I have been made a moderator for the group by Rick which shows that you should not volunteer for things! ;-) Rick also banned Vladislav so there will be no...
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Rick
rickpickett3
Nov 1, 2010 2:02 am
Sorry everyone for the permaculture posts. While I appreciate permaculture studies and farming, when it lacks a cargo bicycle bend I've got to remove it. Also...
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Rich
astronut1001
Oct 30, 2010 8:43 pm
For users such as you while a bike messenger, with your failure experiences, is why I would like to see the ultra heavy duty and 29er compatible free radical...
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Tone
moonshinegraffx
Oct 29, 2010 8:13 pm
Fred, Great customer service from Xtracycle is nothing new either! I worked as a bike messenger in New York City for the better part of ten years before I...
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evanfhlewis
Oct 29, 2010 4:49 pm
Fred, Thanks for the inspiration. I meant to share a recent, equally good customer service experience regarding Xtracycle. Namely: A little over two months...
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Rick Pickett
rickpickett3
Oct 29, 2010 4:03 pm
Aww, thanks, Fred. We just try to treat our customers as we'd like to be treated. Hope it arrives at your door safe and soon! Rick...
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David Dannenberg
djdannenberg
Oct 29, 2010 12:55 pm
Thanks for all the tire advice. Checked them all out on line. A couple of them were kind of tempting, but I have decided to stick with the Hookworms because:...
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fred
fredcostapinto
Oct 29, 2010 8:55 am
After 2.5 years of daily commute and carrying my children on a converted '97 gary fisher with a FR I had the saddest day of my recent biking life. The FR...
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Eric Wilcox
ewilcox2
Oct 28, 2010 10:41 pm
Would love to see some pics of this setup, Rich!...
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john
jgibson631
Oct 28, 2010 2:33 pm
I used it for about 1 week- tiniest nick on one edge otherwise absolutely perfect condition. I'm in Brooklyn for pick up otherwise I'll ship-(shipping extra)....
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mcmok@...
mokmcmanus
Oct 28, 2010 8:18 am
The email addresses mcmok@... , cathmok@... , mcmoks@... , mcmoks@... and mcmoks@... been replaced with our new one, ...
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Rich
astronut1001
Oct 28, 2010 6:36 am
I just finished installing a Supernova E3 Pro Asymmetrical headlight and taillight on the Big Dummy. Both are dynamo lights which are being run off of the...
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Gerry Townsend
oohrrah
Oct 27, 2010 7:06 pm
I am running Kenda Short Block 8's (26x2.35) on my Xtra. I can roll it up & hold 17+ mph when I need to. I run them at 60 psi for club rides. They're good off...
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Devian Gilbert
asanacycles
Oct 27, 2010 6:21 pm
some tyres have a soft (aka: grippy) durometer, such as Holly Rollers, which actually are not the best choice for a cargo bike. Another slow tyre is the DH...
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jtrops
Oct 27, 2010 2:15 pm
On the Kenda Site it says the Krad is rated for 50psi in the 2.5 size. I have Hookworms on my wifes bike and I like them except for the weight. There's...
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mcmoks
mokmcmanus
Oct 27, 2010 12:15 pm
... Hi Pete, and any other Melbourne Roots Radicals! We'll be coming along (one Radish with a PeaPodLT, one Mummy and two kids), and would love to meet up...
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larry_swartz
Oct 27, 2010 11:52 am
I like both of the Specialized tires, I've used them on the pavement, and I've used them on the funness that is Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Park. I like the...
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mcmok@...
mokmcmanus
Oct 27, 2010 8:10 am
The email addresses mcmok@... , cathmok@... , mcmoks@... , mcmoks@... and mcmoks@... been replaced with our new one, ...
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Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
Oct 27, 2010 4:37 am
... Less deformation of the tire at speed and in corners, especially under load. It makes for a more predictable ride, especially when railing through the ...
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Steve Lange
surfimp
Oct 27, 2010 3:55 am
I have no helpful advice, just a question: why run a 2.5" tire at 65psi? Seems excessive? I run my 2.1" Continental Town & Countries about 40-45psi max and...
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David Dannenberg
djdannenberg
Oct 27, 2010 1:08 am
I know we have discussed this before (but this time I am paying attention). Got a slow leak on the rear tire of my BD last week and upon investigation...
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Pete B
hijustmepete
Oct 26, 2010 9:09 am
Some local bike importers are hosting our first CargoBike Picnic! Lots of bakfiets and Christiana bikes will be there but no mention of longbikes even though...
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Gerry Townsend
oohrrah
Oct 26, 2010 6:11 am
Generally, some where near 50% of new. A little more or less depending on condition. As I remember, new is about $1100? GT Â Â Â "When my mortal life...
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Brian Todd
melville.todd
Oct 26, 2010 2:38 am
The whole shebang: you can ride off into the sunset on it, and stop by the grocery on your way out of town....
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Vik Banerjee
baja_vik
Oct 25, 2010 11:36 pm
Selling a used bike depends entirely on the demand in your area. 25% is a reasonable place to start. If it doesn't sell fast you can drop the price or wait...
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Rick
rickpickett3
Oct 25, 2010 10:18 pm
without parts? just freerad and frame/fork? You're probably looking at about $400 for that setup. With parts... you might be able to pull in $600-800 depending...
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Brian Todd
melville.todd
Oct 25, 2010 9:20 pm
Anyone have thoughts on how much to discount a one-year old Radish for re-sale? It's relatively lightly used and in good shape. I was thinking about 25% off....
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Rich
astronut1001
Oct 24, 2010 10:51 pm
Interesting idea. I wonder how stiff the segmented frame tubes are with the cables tensioned for riding. You definitely would not want a cable to detension...
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Tone
moonshinegraffx
Oct 24, 2010 4:24 pm
I saw this innovative bike design today and thought I would share it. It is not cargo bike related, but it does involve bikes and seems pretty interesting....
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Tone
moonshinegraffx
Oct 22, 2010 11:09 pm
I just found out about ANT (Alternative Needs Transportation) Bicycles out in Holliston, Massachusetts. http://www.antbikemike.com/ It is basically a guy named...
