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  1. Robert Holler

    Electric conversion kit / Q45

    We have one of these (FRONT hub motor) to go on the rear of a through axle Q45 at some point at the warehouse as a test case. I am expecting no issues - other than finding a good way to mount a 20Ah battery and possibly wiring lengths. I am pretty sure this has been done on the through axle Q's...
  2. Robert Holler

    A very nice S40 review...

    This - in my biased opinion - deserves a lot of views and likes. :-)
  3. Robert Holler

    My experiences with the switch from the M5 CHR to the Cruzbike V20c

    To make it easy for you all: A quick note on the M5: I've been riding the bike for 2.5 years, but haven't been able to overcome some difficulties. For example: - Slow cornering/turning on the road: There's a risk of the heel of your shoe getting caught between the front wheel and the frame...
  4. Robert Holler

    RAGBRAI 2025 - The Most EPIC Cruzbike Ride Yet

    Hey all, thought I would share a few thoughts after recovering from the 2025 RAGBRAI event. It was one for the ages for sure and a real great time. We had a good 27 Cruzbikers at least as there were many that were part of the regular ride that I saw on the road and various Cruzbikes parked in...
  5. Robert Holler

    Question on geometry and balance on the v20

    Thats probably great on your sternum when you hit a pothole. LOL. This thing rears its head every now and then for some reason I cannot understand.
  6. Robert Holler

    Convert Q45 to ebike

    Grin now looks to have a 12x100mm through axle front hub - that TECHNICALLY could work on the back of a Q45 - though I cannot say for sure, as I have only looked at it briefly, but it looks to be the only actual through axle front hub motor I have seen so far. I am not exactly sure how the...
  7. Robert Holler

    Cassette

    Personally would forego the chain whip - I tossed all of my old chain whips for cassettes in the trash after getting one of these. Much more soapy: https://a.co/d/grNIAK5
  8. Robert Holler

    Ventisit 2cm or 3cm?

    I am pretty sure all of our Dentists are the 3cm ones. I am not sure that Bart at Dentist has done a 2cm one for us, actually. maybe a long time ago...
  9. Robert Holler

    rear rack wobble

    The movement of a load can be exacerbated by the amount of movement of the rear suspension up and down in general. Have you tried to pre-load the stock spring collar a good 6-7 turns to stiffen that up - that can help. Also when carrying that much weight you might need to up the shock to...
  10. Robert Holler

    Convert Q45 to ebike

    A front through axle motor hub is the holy grail but sadly there are basically none. Literally. There are no manufacturers really making them. At the Taipei Cycle Show this last spring we saw ONE manufacturer that had designed a VERY COOL front hub that rose insanely smooth and was all...
  11. Robert Holler

    Swap to 26" MTB Wheels on Q45?

    The hubs would have to match - if they are 12mm through axle and the same width - 100 rear and 142 front.
  12. Robert Holler

    New Cruzbike rider issues

    This is exactly how I have adjusted my own dentist pads on various bikes to customize the fit and support where needed like at the lip or for lumbar, etc.
  13. Robert Holler

    Tubes or tubeless

    If you practice taking the wheel off and putting it back on about 20 times in the comfort of your own home I near guarantee you will get the hang of it and that it will never be an issue.
  14. Robert Holler

    Airtag Mount for S40

    They have sticky pads that are designed to go on the inside of suitcases: https://a.co/d/0UTCgGu Put one of those on the back of the seat (nice smooth surface to stick to) so the tag is fitting inside one of the frame holes.
  15. Robert Holler

    QX100 derailleur hanger: which type?

    The QX100 has a standard type of DR hanger. We have those in stock, but also it is a hanger that many shops can access even though they may not have one on hand. There are a zillion "stock hangers" out there. The QX100 uses basically a Wheels Manufacturing "Hanger 25" like this one...
  16. Robert Holler

    Q45 with 24" wheels?

    Possibly - it would take some decent amount of disassembly I think.
  17. Robert Holler

    Q45 upgrade complete

    That is one sweet ride.
  18. Robert Holler

    Q45 with 24" wheels?

    A 24" Q is a sweet machine. I don't have any pictures, but can say that you might lose a bit of that "rolling speed" of the larger wheel, but the bike is more nimble and handles low speed really really well - better than the larger wheels even so for urban city riding it is a bonus. One of my...
  19. Robert Holler

    QX100 headset: alternative to FIRST BI-3

    Those seat tube clamps won't be the right size to properly clamp a steer tube, unfortuntely.
  20. Robert Holler

    Ragbrai 2025

    Hope everyone is training and prepping for this epic journey. I am already super excited!
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