Vianney's V20 build

[antec51]

After trying out an S40 and then a V20 at Roulecouché near Paris, I finally received, assembled, and rode mine (180 km).

So far, I'm happy with my build:
- 150mm cranks
- 38T single chainring
- Wheelset and 10-44 cassette taken from my gravel bike's road wheelset
- SRAM Apex XPLR electronic derailleur

The sense of speed is amazing.
I was already familiar with recumbent bikes but had sold off all my previous ones five years ago (Catrike, Velokraft, Kerttwiessel).

My current issue is adjusting the headrest (it's tricky with a helmet and ponytail) and some pain between my shoulder blades.
I'm experimenting with adjustments, but I've read some things about Thor seats.

Here are a few photos.
Cheers!
(PS: automatic translation from French)

 

[Mathew Fy]

I used a folded inner tube until I switched to a Thor seat:

Got my first Cruzbike, a V20

Hi guys! New V20 rider here. I've been riding a Metabikes Metaphysic, which was my first recumbent, for about 9 months and got my V20 today. I've ridden around the neighborhood several times already and feel like I'm taking to it pretty well. Not having to worry about heel strike in slow corners...

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[IyhelM]

Nice to see you finally jumped in, looking forward to see you on French roads!
I just realised we had talked about your VK2 some years ago.

I wonder how fast you can speed these 150 cranks and what your top speed might be, I reckon you may want to go for bigger than 38T soon.

Regarding your shoulder blades, maybe you still need to find the right setting for the handlebars. Neckrest… well with the old basic flat seat, I’ve always found them uncomfortable, the adjustable one form CB or the equivalent from Icletta might do the trick for you.