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    Herd of Killer Bees

    A little thread to capture things that pertain to Herd of Killer Bees :emoji_bee: Racing Team since it seems we have pretty consistent Cruzbikers: @benphyr, @ccooper, @ccf, and @LarryOz forming half of our team most weeks.
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    Cruzbike freebies

    That title caught your attention - read on - beware warped sense of humour ahead: I can't find it but if there is a thread like this "What did you do to your Cruzbike today?" or "Things you didn't know come with your Cruzbike" or "Cruzbike things that make you go hmmm.?." If there is a thread...
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    Learn how to Read your Body

    @RojoRacing Have you written on a different post, have a good resource to read, or are you willing to explain and describe how to read your body? You have a knack for analyzing what happens and why in a way that is concise and communicative and can be applied to everyone (not just those who...
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    new S40 colours coming March 31, 2020

    From @Lucia's teaser email here's the first colour. Red matt, supersaturated, hot red flirting with orange in sunlight If you want first access to the other new colours make sure you submit your EMAIL SIGNUP at the bottom of the regular website (eg. https://cruzbike.com/products/s40)
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    If this is Recumbutt...

    I often ride on Zwift this winter with a friend for approximately an hour. I have had tingly feet and a little stiff or tired feeling muscles because they are not used to so much work. That is on my Conversion Kit bike (as seen in my avatar at left). But tonight I rode on Zwift on my QX100...
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    Remove Poll?

    Is there a way to remove a poll from a thread. (It takes up the top section of every page of the thread and is no longer necessary.) I could not find a way to do this as a general user and the creator of the poll. This is the one in question...
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    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah , Slainte Solstice, Wassailing Winter... those are current excuses to send blessings from me and mine to you and yours. Today's Merry Christmas reminded me to send out best wishes. May you be blessed with safe biking and wonderful experiences. Ben.
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    MI Cruzbike retreat 2020 - August 6-9, 2020 Benton Harbor Michigan

    @3bs This is within range for me so let's plan on getting together and if others are interested in joining then the more the merrier. Maybe mid-August? What do you think? Interested: @benphyr, @3bs, @woodguy, @Rods @cranky cyclist, @CruzLike Hoping to entice: @Jim Parker, @Robert Holler...
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    South West Michigan Aug 12-16 Meet up / Ride

    South Western Michigan? https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gun+Lake/@42.5705391,-86.4652225,7.2z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x88182de1df6fd925:0x34514f0b69be71b3!8m2!3d42.608323!4d-85.5277488 Aug 12-16ish? Are you available / interested in a meet up Aug 12-17? If anyone is interested let me know and...
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    Wanted - Small 6 bolt disc brake wheels for QX100

    Anybody have these wanting a new home? I want to take my QX100 with me on vacation (see Ratz post-script) and small wheels would make that so much easier. Feel free to make suggestions as I am not experienced at swapping wheel specifications. Ideally I would be able to swap back and forth...
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    Reverse Gear: Recumbent Clothing - The Future is Certainly Uncertain

    Some of the best jerseys I've ever seen. https://www.reversegearinc.com/gone-but-not-forgotten shows three old ones that I own. Possibly my all time favourite: Phoenix: Awesome company. Sad news below with respect to difficulties - had supplier that met all criteria: Excellent quality...
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    New Cruzbike Blog Entries

    For me it is really easy to miss when a good article is posted to the blog. So, if you are like me, when you notice a new Blog article has been added, please add the Title, Category and Date to this thread. Then I (and you) will be just that little bit more likely to notice that great new...
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    Updated Website including new Accessories

    If you are like me, read the forums but don't go to the main website very often, then you might not have noticed that the website has been refreshed including some new items in the Accessories page. I noticed some new things that caught my eye: -electric T50 with price estimate 10,000 - no...
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    Clothing - Jerseys - design, suppliers, customizations, etc.

    This is to take the jersey discussion out of the Zwift discussion. @trplay If you want to move the initial jersey post here maybe we can widen the discussion. Copy of initial post by Trplay: ----------- New The wheels at Team Moose are always turning-always- but we have hit a major bump in the...
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    MagnaShield Helmet from Bend It Cycling

    Just out from Bend It Cycling is the new MagnaShield helmet. https://www.benditcycling.com/Recumbent_Gear.html Designed with the recumbent in mind and with feedback from Bend It customers, it includes the following highlights: -Gray shield AND a yellow (low light) shield, -Magnetically...
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    Full Fenders for Commuting

    This topic has come up several times and I'm having minor frustrations with mounting full fenders on my QX100. I didn't want to thread jack so @billyk Can you post your experience and how to for mounting full fenders on the Q chassis? It looks like the fender attachment points have been...
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    You Know You Are a Cruzbiker When...

    This thread is to capture those anecdotes and things you notice which differentiate our mentality (take that in any way you wish ;) ). What makes a member of the Cruzbike Tribe? If you are reading this chances are you are already a member - the deeper you get into being a Cruzbiker the more I...
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    Stac Zero (4iiii Fliiiight) - Trainer experience

    I took the plunge: Stac Zero power meter model in the basement. I'll do my best to put up what I can in this thread. (Nah, better idea -- dedicated thread to Stac Zero.) https://cruzbike.com/forum/threads/stac-zero-trainer-experience.12302/
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    Cruzbike in the Snow

    @bladderhead posted this picture which prompted me to ask how others have ridden in the snow.
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    FCN calculator for Cruzbikes (Silly Commuter Racing - ItsNotARace.org)

    Here's my take on FCN calculator for Cruzbikes: 2 = V20: comparable to best road bikes regardless of shaved legs, recumbent puts you in a category where you are looked at sideways regardless of shaved legs, category applies because you have the peak of innovation, engineering, etc. and are...
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