This post collects three features that would be attractive additions to the cool and unique Cruzbike design. 1. With disc brakes minor out-of-true wheel issues...
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Douglas Burton
hardtailcruzer
May 3, 2009 4:35 pm
Hi Tom, Â Thanks for the thoughts. Â This thread may answer some of your points directly: Â http://www.cruzbike.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=871 Â ...
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cleve.whitley
May 3, 2009 5:33 pm
I've been lurking around this site for a couple of months trying to figure out how to turn my new (old stock) K2 Attack 2.0 13 or 14" frame into a Cruzbike....
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jack lamoureux
jlmx39
May 3, 2009 6:22 pm
I would build up the softrider frame just like a conversion.Just buy a kit forks. You might find a rear triangle from Doug? The softrider forks are nice and...
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Jon Bendtsen
jonbendtsen
May 3, 2009 10:26 pm
... i dont think there would be any challenges to another gear hub. I recently added a 8 year old used rohloff to my stock cruzbike freerider. I also have a...
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Noelley63
May 4, 2009 9:04 pm
I have a Trek y-22 Cruzbike conversion. This bike is complete and rides smooth.I live in south lake thaoe Ca and don't want to ship.I had the bike kit put...
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Jon Bendtsen
jonbendtsen
May 4, 2009 9:10 pm
What is light weight? JonB...
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Noel Richetti
Noelley63
May 4, 2009 9:20 pm
Hi JonB, I am just guessing but I think around 30 -35 lbs....The heaviest part is the front where the conversion kit is, it weighs about the same as my other...
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pramodanm
May 18, 2009 6:50 am
Hi, I got a conversion kit and converted a bike. I am trying to ride it and facing some problems - cannot get off at all. I went through the other messages and...
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Jon Bendtsen
jonbendtsen
May 18, 2009 8:15 am
... It is about a year ago i got mine. I use it every day now. Before buying i tried a conversion and i was confused and reluctant, i couldnt get it to work,...
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Bill SISTLER
bill_sistler...
May 18, 2009 6:44 pm
To make it easier, you need to get a "push-start" or rolling start, then you can start pedaling slowly at first. __________ Flat-lander Bill team caretaker ...
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jack lamoureux
jlmx39
May 18, 2009 9:29 pm
It is also important to make sure the bike is set up right,you should be able to peddle without your knees hitting anything.Also at first do not peddle...
Hi Jon, Thanks very much for your advice. I had seen people using it in Australia - it looked easy but when I got my own and tried it it looked like not an...
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pramodanm
May 19, 2009 6:46 am
Thanks Jack. I have uploaded a picture (image /DSC01611.JPG). Thanks for your tips. Pramodan...
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Jon Bendtsen
jonbendtsen
May 19, 2009 7:05 am
looking good, i like the red rear rack, and the "goldish" frame....
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Jon Bendtsen
jonbendtsen
May 19, 2009 7:07 am
Hi It is good to hear you are making progress. The tips are some i got last year and others i have read since then. i look forward to see your bike. JonB...
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Greg Roelofs
gregroelofs
May 19, 2009 10:15 am
... Beyond the generic hints others have given, I'll add the following: - As with most recumbents, it pays to be bold: that is, it's easier and stabler to get...
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John Gear
jmgear2002
May 19, 2009 7:47 pm
In my experience, the key to starting off well on almost all recumbents is to do a little "bounce back" thing where you compress the driving leg a little bit...
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Thomas G. Rampton
mountain_man...
May 19, 2009 8:10 pm
Why not just start with your driving foot in the 11:00 (or 11:30) position to begin with? That's what I do, and it works even for uphill starts. For anyone...
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pramodanm
May 20, 2009 7:46 am
Hi Greg, I am in city called Pune in state of Maharashtra. Where are you in India? Good to know I am not alone :) Correct I realized that at slow speed, the...
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pramodanm
May 20, 2009 7:49 am
Wow! I will experiment with this strategy definitely. Thanks Pramodan...
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Gabriel Sierra
g_moonrec
May 20, 2009 8:39 pm
Also, The shift at which you have the bike to start have much to do with succesful starts. If the shift is to heavy, your speed will be less than ideal and...
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pramodanm
May 21, 2009 6:07 am
Thanks for this message. My cycle has 21 step gears. I set it up like this - Crank position - 2 (middle one) and drive position - 3rd from biggest. And it...
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Thomas G. Rampton
mountain_man...
May 21, 2009 7:02 am
I've done most of that stuff, but a lot less frequently now! Now and then something happens that would have put me on the ground a year ago. But not anymore. ...
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Greg Roelofs
gregroelofs
May 21, 2009 8:15 am
... Note that for standard wheels (24" or more), you should never _need_ to stop pedalling, unless you're doing a sharp turn at low speed (e.g., to cross an ...
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stdanesi
May 21, 2009 9:52 pm
... As a relatively new conversion owner, I haven't seen many posts responding to riders having trouble getting started that discuss seat height as a major...
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pramodanm
May 22, 2009 6:45 am
Seat height - indeed. I too experienced this - when I shifted a bit to adjust my sitting position - lost the balance. Perhaps I was at low speed too. I need to...
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John Tolhurst
johntolhurst
May 23, 2009 2:44 am
Every time someone asks about frame choice for conversions, I say "low seat height, low seat height - y-frame y-frame". I can't say it enough. Pramodan, good...
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peter kewin
pkewin
May 24, 2009 6:28 pm
John, then a 20" y-frame folder would be ideal? - pete k...
