Jenni's 2nd Cruzbike ride
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é muito legal mesmo pedalar numa recumbent bike.
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The weight distribution looks good to me. Any less on the front would make more likely wheelspin on steep or bumpy climbs or loss of traction cornering. I must try one.
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Thanks for the explanation but I was simply suggesting that the young lady adjusts her bike slightly to match her own leg length. I see so many people on ordinary bikes with saddles set so low that their legs never straighten. Knee problems and lower power output are inevitable.
The centre of gravity of the rider on this machine is more over the front wheel than the back. The reverse of an upright bike. It seems like an unnecessary design choice. Any thoughts on this?
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Not so. The seat is actually lower than what you would find on a standard bike. And when hard braking, your feet push against the pedals. There's little chance of you sliding forward against the steering post.
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The riding position on these bikes is really bizarre, the seat is too high, You are too close to the steering column on which you can crush your balls in case of emergency braking
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Nevermind the silly comment below. I'm another Cruzbike rider, and I think you look great!
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You look like a beetle on it's back
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Jenni will be very pleased that you consider her a young lady. I have passed that on.
I think the weight distribution on the V1 was about 55/45, much more evenly balanced than on a diamond frame. Don't quote me though. You can ask at the cruzbike site or on one of the forums.
The V2 has a longer wheelbase, and the seat is an inch or so lower, so the weight distribution may be more even still, and climbing is enhanced.
numinasthmatic 2 years ago
The rider's knees seem slightly too bent at full extension. It looks more comfortable than a more recumbent posture with no head support. How well do they climb hills?
Tricyklist 2 years ago
The boom is adjustable, so you can set it to whatever length is comfortable. Cruzbikes climb better than normal recumbents, but not as well as a bike you can stand up on. The later model Sofrider, V2, has a double front chainwheel, wheras this one only has a single, so the V2 will climb better.
numinasthmatic 2 years ago