S30 for Sale - SOLD

[pravacon]

S30-40/45 for Sale

2016 S30 with all original parts. Also includes stem, custom seat supports and carbon seat for 40/45 configuration (shown). Components include SRAM Rival 11-32 11 speed cassette, SRAM Rival DoubleTap derailleurs, SRAM Rival GXP 170mm 34-50 BCD Crankset, SRAM 11-speed chain, SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, Mavic Ksyrium wheelset and tires, Easton bar. Pedals, Tigr lock, Garmin not included. Philadelphia, PA area. $3,000 OBO, cash or PayPal. Packing & Shipping, if applicable, extra. This is one of the last with carbon stays and rear leaf suspension. It’s ready for many more miles of fun riding in either 30 or 40 configuration.

 

[Al_D]

Greetings from SE Michigan.
This is a great looking bike (in general), but it appears to be specifically modified.
I am new to the CB world, so I may be asking elementary questions.
I never saw the rear leaf spring suspension before. It looks like a good idea. I wonder why it was not continued on the new S40?
I noticed the seat angle has been elevated with a rear bracket, and the seat pan modified with a foam wedge. Was that to
accomodate a specific rider height?
What about the extended riser and Easton handlebar... Were these also modifications for rider height?
Would it fit a rider who is 5'10"?
Best regards.
Al_D

 

[pravacon]

Rear leaf spring was on the earliest CB road bikes. Not sure why it was dropped on newer models. Mods to handlebars and seat angle were made for more comfortable group riding. They have nothing to do with rider height. This bike would definitely fit a 5'-10" rider.

 

[bladderhead]

These bikes had the Kind shock in the forks. The back suspension consisted of the titanium strip and a bit of rubber. Because of the suspension, the stays had to be flexible, so they were made of carbon. The rear triangle was bolted on and could be removed. From a production line point of view, all this was too complicated. So the S40 is all aluminium, and the back is in one piece.

 

[Al_D]

The production concerns make sense... and the 2021 s40 has so many innovations that it is in
a class by itself.
For the record, does CB routinely innovate/change up the product line?
What can we expect from the new v20 in terms of innovations?

 

[Apollo]

These bikes had the Kind shock in the forks. The back suspension consisted of the titanium strip and a bit of rubber. Because of the suspension, the stays had to be flexible, so they were made of carbon. The rear triangle was bolted on and could be removed. From a production line point of view, all this was too complicated. So the S40 is all aluminium, and the back is in one piece.

Also, from my recollection the weight was more. This bike only has the rear suspension, so half the complexity. Many consider the combination of soft-tail and rigid front as the best of both worlds when it comes to Cruzbikes from an all around standpoint (performance + comfort). Basically the reason why I'm looking for one.

 

[Afi]

Does anyone know if it is possible to incorporate any type of apparatus for carrying small travel items on this bike? Thanks.

 

[jond]

Does anyone know if it is possible to incorporate any type of apparatus for carrying small travel items on this bike? Thanks.

yes of course the cruzbike sling pack bag etc fits.

 

[ChaleJake]

Here is my S30 with a road bike underseat bag attached to the headrest. My phone, tubes, tools etc ride here for short rides. The sling pack and scarab bags from Cruzbike fit also. Tons of options for this bike. I like the underseat bag since I don’t have to bend down for access.

 

[Afi]

Thank you both for the info, eventually I'm looking to do some trekking/traveling somewhere/anywhere when not in Alaska. Finding/deciding on the right setup is my issue at the moment.

 

[jond]

Thank you both for the info, eventually I'm looking to do some trekking/traveling somewhere/anywhere when not in Alaska. Finding/deciding on the right setup is my issue at the moment.

then knowing how you will travel is key. Supported unsupported.

a certainty is that the s40 is the versatile capable bike. Plenty doing tours on this bike.

back to the s30. Comfortable tourer. Check.

 

[Al_D]

Pravacon...
I am still very interested in this bike...
though, I admit to being such a CB newbie that I don't really
have a grasp on the unique features of your S30/40 yet... so this is
part of my attempt at due diligence.
Would it be possible to post a few pictures from different angles...
for example Head on... and from the rear?
I would like to see the width of the bars and seat back.
If it's not too much trouble, that is.
Of course, if it's already sold... so be it.
Thanks.

 

[chicorider]

I put a rack on my S30. It hauls regular panniers quite well.

 

[BikeGary]

I put a rack on my S30. It hauls regular panniers quite well.

Me too. I found that using a standard front panier rack mounted reverse in the rear workes the best.
https://forum.cruzbike.com/threads/rear-rack-for-s30-for-a-trunk-bag.11924/page-2#post-153695

I think the weight limit is like 30lbs. But for commuting that's more than enough.

