Cruzbike Q45 2023 - Photography Sample

$5,122.00 $4,695.00

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The Q45 adventure touring bike is built to take you and your gear wherever you want to go, as far as you want to ride.The Q45 features our patented dynamic boom front wheel drive powertrain so you can climb fast in a perfectly comfortable seated riding position. It has super smooth suspension, a robust packable aluminum frame with the ability to use wider tires. Options for rack systems allow you to carry everything you need for wherever the road (or path) takes you.

This limited inventory of used/returned stock is your opportunity to get rolling on a Q45 for an incredible price.

*This Q45 is a photography sample with no road use*

All sales are final
These are 100 Mile Trial returns. We are not able to thoroughly check the bikes for damage, you can expect some scuffing or scratches and the bike will not be packed exactly as it would be new.
We will support you to get the bike up and running with any spare parts you may need.
The bike and parts will have our normal warranty.
Ships worldwide
Limited stock. When they're gone, they're gone.
All Q45 owner resources can be found here.

Cruzbike Q45 2023 Tech Specs and Fit

Frame

Unique swing arm design allows the Q45's robust aluminum frame to run a super smooth suspension system and pack down for travel.

Front Triangle

Cruzbike's patented race-proven dynamic boom drivetrain is the engine of the Q45 recumbent touring bike. The same system that powers our performance bikes to records and wins powers the Q45 so you'll be able to take on whatever mountain range is on your bucket list, while hauling all your gear.

Suspension System

The Q45 boasts a full-size (165 mm) external coil shock that rides super smoothly, accommodating a heavily-loaded bike and blowing open the terrain upon which the Q45 thrives. Mixed surfaces on that trip you're dreaming of doing? No problem.

Adjustable Seat

The 2022 Q45 features a new resin seat that has a great compliant feel on the road, making this Q45 the most comfortable yet and it is half a pound lighter than its aluminum predecessor. It is ergonomically designed for comfort for riders of all shapes and sizes. The cushion is a one-piece dream that cradles its rider from shoulders to derriere. The seat back angle is also adjustable so you can get your backrest dialed in just the way you like it.

Racks and Bosses

The Q45 is designed for hauling gear and mounting accessories. It boasts 8 threaded mount points on each side and one in the middle under the down tube plus a dedicated fender mount. Load up panniers, mount lights, install fenders - anything you need for your adventure - this bike can handle it.

Dual 650b Wheels and Thru-Axles

We are the first recumbent bicycle company to offer dual 650b wheels and thru-axles. Thru-axles improve stiffness in the drivetrain, handling, cornering, and power transfer. We made these massive upgrades to the Q45’s spec to deliver even better performance and an even smoother ride. 650b wheels open up options to customize your Q45 with a huge variety of performance wheels and tires.This bike ships with 1.65 inch tires we chose for performance (even in wet weather), durability and value. And you'll still have plenty of space for fenders.

Custom-designed Handlebar

The awesome custom-designed Q45 handlebar features road styling but is sized for mountain shifters and levers. This opens a whole world of component options and also creates more space in the cockpit for better rider fit.

Q45 Recumbent Touring Bike Components

For the new Q45 recumbent touring bike we upgraded to thru-axles, flat mount brakes and more. We chose 1x11 MTB components that balance performance, durability and value. This setup is designed to thrive even with a fully loaded Q45.

Headset	Cane Creek ViscoSet® Headset (This premium headset leverages viscous damping to inhibit exaggerated movement of the front end for easier learning and off bike handling.)
Shifter	Microshift XLE 1x11 Trigger (MTB)
Derailleur	Microshift RD-M665M 11-speed
Chain Wheel	Driveline 155 42T with black anodized chain guard
Cranks	Driveline DX-42 155
Bottom Bracket	Square Taper 68mm*113mm
Cassette	Microshift 11-42T
Chain	YBN 116 links
Brakes	Rever MC-X Mechanical Disc
Rear Shock	KS EXA Form 290 165 mm with external spring rated at 1200 lbs/inch
Wheels and Tires	650b Jet Set rims, Chosen hubs, with Maxxis Driveline 650b x 1.65 inch tires
Kickstand	The Q45 ships with a robust, pre-installed kickstand.

