S40 Complete Gen 6

Bent, not broken!

After 2 years of not being able to ride with my 2 bike clubs due to cervical issues, I almost gave up. I decided maybe I should investigate “alternative” bikes. I thought all recumbents were low to the ground, which was too scary for me. But then I saw the Cruzbike! Looked funky to me, but it checked all my boxes so I ordered an S40. Most comments said the learning curve was a bit steep, and I second that! But persistence, and the feeling this was my last chance to stay in the game, paid off! While I am still battling hills (after about 200 miles), overall I LOVE being back on the road. Tips and tales from others on the forum have really helped me. Thank you, Cruzbike, for making me “bent” but not broken any more.

Amazing!

What a fantastic job Cruzbike does with customer service! I started looking into recumbent bicycles after having 2 unexpected spinal surgeries in a 6 month period and nerve damage in my left leg. I was concerned about my traditional road bike making my back even worse. I stumbled across Cruzbike and was intrigued by the design. I had some questions and scheduled a video call with Jim. I ended up choosing the S40 over the V20 due to the 100-mile guarantee program. I have now ridden it twice, my second ride being 8 miles. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to learn to ride it, especially after not being able to ride for months during my recovery. However, I took to it right away, and I am so happy I’ve found a way to keep riding, hopefully for a long time! I have no experience with other recumbents, but I was able to make it up a 3% grade hill from a complete stop at 10 mph, and I had not ridden in months. The S40 truly is a pleasure to ride, and I can’t wait to spend more time with it!

Are you Waiting for a better Recumbent? It's Here!

Most people who consider a buying a recumbent bike, their back, neck and saddle pain problems encourages a different type of bike. The Cruzbike S-40 was the most logical choice for me. Personally, I have found the S-40 to be great choice for speed, stability and comfort. It took about three weeks, practicing every day, for 15-30 minutes to complete Cruzbike’s recommended “Learning to Ride scenarios”. (I put my S-40 on an off wheel trainer over the winter to help build the “recumbent muscles”). Then another five hundred miles to become proficient enough to ride with friends and handle real world obstacles. Do I recommend the S-40 to my friends, absolutely! Is the bike fast, yes! Is the bike comfortable to ride, yes! Should you consider the s-40, yes, but you have to make a commitment to the “learning to ride process”. The fact that Cruzbike's use “normal” components makes them less expensive to maintain and component friendly. Thanks Cruzbike for a great buying and learning experience!