Any T50 news?

[Rampa]

I'm so curious about this new "basic" Cruzbike kit.

 

[Kavman]

That's why I just checked in now. I'm hoping that the frame will be light enough that, with the right components, it won't be seen as just an entry level bike, that it will perform really well in its own right.

 

[Mark B]

I'm hoping, though, that the front end will be more like the higher end bikes than the Q series. That's probably a pipe dream, but a guy can always dream.

Mark

 

[DavidJL]

Speaking of pipe dream, with the right size of pipe and a suitable clamp, you can do the emeljay steering mod. If T50 becomes a reality, I would do the same mod as I did on the QX100.

 

[castlerobber]

If T50 becomes a reality

Google "cruzbike T50" and some really interesting things come up. It's a reality.

 

[Mark B]

Speaking of pipe dream, with the right size of pipe and a suitable clamp, you can do the emeljay steering mod. If T50 becomes a reality, I would do the same mod as I did on the QX100.

I saw that mod. Glad somebody picked up on the play on words.

My point is, even on the entry level bikes, the triangulation of the higher end bikes front ends is just the way it should be. You can really tell the difference and I think they are easier to ride.

I'm sure it comes down to money, though.

Mark

 

[ratz]

IF this is a product you are passionately waiting on; now would be the time to let lucia@cruzbike.com know.

 

[Robert Holler]

Its coming folks. Stay tuned.

 

[DavidJL]

When it comes to the Vendetta and the Silvio, getting a true triangle on the front end does have its issues, like skewer length and bottom bracket setup. On the other hand, the front derailleur is not affected by boom adjustment. Thanks for the heads up on the T50.

 

[Lucia]

Google "cruzbike T50" and some really interesting things come up. It's a reality.

You must've found my work in the @sethgodin altMBA program! It most definitely is a very real reality! I'm pumped about what's ahead.

 

[Rampa]

I actually like the pivot built into the frame for this level of bike. Makes a lot more since for the kind of components that would be used.

The slider modding is a great idea, and one I would do. It's not for everybody, and the target use of this bike (and the Q series) is a commuter/casual bike with higher and more upright seating. Having a "high end" type setup means that the seat needs to be laid back more to acommodate someone actually sitting on it and steering. I like my seat at about 30-35, so I would be doing the mod for sure.

 

[Mark B]

When it comes to the Vendetta and the Silvio, getting a true triangle on the front end does have its issues, like skewer length and bottom bracket setup. On the other hand, the front derailleur is not affected by boom adjustment. Thanks for the heads up on the T50.

I fail to understand what skewer length has to do with where the telescoping top tube ties into the steering. That's what I was talking about, anyway.

Mark

 

[Gary123]

Just show us the bike already.

 

[Gary123]

Found it. Looks simply great.

 

[ratz]

I fail to understand what skewer length has to do with where the telescoping top tube ties into the steering.

I think he's simply referring to the over lap of the fork + chain stay + 135mm wheels has pushed the skewers length to non standard. Prior to support 135mm wheels a Skewers from at 135mm wheel was enough to service a 130mm + the overlap.

 

[Rampa]

I am curious if 700c wheels will shoe-horn into it?