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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
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    Took my Q45 on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Towpath tour

    I rode my modified 2019 Q45 on the GAP and C&O Towpath ride last week. Rented a pickup and drove to the Pittsburgh Airport, where I dropped it off. Then I rode from the airport back to Point State Park and back to DC. 375 miles over 6 days. My Q45 has the Thor fiberglass seat, 145mm cranks, 38t...
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    Brevet 200 km - Jura - Southern Poland. Question about riding in the rain.

    I commute year-round. I prefer my Q45 in strong headwinds over my upright bike. The aerodynamic position makes for a better ride. But if headwinds are above 40 kph with temperatures below -9C. I will skip the ride. I ride with flat pedals, hiking boots, and regular raingear. It's bulky, but I...
  5. bhave

    Upgrade to 12 speed

    I'd like to know too. I've been unable to source an XD compatible hub that's a 135 QR. I've concluded that if I want to upgrade to the XD, I'll need to also upgrade the front triangle to a thru axle 142 width
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    Chosen front hub

    I don't think so. I tried removing the free hub, with no luck. Whenever it craps out, I'll have to build a new wheel.
  7. bhave

    2024 Q45 creak

    Thank you for the advice on the rear shock for the Q45. I tried a few air shocks that worked on my V2/K and qx100, but they all bottomed out on the q45. I ended up ordering a 190mm 1000lb shock from Amazon and it's solid! I'm 225. With the shock, there's no sway. I have the under the seat...
  8. bhave

    Q45 Build photos

    Is this for the 1 1/8 steer stopper or the 1 1/4? I'm trying to figure out it it goes over the fork tube, like a headset spacer, or over the spacer
  9. bhave

    Q45 Build photos

    Does your steer stopper also function as one of your headset stack rings?
  10. bhave

    2024 Q45 creak

    Which length did you buy?
  11. bhave

    What’s Your Angle!? Why?

    Thank you for the photo. This is very helpful. I had installed my seat with only one mounting bracket attached to the pegs that are closer to the rear wheel. The result is a comfortable, reclined angle. The trouble with this, is there is not enough weight on the front wheel causing it to slip...
  12. bhave

    Disadvantage of flat seats with the Q Series?

    I saw that. I wasn't sure if the Thor seat design had changed to accommodate the Q45 brackets. It looks like I'll have to track down a qx100 bracket.
  13. bhave

    Disadvantage of flat seats with the Q Series?

    Could you post some pictures of your Thor seat attached to your bike please? I ordered an easy seat from Thor. I'm also over 200lbs. Thanks in advance!
  14. bhave

    Going to be selling one of my v20s, open to how - SOLD

    I'm sorry about that. In photographs of other earlier V20s, I've seen what looks like disc brake tabs on the frame. Could you post photos of the left (non drive side) of your yellow V20?
  15. bhave

    How do you handle payment for purchasing a bike from a new forum member?

    escrow.com. I used this in the past when selling my T-50 to a buyer here. The transaction was very straightforward. The buyer setup the transaction. We were able to select who was responsible for which fees. Then, once I shipped the bike, I uploaded the tracking information to escrow.com. Once...
  16. bhave

    S40 for sale

    I sent you an email.
  17. bhave

    Going to be selling one of my v20s, open to how - SOLD

    Your frame accepts a thru axle wheel and it has post mount disc brake tabs on the front and probably flat mount holes in the rear. You can just upgrade either of the bikes yourself, for very little cost.
  18. bhave

    Recabling a Q559

    Could you tell me more about the handlebars? Are these the ones sold on the Cruzbike website?
  19. bhave

    Quest 3.0 rebuild

    I purchased a Quest 3.0 from a seller who wasn't very savvy about bike mechanics. The paint has rubbed off in spots, he had stickers on the frame, and it's missing the seat cushion. I'm planning to strip the frame bare, and then repaint it. The emeljay mod would be cool, but I don't have access...
  20. bhave

    Q559 is sold

    For sale is my Q559. I am the 3rd owner. I've previously owned a V2/K and T50. This is my third Cruzbike. I bought it earlier this year, made some improvements and now I'm selling it to buy a fat bike. I live near Washington DC. The bike is stock, with these adjustments: I have replaced the...
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