Sunshine on the Sunseeker EZ Sport CX LWB Touring Bike, by SUN Bikes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- SPECS for the SUN EZ Sport CX long wheelbase recumbent bike:
Wheel Base: 62″ (157.5cm)
Overall Length: 85 1/2″ (217cm) - same as my HP Scorpion trike
Seat Height: 26.5″ (67cm) - 5 inches higher than my Easy Racers Gold Rush
Frame: Cro-Mo Tig Welded
Fork: Full Cro-Mo
BB: Sealed Cartridge 68mm
Crank: Sun Bicycle Allow 170×52-42-30
Front Derailleur: Microshift
Rear Derailleur: Shimano
Shifter: Sram
Freewheel: Sram PG-830 11-32 8sp
Pedals: Alloy Cage
Front Brake: Promax Alloy Linear Pull
Rear Brake: Promax Alloy Linear Pull
Brake Levers: Promax Alloy Linear Pull
24-Speed
26″/20″ Wheels for long range cruising
Headset: 1-1/8″ Aluminum
Handlebar: Alloy w/2 Bottle Braze-ons
Stem: Alloy 240mm Recumbent 2pc
Front Hub: Formula Alloy Q/R
Rear Hub: Formula Alloy Q/R
Front Rim: 20×1.50 36h Alloy
Rear Rim: 26×1.50 36h Alloy
Spokes: 14g. Stainless Steel
Front Tire: 20×1.50 Kenda Kwest 100psi - I use Schwalbe MP
Rear Tire: 26×1.50 Kenda Kwest 100psi - I use Schwalbe MP
Saddle: Contoured Foam w/ Lyca Type Cover
Seat: Slide Alloy
Seat Back: Alloy Cool Back Adjustable w/Bottle Braze-on
Weight 40 lbs. Weight Limit 300 lbs. X-Seam 36″-45″
- CURRENT RETAIL COST: $1,789.99 (2024)
- What I paid (with accessories and shipping): $2801.00
LINKS to this recumbent bike:
Company website:
sunseeker.bike....
Hostel Shoppe (where I bought mine):
hostelshoppe.c....
MUSIC in this video:
"Fresh Fallen Snow" by Chris Haugen
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RIDE EASY - RIDE A RECUMBENT
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I bought a used CX last year and absolutely HATED the seat cushion. I already had a used Sun EZ-1 lite with a different seat (solid black instead of the two-tone) that significantly more comfortable. I paid $350 for the CX with it being pretty dilapidated, but after new tubes and tires (studded marathons), replacing a few bolts, chain, etc, it became my winter bike -- rode it through 5 months of snow on the ground, so I wasn't really worried about getting it pristine. The absolute essential upgrade for me was replacing that seat cushion when it broke, though. They sell replacement seats at various places on the net (I paid $60 from modern bike) and I would say seriously consider changing it out. It felt lighter, has a better shape, is softer, and doesn't have that fist at the front of the seat that punches you in the worst possible spot on every bump. At least that was my experience.
Looking forward to seeing how you outfit your bike! Maybe I'll get some ideas.
The seat cushion on this EZ Sport is not nearly as soft and comfortable as what I had on my Easy Racers Gold Rush, but it sure beats a diamond frame bike seat, haha. I am uploading a new video today (Aug 11) about the new recumbent trike. Check it out later.
steve
Is that seat back adjustable to lean back more if desired?
You have a new concept now...Balance and concentration on the possibilities of wet or sandy slippery surfaces.
Very possible hazards.
Be very very careful.
I see you upgraded and got your house repainted. Nice
Yes, the seat back can be tilted much farther to the rear, for a much greater recline angle. Also, the seat itself can be adjusted fore and aft, which is how to adjust for leg to pedal distance (as opposed to changing boom length on a trike).
Regarding the seat back angle, with the panniers and trunk attached, that is about as far back as I can go without the seat back struts interfering with the pannier attachment points. I could perhaps eek out another half inch or so, but the angle where it currently sits is very comfortable, which is different than my analysis on recumbent trikes, where I have always preferred more recline angle.
So far during my life, I have not yet slipped on sandy or wet surfaces while riding bikes. Of course, there may someday be a first time, haha.
steve
Kinda surprised you didn't get the upgrade AX model, aluminum frame and higher end componets? I use to own one, really enjoyed it. Stiil have fun with your new adventure machine!
I just looked on the Sun website at all their bikes and trikes, and the only model I can locate with an "AX" is a delta trike. No bike the company displays on their website has the "AX" designation that I can see. Regarding this bike, I don't mind the CroMo frame at all, still very light, can pick up the entire bike with one hand and move it around with no problem. The components on it seem like quality items from what I can tell. If Sun is offering another bike like this but with an aluminum frame, they are doing a great job of keeping it a secret, haha. If you have a link to the bike you are describing, please let me know! I'd be interested in seeing it! Thanks.
steve
@EZSteve OK maybe they discontinued the AX version? The Easy Sport does ride nice! I am LWB fan, again ENJOY!👍😁
@@outandaboutontherecumbents So far I like it, but LWB bikes do require a learning curve to ride compared to standard bicycles. It's almost like learning how to balance on a bike all over again (practice makes perfect) because the steering is what I would consider "floppy" compared to a normal bike.
steve
I bought one ten years ago as my first recumbent and loved it but it has many downside issues. Very tough to steer and get started on. Miserable on hills and if you stop on a hill you are finished. A very fast and comfy bike and not stable with huge turning radius. I stopped riding it 5-6 years ago replacing it with a Catrike 700 and 559. Been trying to sell it for five years and there is zero,interest.
Let us know how much speed difference offered by the windshield.
Perfect tires on bike too!
Hi Gary,
Yep, Schwalbe Marathon PLUS tires are absolutely unbeatable based on my experience on my trips ... never have had a single flat with one so far!
To do a comparison of faired versus non-faired, I'd have to do a speed trial without the fairing, and then duplicate it with the fairing. For me, I don't have a desire to spend my time doing that, so I'll just be content with the thought that windscreens make a difference. How much really doesn't matter to me because I'm not one of those techno-junkies online who love to discuss this sort of thing, haha. The best advantage that I can see being useful to me is winter riding because the fairing will keep the cold frigid air off my hands and fingers ... a VERY worthwhile thing!
steve
@@EZSteve YUP, fully understand and agree with you!