Cruzbike Silvio
Two views of my new Cruzbike Silvio. I know there have been some questions about which rack I mounted over my rear wheel. It's an Old Man Mountain rack (made to fit over a conventional front wheel) that fits very nicely.
And wonder of wonders! I just came across a 1986 catalog (as I clean up around here and discover long-unseen bits of floor) that has in it a trunk bag that is designed for this short rack. Worth checking out, if it's still being made.
And it is! Rivendell Bicycle Works in Walnut Creek, California now has a website at www.rivendellbicycles.com on which is featured their Li'l Loafer for $87. It's a trunk bag that mounts on a shorter rack (length appears to be 9.5 inches). Looks to be sized just right for my Silvio, and should solve a big problem--if the sloping rear of the seat doesn't block it. We'll see.
Labels: Cruzbike, MBB (Moving Bottom Bracket) bicycle, Silvio
posted by Tom Rampton @ 12:23 AM
3 Comments:
That's a fine looking bicycle there, Tom. Say.... What is all that white stuff all over the place? ;)
Mark
Mark, that's something I didn't see much of when I grew up in your part of the country. And which we haven't seen so much of even here for years! Tom
Hey Tom, I have taken the leap and am waiting for a Silvio frameset to arrive next week. Need to select components to install. Did you order the parts online? Would it be possible to save some of the cost by obtainng a good road bike and strip it for its components. Want 700c wheels but which tires should I choose; some of the pavement here around metro Detroit is a bit rugged. Want to do the work myself, but am leaning toward having a bike shop do the initial assembly and adjustment. Thanks, Daniel
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