Recent content by Mwhwsmith

Many thanks for the guidance. I have however found alternative solutions: 1) I have bought a 'new-to-me' Sofrider that should be suitable for winter use (and also rides out with the kids). This means I can venture outdoors more through winter 2) I have permission from my better half to drill...

Autumn is goint to be setting in here in the UK soon, and I have being looking at options to train on the V indoors. I have a Turbo trainer which fits well on the front wheel, but have noticed that I get a lot of movement through the bike when I pedal hard. Specifically, my wooden floors are...

I'm almost 6 months into my Vendetta owning experience - and have been quite pleasantly surprised that the learning / performance curve has not really started to level off yet. As I was enjoying a quick pootle around my local country lanes, I was reflect on: a) I am still growing in confidence...

I'm sorry to hear that .... I hope all goes well this weekend. It's shame you weren't able to make it; there was one other recumbent (plus mine) at the event and there was a fair bit of interest in the V. It would have been great to have had two of them there. Oh well.... Have been flying the...

So I did it ... a fantastic day out, great weather and wonderful scenery. I was very pleased with my overall pace ... when riding, I was very much at the faster end of those participating, although I indulged myself with some long stops at the controls and more than my fair share of cake...

Fantastic - see you there. This will be the first time I've seen another Cruzbike in the flesh ...

I'm doing this one: http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-388/ I thought it would be a great first Audax. I know that part of the world very well having studied in teh area and got married nearby. Its also a pretty flat route so shoudln;t be too hard.

A strange thing has happened … Some of the regulars on here may recall I bought my V20 when I signed up with a few colleagues for a London to Paris charity ride. Suffice to say I probably did underestimate the challenge of getting comfortable on my Vendetta but, with thanks to those on here...

JeremyS - that was the key for me. Once I stopped trying to set off while fully reclined, it made the whole starting experience easier. I also found I was very sensitive to being in the right gear: too low or too high and I wouldn't get enough momentum to get going. M

It's hugely exciting to see the various new product in development and also things hitting the Store. I was just looking in the Store at the new CB Jersey and thinking what else do I need (where 'need' is a very loose term that often moves closer to 'want') ... One genuine 'need' (for me) is a...

Oops ... Fat fingers I'm loving the idea of a carbon aerobox. A couple of quick thoughts: A) the sunken bottle holders seem daft: they are inefficient use of space in side the box. Using a bladder might be acceptable to many and having a mounting point for a cage may be a solution that...

I'm loving the idea of a carbon aerobox. A couple of quick thoughts: A) the sunken bottle holders seem daft: they are inefficient use of space in side the box. Using a bladder might be acceptable to or having a mounting point for a cage may be a solution that allows bottles to be attached.

Oops - forgot to include the arrival picture under the Eiffel Tower ...

Just got back today ... wow - what an amazing experience. I will write a more full description of the trip in the coming days. However, the highlights were: a) The camaraderie of the 100 or so riders I went with (http://duchennedash.com/) b) The scenery and countryside of Northern France - not...

Tomorrow is the big day - Paris here we come. I have most of today enjoying carbs and the V has been fully fettled by my LBS. The weather was looking dicey (31c, thunder storms, and head/crosswind in France) but then the forecast changed today. I have my CB jersey ready (laundered but oily!)...