Design and Performance

The Dynamic Boom Front Wheel Drive Advantage

Cruzbike's patented drive system, Dynamic Boom Front Wheel Drive, transforms performance road bike technology into an incredibly fun, liberating cycling experience. It also happens to be very fast whether you ride on the flats or in the mountains. 

The best of both worlds

FEATURE COMPARISON

Why it's important

CRUZBIKE RECORDS AND WINS

More good news

Every bike in our lineup is backed up by more than a decade of experience making, riding and racing our fast, comfortable, fun-to-ride bikes. Our race and record-proven geometry changes the rules of cycling: now, comfort in the saddle doesn't come at the cost of performance.  When you get your Cruzbike, you’ll understand why we have the most fanatically loyal customers in the industry.

Cruzbike vs. Other Bicycles

FEATURE COMPARISON TRADITIONAL BICYCLES FIXED BOOM RECUMBENTS CRUZBIKE DYNAMIC BOOM
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Ergonomic design no yes yes
Aerodynamic body position no yes yes
Full forward view in aero tuck position no yes yes
Short, light drive chain yes no yes
Upper body and core engaged for power boost yes no yes
Hill climbing comparable to standard bike yes no yes
Eye-to-eye with car drivers yes some yes
Reduced chain line noise and grease yes no yes
Commonly available tires and components yes some yes
Front and rear wheels the same size yes some yes
Straight chainline - no idlers yes no yes
Fits on standard car racks that hold the hold the bike by the wheels yes some yes
Legs contribute to steering & stability no no yes
Risk of head & neck injuries in frontal collisions high low low
Risk of perineal injury in avid cyclists high low low
Risk of decreased sexual function in men high low low
Risk of decreased genital sensation in women high low low
Risk of heel striking front wheel during turns low high low
Prevalence of sore back, neck, shoulders, wrists high low low
Legal in UCI, USAT, USA Cycling races yes no no

