Drop bars on a Q45

[Black Hawk Down]

Is there any reason drop bars from an S40 or V20 couldn't be used on the new Q45? I want to transfer SRAM AXS road components to a Q45 and I'm so happy with the bars I currently have on the S40 and V20 bikes. I have two very nice places to put my hands, on the bar ends and on the brake hoods. I go back and forth.
@robertHoller

 

[Black Hawk Down]

While I'm at it, does anyone know the specs for the 2024 Q45 bottom bracket? I need to add one with new cranks. I will have a 1X12, 52X10 back and 40T front. SRAM AXS Rival drive train, hydraulic brakes and brifters. @robertHoller

 

[Flying Dutchman]

While I'm at it, does anyone know the specs for the 2024 Q45 bottom bracket? I need to add one with new cranks. I will have a 1X12, 52X10 back and 40T front. SRAM AXS Rival drive train, hydraulic brakes and brifters. @robertHoller

As far as I know it comes with square taper BB, however if you take that out you can replace it with English thread BB (BSA) - for SRAM that is the GXP or DUB depending on the crankset. Both are available as BSA. The Rival 1 crankset is GXP I believe.

 

[castlerobber]

Is there any reason drop bars from an S40 or V20 couldn't be used on the new Q45?

Reklined Rider put drop bars on his 2022 Q45.

ETA: I bought the Q45 from him today, 4/20/24.

 

[Black Hawk Down]

As far as I know it comes with square taper BB, however if you take that out you can replace it with English thread BB (BSA) - for SRAM that is the GXP or DUB depending on the crankset. Both are available as BSA. The Rival 1 crankset is GXP I believe.

Thanks!
I'm buying a used 2024 Q45 frameset so I don't think it will have the BB (don't have it yet). Good to know I can use a DUB or GXP. Not sure which crank I'll purchase yet.

 

[Black Hawk Down]

Reklined Rider put drop bars on his 2022 Q45.

Thanks. I'll look for his/her post.

 

[ReklinedRider]

Thanks. I'll look for his/her post.

I did. But I put them on 'upside down and backwards'. I'll see if I can load a photo. I don't see any reason you can't put them on 'normal' though.

 

[Black Hawk Down]

I did. But I put them on 'upside down and backwards'. I'll see if I can load a photo. I don't see any reason you can't put them on 'normal' though.View attachment 16982

Cool.

 

[castlerobber]

Thanks. I'll look for his/her post.

I had linked it. Click on "2022 Q45".

 

[Black Hawk Down]

Didn't notice that was a link. Thanks.

 

[Mathew Fy]

Didn't notice that was a link.

Easy mistake now. The forum had an update that makes links less noticeable. Also, now if you copy/paste a url, that gives a peak at that site.

 

[Animal494]

Is there any reason drop bars from an S40 or V20 couldn't be used on the new Q45? I want to transfer SRAM AXS road components to a Q45 and I'm so happy with the bars I currently have on the S40 and V20 bikes. I have two very nice places to put my hands, on the bar ends and on the brake hoods. I go back and forth.

Black Hawk Down - I am really eager to see your Q45 build up! I have been drooling over the super slick/fast V20c builds documented on the forum, have considered the S40 as a platform to build up, but am now seeing - as you have - the advantages of starting with a Q45. I'm now thinking about building up a "laid back" & super slick Q45. Given I want to build up such a bike with higher end components, I'm curious if you are starting from an existing Q45 and swapping components... since there doesn't seem to be a Q45 frameset available.

 

[cpml123]

Black Hawk Down - I am really eager to see your Q45 build up! I have been drooling over the super slick/fast V20c builds documented on the forum, have considered the S40 as a platform to build up, but am now seeing - as you have - the advantages of starting with a Q45. I'm now thinking about building up a "laid back" & super slick Q45. Given I want to build up such a bike with higher end components, I'm curious if you are starting from an existing Q45 and swapping components... since there doesn't seem to be a Q45 frameset available.

I tried to build up a slick Q45 with AXS components and HED wheels. It ended up as a slick Q40. The bike is just a lot heavier to begin with.

 

[cpml123]

Introduce Q40-45ish

I spent past several months to upgrade my 2021 Q45. The weather finally got decent, so I took it for a quick ride. everything seems to work, at least around the neighborhood. We will see if everything stays together when I ride to and from work later this week. Major updates... Thor GS large...

forum.cruzbike.com

 

[Black Hawk Down]

Black Hawk Down - I am really eager to see your Q45 build up! I have been drooling over the super slick/fast V20c builds documented on the forum, have considered the S40 as a platform to build up, but am now seeing - as you have - the advantages of starting with a Q45. I'm now thinking about building up a "laid back" & super slick Q45. Given I want to build up such a bike with higher end components, I'm curious if you are starting from an existing Q45 and swapping components... since there doesn't seem to be a Q45 frameset available.

I tried to post the build but when i did a preview and then post, all the text and photos were lost. I'll post again and supply the link here.

Here's the thread:

Q45 Build photos

I purchased a 2024 Q45 frame and added my own components to prepare the bike for long distance world touring. Here's the changes/additions that I made: -- Thor Carrier Seat with extra thick cushion that I added more padding. I also got the Thor Neck brace and mounted it to the back of the...

forum.cruzbike.com

 

[Black Hawk Down]

I tried to build up a slick Q45 with AXS components and HED wheels. It ended up as a slick Q40. The bike is just a lot heavier to begin with.

Not exactly sure what you mean here. The bike should be lighter with good components. The Q45 frame is heavy compared to the S40 or V20.

 

[cpml123]

Not exactly sure what you mean here. The bike should be lighter with good components. The Q45 frame is heavy compared to the S40 or V20.

That's what I meant. Q45 frame is heavy compared to the other two.