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Recline in style on the Freerider

If people are calling out ‘hey, coool bike!’, if you have a feeling of total freedom and self expression … then you must be riding Cruzbike Freerider. Often called a recliner bike when they are first seen, this bike is one of the world's most innovative recumbents.

On this bike we have deliberately provided a commanding wide grip and a very distinctive look. Cruiser bars look great and on the Freerider they put your hands right where they need to be for full comfort and control. The wide leverage translates to excellent manoeuvrability. No other Cruzbike is as responsive and easy to handle as this bike.

See Compare Handlebars to see the range of adjustments provided.

Cruzbike Freerider … fully adjustable pedals, six way adjustable seat and four way adjustable handlebars, man now you are definitely cruzin.

You get a wide stance and excellent leverage. The chopper bars give a unique look without compromising performance. Unlike fat wheel chopper bikes, this is a bike you can actually ride. The Freerider can go the distance. It is not burdened by excess weight, it is eight speed and a very efficient ride. Perfect for combing the beaches or for cruising across town, or anywhere your heart takes you. Fall in love with something special.

Cruzbike Freerider - full cruiser style AND total performance in one perfect sized package.

See more photos here in the Freerider Gallery.

Take a ride on the wild side!

Specifications

  • Headstems … Alloy custom sized Zoom extendable.

  • Handlebars … 660mm wide; 350mm drag; 60° down swept, steel CP. Grips, PVC soft 92mm/125mm
    A picture comparison of handlebars and adjustments can be seen here.

  • Front Triangle … Custom designed (and patent pending) power triangle with telescoping calibrated inner tube giving a huge 12” adjustment;

    plus oversize 34.9mm outer tube for additional stiffness, and constructed from quality 7005 T6 aluminum alloy.

  • Frame … 26" x 12” Custom design Suspension Y-type, 6061 aluminium. The frame is designed specifically for the Sofrider and Freerider, to give optimum riding height with full suspension and seat adjustments.

  • Seat … Custom Cruzbike Seat, Pressed Alloy, Matt Silver Anodised with protective rubber edge trim. The unique seat design locates the rider in position on the bike to allow you to clearly feel and enjoy the handling.

  • Cushions … machine washable! Dual layer polyester open cell foam on top of EVA closed cell foam enclosed in a sportswear polyester cover.

  • Fork … 26” Custom design FWD Suspension Steerer with rear wheel dropouts and 40mm travel and extra stiff spring, engineered exclusively for Cruzbike.

  • Rear Suspension … Kind Shock 258 in a unitary rear triangle, delivering a pogo-free ride.

  • Brakes … Brakelever alloy bracket, silver alloy lever; Alloy v-brake arm:102mm,shoes:55mm

  • Bearings … Head Bearings: steel, 1-1/8"*34*30mm,w/alloy cap; Bottom Bracket Bearing: Cartridge Type.

  • Gear Changers … Derailleur and Shifter: Shimano 8 speed

  • Gearing … Chainwheel: MTB style 153mm alloy cranks with 44t chainring and double cover to keep the chain out of the way. Freewheel: Megarange 11-34t 8 speed cassette. This gearing setup gives you gain ratios of 2.6 to 8.3 which covers all but extreme riding. Read more about gearing here.

  • Wheels … DUAL 26" Spokes: 14g stainless steel+12mm brass nipples; Rim: 26"x1.5x14gx36h Alloy double wall; Tires: 65 psi road tires.

  • Weight … 34lbs.