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V20 for Sale in Florida - SOLD
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JoeV
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My text does not seem to show up with the above photos, so here it is:
This bike was professionally built up in 2021. The frameset may have been from 2020, but had not been used. The wheels are Vuelta aluminum. I covered the rear wheel in Monocote to create disc wheels. When I originally listed this bike I had Monocote on the front as well, but I have removed it.
As is common with bikes built up these days, there is a variety in the components: Crankset is a SRAM Force carbon 1X, the 11 speed derailleur and brifters are SRAM Rival. Brakes are TRP Spyre. Tires are Continental GT5000 25mm, with tubes.
The front cassette is 11-40 to provide a good range.
The Moose Pack, Ventisit seat pad and B&M Cyclestar mirror are included.
I am in New Smyrna Beach Fl, and would of course prefer a local sale, but I'll consider shipping if nothing turns up locally. $2,900 OBO
This bike was professionally built up in 2021. The frameset may have been from 2020, but had not been used. The wheels are Vuelta aluminum. I covered the rear wheel in Monocote to create disc wheels. When I originally listed this bike I had Monocote on the front as well, but I have removed it.
As is common with bikes built up these days, there is a variety in the components: Crankset is a SRAM Force carbon 1X, the 11 speed derailleur and brifters are SRAM Rival. Brakes are TRP Spyre. Tires are Continental GT5000 25mm, with tubes.
The front cassette is 11-40 to provide a good range.
The Moose Pack, Ventisit seat pad and B&M Cyclestar mirror are included.
I am in New Smyrna Beach Fl, and would of course prefer a local sale, but I'll consider shipping if nothing turns up locally. $2,900 OBO
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JoeV
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Some additional information that may be helpful, based on questions I've gotten. There is only one size V20, that I know of. There are different length chainstays, and I think mine is a medium. It is 19" from skewer to crank. But the leg length is primarily accommodated by extending the boom. The chainstay change allows you to move the crank out or up.
Ventisit seat pad is included. The bike weighs 24.1lbs as shown. Chainring is a 42, and 11 speed cassette is 11-26
Ventisit seat pad is included. The bike weighs 24.1lbs as shown. Chainring is a 42, and 11 speed cassette is 11-26
JoeV
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It is still for sale. I removed the Monocote on the drive wheel and replaced the cassette to an 11–40. This makes it a little more general purpose machine than the flat out speedster I had it set up as. I planned on revising the whole ad but haven’t gotten around to it yet. But this is the way it looks now
LarryOz
Cruzeum Curator & Sigma Wrangler
Not sure how far you are from Sebring Joe - but there is an event there this weekend with quite a few recumbent riders.
If you are close enough to go, I would suggest going there on Friday (Sebring Racetrack and hotel right beside it) and stick your V20 out there with a for-sale sign on it - when everyone will be hanging around and talking. This would be great exposure
JoeV
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I have updated the photos at the top of this ad, to show two changes. I removed the Monocote that was on the front wheel, and changed the cassette to a wider range, 11-40. This makes the bike more suitable for general riding.
3bs - I'll keep this post updated, and if it's still available in late March, we can get together. We can trade notes on how many bikes we have bought after we really didn't need another bike!
3bs - I'll keep this post updated, and if it's still available in late March, we can get together. We can trade notes on how many bikes we have bought after we really didn't need another bike!
JoeV
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Hi Steve,
I am hardly an elite rider either. I don't race at all, and ride the same trails most of the time. To keep things entertaining, I try different bikes, and like to challenge myself. This is by far the fastest bike I have owned. It is also my first Cruzbike. So, you, transitioning from a Q45, will have much easier time than me transitioning from a Bacchetta CA to this, (and I had no trouble beyond the first few rides.) The CA 3.0 was a huge leap up in speed from my previous LWB rear wheel drive bikes, because it is much lighter and much more aero than them. But the V20 is faster still. Partly because it is actually a little lighter than that bike, but mostly because it is amazingly aero. Measured with MyWindSock, my CDa on the CA 3.0 is 2.3-2.4, on the V20 it is 1.8-2.0. That's a big difference.
Too much bike? I'm not sure what that means. It's comfortable, but I'm most comfortable in a very laid back position. It is of course more reclined than the Q45, which will feel different to you. But I laid the seat of my CA back that far so it was a familiar position to me.
Bottom line, if you want to go faster with whatever your power output is, this bike will not disappoint you.
