The Q45 is the bike that has been featured twice in Adventure Cyclist magazine and became an instant bestseller in our lineup. It is designed to take you and your gear wherever you want to go, as far as you want to ride.
The Q45 features our patented dynamic boom front wheel drive powertrain so you can climb fast in a perfectly comfortable seated riding position. It has super smooth suspension, a robust packable aluminum frame with the ability to use wider tires. Options for rack systems allow you to carry everything you need for wherever the road (or path) takes you.
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The Cruzbike Q45 adventure touring recumbent bicycle is built to take you and your gear wherever you want to go, as far as you want to ride.
The Q45 features our patented dynamic boom front wheel drive powertrain so you can climb fast in a perfectly comfortable seated riding position. It has super smooth suspension, a robust packable aluminum frame with the ability to use wider tires. Options for rack systems allow you to carry everything you need for wherever the road (or path) takes you.
The Q45 is a road bike designed for the road less traveled. Its robust packable, aluminum frame, super-smooth-suspension, easy-to-maintain 1x system, 650b wheels, bosses, available racks and crazy-powerful patented drive system make it the best steed for knocking those big tours off your bucket list.
Everything we do here at Cruzbike begins and ends with having a great time on two wheels. The Q45 amps up the comfort factor so your map is wide open: enjoy cushy rear suspension, 650b wheels and a custom-designed handlebar for epic comfort and fun day after day and mile after mile.
For the new Q45 recumbent touring bike we upgraded to thru-axles, flat mount brakes and more. We chose 1x11 MTB components that balance performance, durability and value. This setup is designed to thrive even with a fully loaded Q45.
| Headset | Cane Creek ViscoSet® Headset (This premium headset leverages viscous damping to inhibit exaggerated movement of the front end for easier learning and off bike handling.) |
|---|---|
| Shifter | Microshift XLE 1x11 Trigger (MTB) |
| Derailleur | Microshift RD-M665M 11-speed |
| Chain Wheel | Driveline 155 42T with black anodized chain guard |
| Cranks | Driveline DX-42 155 |
| Bottom Bracket | Square Taper 68mm*113mm |
| Cassette | Microshift 11-42T |
| Chain | YBN 116 links |
| Brakes | Rever MC-X Mechanical Disc |
| Rear Shock | KS EXA Form 290 165 mm with external spring rated at 1200 lbs/inch |
| Wheels and Tires | 650b Jet Set rims, Chosen hubs, with Maxxis Driveline 650b x 1.65 inch tires |
| Kickstand | The Q45 ships with a robust, pre-installed kickstand. |
Maximum cassette width: The Q45 can accommodate up to 11-42 cassette with its 1x chainring. Learn more about the Q45's gearing here.
Front derailleur: If you choose, the Q45 can accommodate a braze-on style front derailleur.
Maximum tire size: With the stock 1.65 inch 650b tires, you'll have 12 mm of clearance. Different tire choices will yield different clearances.
Q45 Complete: 33 lbs
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 45.0 in |
|---|---|---|
| Chainstay Length | 44.8 cm | 17.638 in |
| Backrest angle | ||
| Length of Bike (varies by adjustment and chainstay length) | 179 cm | 70.5 in |
| Seat Height (measured at the low point of the seat pan, not including the cushion.) | 63.5 cm | 25 in |
| BB Height (varies by adjustment and chainstay length) | 68.58 cm | 27 in |
The Q45 fits riders approximately 5'1" to 6'4".
Maximum X-Seam: 48-49 inches (Click here to learn how to measure x-seam)
Check out the fit graph in the blog post here to see where you land. If you are close to the outside of the fit range, please contact us at support@cruzbike.com.
Q45 COMPLETE: The Q45 complete ships with components pre-installed. Experienced mechanics will be able to complete the assembly in about 30 minutes. For those of us who don't work on bike regularly, plan for 2-3 hours for assembly. We also recommend a professional pre-ride tune-up if you don't work on bikes regularly.
I ordered the Q45 because a recumbent seat is more comfortable than a standard bike seat and I wanted the challenge of learning how to ride it. An added benefit is it attracts a lot of attention/curiosity. People in my area have never seen this kind of bike before and most say they’d be afraid to try it. I tell them that it took me several practice sessions in parking lots, but I eventually got the hang of it. I'm in my 70s, and when riding with a (younger) friend on their standard city bike, they are a little faster on level parts of the trail, but I can climb a little faster.
Really enjoy the bike but riding in a hilly area still wish I had more gears. After 30 mile rides I have no aches and pains anymore. Also really like being able to change my cushion based on temperature.
Earlier this year I set out on what was supposed to be a multi-week bike trip; up to this point I had completed several multi-day trips and experienced some pain but was always able to complete them. A few days in I was suffering pain in my neck, hands/wrists, and elsewhere, so I knew it was time to search for an alternative. An online search for a recumbent bike capable of supporting a long distance tour brought me the Cruzbike site, and the 100 day/mile guarantee hooked me to give the Q45 a try. It took a while to increase my confidence on the road, but this is now the only bike I ride. I haven't done multi-day rides yet (working on plans for an upcoming tour), but the rides so far have been absent any neck or hand/wrist pain, and I don’t miss the creams that were used elsewhere. I’ll also give a shout-out to the Cruzbike team for their customer support, and the Cruzbike forum that has provided an abundance of tips.
Background Former member of USDOE Society of Applied Recreation and mountain biking, snowboarding, windsurfing, rock climbing, etc Guide Dakota Bike Tours ( 5 tours/y for 6 y) Raced MT Evans Hill Climb in 2012 at age 60. Trekked Nepal to Everest Base Camp 2012 Spin instructor at YMCA training and racing w a post meter Obsessed kite boarder Discussion Spinal issues prevent me from riding a diamond frame. A buddy loaned me his spare Cruz bike for a week. Ordered a Q45 and am enjoying painless cycling albeit slower than I remember. Replaced factory pedals w larger flats. Set up now w 20" wheels and 2.1" knobbies for winter beach and singletrack.
I love my Cruzbike; comfortable and fast (for a touring bike). There were some quality control issues that required some work on my end up front, and Cruzbike was very accommodating in helping me work through those.
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