Recumbent Comparison
This recumbent comparison page highlights the difference between the front wheel drive cruzbike and other recumbents.
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Under $1,000 |
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Ergonomics |
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Ergonomically Supportive |
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Riding hard works upper body and core muscles |
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Bottom Bracket Lower than Seat |
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Rapid Skill Transition from Standard Bike |
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Hill Climbing Comparable to Standard Bike |
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Eliminate Pogo (suspension bounce) |
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Road Safety |
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Eye to Eye with Car Drivers |
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some |
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Front Impact Absorption System |
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Near 50 – 50 Weight Distribution |
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Dual Suspension |
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rare |
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rare |
rare |
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Superior Stability in Gravel |
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Efficiency |
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Dual 26” wheels or larger |
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rare |
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Efficient Hard Shell Seat |
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Braced Bottom Bracket |
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Short chain line |
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Straight chain line - no idlers |
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Convenience |
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Both big people and small can ride the same bike |
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Can Straddle the Seat |
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somewhat |
somewhat |
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somewhat |
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No chain to avoid when you straddle, no 'chain tubes' |
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Eliminate chain line noise |
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Use a regular chain, not 3 or 4 |
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Use panniers both sides from the front wheel back without having to avoid chain and derailleur |
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Commonly available tires, wheels and components |
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somewhat |
somewhat |
somewhat |
somewhat |
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Fits regular car racks |
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somewhat |
somewhat |
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Legs contribute to steering |
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