Recent content by ak-tux

7% on tarmac is pretty low to get a wheel slip unless your are pedaling squares! :D. Unless there is some loose sand on the surface or some slippery wet mud, I don't get wheel slip on good tarmac until around 13-15% or higher.

Your S40 setup Looks really nice! I like the underseat bag! Are those short cranks or is it just my eyes?

Maybe write an email to @Robert Holler ( "support at cruzbike.com" ) of Cruzbike for advice on the correct length of the thru axle adapter for a classic Turbo Trainer. My S40 is the older type( year 2019) that came with quick release not thru axles.

Hi, You need a special through axle. There are many types on ebay e.t.c . Here is one https://www.ebay.com/itm/195471663777 Classic fluid trainers are better though. (Saris/CycleOps fluid2 or Kurt Kinetic). You can pick up used ones from ebay for about the same price. Also check this thread...

I use an opensource graphics tool called Gimp on Linux to measure the angles. Not the best but it works. For Windows try https://kinovea.org/features.html But it all assumes that the camera was perpendicular to the bicycle, otherwise the resulting angles will be skewed . You still did not...

Where is the knee pain, if I may ask? Is it at the front just above the knee cap, or at the out/inner sides e.t.c? Cleat position can also cuase knee discomfort you know. Hmm, Your knee angle looks like approx 142-145deg (the optimum range is usually between 145 to 155 deg)but the photo may not...

I use a 2019-S40 with a wheel-on trainer ( A Kickr Snap motor attached to a modified Cyclops trainer frame ! ;) .. long story). I think the Q45 frontend is identical to an S40. So I believe it should work. The tyre, ideally, should be smooth with no treads otherwise it's going to be a noisy...

Happy new year, good people! A brief report on my short cranks "experiment" :) . So far, I have done about 350Km on these 150mm "Goldix" cranks on my homemade recumbent. The test terrain was rolling flat with some moderate steady climbs ( less than 6%). (I will install on my S40 once I can...

He has posted some more videos on the Q45. He is a natural communicator. Excellent content! Skills and Accessories Clippless pedals

Yes, basically, what @LarryOz said. Generally, all Cruzbike S40s with the standard (450mm) chainstays that come with the bike, for an average rider (height 178-180cm), will place the bottom bracket (BB) just slightly above the level of the seat base. This would qualify as a med BB. If however...

I don't have a Croder but I have tried some Chinese short cranks. The issue is most likely due to a change in the chainline. Most times when one changes a crankset model, the chainline may never be really identical to the original ones that were on the bike. It may place the chainrings...

Hi, I have tried both on my S40. I currently own a Wahoo SNAP acquired secondhand. The core was briefly borrowed from a friend to compare the power numbers. They both work as expected. However, if you can afford the Core, I strongly recommend it. The KickR Snap has some problems. 1. The...

I loved RGT :) . It was halfway between Rouvy and Zwift. I still miss it. But, oh well, it is what is is. Life goes on.

Yes, we do. All year round :cool: . However, during week days the time is limited, so we do an early morning indoor session before going to work. I also personally find it easier to do structured intervals indoor. I have better control of the conditions and can have a more precise session.

I have been using it for several months now. :cool: Love it! We having been doing regular group races with some local friends. Works really well on Windows PC.