the top of the cushion is maybe a quarter inch above the metal backing. You can...
5157
Bill SISTLER
bill_sistler...
Sep 7, 2009 2:16 am
Steve, I have responded to a similar problem in a different manner. I took the pads off. It dropped my shoulders down and the problem is not there. My...
5158
laidbackteacherbill
laidbackteac...
Sep 7, 2009 2:18 am
Steve, I have responded to a similar problem in a different manner. I took the pads off. It dropped my shoulders down and the problem is not there. My...
5159
evblazer
Sep 7, 2009 3:27 pm
I've had the same problem since I picked up the sofrider. Moving the seat up didn't work for me but it does sound like an easy thing to try. I've also had...
5160
aafly80
Sep 7, 2009 8:18 pm
... I had an old piece of the same foam Bacchetta uses on their Euromesh seat, and trimmed a piece to the exact shape of the bottom pad on the Cruzbike seat....
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jack lamoureux
jlmx39
Sep 7, 2009 8:44 pm
I have had both front and rear flats on the Silvio with no problems.I just pulled over with no loss of stability. Jack...
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Thomas G. Rampton
mountain_man...
Sep 7, 2009 9:13 pm
Good to know, Jack! I really think I was slow to recognize the flat (a few seconds, maybe) and in that time, the wheel wandered and skidded. Tom...
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jack lamoureux
jlmx39
Sep 7, 2009 9:20 pm
16 in is kind of small. I would stick with 20 or 26in. Jack...
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augusthahn@...
augusthahn...
Sep 7, 2009 9:21 pm
I am looking for anyone who has a cruzkit for sale email me at augusthahn@......
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Thomas G. Rampton
mountain_man...
Sep 7, 2009 10:41 pm
Jack, what size tires do you have on your Silvio? Mine are rather narrow 700 x 28c and I wonder whether my wheel ran on the metal for a second, causing it to...
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laidbackteacherbill
laidbackteac...
Sep 7, 2009 10:48 pm
Nasty Presta Valve. My flats were blowouts. Sounded like a gun going off....
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Kornelia Mitchell
littleeaglemom
Sep 7, 2009 10:51 pm
I have been away from biking for over 20 years. I had a motorcycle accident and was never able to get comfortable on a regular bike again. I've been looking at...
5168
aafly80
Sep 7, 2009 11:34 pm
OK, I just got back from riding with the new pad. It definitely helped. I found that it all felt bettter to me if the back pad was down at its normal height,...
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thaddeus
thadolius
Sep 8, 2009 1:30 am
[for Steve & others who may be having a shoulder blade – seat back interaction problem] With my Cruzbike kit, I had no problems when the seat back angle was ...
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thaddeus
thadolius
Sep 8, 2009 2:00 am
[for Tom & Bill] I second the move to fatter, puncture resistant tires. I've also been running Mr. Tuffy tire liners inside my commuter bike tires for many ...
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aafly80
Sep 8, 2009 3:55 am
Wow, interesting idea. Are there pics of your mod anywhere? Thanks!...
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jack lamoureux
jlmx39
Sep 8, 2009 6:32 pm
I have 700+23 at 100-120 lbs. Most Silvios are running 23 or 25. Jack...
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Thomas G. Rampton
mountain_man...
Sep 8, 2009 6:58 pm
Just came in from a morning ride of about eight miles. I'm over my bruised soreness now, but still hesitant to go very fast, having learned how much it hurts...
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thaddeus
thadolius
Sep 9, 2009 9:19 pm
I've started a new thread in the Silvio forum & attached some pictures showing some of the details. Please see "Silvio seatback mod for taller riders"...
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pramodanm
Sep 10, 2009 12:48 pm
Hi, I want feedback for conversion kit - using a brand called Octane available in India - please see this image of the cycle - ...
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radycle
Sep 10, 2009 6:22 pm
I have found the more laid-back seat position is much more comfortable than a more upright one. My Cruzbike conversion is the green & yellow one that has been...
5177
k8idx
Sep 10, 2009 11:59 pm
I am new to the group and have never even ridden a recumbent! In spite of that fact I am very determined to get one. The Cruzbike concept makes a lot of sense...
