Hi John, I guess great minds run in the same rut; your timing never ceases to amaze me. I was playing with Sheldon's gain ratio calculator just last night. ...
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hi Doug, Glad to see we are on the same track, lets just hope we are on the right track also. As I see it, the key to good riding times is to limit the time...
Hi Martin, Generally speaking, no. Here's a great article on the whys and wherefores: http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html I have a similar issue...
Hi Doug: Thanks for the comments. I was lucky on finding the frame - 20.00 dollars in a thrift store. I have been making some more progress with the...
Hi Brad Thankfully the caliper is on the rear, V brake at the front. I have been told by my LBS that adjustable brake leveres are for canti brakes not...
Recumbent & Tandem Rider Magazine have published a reveiw of the Cruzbike. Still waiting for my copy to arrive from the publishers, wondered if anyone had...
... more ... live ... balance on some of ... Some of the hills are similar to the things we ... chattering ... idea ... climbing ... current bike is an ez-1 sc...
Hi mbalinh, I have had no experience riding my Cruzbike in road conditions you describe. I think that if you are managing on your EZ then the Cruzbike will go...
I finished my bike yesterday.I instaled the kit myself and had the dealer set it up and do the cables and shifters.First problem I was useing scram5 and the...
Jack: You gonna be able to post some pictures? I hope you like the results. I am almost finished with my conversion and am getting anxious to test ride it. ...
Hi Doug, I was wondering if you can enlighten me about frame choice sizing (and top tube shape variability?). I beleive the the Trek Y26 featured in the RTR...
This morning, I installed the cabling and got the bike ridable for a test ride. This evening, I pulled it out of the garage and pointed it downhill. Getting...
Hi Dave, One part of the frame sizing discussion has to do with your inseam length. The other has to do with keeping the center of gravity low enough to...
Most excellent, Carl! Pictures, man, pictures! It was pretty sharp while you were still working on it, I wanna see the finished product! Ride on, sir! Doug...
Hi Doug, Thanks for the reply. Inseam is 32", which I think suggests that the small frame may serve me better, except that the top tube length is shorter. As...
Hey, Dave, You tall guys have a lot more frame flexibility lol... I suspect that geometry would work fine... My experience with internally-geared hubs is...
Hello everyone, I just registered with your group. I'm very interested in building a Cruzbike...and I have a few questions: Is there any member that built one...
Hi mbalinh I live in one of the flattest counties in the UK, but the city of Lincoln is famed for its "Steep Hill". I tried a hill near steep hill and got 3/4...
Did a 20 min ride in traffic today not too smart but it wasnt too bad.Bike seems to handle ok and everything works ok. Bike weight is 41lbs. I posted a few...
Today is the day for first rides. Must be the warmer weather. I am definitely a warm weather rider. Got my bike finished a few days ago (bumblebee photos). My...
Well done, Jack and Parker! Parker, the seat is a fine thing! Well done, looks like it will serve you well. Bumblebee... our children see stuff so clearly -...
Hi Alex, Welcome to Cruzbike Riders International. We are glad you decided to join us! I believe that Robert ("sumnereurovan") is in or near Portland. ...
Hi Guys, Congrats on your first rides. You will have plenty of fun on your Cruzbike. Half the fun is learning to ride it and ride it well. If you need any help...
Bumble bee looks great, but I think you seats looks too far forward. If you move it back you will get better weight over the rear wheel, which you will need...
Thanks for the help. Any comments are welcome. Yes, the seat is too far forward. That is based on the design of the top tube and the design of the homemade...
Thanks Doug. Based on your write up, I think I will stick with this gearing and practice. But, these hills a very steep. Due to the urban environment, I begin...
