I checked out both in person and went with the Bobike, and have been very happy with it. The Bobike did seem like it would be easier for a bigger kid with no...
I went with \Ooption 'C' and selected a $45 Cosco car seat from Target that lacks the footrests and crossbar, but mounts to a plywood deck which in turn mounts...
Apologies if this has been addressed on the list already - I couldn't find anything directly on point. I am the proud new owner of a long tail kit &...
Theft is definitely something to be cautious about. I have Whatchamacollars to make it a pain for someone to try and steal my bags, have Pinhead locking...
That's a great tip about using the straps to "lock" the rear wheel. Although I think just locking the frame & front wheel would probably take as long or no...
... I was giving the tip, courtesy of Ross Evans, in case you didn't have a lock. :) ... I leave tons of items in my pockets. Pump, patch kit, tools, even left...
... In which city do you live? I've been riding my Xtracycle around Portland, OR for a year and a half now. I park downtown every day, and there have been...
just pounding the point home... :-} "Life is like a ten speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use." – Charles Schulz assistant (to the) visual...
Abogado717 wrote: What galls me a bit is that I wish I could leave some gear in the inner velcro'd pockets of the freerider, but I know I can't. I'm guessing...
... I can't speak for the other carryables, but I always lock my helmet to the bike. It's no use when you cut a strap to steal it, unless you like sewing. If...
When I was still messengering in NYC with my Xtracycle set up the closest thing to “vandalism” I would ever encounter was either someone sitting/leaning on...
I carry a medium weight Abus chain lock and have an Abus ring lock installed under the snapdeck on my Big Dummy to lock the rear wheel when I want increased...
Hi Dave, We used to use a Bobike Mini, which is in front of the driver, and then when our son got too tall, we switched to a Bobike Maxi (and that's when I got...
i know someone who found an abandoned xtracycle in s.f. bay area. built on a red specialized. if anybody might know the owner get in touch with me and i'll ...
Check out Bike Snob's latest post today (http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/) for his review of the Big Dummy that Surly/Xtracycle loaned to him months ago. ...
Ha ha ha... Yes, it's a nefarious plot to make you stop being such a lazy ass in your SUV. If only that were the truth.... Then maybe this country might...
Looks like it's quitting time at work. I'm going to assault freedom by riding my Big Dummy home --dlloyd ... Looks like it's quitting time at work. I'm...
Is there a bias in the the Roots Rads community against Bungees? And if so, why? No judgement either way! Securing a load on any vehicle is an art form - even...
I like old innertubes. Work about as well as bungees, just tie knots in 'em at either end. Plus the don't come with the bonus of turning you into an eye...
also bungees don't provide really much control over the amount of tension you can apply to securing your load. the most versatile way is to learn knots and use...
Another vote against bungees and for tubes here, both for the aforementioned pirate-eye problem and simple price/performance. Here's a tip: 99% of the time you...
I use camstraps. I have 2 12footers installed underneath the snapdeck. I have used rope in the past as well, and it works fine. I carry cording and some velcro...
