T50 and Q45 Kickstand

T50/ Q45 Kickstand

I'm a 67 yo retired Physical Therapist, and ex triathlete, with a history of back problems. Pros: 1. I love riding my recumbent because it is easier on my back! 2. I love that the bike sits higher with the 26" tires for visibility reasons. 3. It challenges my balance which does decrease with age. Cons: 1. Relearning how to balance riding a front wheel drive bike is still a work in progress but I'm still riding 25 miles on a flat clear surface in Florida. 2. Florida does have hills and riding up hills, even on the lowest gear, is not as easy as it should be for a $2500 bike. 3. I wish the pedals had heel supports/ straps to allow the feet to rest when coasting. The legs are continuously positioned against gravity the entire ride. No real rest unless the bike is stopped. With a conventional bike the feet and legs are allowed to rest on the full down stroke when coasting. I'm not fond of bike shoes that clip to pedals. 4. Wish there was a way to put on extra padding for the seat! The kickstand is a necessity and should be a standard on these bikes. Glad I have it now. I love the concept of these bikes and your tech support has been great. Respectfully submitted, Val Lucas

Worked On My Bike E

My bike E has similar elevation as Cruzbike, This was the only kickstand that was long enough to work on my bike E (installed front of rear wheel as shown in Cruzbike image). Bike E went out of business in 2001 so I had to install a standard kickstand on the rear axle. Yes I have 2 kickstands. If you saw my bike you would know why. I need both to have it stand without falling.I am very happy with my purchase.

Kickstand

Had to return it and got a quick refund, so customer service is great. However, it would be preferable if the kickstand could be designed so that it was adjustable in length to accommodate different bikes.