It looks like the owner has mounted a hard shell motorcycle tail trunk to the Xtracycle rear deck. There is also a smaller version I have seen for sale that...
Have you considered a lockable tool box? I bought one with a slide-out handle and wheels, which fits on my Big Dummy's wide loader with the free loader straps...
Hi Phil; Keep an eye out for early MTB frames, they often have a *very* long wheel base, my previous cargo bike was a first generation Repco Himalaya which had...
Here are some ideas: - Pelican cases are very tough and waterproof so if you can get a mounting system you are happy with I'd consider them - military ammo...
Thanks again to everyone for your input. I'm still very busy trying to get the details ironed out with my new business venture but I thought I'd take a break...
... You might want to look at http://www.carryfreedom.com/bamboo.html for plans for easy to build trailers that will improve your load carry over the kid...
Thanks Fearghas, I'm hoping to function without the trailer, that's one of the main reasons I made the additional rack. Although, I think certain loads would...
... The Bamboo part is merely a concept ie you could build it out of bamboo but the design will work for CLS, aluminium section, polypipe, metal conduit, or...
Steve; Your experience pretty much matches mine. David did not indicate if his B&M S12 was out of warranty or not but it seems that these days with most things...
... The initial seal failure was well within a year; I got the impression that I had broken an unwritten rule, from the feedback I finally got, because in...
HI, last weekend I wanted to tow one of my bicycles to the shop and tried doing it with my xtracycle bike. It worked pretty well but I wonder if anybody else...
I do this all the time and decided to be more formal with my set-up. I use wideloaders and a roof rack bike kit or kits. I've carried as many as 4 bikes, but...
... I've done the same with a fork lock. I have seen pictures of a bike tow using a fork lock mounted down by the rear cross member of the Xrta frame....
If it was not in the installation instructions then IMO the dynamo should have been replaced under warranty. ALL mounting requirements should be covered in...
I was thinking about doing the same with my Burley Flat bed cargo trailer. I wasn't planning on getting rid of the fabric part of the trailer as much as I was...
... I took a look at your write-up and photos, which were great. Let me compare your hook-up with how I've done it in the past. You really tied that sucker in...
I am planning on getting the FreeRadical kit. I do not own a bicycle. Any recommendations on what kind of a 26" bike would fit the best? I am a newbie to...
Which urban area? You can sometimes get hands-on help. Are you looking at buying new? And you say you are a newbie, which might be a bit of a problem. ...
Big question with few parameters. Depending on your budget, a Radish or Surly Big Dummy complete. The Big Dummy is more stout than the Radish. Or, get a solid...
If you actually use the bike for a few years then a Big Dummy is the best deal. If you use it a few times and get tired of the hassle then go for something...
... Are you planning to buy used or new? The only way that getting a new FreeRadical kit + accessories + a donor bike makes economic sense, in this day and age...
For doing a relatively inexpensive conversion look for a pre suspension mountain bike from the early 1990s. It can have a steel or aluminum frame but if...
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Any chance one of the moderator/owners can kick this bozo spammer off the list? They obviously don't read other people's posts (see previous posts re spam) and...
Thanks for the input everyone. To add a few parameters: * I do not have a donor bike. I would prefer a used donor bike since that would bring the cost down. *...
The Ute is popular enough so that Xtracycle is now carrying some accessories for it. Check dealers for a 2010 model as you might get it at a discount. Fewer...
