Search results for query: recumbutt

  1. jeffssmith1

    My experience with a QX100 and a Q45

    ...climbs a little better than my Bacchetta Corsa, but as CruzRider said, it does not climb as well as a DF bike. Flipping the seat post to get a more reclined angle works for me--no recumbutt. I'm using the Ventisit seat cushion on the stock seat. I have 2 water bottle cages directly below the...
  2. C

    My experience with a QX100 and a Q45

    ...post at the back). A curved slider would also move the bars up and give room for your legs. In any case, I went to the Thor because of Recumbutt after an hour of riding. If your rides are shorter, you don’t need the Thor. Also, the space in the standard seat was biting into my back. FWIW...
  3. J

    Getting up to my first 100K on an S40

    I've added extra what I call solid foam to the seat that I purchased from Cruzebike. And I added a softer wide foam by stealing from the original cruzbike seat. I have and extended seat. And I've pretty much solved the butt comfort issue. At least for short distances. I've done 40 mile rides no...
  4. IyhelM

    Getting up to my first 100K on an S40

    ...of the seat to make it fit better to your body - no rule here, ever’s butt is unique. Eventually it looks like a lot of people feeling ‘recumbutt’ on a S40 switch to a Thor seat with a better anatomic shape. But actually before changing anything, for how many miles have you been riding the...
  5. Fullcount

    Q45 stock seat to Bacchetta Recurve seat

    Okay, yesterday I took a 20-mile ride along the Virginia Capital Trail. First 13 miles in, started feeling a bit of recumbutt pain. Changed the angle a bit more upright and pain went away (more like the Recurve on my Bella). Just be aware, when you change anything on one of these bikes...
  6. woodguy

    Q45 for Rando Rides?

    Your original question was about rando rides, and that’s not my thing, so I didn’t respond. The thread has expanded to recumbutt, possibility of a Thor seat, and storage on a Q45. About 3 months after I got my Q45 in 2018, I did a weeklong tour of 55 miles per day & did experience recumbutt on...
  7. 3bs

    Karl's V20 variable seat angle solution

    ...on gearing and driveline. 5. i have ridden many multiday rides on the 20 and the 40. the longer the days the more i prefer the 20 as i get recumbutt on the 40 around 100. the steeper the climbs the more i prefer the 40, so i can push on my back. i have experienced wheels slip on both so bad i...
  8. D

    S40 build

    Which Thor seat did you get?
  9. vmi1056

    S40 build

    Thor seat was a game changer for me. Totally fixed the dreaded recumbutt and the seat area has a nice contour to it. Combine that with a thicker Ventisit pad and you have one comfortable ride. I believe I have a 2021 S40 and the Thor seat only required me to drill two holes near the seat...
  10. kizarmynot

    Q45 for Rando Rides?

    It may come down to comfort more than weight. You’ll find various discussions of recumbutt that is likely due to seat angle. If you’ve already been riding long distances then it should work. As for the weight question I’m sure there are plenty of opinions/thoughts in this forum.
  11. Black Hawk Down

    Replace Q45 Shock with Metal Bar

    I have to have at least a 30 degree seat back. Any higher and I experience recumbutt. I also don't like the dorky handlebars. I would need S40 type handlebars. Finally, I would want the Thor Carrier seat. Not sure if this bike is adaptable for it. I already have 3 CruzBikes. This bike...
  12. IyhelM

    Ride Reports 2026 (Brevets and other long distance tours)

    ...may need tweaking, I felt some strain in my glutes as they are working more than on the Silvio due to a straighter backrest but no actual recumbutt to speak of (once I solved an issue of my base layer shirt bottom « curling » and pressing on my lower back). I missed the suspension of the...
  13. S

    Any Australian V20 owners out there?

    I've actually watched your Youtube videos - I'm so grate I've just realised that I have watched your Youtube videos! thanks for taking the time to put them out there - Its great to be able to watch your ride
  14. Frito Bandito

    Any Australian V20 owners out there?

    ...had plenty of life in them. Since getting my V20 I have numerous days with 7+ hours nonstop, and the only real reason I got off when I did was boredom and I ran out of hydration/food. I was just starting to get recumbutt near the end, but it certainly wasnt discomfort that caused me to get off.
  15. woodguy

    First 6.2miles on a new to me Q45

    ...with their headrest, but that is a personal preference. I didn’t have an issue with the seat top hitting my upper back, it was more of a recumbutt issue on those 70 mile days. I think the contour & length of the Thor will help both issues. I also was able to reduce the angle of my seat to...
  16. S

    Any Australian V20 owners out there?

    ...standard advice is to start with a S40 first but I don't have the cash and whilst the S40 ticks quite a lot of boxes I am concerned about recumbutt with the amount of hours that I potentially want to ride. I can't make the S40 saddle angle lower but you can alter the V20 saddle position (I...
  17. IyhelM

    Karl's V20 variable seat angle solution

    I’ll rest my case until next weekend and my own 400 brevet but part of the recumbutt is probably due to muscle groups being used slightly differently; switching from the Silvio to the Létrange and its less reclined seat, I feel discomfort in the glute but I still don’t know (after only 350 km)...
  18. L

    Q45 on gravel

    ...day. The comfort aspect really shines. - My seat angle is about 45 degrees. Much more reclined and I'd want a headrest. I tend to get recumbutt with a less reclined position. After several months and a few hundred miles of gravel, I'm really happy with this bike. It might be slightly...
  19. RayB

    Anyone ever try out motorcycle touring kit for recumbutt?

    So I stumbled across some motorcycle touring discussions and apparently these are used by some long distance tourers. I've got a Thor hardshell seat on my S40 so thought it might be an interesting experiment to try one out under a ventist. Apparently it adds about 1.5cm to the overall depth...
  20. Black Hawk Down

    Sold - White Whale Spotted - S30 For Sale - MA

    Just curious, how much does it weigh?
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