For Sale Q-45 Central Missouri $2000

[Donald Harter]

Bought new directly from Cruzbike in 2021. Was the revamped Q with 650B wheelset and thru axles. Has probably 2000 miles and excellent mechanical/cosmetic condition. Wheels professionally trued. Unique aftermarket Efneo 3 speed crankset system, equivalent of 28/40/50 triple. Has rear rack, 4 Cruzbike bottle cages, front shifter stalk, Ventist seat cushion, Ergon grips, Crank Brother Double Shot 3 pedals, RAKK storage stand. Have all the stock parts, crankset, pedals and seat cushion. Set this up for multi-day touring which it excelled at for all day comfort. Glad to entertain queries of those highly interested in purchasing and touring in multi-day comfort.

 

[SteveY]

Lovely bike. What size tires are on it? I haven't heard of an Efneo 3 speed - can you give a review of how that worked for you? Thanks.

 

[Donald Harter]

Steve,
The tires are the stock Maxxis Overdrive 27.5 x 1.65 or 650B 42's. Not sure what tire size is maximum for this frame. Also going much larger you would need to remove the fenders. I'm a fenders guy as the sun does not always shine touring.

The advantage of the Efneo 3 speed crank is broad gear range and shifting when stopped. Central Missouri is hilly and I didn't like the stock 1x gearing. I originally thought about going to a wide range double so bought the front derailer stalk. Somehow I ran across the Efneo system and took a flyer on it. Robert with Cruzbike ( I asked his input) thought it could affect steering with additional weight suspended out front. I can't say I noticed any difference and I was still pretty novice at that point Cruzbiking.

I don't believe the Efneo is available anymore. So most likely no parts support. May be something thru eBay. If it failed, my personal choice would be a wide range double.

Hope that answers what you needed and glad to answer others. The best on your quest for a Cruzbike that meet's your desires. Don