Search results for query: recumbutt

  1. Mathew Fy

    Ragbrai 2025

    It sounds like the dreaded "recumbutt" that comes from having prolonged pressure on exercising glutes. Look here for more input. Occasionally lifting your buttocks above the seat may help. Fortunately these rides have many places to stop along the way to get off the seat.
  2. Black Hawk Down

    Replace Q45 Shock with Metal Bar

    ...at one time. I think it will stay comfortable regardless of the miles. My S40 is a different story. I can't make it comfortable due to recumbutt. I rode it on an 11K mile tour and suffered every day. My Q45 will be going on a ~17K mile tour starting in May. Guess I'll see if the comfort...
  3. LarryOz

    S40 Build Options

    It is when you butt either goes numb or starts hurting due to the pressure from your upper torso when seated upright while riding your recumbent. It does not happen on a V20. Some people experience it on an S40, Q45, and T50. It is usually solved by more padding or just getting used to it
  4. T

    S40 Build Options

    fer what it's worth, i've been riding for 2 years and still do not know what recumbutt is. just finished 60 miles in tucson.
  5. C

    S40 Build Options

    I was initially a bit disappointed because I kept having recumbutt issues with the S40. However, after a year of riding, I have gone from being able to do 30 min rides (without stops) to 2 hour rides. This is with the stock seat. I think it is a matter of getting used to the riding. Also, seat...
  6. Tuloose

    S40 Build Options

    ...thick yoga foam to get the right position so you can see how far laid back the original headrest is. I don't know how Cruzbike expected this headrest to work? The standard seat works fine for me too. At 2" thick it offers good comfort even for longer rides. I have had no recumbutt issues...
  7. A

    S40 Build Options

    Any recumbutt issues with the S40? The S40 seems the best choice, but so many reports on here about recumbutt at the 40 degree seat angle…. Tough to smoke that out during a brief tryout ride at one of the dealers.
  8. bhave

    Qs on seat for Q

    Could you post some pictures of the connection points between your Thor seat and the frame of the Q45? I have been using the stock seat mount, and I feel they lift me off the frame. I would like for the Thor seat to rest on the frame directly. I'm thinking of fashioning something from either...
  9. bhave

    Took my Q45 on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Towpath tour

    I had the same problem with the stock seat, which is why I switched to the Thor. I've played around with the seat angle so that I'm really resting on my lower back rather than my butt. This seems to be the best position for long rides. The reclined seat angle and the short crank arms do take...
  10. kizarmynot

    Qs on seat for Q

    ...for your experiences. I get a pain in the butt after about 40 minutes, but it goes away after a bit so I'm not sure if that is the dreaded recumbutt or the muscle differences from riding a DF for so many years. But, I have't heard here or elsewhere on the forum anyone having a bad experience...
  11. woodguy

    Qs on seat for Q

    I put the Thor seat on my Q45 after experiencing recumbutt on a 600 mile week long ride. Not everyone has that problem, so you might want to try the stock seat first. I think the Thor helped me because it allowed the seat to recline more (I’m at about 35 degrees). That took weight off my butt...
  12. vmi1056

    Qs on seat for Q

    ...with either one for comfort. I currently have the mesh seat (Bacchetta B3) on my Q because I wanted to move my Thor to my S40 to help with recumbutt and I already had the B3 from a previous recumbent. The ventisit pad is great as well as it does not retain moisture from those long rides...
  13. Black Hawk Down

    Belt drive on a thru-axle Cruzbike

    ...before my long tour. I'm willing to pay almost anything to be able to use the Q45. On my last long tour I used my S40 and suffered with recumbutt the whole way. I don't have that issue with the Q45. It's the most comfortable bike I have ever owned. The Speedhub will give me the gear...
  14. mHeatley

    Took my Q45 on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Towpath tour

    I’m fairly new to my 2022 Q45, and while searching the forum for cures for recumbutt, I was blown away by the sight of your Thor seat with the Ventisit seatpad! After 45 minutes in my stock seat I have to stop and walk around to get the blood flowing again. Thanks for posting on your GAP ride.
  15. F

    s40 gen 6

    yes there seems to be consensus that the Silvio with around 30 degrees is like a 'Goldilocks' seat angle. Having a model that can convert between 30 and 40 degrees would be great.
  16. A

    s40 gen 6

    The carbon front end from the V20 would be nice, but I would think based on the number of comments on this forum about recumbutt associated with the S40, perhaps an adjustable seat angle might make the biggest impact.
  17. vmi1056

    Florida Cruzbike Owners

    ...bike. As for comfort, any recumbent will be more comfortable than an upright or a legacy bike. Some on the forum have had zero issues with recumbutt on the S40 and others have had to modify their seats a bit. I put over 500 miles on my S40 with the stock seat before I decided I wanted to...
  18. David Lalejini

    Close Eyes, Hold Nose, and Jump into Vendetta Deep-End

    My first two wheel recumbent was the V20, bought off eBay used. My first ride was scary, and I really questioned my judgement. However after learning to ride it (took weeks), I'm so glad I gave it time. The V20 is fast but still very maneuverable. I feel comfortable riding with groups of road...
  19. K

    Close Eyes, Hold Nose, and Jump into Vendetta Deep-End

    ...detail on the forums the last month or so, and after speaking with Jim and Maria I'm leaning towards the vendetta. Reason is the risk of recumbutt on the S40 seems very real given my past glute issues and my neck PT believes the vendetta with adjustable carbon seat and headrest looks like it...
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