Hi all I am new to this group and I am interested in converting my Trek Navorgator 300 into a recumbent, will this be possible? Thanks in advance Sacha, NY...
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John Werner
wernercj
Sep 19, 2010 11:46 pm
Hi Pramodan, Since you used a conventional frame for your conversion, was it a really small frame? Did it have 24" or 26" wheels. Regards, John Werner ...
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jack lamoureux
jlmx39
Sep 20, 2010 2:23 pm
The seat will be too high. Jack...
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jack lamoureux
jlmx39
Sep 20, 2010 2:32 pm
14 or 15 in frames have worked for me. Just keep looking. Jack...
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pramodanm
Sep 21, 2010 7:27 am
Hi John, I used a 26" wheel bike. The frame is medium size. It was a hardtail MTB. Regards Pramodan...
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pramodanm
Sep 21, 2010 7:39 am
Hi, I think the top tube is slanting up too much. The recumbent seat will be in inclined back more than it is good and it will be difficult to reach the pedals...
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bikrrr1
Oct 11, 2010 3:43 am
I'm a long time upright cyclist/racer, thinking about making the switch to a recumbent. I'm looking for a Silvio to test ride in the Boise, Idaho area. Email...
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John
johntolhurst
Oct 11, 2010 3:44 am
http://203.59.125.173/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2643 Re: Silvio test ride in Boise, Idaho? Postby John Zabriskie on Fri Oct 08, 2010 9:12 am I've got a Campy...
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Pramodan Marathe
pramodanm
Oct 13, 2010 6:02 pm
The website given in the message is opening and showing 'phishing' warning. Beware of the site. pramodanm@......
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John
johntolhurst
Oct 14, 2010 7:27 am
Thanks Pramodan, I deleted the post. John Tolhurst...
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joda76
setonflah
Oct 17, 2010 2:08 pm
I've got my Silvio listed on BROL and Craigslist Erie,PA. Details and Photos can be provided on request. Thanks, John...
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henrysheil
Oct 19, 2010 12:56 pm
I'd like to ask the opinion of the group on hardtail vs. hardfront. I've currently got a completely suspension-less Cruzbike kit running on hard narrow 700C...
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Jon Bendtsen
jonbendtsen
Oct 19, 2010 1:13 pm
... I would choose front suspension over rear suspension because i feel the front a lot more on my stock Cruzbike Freerider than the rear. My Crzubike...
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jack lamoureux
jlmx39
Oct 20, 2010 2:10 pm
Why don't you try the suspension fork first.I had 2 conversions like that and they worked OK.I do like full suspension better for the comfy ride and you don't...
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henrysheil
Oct 23, 2010 6:24 am
Thanks to both Jack and John for the input, I'll whack the suspension fork onto the existing machine and see how it turns out. I'll let you all know too. ...
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Tom
todayican2
Oct 28, 2010 1:48 pm
Building a lightweight trike, anyone have a seat closeby that could give me dimensions? Thanks...
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George
glekusz
Nov 7, 2010 6:27 am
... Is the Silvio sold or still for sale?...
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Tom
todayican2
Nov 7, 2010 4:21 pm
Building a lightweight trike, anyone have a seat closeby that could give me dimensions? Thanks...
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bobmcree
Dec 17, 2010 5:55 am
i have built several electric cruzbikes, and this is the most powerful hub motor you can find for one. This is a new internally planetary geared motor from...
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Larry Romfh
larryromfh
Dec 17, 2010 7:49 pm
do you have more than one motor? how much for just a controler. will your controler run a go-hub motor I already own? ... From: bobmcree To:...
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Bob Mcree
bobmcree
Dec 17, 2010 8:43 pm
hi larry. i have lots of motors and controllers from many years in the hobby. i am not positive about the go-hub controller but i am sure i can come up with...
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evsolutions
Dec 17, 2010 11:32 pm
Go-Hub is a product made by Crystalyte for Danny Doris. Basically a standard Crystalyte Model 408 motor with a 36V X 20A analog controller. I've ridden with an...
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Bob Mcree
bobmcree
Dec 18, 2010 1:36 am
i have a crytalyte 20A 36v controller i will provide with the proper connections for your motor for $100 with a 30 day guarantee. bob ... -- bob mcree ...
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Larry Romfh
larryromfh
Dec 18, 2010 3:09 am
I am running a 48 volt system If you have that controler. also I am interested in this new motor that will allow me to go over 30mph. People in Miami will kill...
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Larry Romfh
larryromfh
Dec 18, 2010 3:19 am
Thanks but I want to keep running my 48 volt system. Danny has been distracted. so I am looking for the part ... From: EVsolutions To: Cruzbike@yahoogroups.com...
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evsolutions
Dec 18, 2010 3:58 am
36V Controllers will accept up to 55V but off a charger most 48V battery setups will be at or above 55V. A 48V Controller will accept up to 75V. An increase on...
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Bob Mcree
bobmcree
Dec 18, 2010 5:12 am
joshua tells me your motor is a crystalyte 408 so you should be able to do 30 mph at 48v with a 30 amp controller. with a 20A controller you could probably do...
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Bob Mcree
bobmcree
Dec 18, 2010 5:34 am
if you look at ebikes.ca and plug in your 408 to the simulator you will find it will provide about 80% efficiency at 25 mph with a 20A controller. you will...
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evsolutions
Dec 18, 2010 3:10 pm
Whoops Am so used to people with Front Wheel Hub Motors using them on the front wheel I forgot a CruzBike will use a Front wheel hub motor to replace the rear...
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Larry Romfh
larryromfh
Dec 19, 2010 3:28 am
Wow information over-load. I go from no one to talk to, to you guys, this is great. I don't mind spending several hundres dollars more on this bike as I have a...
