Homemade Cruzbike walk around and ride

A good look at my homemade cruzbike project.

[@robindegu7294]

this looks better than the official cruzbikes imo. really well done!

[@nowthenad3286]

That is blooming genius!

[@IAmMisterD]

What a beautiful machine. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@johnhamilton2680]

You are too cool! Wish you the best

[@julielovegrove4899]

Very clever build nice video. Will be interested in the changes you intend to make. Regards Mark.

[@thorjoseph]

awesome ride

[@DIY-DaddyO]

I think you've done an excellent job.

[@pcpr80]

Nice bike

[@julianopappalardo29]

Saved in my "Future" playlist!

[@finster101]

Excellent job, looks very professional.

[@Normalhowaboutyou]

Cool Bike I've got a Cruzbike Conversion made with Cruzbike hardware and a Cannonade MTB. Have to replace the front Shock (P-Bone) as when I crank the crank(doy!) it's like riding a pogo stick. My bike is so cool the Hells Angels were chatting w/ me about it. Ok Mate, thx for the Video!

[@soylentgreen326]

Neat ❤ I’m off to see Atomic Zombie next🎉 and I’ve a bunch of old bikes 🤫

[@DClarke1954]

Looks really good! You are further ahead than me. Mine is a slightly different "Cruz-alike" and I am trying to make it as a tilting delta. Seeing you take to it so well gives me a really good feeling! Thanks for sharing.

[@Gee-Man-Adventures]

Thanks Danny. I've been watching your build on Facebook.

[@Alan_Hans__]

Good looking build and great walkthrough of how you built it.

[@Alan_Hans__]

After commenting I started to think about building 1 myself and thought more about the seating angle and thought that maybe a dropper seatpost could get integrated into it so that you could adjust the angle on the fly.

[@joeybandit2861]

superb mate !

[@Scousewil]

Superb mate, bravo! I can't seem to get my head around how the steering works tho it seems like you would have to accommodate the turn with your legs, but looking at your video it seems not?

[@glenb1356]

Thanks for the video. I got a older Bachetta Corsa. Refitted all new crank, gearing, derailleur, etc and put it on my Wahoo Kickr electronic trainer. Took me two months of training to feel comfortable. I have a Cannondale Carbon bike, but now have developed some serious neck pain on long rides. Plus bottom issues on rides more than 60 miles. Hence the Bachetta. Anyway, got the Atomic Zombie plans for their FrontRunner. I have been building it a little at a time. Just about to be on it's own two wheels. Soon the scary part of the bottom bracket welding. It seems like this is critical! Must be square and true to the front wheel. You have some interesting features! Any updates around, since this is 5 years old...

[@JonatanMjoy]

Thenks i will try to do the same))

[@mrh0wler353]

Seems to run well. I own a very old Silvio which has a tiny bit of suspension. If you have another go at this style bike, maybe try fat tire to smooth bumps.

[@GavTatu]

great vid mate, looks a fun ride ! fnar fnar ; )

[@Gee-Man-Adventures]

I told you I would get used to it mate. I just made the seat more upright and it's feeling more stable too.

[@GavTatu]

that it.... test and adjust.

[@Pikehunter62]

It works great well done.

[@Normalhowaboutyou]

Nice I have an original Cruz bike made from a Cannondale mountain bike and another , using original Cruz bike Parts. It’s kind of fun, but boy is it heavy

[@rabidsnail99]

Thanks for showing the build I am looking to build another ebike and would like to put it on a recumbent style like this one lots of room for batt under tube for low center of gravity and electric hub in rear would make it a 2wd beast this is the best design thanks

[@markthomasson5077]

Interesting. What head tube angle? Apparently near vertical with forks reversed to give a good trail works lots better. Would it be easier to ride with the pedals closer in to the wheel?

[@АндрейЛуговой-в8щ]

Genius.

[@josephdupont]

there is an off set staggerd rear wheel set up.. a turning bank... I'm trying to find that.. but the reduction in weight using your front and elkin's backk is interesting

[@madaboutvoice]

Excellent work! Where can I get a seat like that, including the headrest?