Cruzbike Record Listing

OFFICIAL TITLE DATE RECORD RIDER RECORD CLASS LOCATION MODEL ARTICLE NOTE
UMCA 100 Mile Outdoor Track Record - Male Unfaired Recumbent Aug 6, 2017 3:48:10.08 Larry Oslund World Record Ed Rudolph Velodrome, Northbrook, Illinois Cruzbike V Prototype
UMCA 100 KM Outdoor Track Record - Male Unfaired Recumbent Aug 6, 2017 2:19:33.21 Larry Oslund World Record Ed Rudolph Velodrome, Northbrook, Illinois Cruzbike V Prototype
6 Hour UMCA National Championship - Big Jay's Aug 12, 2017 138.4 miles Larry Oslund Course Record Mahomet, IL Vendetta V20 Exceeds traditional frame record
Race Across America 4-Person Mixed Team Jun 17, 2017 6 days, 12 hours, 26 minutes Kevin Gambill, Larry Oslund, Jim Parker, Maria Parker Course Record Oceanside, CA to Annapolis Maryland Vendetta V20 Blog Post: Race Report Exceeds traditional frame record
White Mountain Double Century Sep 10, 2016 10:42:00 Jason Perez Course Record Bishop, CA Vendetta V20 Blog Post: Race Report 13,492 feet of climbing, Jason smashes traditional frame record and clenches historic California Triple Crown victory.
Bessies Creek 24 Hour - Female Recumbent Apr 8-9, 2016 457.7 Miles Maria Parker Course Record Brookshire, TX Vendetta V20 Blog Post: Race Report Exceeds male and female traditional and recumbent frame records
Bessies Creek 6 Hour - Male Recumbent Apr 2017 141.0 Miles Larry Oslund Course Record Brookshire, TX Vendetta V20 Exceeds traditional frame record
Bike Sebring Drafting 12 Hour Event - Recumbent Feb 13, 2016 276.6 Miles Kevin Gambill Course Record Sebring, Florida Vendetta V20 Blog Post: Race Report Exceeds traditional frame record
UMCA 100 Mile Road Record - Men Unfaired Recumbent Oct 11, 2015 3 hours, 59 minutes, 31 seconds Larry Oslund World Record Surveyed Road Course Near Lumberton NC Vendetta Blog Post: Record Report
Hoodoo 500 Stage Race - Recumbent Aug 28, 2015 32:31:00 Lief Zimmerman Course Record St. George, Utah Vendetta Learn More 521 Miles, 30,666 Ft Climbing
Hoodoo 500 Solo Race - Recumbent Male Aug 29, 2015 44:12:00 Ben Tomblin Course Record St. George, Utah Vendetta Learn More 521 Miles, 30,666 Ft Climbing
Hoodoo 500 Solo Race - Recumbent Female Aug 29, 2015 46:20:00 Maria Parker Course Record St. George, Utah Vendetta Learn More 521 Miles, 30,666 Ft Climbing
Assault on Mt. Mitchell - Recumbent May 18, 2015 06:23:42 Ben Tomblin Fastest Recorded Time - Male Recumbent Spartanburg, SC Vendetta Learn More 102.7 Miles, 10,357 Feet Climbing
Assault on Mt. Mitchell - Recumbent May 18, 2015 06:58:57 Maria Parker Fastest Recorded Time - Female Recumbent Spartanburg, SC Vendetta Learn More 102.7 Miles, 10,357 Feet Climbing
UMCA Cross State - Washington North-South May 16, 2015 00:12:28 Lief Zimmerman Cross State Recumbent Record Washington Vendetta 254.8 Miles
Calvin's Challenge UMCA National 12 Hour Championship May 2, 2015 257 Miles Maria Parker Course Record Springfield, Ohio Vendetta Learn More Exceeds Traditional Frame Record
Bike Sebring Drafting 12 Hour Event - Recumbent Feb 14, 2015 261.1 Miles Maria Parker Course Record Sebring, Florida Vendetta Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
Race Across America Jun 11, 2013 11 days 18 hours Maria Parker 50+ Record Female Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD Vendetta Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
UMCA 24 Hour Road Record - Women Unfaired Recumbent Oct 13, 2012 469.198 Miles Maria Parker World Record Surveyed Road Course near Lumberton NC Vendetta Learn More
UMCA 200 Mile Road Record - Women Unfaired Recumbent Oct 12, 2012 9 Hours 17 Minutes 3.0 Seconds Maria Parker World Record Surveyed Road Course near Lumberton NC Vendetta Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
UMCA 12 Hour Road Record - Women Unfaired Recumbent Oct 12, 2012 257.8 Miles Maria Parker World Record Surveyed Road Course near Lumberton NC Vendetta Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
Michigan National 24-Hour Challenge, Women's Record June 15, 2012 407.9 Miles Maria Parker Course Record Female Middleville, Michigan Vendetta Learn More
Michigan National 24-Hour Challenge, Husband Wife Combined Miles June 15, 2012 805.5 Miles Jim and Maria Parker Course Record Husband-Wife Middleville, Michigan Vendetta Learn More
Heart of the South 200 Woman's Recumbent Mar 31, 2012 11 Hours 59 Minutes Maria Parker Course Record Birmingham, Alabama Vendetta Learn More
Bike Sebring Non Drafting 24 Hour Event - Recumbent Feb 25, 2012 474.5 Miles Maria Parker Course Record Female Sebring, Florida Vendetta Learn More
UMCA 200 Mile Road Record - Women Unfaired Recumbent Oct 08, 2011 9 hours 27 minutes 10 seconds Maria Parker World Record - Female White Oak, North Carolina, U.S.A. Vendetta Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
2011 UMCA 12 Hour Road Record - Women Unfaired Recumbent Oct 07, 2011 250.3 Miles Maria Parker World Record White Oak, North Carolina, U.S.A. Vendetta Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
Texas Time Trial Tin Butt 12-hour Solo Female Recumbent Bike Sep 23, 2011 212 Miles Maria Parker Course Record Glen Rose, Texas Vendetta Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
UMCA 100 Mile Road Record - Junior Men Unfaired Recumbent Jun 11, 2011 4 hours, 54 minutes, 43 seconds Will Parker World Record White Oak, North Carolina, U.S.A. Vendetta Learn More
UMCA 100 Mile Road Record - Women Unfaired Recumbent Oct 01, 2010 4 hours, 27 minutes, 19 seconds Maria Parker World Record White Oak, North Carolina, U.S.A. Vendetta Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
UMCA 100 Mile Road Record - Women Unfaired Recumbent Oct 10, 2009 4 hours, 48 minutes Maria Parker World Record White Oak, North Carolina, U.S.A. Silvio Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
UMCA 200 Mile Road Record - Women Unfaired Recumbent Oct 10, 2009 9 hours, 55 minutes Maria Parker World Record White Oak, North Carolina, U.S.A. Silvio Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record
2009 UMCA 12 Hour Road Record - Women Unfaired Recumbent Oct 10, 2009 240.01 Miles Maria Parker World Record White Oak, North Carolina, U.S.A. Silvio Learn More
Saratoga 12/24 Hudson River Ramble 12-hour Women’s Overall Aug 10, 2009 211 miles Maria Parker Course Record Saratoga, New York Silvio Learn More Exceeds traditional frame record