I am hardly an elite rider either. I don't race at all, and ride the same trails most of the time. To keep things entertaining, I try different bikes, and like to challenge myself. This is by far the fastest bike I have owned. It is also my first Cruzbike. So, you, transitioning from a Q45, will have much easier time than me transitioning from a Bacchetta CA to this, (and I had no trouble beyond the first few rides.) The CA 3.0 was a huge leap up in speed from my previous LWB rear wheel drive bikes, because it is much lighter and much more aero than them. But the V20 is faster still. Partly because it is actually a little lighter than that bike, but mostly because it is amazingly aero. Measured with MyWindSock, my CDa on the CA 3.0 is 2.3-2.4, on the V20 it is 1.8-2.0. That's a big difference.
Too much bike? I'm not sure what that means. It's comfortable, but I'm most comfortable in a very laid back position. It is of course more reclined than the Q45, which will feel different to you. But I laid the seat of my CA back that far so it was a familiar position to me.
Bottom line, if you want to go faster with whatever your power output is, this bike will not disappoint you.
chicorider
Zen MBB Master
@mcdavidst I have owned and put many miles on the full CB range, and had no trouble moving back and forth between the bikes. Once you have the mbb pedaling dynamics down, it pretty much transfers across the models. While the Quest and S40 were a little "easier" to ride, the V has consistently been the most comfortable for me out of all of them. It can be a bit of a handful early on, but that sorts itself out with some practice. And man, is it fast! I don't think that the V is too much bike, and Q45/V combo would be nice to have for the two ends of the spectrum that they each cover.
Joe,
Thank you, all that is really helpful. I realize the motor has lots to do with speed! I’m just now looking at what may be on the market. Will hopefully find what is a good fit fairly soon.
I live near Biloxi, MS, about 8 hours from you.
Steve
Frito Bandito
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1 hour T1 effort 37kph on 247w (Strava guestimation)
https://www.strava.com/activities/4617541865
I needed help to get off the bike after this ride, and my legs were toast.
100km V20 effort 36.8kph on 234w (Strava guestimation)
https://www.strava.com/activities/5428180473
It was a hard ride, but 2 hours and 43 minutes instead of 1 hour.
Both of those were with a less than stellar CdA, but once I had a good CdA on my V20 on a day with little wind and little traffic the V20 can be a very heavy hitter if your position is good with fast wheels.
183w for 38kph.
https://www.strava.com/activities/6195267431
Yep, the motor is important, but tweaking your position with bars that get your arms tucked, good wheels and tires at the right psi, tight clothes and a good helmet can have you flying much faster in a short amount of time once you have the the right bike.
https://www.strava.com/activities/4617541865
I needed help to get off the bike after this ride, and my legs were toast.
100km V20 effort 36.8kph on 234w (Strava guestimation)
https://www.strava.com/activities/5428180473
It was a hard ride, but 2 hours and 43 minutes instead of 1 hour.
Both of those were with a less than stellar CdA, but once I had a good CdA on my V20 on a day with little wind and little traffic the V20 can be a very heavy hitter if your position is good with fast wheels.
183w for 38kph.
https://www.strava.com/activities/6195267431
Yep, the motor is important, but tweaking your position with bars that get your arms tucked, good wheels and tires at the right psi, tight clothes and a good helmet can have you flying much faster in a short amount of time once you have the the right bike.
FWIW I sold my V20 to someone who owes a Q45 (he turned up on his Q45 to do the test ride). His feedback was that riding the bike was no problem, although at first he was taken back about how laid back you are on the bike being 20 degrees and that he wanted some mirrors fitted to the bike.
chicorider
Zen MBB Master
Yeah. Mirrors are must. The Zefal Spy mirrors work fine for me.
chicorider
Zen MBB Master
I do agree. The Spy mirrors do not have the clearest optics, and at first I didn't like them. But over time I got used to them and can now tell what is behind me me without issue. I like them because they are small, east to mount out of the way, and light weight. But you're right that there are clearer mirrors out there.
Frito Bandito
Zen MBB Master
Same here Chico. I'm not sure if it is just a reflective piece of plastic or what, but it surely could be better. I have been thinking of using a glass cutter to cut a nicer mirror into the same shape as my Spy mirror, and then glue it on so it is more clear. Not sure how well cutting it would work though since the Spymirror is an odd shape.