Compatibility Notes

Maximum cassette width: The Q45 can accommodate up to 11-42 cassette with its 1x chainring. Learn more about the Q45's gearing here.
Front derailleur: If you choose, the Q45 can accommodate a braze-on style front derailleur.
Maximum tire size: With the stock 1.65 inch 650b tires, you'll have 12 mm of clearance. Different tire choices will yield different clearances.

Weight

Q45 Complete: 33 lbs

Q45 Geometry

Wheelbase	114 cm	45.0 in
Chainstay Length	44.8 cm	17.638 in
Backrest angle
Length of Bike (varies by adjustment and chainstay length)	179 cm	70.5 in
Seat Height (measured at the low point of the seat pan, not including the cushion.)	63.5 cm	25 in
BB Height (varies by adjustment and chainstay length)	68.58 cm	27 in

Recumbent Touring Bike Fit

The Q45 fits riders approximately 5'1" to 6'4".
Maximum X-Seam: 48-49 inches (Click here to learn how to measure x-seam)

Check out the fit graph in the blog post here to see where you land. If you are close to the outside of the fit range, please contact us at support@cruzbike.com.

Options

Q45 COMPLETE: The Q45 complete ships with components pre-installed. Experienced mechanics will be able to complete the assembly in about 30 minutes. For those of us who don't work on bike regularly, plan for 2-3 hours for assembly. We also recommend a professional pre-ride tune-up if you don't work on bikes regularly.

Cruzbike V20c Complete - Photography Sample

$8,536.00 $7,967.00

Climb mountains, carve corners and smash records on the fastest recumbent bicycle ever. The Vendetta V20c is our flagship model.

Years of racing, research and development have brought us to the perfect carbon fiber-aluminum concept. The V20c is our lightest, stiffest, smoothest, fastest Vendetta ever, joining a carbon fiber front end with an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy frame.

The proof that this is indeed the fastest recumbent bike is in the records set and held by Cruzbike Vendetta racers. Make no mistake, this bike will make you faster. In fact, we guarantee it.

*These V20c Completes are Gen 2 photography samples with no road use.*

All sales are final
We will support you to get the bike up and running with any spare parts you may need.
The bike and parts will have our normal warranty.
Ships worldwide
Limited stock. When they're gone, they're gone.
All V20c owner resources can be found here.

Cruzbike V20c Specs and Fit

Front Triangle

Our patented front triangle design is formed by the fork, chainstay, boom and slider. It is a compact tetrahedron that links the upper and lower body across the drivetrain as it rotates around the axis of the head tube. This linkage allows you to boost power when climbing or sprinting by engaging the upper body. It also means you'll run a standard length chain and have access to the cutting edge in performance component technology.

The new V20c boom utilizes a T47 85mm wide BB shell and an aero profile tube for the greatest blend of aerodynamics and stiffness possible. This shell capitalizes on stiffness where it matters most - right where your wattage is being generated.

This larger diameter shell is matched to the new chainstay, which is light, aero in profile and stiff laterally. It uses a broad new clamp design at the boom to maximize stiffness at the BB and chainstay interface.

The chainstay leads down to our new carbon fiber fork, which is light without being flimsy and utilizes an oversize tapered steerer with wider bearings for increased strength at the crown.

A 12mm through axle connects the wheel, fork, and stay together as a solid unit. The result is a strong and unparalleled power connection from the crank to the cassette with nearly zero deflection. The flat mount disc brakes are tucked in behind the blades for maximum aero. No other recumbent can claim a transmission with this little power loss, where deflections in booms, frames, and stays are all too common.

Tying the fork and boom together is our new slider, which uses a new internal connection as opposed to a boom clamp. The precisely designed pivot clamp is designed to spread the clamping forces on the slider tube and fork steerer without damage, slipping, or deflection under the types of torsional forces a Cruzbike front end can be subjected to. The fork portion of the pivot clamp replaces the headset top cap to reduce the number of pieces needed to set bearing tension.

All of these ingredients come together for the best power transfer possible with zero flex - while still feeling silky smooth. The ideal blend.

Add some clean internal cable routing in the fork for the front brake and derailleur, and in the boom/slider for the front derailleur and you have the cleanest, smoothest, most gorgeous Cruzbike front end to date.