Recumbent Cycle Con 2016

[Abbott Smith]

The Cruzzies Have Landed!

This weekend is the annual recumbent cycle trade show in Cincinnati. The Tribe is going to be well represented this weekend and I'll post throughout the event. Here's a couple photos to get things started. BTW Bob Pankratz said that I had to let everyone know that we had a great conversation about things that are in the pipeline but that we cannot tell anyone any details.

 

[Lief]

1) jealous.
2) see #1
3) hoping any family in NC are safe and sound for the hurricane.

 

[MrSteve]

BTW Bob Pankratz said that I had to let everyone know that we had a great conversation about things that are in the pipeline but that we cannot tell anyone any details.

You've said too much:
Watch your back....

 

[CruzLike]

I plan to stop in on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing the group.

 

[Abbott Smith]

Industry Only Day

Today has been all about talking to vendors and dealers. Half the crew has been working the booth and the other half has been manning the test ride area outside. Bob and I have been having a blast showing experienced recumbent riders the joy of learning to handle a dynamic boom. Taking a break to cool down a bit.

One of the coolest things in the booth is the new T50. It's almost ready for market and will be available as a true entry level frameset and priced accordingly. Its design is very flexible and has a large range of adjustability for sizing and preference such as seat angle. I can see the seat angle adjustability being a great way to grow into a higher end performance CRUZBIKE down the road. Here are a few pictures.

 

[ChaleJake]

Nice! I plan on stopping by on Sat.

 

[shep]

Looks interesting. Planning on coming to Cincy for my first Cruzbike experience.

 

[quickbeam]

Oh man, too bad you didn't do this at the CUBE (Chicagoland Unconventional Bicycle Expo), then I could have dropped in to see things for myself. But in this case, keep the pictures coming!

 

[Abbott Smith]

Some More Shots From the Booth

 

[BJ686]

Glad to see a bag for the rear stays behind the seat!

 

[DavidCH]

Some More Shots From the Booth

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Cute... Well Abbott, guess you don't know anything about prices?

Can't wait to get these little babies.

 

[Doug Kline]

I like the frame bag. I was getting ready to sew one up myself. Guess I'll wait.

 

[McWheels]

Even though my only upgrade path is to the Silvio, I do like the backend of the T50, very tidy. Seat is clearly very adjustable, but can you alter the handlebar rake?

 

[Rick Youngblood]

Cute... Well Abbott, guess you don't know anything about prices?

Can't wait to get these little babies.

Yep, I especially like the frame bag.

 

[Tuloose]

Abbott, is this T50 the model that was said to be able to accept a set of under seat rack mounts?
If so, and if it can take a rear rack also, then this is the true touring bike the Cruzbike lineup has needed.
Imagine, a touring bent that doesn't suck at hill climbing!
Now we just need to get it reviewed by Bryan Ball in Adventure Cycling Magazine.

 

[Rampa]

That T50 looks really ideal for around town. Some reasonably wide tires, and no suspension needed. Clean and simple. I love it!

I would convert the upright bars like some have been doing here. Might even try it with an internal gear hub.

Awesome Cruzbike team!

 

[DavidJL]

There does need to be a Cruzbike for the masses, and the T50 has mod written all over it...

 

[ratz]

And just because we hate packing. There will be good deals on the show bikes on Sunday. Come take one home.

 

[RojoRacing]

And just because we hate packing. There will be good deals on the show bikes on Sunday. Come take one home.

That is so the type of logic I use when discounting stuff :lol

 

[DavidJL]

If I had a T50, I would probably do the same mod I did on the QX and then put the seat way back.