THE NEW Q IS COMING
- Thread starter benphyr
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I am interested in the fact the rear arm is a bit tight for the spread - ill have to investigate this from a manufacturing standpoint for the next run. I have noticed it being a bit tight as well but have been able to get the wheels in by hand without problems.
Robert
Robert
Jeffrey Ritter
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Welcome to the Tribe. This is only my second summer on a Silvio 3.0 and, once you find the balance and learn how to climb comfortably, you will be very pleased.
Frisard
Active Member
So, I like the more upright position in these adventure bikes. They are not race bikes, they are touring bikes. Classic touring bikes have a much more upright position than race bikes.
BTW: My favorite all time reaction I got when riding my QX100 in a more reclined position. It came from a carpenter working on a house I road past in a neighborhood on a Saturday morning, “Hey senor, how do you manage to stay awake when riding that thing?” “el sábado por la mañana no es tan fácil mi amigo.”
BTW: My favorite all time reaction I got when riding my QX100 in a more reclined position. It came from a carpenter working on a house I road past in a neighborhood on a Saturday morning, “Hey senor, how do you manage to stay awake when riding that thing?” “el sábado por la mañana no es tan fácil mi amigo.”
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dtseng
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Be very careful! Aluminum alloy has very little plasticity: you bend it and it breaks. Spread the arms open 2 to 3 mm may not be a problem for such a long bars; 33 mm could be too much.
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super slim
Zen MBB Master
It should be on the underside of the Bottom Bracket!
Giloun
Active Member
Got it thx.
Velocivixen
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Hi. I’m new to Recumbents and am considering a Q45. Wondering what the widest 26” tires this bike will take? Will 650b wheels fit? Would it take drop handlebars like on the S40? Thanks. I’ve got lots of research to do.
Velocivixen
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Mathew Fy
GRU
I’m reading the Q45 review in Adventure Cyclist’s July edition. It has the review by the managing editor of ‘BentRider Online.
My favorite quotes:
“fits the bill.”
“Cruzbike has definitely stepped up its game”
“worth every penny”
“The Q45 is hands down my favorite Cruzbike to ride in ‘daily use’ situations.”
“Cruzbikes can climb!”
“performance exceeded my expectations.”
My favorite quotes:
“fits the bill.”
“Cruzbike has definitely stepped up its game”
“worth every penny”
“The Q45 is hands down my favorite Cruzbike to ride in ‘daily use’ situations.”
“Cruzbikes can climb!”
“performance exceeded my expectations.”
Velocivixen
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@Mathew Fy - Honestly I’m not sure a Cruzbike is for me at this point. I’d need one to practice on for more than a week and not something so road oriented. I got one loaned to me but I only got so far before giving it back.
Maybe I’ll go down this avenue again some day....
Maybe I’ll go down this avenue again some day....
I suspect this may be a publication of Bryan’s Q45 review over on BentRider. I know he seemed very enthusiastic about it.
benphyr
Guru-me-not
Mathew Fy
GRU
Once again Adventure Cyclist highlights this bike in their March Travel Guide issue:
“The suspended Q45 from Cruzbike is going to get some questions - the brand’s front-wheel drivetrain doesn’t look like anything most cyclists have ever seen. But that unique drivetrain configuration is what gives Cruzbikes their reputation as excellent climbers by offering more leverage than you might get on other recumbents. Throw on the available rear rack and put 26 x 1.75” tires on the tarmac. A benefit of the Cruzbike design is (relatively) easy packability, thanks to the fact that half the frame is effectively a swing arm.”
“The suspended Q45 from Cruzbike is going to get some questions - the brand’s front-wheel drivetrain doesn’t look like anything most cyclists have ever seen. But that unique drivetrain configuration is what gives Cruzbikes their reputation as excellent climbers by offering more leverage than you might get on other recumbents. Throw on the available rear rack and put 26 x 1.75” tires on the tarmac. A benefit of the Cruzbike design is (relatively) easy packability, thanks to the fact that half the frame is effectively a swing arm.”
Hey
I'm considering to go also for Q45 and trying to get clearer picture about the bike especially if they are so good as a climber in compare to other 2 wheel bents.
Will appreciate if can share some of your long term experience with the bike ? will you recomaded to go for it as touring bike combine paved and off road trails?
Thx a lot
woodguy
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Hi Doron - I bought my Q45 the first day they were released in 2018. My previous bents were a Bike E (not an E bike), and a LWB. I was inspired to make the switch by promises of more efficiency & better climbing. After a few months of learning, I rode Biking Across Kansas - 600 miles in 8 days. I learned that Kansas is not flat, and the Q45 performed well.
The only changes I made to the bike after that was installing an 11-42 cassette(it had originally come with 11-36, but the new ones are 11-42 I believe), and putting on a Thor seat. I had experienced some recumbutt on the Kansas ride, and wanted to minimize that for my next adventure. In 2019 I rode Coast to Coast from San Diego to St Augustine Florida over 52 days. There were a couple hills coming out of San Diego, and climbing to the Continental Divide that I couldn’t do, but I think that had more to do with my size & conditioning than the bike. Overall I had no problems with the bike. If you’re interested, I think my blog For that ride is still active: jimscruiseacrossamerica.blogspot.com.
Since then I continue to ride, but with less ambitious goals. I did just last week ride 2 days on the Mississippi River Trail with some friends from my Coast to Coast ride. They are doing the whole trail - New Orleans to Bemidji, MN, but I just rode along when they were in my neighborhood.
Most of my riding has been on pavement, although some some consider Texas chip seal roads worse than an off road trail. I was definitely more comfortable there than my fellow DF riders. I do ride some Rails to Trials gravel near my house with no problem. I am signed up for the Cruzbike 2021 3000 mile challenge, and although I’m currently not on track, I expect to make it.
Hope this gives you some of what you were interested in regarding the Q45. I have no regrets.
The only changes I made to the bike after that was installing an 11-42 cassette(it had originally come with 11-36, but the new ones are 11-42 I believe), and putting on a Thor seat. I had experienced some recumbutt on the Kansas ride, and wanted to minimize that for my next adventure. In 2019 I rode Coast to Coast from San Diego to St Augustine Florida over 52 days. There were a couple hills coming out of San Diego, and climbing to the Continental Divide that I couldn’t do, but I think that had more to do with my size & conditioning than the bike. Overall I had no problems with the bike. If you’re interested, I think my blog For that ride is still active: jimscruiseacrossamerica.blogspot.com.
Since then I continue to ride, but with less ambitious goals. I did just last week ride 2 days on the Mississippi River Trail with some friends from my Coast to Coast ride. They are doing the whole trail - New Orleans to Bemidji, MN, but I just rode along when they were in my neighborhood.
Most of my riding has been on pavement, although some some consider Texas chip seal roads worse than an off road trail. I was definitely more comfortable there than my fellow DF riders. I do ride some Rails to Trials gravel near my house with no problem. I am signed up for the Cruzbike 2021 3000 mile challenge, and although I’m currently not on track, I expect to make it.
Hope this gives you some of what you were interested in regarding the Q45. I have no regrets.
