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  1. Jim Parker

    Another V20/V20c rear rack option: the S40 rear rack

    Hi Flakkjacket, This pannier fits the S40 rack perfectly. It just hit our warehouse. If you don't see it on our accessory page, directly search for "Everyday pannoer" on our website. -Jim
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    Affordable "Cruzbike" Short Cranks

    Looks like they are made by Zeroing in China and are nice-looking but poor quality. https://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=4120.0
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    Affordable "Cruzbike" Short Cranks

    Other than the trademark violation, these might work very well! I sent inquiries to multiple Chinese companies about making short cranks several years ago. Maybe this is the result.
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    Another V20/V20c rear rack option: the S40 rear rack

    The Vendetta is not just for racing. For those who find the V20/V20c their go-to bike for commuting or long leisurely trips, there is naturally an interest in carrying stuff on a rear rack with or without panniers. There is a good thread about this here. Another option is to use the S40 rear...
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    new to 'bents, question, knees...

    On my V20 I am able to unweight my hips and allow them to float above the seat. Other times, I sit up and have my weight fully on my hips, and sometimes, the weight is distributed more balanced across my hips and back. I had issues with knee pain the first year or two that I started riding big...
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    T50e battery charger replacement

    If you have a lost or damaged charger for your T50e, here are some options. Cruzbike does not stock spare chargers, but they are readily available on the market. The original charger is Model DZL (M) 3710A0 with output of 42.0V and 2.0A. This charger for $57 is listed as a specific replacement...
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    Tire pressure and wobble over 32mph

    When Maria first started racing and going fast in large crowds of bikes, she got wobbles at high-speed. It turned out she was scared and her hands were trembling, causing the front to shimmy. Once she realized what was happening, she learned to get a steady firm grip on the bars. I would check...
  8. Jim Parker

    Homebuild - Super V15

    Definitely need photos!
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    Florida Safari

    I haven't had a chance yet to write a blog about the Bike Safari week. I wanted to put something brief up here to say what a great time I had, and to thank all the Cruzbike riders who came out and made it such a special event. We had 16 riders (5 women and 11 men) sharing the roads and sharing...
  10. Jim Parker

    SOLD: Beloved Q45 for sale, Space Coast of Florida

    I am going to be in Florida for the next few months, suitcases are in Massachusetts.
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    SOLD: Beloved Q45 for sale, Space Coast of Florida

    I think you are correct. It's got the same handlebar style, same color.
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    SOLD: Beloved Q45 for sale, Space Coast of Florida

    This has been my go-to bike for riding around town and to the beach. The boss says I need to be riding the latest model, so out with the old, in with the new. I think this is model year 2019, which uses QR skewers, not through-axles. Gearing is 11-speed 11-40 cassette with a 38T chainring. SRAM...
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    Adjustable Carbon Fiber Seat on the S40

    I recently wrote and posted a blog about the installation and use of the Cruzbike Adjustable CF seat on the S40. Check it out here.
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    Japan magazine featuring Cruzbike V20

    I love it! Curious who did the beautiful artwork. Is this a widely distributed magazine?
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    oval chainring

    This is my current V20 setup, the one I rode on BRAG and the 2022 Sebring Century (where I did my best time ever and set the recumbent course record). In this photo the up-pedal is approaching TDC or the point of maximum power on my forward-thrust. The blue-tape is pointing at the maximum...
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