Cruzbike Conversion Kits

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The great thing about the Cruzbike conversion kit is it let's you try lots of different frames. Defjack has had his on at least four frames I know of. This is my second frame I've had the kit on. The great thing is, you do no damage to the bike that can't be reversed.

This is a Trek Moutaintrack 220, a kids 24" mountain bike. I put 650c wheels on it and they work great. I still have to resolve a back brake, but the front was easy. This thing screams! We're talking about a really cheap recumbent that gets up and goes!

Mark

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I have a Question, I've seen two or three of these conversions here and on there forum and something that bugs me is the front fork. Is there a reason it has to be backwards cause it really makes the whole bike look weird.

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Bacchetta 700c...Catrike Speed...Rans Formula recum

Recumbent Guru

Front fork spacing is usually 110 mm as opposed to rear fork spacing of 135 mm. In order to get the rear wheel to fit on the front a spacer has to be used and this moves the axle forward. Turning the fork around removes some of the trail that is induced by having the spacer in front of the original fork. Too much trail and you wind up with "wheel flop".

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Infinity LWB (Godiva)
TerraTrike Zoomer (Yellow Peril)
Sun EZ-Rider (Wife's bike)

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Racer46 wrote:

Front fork spacing is usually 110 mm as opposed to rear fork spacing of 135 mm. In order to get the rear wheel to fit on the front a spacer has to be used and this moves the axle forward. Turning the fork around removes some of the trail that is induced by having the spacer in front of the original fork. Too much trail and you wind up with "wheel flop".

Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! Been doing your homework, I see.

Admin.- Yes, I agree it looks weird, but the handling is great!

Mark

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Despite the backwards fork, you gotta admit...... That's one rockin' bike! Cheap, too and your imagination is your limit.

Mark

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Racer46 wrote:

Front fork spacing is usually 110 mm as opposed to rear fork spacing of 135 mm. In order to get the rear wheel to fit on the front a spacer has to be used and this moves the axle forward. Turning the fork around removes some of the trail that is induced by having the spacer in front of the original fork. Too much trail and you wind up with "wheel flop".

Pete that was a great response. Pointing out what should be obvious but at least to me wasn't, was really cool!..... I'm talking about that 110 mm versus 135 mm......... Mark, I told you last night I thought that was one cool looking bike, funny today it looks even better.......

Now advice time.... How do I get one of these and still stay married and celebrate our 37th anniversary?......

TA
Joliet Il
EZ1-SC, 2 EZ-Sports, TE, CTE#381

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Red381 wrote:

Now advice time.... How do I get one of these and still stay married and celebrate our 37th anniversary?......

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Joliet Il
EZ1-SC, 2 EZ-Sports, TE, CTE#381

The kit is only something like $400 and comes in a pretty small box. You can stash it and break it out a little at a time.

Mark

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R42Pilot wrote:

Red381 wrote:

Now advice time.... How do I get one of these and still stay married and celebrate our 37th anniversary?......

TA
Joliet Il
EZ1-SC, 2 EZ-Sports, TE, CTE#381

The kit is only something like $400 and comes in a pretty small box. You can stash it and break it out a little at a time.

Mark

Hey that's a neat idea, but it wont work for me. The wife works for the Post Office and she knows everything that comes to the house affraid

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recum

Bacchetta 700c...Catrike Speed...Rans Formula recum

Moderator

Man, you can't get away with anything, then, huh?

Mark

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Recumbent Guru

Admin wrote:

R42Pilot wrote:

Red381 wrote:

Now advice time.... How do I get one of these and still stay married and celebrate our 37th anniversary?......

TA
Joliet Il
EZ1-SC, 2 EZ-Sports, TE, CTE#381

The kit is only something like $400 and comes in a pretty small box. You can stash it and break it out a little at a time.

Mark

Hey that's a neat idea, but it wont work for me. The wife works for the Post Office and she knows everything that comes to the house affraid

If possible have it shipped to where you work.

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Pete

Infinity LWB (Godiva)
TerraTrike Zoomer (Yellow Peril)
Sun EZ-Rider (Wife's bike)

"Blind respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth."

A. Einstein