Search results for query: recumbutt

...hope to address the things that need improvement before then. So, what do I need to improve or modify? First and foremost is the dreaded recumbutt. During shorter (up to 4 hours) rides before the trip I'd have some discomfort, but I was able to address it by stretching in the seat or getting...

I have an S40. I ride on tarmac most of the time and I can keep up (mostly) with my roadbike friends. Yes, it can be pretty fast when equipped with road specific components. If I was to ride gravel and relatively bumpy trails I think my speed will significantly reduce and so would the comfort...

...I was the only Cruzbike. I wasn’t the fastest or the slowest. i can’t speak to whether the S40 would be faster as I’ve never tried one. Regarding recumbutt - my solution was a Thor seat reclined to about 35 degrees. That puts most of my weight on my back rather than my butt - no more...

...been able to get out and ride consistently this spring (central Wisconsin). I am enjoying the heck out of it! Except for the unexpected recumbutt. I know I am not as strong as I used to be, but I am getting stronger! That being said, I am really tired of being slow as molasses. If my average...

It's true — recumbent riders aren’t a common sight on Polish roads, but they do show up at our brevets from time to time. On the last one (there’s a video link in another thread), my friend joined on a DIY Cruzbike. What’s even more interesting is that, in the video, I pass a random tourist...

...that he's riding is hilarious. I too use the seat mounted cages and find them great. The Irish audax rides often seemed wet and you spent a lot of stops outside a petrol station drinking crappy coffee. But I do miss it. Always good company and some great routes. Did you experience any recumbutt?

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.

...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...

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

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.

Thanks!

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...

...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...

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.

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...

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...

...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...

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...

...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...

...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...