I am 62 miles into my Q-45 100 mile trial. I decided for certain at about 22 miles that I will definitely be keeping the bike. This video had information relevant to my current level of competence and I will be applying this new information on my next ride.
I really enjoyed your video! I would like to move to a recumbent bike and I like the different styles of the CruzBike styles. I am shot as I am always looking for a bike that really fit me. I will keep watching your videos.
I have come close to 90 degrees when going very very slow. Rarely though. Most of the time there is not much deflection at all. But I can make tighter turns at slow speed on a Cruzbike better than any other recumbent I have ridden.
So I've heard Jim Parker in other videos (i.e. - th-cam.com/video/M_LsnhuYHBE/w-d-xo.html) talk about getting more power out of pedaling a Cruzbike by "pulling" the handlebar on the same side as the foot that's pushing out... as opposed to the opposite pushing motion you're describing here. When you're trying to achieve maximum power on a hill climb is it better to push or pull (or some combination of both) on the handlebars with your arms?
Tony - It's really a personal preference and both do work. The act of pushing and pulling in rhythm to the pedal stroke though is (for me) more apt on things like sprints and hill climbing where I want that extra boost. For the majority of my riding and when the course is more casual - I prefer to leverage both arms forward gently. When clipped in and riding casually - there can be only very gentile input needed as a smooth pedal circle will be doing the majority of the work at that point. 👍
@@Cruzbike I still find it more natural to pull back on same side as the leg push, although I do like to often just push on bars instead. It is still harder to balance at slow speed due to lower center of gravity. I have a QX100 and a T50, both heavily modified to be more like the S40.
I am 62 miles into my Q-45 100 mile trial. I decided for certain at about 22 miles that I will definitely be keeping the bike. This video had information relevant to my current level of competence and I will be applying this new information on my next ride.
We're so glad this is the right information at the right time and that you are loving your Q45. Thank you for giving it a try!
interesting stuff! Good clear tips for the CB!
Are you gonna get a recumbent? That would be pretty cool for your videos.
I really enjoyed your video! I would like to move to a recumbent bike and I like the different styles of the CruzBike styles. I am shot as I am always looking for a bike that really fit me. I will keep watching your videos.
Please show us how you start on a steep uphill.
Some much « cold » humor with Robert ! I like it , definitely 😂
You make it look very tempting.
I wish you still had the conversion kits.
I've noticed the different racks. Anyone know the brands?
What do you reckon the greatest practical front wheel deflection angle in a tight turn for a skilled rider?
I have come close to 90 degrees when going very very slow. Rarely though. Most of the time there is not much deflection at all. But I can make tighter turns at slow speed on a Cruzbike better than any other recumbent I have ridden.
If I have to make really tight turn, I sit up and let my feet hang down. Letting feet hang down is useful if not yet totally in control of front end.
You have dealers in The Philippines?
Unfortunately, no.
What fenders are you using on the S40?
Hi Kathy, These should work. www.sks-germany.com/en/products/speedrocker/
So I've heard Jim Parker in other videos (i.e. - th-cam.com/video/M_LsnhuYHBE/w-d-xo.html) talk about getting more power out of pedaling a Cruzbike by "pulling" the handlebar on the same side as the foot that's pushing out... as opposed to the opposite pushing motion you're describing here. When you're trying to achieve maximum power on a hill climb is it better to push or pull (or some combination of both) on the handlebars with your arms?
Tony - It's really a personal preference and both do work. The act of pushing and pulling in rhythm to the pedal stroke though is (for me) more apt on things like sprints and hill climbing where I want that extra boost. For the majority of my riding and when the course is more casual - I prefer to leverage both arms forward gently. When clipped in and riding casually - there can be only very gentile input needed as a smooth pedal circle will be doing the majority of the work at that point. 👍
@@Cruzbike I still find it more natural to pull back on same side as the leg push, although I do like to often just push on bars instead. It is still harder to balance at slow speed due to lower center of gravity. I have a QX100 and a T50, both heavily modified to be more like the S40.
piknę rowery, jednak drogie ;( i nie dostępne w Polsce
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