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I am curious if 700c wheels will shoe-horn into it?

I actually like the pivot built into the frame for this level of bike. Makes a lot more since for the kind of components that would be used. The slider modding is a great idea, and one I would do. It's not for everybody, and the target use of this bike (and the Q series) is a commuter/casual...

I'm so curious about this new "basic" Cruzbike kit.

It would not be suitable to use the whole assemble. For one, that is a tilting mechanism. Probably a bad idea for a Cruzbike. That was meant as an example of the upper section of a tiller being a possible light-weight solution. Notice the handlebar clamp is part of the upper section, like the...

Those are much nicer than what I found in my image searching! :)

Found a couple options. Not the cheapest, but look good and sturdy. I've always thought the upper sliding tube should be the fatter one. So I found clamp possibilities for either inner slider, or (potentialy) outer slider. I really want that T50 frame kit now! ;) First the one for a 1.25 tube...

Oh. Not that! Those plumbing pipe repair things are very thin flexible metal. They would not have the rigidity you need.

Getting the right cable-pull with motorcycle levers might be the tricky bit. I think cable-discs and V brakes are the same though? There are a lot of "4 finger" break levers on Ebay.

It is set up for discs.

This one will be a modders paradise, I think. You might need to shorten the aluminum extrusion to lay the seat way back, but you certainly could do that. There also seems to be a fairly reasonable way to change the steering boom setup as well. I think this could end up being a very fast, light...

It is going to be a frame kit. So all the unique parts, and then you add your components. I think it's supposed to be available in the Spring. The target price they are shooting for is around $500.00

No idea who it was, but I spotted a rider on a yellow Vendetta riding near the Chico Co-op this afternoon. That is the first Cruzbike I've seen in Chico. :)

Excellent riding you guys!

Also try googling "folding bike stem". You'll see a few possible options. :)

I would look at the upper sections of other recumbent booms. Check out Performer, and other short wheelbase bike boom setups.

So glad to hear that! Keep on doing more.:)

I would think a bit longer shock would make very little difference on a Q. Just increase the sag a little bit, and the bike will sit at the same height. It's not like a mountain bike frame where you'll have frame members colliding if the shock is to long. And yes, you need a rear shock pump...

Well, the GEOO is certainly rotating a lot less mass, as only the small drive wheel and rim/tire are turning. The omni looks to be a hub-drive. I did wonder about out-of-true and dirt messing up the roller/rim interface. Cool idea.

The T50 with some security bolts looks pretty lockable. Here in Chico it is necessary to lock up securely, with U-locks. I use two almost always. I did have a bike on a huge cable lock taken last year. They often are walked away or thrown in a truck here.

Looks like there aim is to supply the T50 as a frame kit with a target price around $500! Here Maria talks with the Laid Back Bike Report. 00:10:32 in the video is where it starts.