Just a few days ago, Cruzbike ignited excitement among Cruzbike fans by launching a teaser campaign for an all-new model called the A4x. Described as an “adventure bike” built to thrive both on pavement and far beyond it, the A4x is set to open for orders on March 17, 2026, with worldwide shipping promised.

The Next Generation of Cruzbike’s
Touring Recumbent

What immediately rises is question Cruzbike has not yet answered: is the A4x a direct successor to the current Q45 adventure recumbent, or an entirely new model in their lineup? The Q45 has long been Cruzbike’s go-anywhere platform, so expectations are naturally high when a teaser hints at something “extraordinary.”

The Cruzbike Q45 is a versatile adventure-oriented recumbent designed around the brand’s signature moving bottom bracket, combining efficient power transfer with pretty low seat position. With its 650b wheels, wide tire clearance, and relaxed geometry, it balances long-distance comfort with the ability to handle gravel roads and rough pavement.

So what could the A4x bring that the Q45 does not? One possibility that would genuinely shake the recumbent market is front suspension, something almost unheard of on moving bottom bracket designs. Another logical evolution could be a switch to 700c wheels instead of the Q45’s 650b setup, pushing the A4x closer to a true recumbent gravel bike with higher rolling efficiency and wider range of components available.

Decoding the Meaning of A4x

Then there is the name itself. “A4x” sounds like a major leap forward, and while it almost certainly does not signal a four-wheeled recumbent quad with moving bottom bracket, it would be the biggest recumbent bike sensation in recent years. OK, OK, let’s stay grounded for a moment and take a closer look at what the A4x abbreviation could realistically mean. In the cycling world, 4X refers to Fourcross, a downhill mountain bike discipline where several riders race head-to-head on a steep course full of banked turns and jumps. That is hardly something that fits the spirit of recumbents. Then there is the full A4x designation, which could be read as Aiming For Excellence. And if we keep the focus on an adventure recumbent, it is really up to us to imagine what this phrase, and its potential impact on the new model, might actually represent.

For those who want answers first, Cruzbike is encouraging fans to sign up for their insiders list to receive full details before the public launch. Otherwise, stay tuned to RECUMBENT.news, where we will bring you everything we know as soon as we know it, very likely on March 17 when pre-orders officially begin.