Cruzbike Q45 2024 Assembly | Cruzbike Recumbent Bikes

[@FACE-PROFILERZ]

What I need to see on the next Cruzbike line-up is a slanted delta-designed rear wheels. So that no need to unclip the shoe or balancing the bike on a stop. A slanted wheels similar to handcycles. And its still on a traditional of FWD probably of a T50-delta variety.

[@billweberx]

I just finished watching the 2022 Q45 assembly video, not knowing that this was available. Very similar and like the other one, very well done. Wish I could buy one, but I only want the frame. I require different wheels, drivetrain and brakes. I can't bare to buy a full bike, just to throw away half of it.

[@mariaparker8764]

I understand. Perhaps you could purchase a used one?

[@billweberx]

@@mariaparker8764 I've been looking. Usually, they are either very old or cost nearly as much as a new one. I still would have to ditch half the bike. Also, I would really like to take advantage of the latest frame design.

[@billweberx]

@@mariaparker8764 I got lucky. Larry Oslund had a used Q45 and he sold me the frame, so I'm building it up now. It looks like it will be my perfect touring solution.

[@Mariapparker]

Most of the bikes don't come with pedal washers and don't need them. That particular bike had them, but they weren't necessary for installation.

[@wadecarlson5992]

At the beginning of the video, you show the "pedal washers" in a bag, but when installing the pedals towards the end of the video, you don't show them being installed? Where do these go?

[@markowsley4954]

What wheel stand are you using? Where can one be purchased? Love your videos as they are very detailed for the assembly process.

[@mariaparker8764]

We use the Sunlight wheel stand. We sell it on our website. Thanks for nice comments. Robert is amazing.

[@davidburgess741]

Wow! Never considered a recumbent. Recumbent trike takes up half a lane, and rear drive takes a ridiculous long chain with all the hardware to tame the long snake! A great deal of standard components are used which are cheap. The headset, I hadn't considered and would need a friction device. I know what I'm looking at and watching the entire video, I do have the time and skills to fabricate something like this. The suspension could be omitted for simplicity. A little more research, and this might be a great late winter project!

[@mariaparker8764]

Just buy one!