Motor System Specs and Details
The Cruzbike Truck Electric Cargo Trike Attachment is fitted with a powerful Bafang motor and boasts a long-range battery. Power and accelerate with both pedal assist and throttle control.
| Motor |
Bafang 48V 750W Hub |
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Throttle
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Bafang |
| Battery |
48v 14Ah (672Wh) |
| Cargo Capacity |
250 lbs |
| Approx Range* |
20 miles without pedaling |
| Approx Max Speed* |
20 mph without pedaling |
*These will of course vary by rider, cargo and terrain.
The Tilting Mechanism
We spent years testing various tilt-lock systems and found that when they work (and truly prevent tilting) the trike immediately becomes unstable and unsafe. The breakthrough was realizing you don’t need a tilt lock. The Truck's tilting system, brilliantly designed by Su-Yuen Hsu, a retired NASA aerospace engineer, adds just enough natural resistance to make the rider feel secure.
Maria first spotted this tech at the Taipei Cycle Show a couple of years ago. She told Jim and Robert, "I saw a cool product I think we could use to make a tilting trike with electric-assist." They all went upstairs and met the great team at Naro Delta.
Naro Delta's trike was rear-wheel-drive only, not built as an attachment. We explained to the Naro Delta team that their tech paired with a Cruzbike front-wheel-drive bike, could make an awesome all-wheel-drive cargo trike. This is how the collaboration began, and eventually it led to various working prototypes and finally Generation 1 of the Cruzbike Truck. Cruzbike licenses the use of the tilting mechanism from Naro Delta, LLC.
Truck Dimensions and Weight
The Complete Cruzbike Truck is built from the T50 Gen 3 and the Truck Attachment.
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Truck Attachment Dimensions
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30"L x 22.5"W (length overlaps with frame of T50 when attached)
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Truck Cargo Platform Dimensions |
16"L x 22.5"W
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| Complete Cruzbike Truck Length |
75"(varies with rider's front triangle adjustment)
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| Complete Cruzbike Truck Maximum Width |
27" W (T50 handlebar is widest part of the Truck)
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| Complete Cruzbike Truck Weight |
approx. 70 lbs (including the battery) |
T50 Frame and Front End
The
T50 Gen 3 features a robust 7005 T6 aluminum alloy frame, Cruzbike's Dynamic Boom Front Wheel Drive power triangle and the epically comfortable (and adjustable) two-piece aluminum seat. The cushion is a one-piece dream that cradles its rider from shoulders to derrier and positions riders eye-to-eye with motorists, not low like many trikes.
T50 Front End Component and Wheel Set Specs
These are the components that ship with the Truck Build Bundle. Actual components may vary slightly from those listed but are all compatible.
Owner Resource: Cruzbike Truck Build Bundle Assembly
| Shifter |
SunRace M403 Trigger Shifter
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Derailleur
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Sunrace 8-Speed |
| Bottom Bracket |
Sunlite SL-26 BB |
| Cassette |
Sunrace 8 Speed 11-40
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| Chain |
KMC X8e |
| Brakes |
Lockable Hydraulic Disk Brakes |
| Front Wheel |
Alloy Double Wall, 36 spokes |
| Front Tire |
Kenda Drumlin - 26x1.75” Front |
| Cable Housing |
Shift housing and finishing furls and cable tip |
Fit
The T50 fits riders between 5'3" and 6'4" with a simple adjustment.
Options
Truck Electric Cargo Trike Attachment: Choose this if you already own a T50 Gen 3 Complete or have built up your own T50 Gen 3 and want to convert it to a Cruzbike Truck.
Truck Build Bundle: This bundle includes everything you need to build a Cruzbike Truck: a Truck Electric Cargo Trike Attachment, a T50 Gen 3 Frameset and a T50 Front End Component and Wheel Set.
Skill and Tools Required: parts of the Truck assembly process require professional mechanic skills and tools. Review all assembly resources before beginning assembly and go to your local bike shop for steps requiring specialized skills or tools.
Shipping and Returns
All Truck options ship within the contiguous USA only. Please allow up to 5 business days for your Truck order to leave our warehouse. The Truck Gen 1 is final sale only.