I also use an under seat scarab bag for tools etc. Keeping the weight low and centered is key to keep the bicycle stable at high speeds. (over 35mph) Although I find that I can carry just one panier on this rack (most of the weight on one side, but low and centered) isn't an issue.

I had a higher mounted tail rider bag without the underseat bag and at over 30mph it seemed to oscillate the bike. Some sort of harmonic got going and made it feel weird enough to keep me on the brakes. That didn't affect my overall travel time as the time at that higher speeds was short lived. (on the hill between lights.)

 

[BikeGary]

Rear leaf spring was on the earliest CB road bikes. Not sure why it was dropped on newer models. Mods to handlebars and seat angle were made for more comfortable group riding. They have nothing to do with rider height. This bike would definitely fit a 5'-10" rider.

The S40 handles wider tires than the S30. The wider tires provide the extra shock absorption. So lower production costs, simpler design similar ride performance. A win all around.

I bought my S30 used just as the S40 was coming out. First I was impatient to get riding. Second I wanted less wind resistance thinking that it would make my commute faster. (It didn't, I rode my DF and my S30 multiple times over the same route and the time is almost identical. Over particular sections like downhill the S30 outperformed the DF, but on the uphills and short, stop and go the DF did better. And traffic lights equalize almost all other differences. The distance was 23 miles each way with 1,500ft climbing to work with 1200ft going home, upwind both ways. The wind changes direction due to local conditions never in my favor!)

 

[McWheels]

... , upwind both ways. The wind changes direction due to local conditions never in my favor!)

This is a universal truth, acknowledged by all people who ride bikes.

 

[BikeGary]

This is a universal truth, acknowledged by all people who ride bikes.

It's actually true for that commute.
I live near the coast in San Diego. In the morning the land is cooler than the ocean, so the breeze blows from the East to the West. My office was West of my home...hence a head wind.

Then in the afternoon, the land is warmer than the ocean, and the breeze switches to blow from the West to the East... (as the air heats, it rises and sucks the wind from cooler areas) now a head wind in the other direction... work to home!

I had really high hopes that being more areodynamic would make me faster, but traffic lights are the bane of that ride. So the areo factor is nil over that distance..

 

[Thomas Ramstrom]

S30-40/45 for Sale

2016 S30 with all original parts. Also includes stem, custom seat supports and carbon seat for 40/45 configuration (shown). Components include SRAM Rival 11-32 11 speed cassette, SRAM Rival DoubleTap derailleurs, SRAM Rival GXP 170mm 34-50 BCD Crankset, SRAM 11-speed chain, SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, Mavic Ksyrium wheelset and tires, Easton bar. Pedals, Tigr lock, Garmin not included. Philadelphia, PA area. $3,000 OBO, cash or PayPal. Packing & Shipping, if applicable, extra. This is one of the last with carbon stays and rear leaf suspension. It’s ready for many more miles of fun riding in either 30 or 40 configuration.
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Greetings from SE Michigan.
This is a great looking bike (in general), but it appears to be specifically modified.
I am new to the CB world, so I may be asking elementary questions.
I never saw the rear leaf spring suspension before. It looks like a good idea. I wonder why it was not continued on the new S40?
I noticed the seat angle has been elevated with a rear bracket, and the seat pan modified with a foam wedge. Was that to
accomodate a specific rider height?
What about the extended riser and Easton handlebar... Were these also modifications for rider height?
Would it fit a rider who is 5'10"?
Best regards.
Al_D

Hi, a couple of quick questions:
1. How much does the bike weigh?
2. What is the width of the tires?
3. Is the rear leaf suspension stiff? Can it be stiffer if needed?
4. Is the position of the handlebar adjustable?

Thanks, Thomas.

 

[pravacon]

Answers to Thomas' questions:
1. Current weight is approximately 26# as configured in photo, probably a pound or two less in S-30 configuration.
2. Currently sporting 25mm tires. Different wheels could accommodate wider tires.
3. Not sure how one defines stiff. The leaf spring could possibly be replaced with a different one. Pads, tire pressures, flexible carbon stays all affect shock absorption, as well as the leaf spring. Seat pads and tire pressures can be adjusted for stiffness. In the Phila region we have lots of rough pavements, potholes, etc. This bike handles all of these well, even the occasional freshly milled asphalt.
4. The handlebar is infinitely adjustable. Original handlebar also included in sale. It is wider and has more flare than the bar in current setup.
I hope these answers work for you.

 

[pravacon]

Al D
Sorry I missed your questions. I've been a bit busy lately. I'll take it out next sunny day for some additional photos.