[@Gee-Man-Adventures]

Thanks. The seat is from performer bikes. Or they come up on ebay occasionally. The headrest was built by me.

[@madaboutvoice]

@@Gee-Man-Adventures Cheers mate.

[@victorrenevaldiviasoto9728]

Very good job sir! I was thinking about building one my self, but with a mod: an electric mid drive and a shaft, instead of chain, what would you advice?

[@dorianbelen]

Víctor René Valdivia Soto Yo no lo haria. Creo que hay que mantenerse dentro del Human power, siempre. yo creo que ese es el fin de una bicicleta. Encontrar comodidad, salud fisica y mental. Pero de forma minimalista. Cada peso que gastemos en algo electrico. Le cuesta en algo a nuestra tierra. Pero respeto cada pensamiento. saludos

[@mongofan1]

Great job!

[@DDiegoBigode]

Olá mestre, você cortou o garfo pra deixar mais largo? Você cortou e é soldou o garfo? Obrigado

[@Interdiction]

Nice one ...Now how would you say that hub performs vs a derailleur ?

[@Gee-Man-Adventures]

Thanks. I like the hubs gears. Not as efficient as derailleur but easier to use and I'm not racing anyone so it's all good.

[@csulokdog7992]

Üdv!Mekkora súlyt bir el a kerékpár?

[@melchiorreperico9203]

ciao è possibile avere uno schema x creare una recumbent

[@daniela1483]

4:46 - how you change tires if someone happend, front fork have hook on down, but frame have hook in flat

[@77goofyguy]

Did you run into any instabilities with the bike? If so how did it happen and did you fix it? Thanks for posting this man, it;s a cool ride.

[@Gee-Man-Adventures]

Thanks. No instability once you train yourself to ride one. It takes quite a while. You can get front wheel slip on very steep hills. I wish I still had it.

[@sweeney37]

Gteat build where in the uk are you

[@Gee-Man-Adventures]

Thanks. I'm in Herefordshire unfortunately I don't have this bike anymore.

[@sweeney37]

@@Gee-Man-Adventures Im in Norfolk , Im working on one at the moment.

[@sweeney37]

@@Gee-Man-Adventures Are you on any FB groups

[@wiesawwoowski8195]

is it difficult to learn to ride cruzbike or recumbent bike LWB, SWB?

[@briannugent5518]

I ride a Cruzbike T50 frame set with my own components. Starting, cornering and riding slow are generally each a bit harder than with a non moving bottom bracket similar SWB high seat geometry. I mastered it after a couple of weeks. Learn in baby steps in an empty parking lot until you can safely corner before trying any roads. Your arms gradually learn to counter steer wobbling which is worst when peddling hard, so your biceps get a little workout too. Hills are hard for me now that I'm older etc so I use electric assist for instant starting and hills. You can expect to go up to 30% faster than a regular bike with same tires but a bit slower and wobblier on uphills.

[@melchiorreperico9203]

ciao vorrei trasformare una bici normale in una recumbent vedo che sei esperto potresti mandarmi le misure base la distanza delle ruote e l,altezza della sella e qualche consiglio ti ringrazio e cordialmente ti saluto melchiorre

[@Gee-Man-Adventures]

Thank you. I'm sorry but I haven't got any info. Everything I build is made without measurements, I just make them to fit my body. I measure by sitting on them and thinking for hours.

[@aktux]

Good work! A little advice, whenever you feel a little unstable or when riding over a rough patch just seat up a little bit. But the more you ride it the easier it's going to get. A laid back seat is good for long distance riding. If you are patient, practice at between 30 to about 37 deg seat angle, doing figure 8 manoeuvres in an empty parking lot 3 times a week. It is best in the long run. Add some toe clips or spd pedals and it gets even better. A more upright position is only good at the beginning but it can cause a "recumbent butt " pain problem when you start doing 100 mile rides. Here is mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3eWl56oqqZ-q5Y

[@ravenone6255]

Could you make me one Name your price but # Cruzbike Price 😁

[@jptazzairbrushingjprice7250]

Make me one I cant weld.....

[@johnosborne6600]

Great job!