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I do a lot of "epic" grocery runs on my Dummy & I always seems to end up with no place to put bread, eggs or any other delicate items on the bike. This is...
5 Apr 10, 2012
6:19 pm

Steve
argecko
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A new law in Pennsylvania favoring bicyclists went into effect at 12:01 am on April 2nd. The law sets requirements on drivers when passing and overtaking...
2 Apr 10, 2012
6:11 am

Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
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Xtracycle Ninjas: We have a customer who's having an issue installing a KickBack on a current-model Big Dummy. This is the first time we've had someone ...
9 Apr 10, 2012
4:55 am

Robert Tilley
rltilley
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Here is a write up on how to use a topeak child seat on an Xtracycle. http://cyclejerk.blogspot.com/2012/04/xtracycle-diy-child-seat.html...
1 Apr 4, 2012
3:47 pm

Jim
jim.fulmer
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... Rick, what's the name of your rather excellent looking framebag in that photo? Nice packing, by the way....
1 Apr 3, 2012
9:56 pm

Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
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Folks, I have a several year old Trek 4300 as the base for my X. Over the last year or so, I've popped at least 3 spokes on the rear wheel. My LBS owner (who...
10 Apr 3, 2012
8:57 pm

gear.head@...
gear.head...
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Will my old mountain klein frame with square chain stays be a good frame to build on?...
4 Apr 3, 2012
3:19 pm

baybum1
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http://jnyyz.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/extra-feet-for-the-xtracycle/...
2 Mar 30, 2012
2:10 am

Jeff Youngstrom
jeffyoungstrom
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I have converted lots of "narrow" bikes over the years. Here is a link to some thoughts about it: http://www.pleasantrevolution.net/2005/09/rockabilly-boogie/ ...
1 Mar 17, 2012
2:39 pm

Kipchoge Ogie
kipchogenotkip
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New member, great group. I have an SE Rip Style Single Speed Cruiser. Coaster brake. I want to add a three speed nexus rear and put an xtracycle kit on to...
4 Mar 17, 2012
3:12 am

David Forbes
nixiebunny
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Hi all, My Xtracycle (mostly carries kids + groceries/misc. cargo) is built on an aluminum road bike frame. I need new tires, and I'm wondering if there is...
4 Mar 14, 2012
3:07 pm

megbarry
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As luck would have it, I have a spare set of v-racks. Not wanting them to sit idle, I thought they may make decent wideloaders or a good start to...
1 Mar 13, 2012
7:13 pm

Vince
vintagemotorad
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rootsradicals/photos/album/383132989/pic/list Have a peek and let me know what you think. Going to gear down a bit. Currently...
18 Mar 12, 2012
5:15 pm

gear.head@...
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so I had an xtracycle for years and loved it to death. I literary cracked the free-rad behind the dropout! so i got that welded and reinforced and than i...
4 Mar 10, 2012
4:33 am

Jeffrey
jeffrey_hiro...
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Ive used an iBert up front and a rack seat out back on a single speed bike (non xtra cycle) This was used for a year or so until the littler one outgrew the...
1 Mar 9, 2012
1:57 pm

Ed Wong
ewong_kaizen
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Like most people here I spent months doing research on cargo bikes and decided on getting an Xtracycle kit, but a chance conversation with a local shop owner...
7 Mar 2, 2012
1:20 am

Vince
vintagemotorad
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Who can give me some advice on tires for the Big Dummy? I ride about 15 miles daily, mainly hard gravel and city streets. I have no car so I often carry loads...
28 Feb 28, 2012
6:35 pm

Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
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I am a little crazed. , but I do have an odd idea. Maybe everyone here will think I am over the edge. But I have a small motorcycle that I just love. The...
29 Feb 26, 2012
5:27 pm

TIM_H
tim_h_49068
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Hi everyoneI recently built up a BD using some choice xc bits - so I can give it a razz around the bush anytime (maybe even a race or two). Its basically a...
5 Feb 26, 2012
4:19 am

Devian Gilbert
asanacycles
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Hello everyone. New member here. Been riding and loving bikes for years and joined the Xtracycle revolution a few years back... just joined up to your group....
1 Feb 24, 2012
10:13 am

Jeffrey
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I've been pondering for weeks how to engineer a wideloader that could fold up. I'm using the Kickback, which makes it a total pain to remove the wideloaders....
11 Feb 16, 2012
10:25 pm

rlwieneke
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As the subject expresses, this is not a cargo-specific thread. I am however a long-time long-tail rider and long-standing member of this list. I consider this...
4 Feb 14, 2012
6:00 pm

Bruce Alan Wilson
larryu81
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hiya people, my big dummy got stolen and i've given up ever getting it back so want to see if anyone here wants some cheap sideloaders that weren't on the bike...
5 Feb 7, 2012
1:49 am

polarbear1101
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While I have loved it and had a great time I seem to be puting fewer and fewer miles on my X. In fact I don't think it has left my basement in months. If...
1 Feb 5, 2012
12:03 am

James
jrlgray
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There I was in the hardware store buying stuff for my backlight project and wanted to check the tube dimensions with my mobile. But the pdfs were password...
15 Feb 1, 2012
5:51 pm

rootsradicals-owner@y...
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Hi xtracyclers. I am relatively new to the world of cycling, and I'm having trouble finding much info on the xtracycle outside of a local commuting context. I...
14 Jan 24, 2012
11:42 pm

Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
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I'm loading my snapdeck up with stickers in preparation for a few final coats of poly so I can show it off without fear of deterioration. To that end, I've...
1 Jan 24, 2012
11:37 pm

Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
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Well folks, I just learned that it's definitely possible to endo an unladen xtracycle. Somehow through a miracle of physics, my front fender caught the tread...
4 Jan 24, 2012
11:32 pm

Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
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Hi All, My new Big Dummy came with a V-Rack and Freeloaders that I can't use. Maybe you could benefit from them. Contact me and we'll make a deal that benefits...
2 Jan 21, 2012
12:39 am

one naughty hippie
one_naughty_...
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It's a sad day, but I have to sell my fairly new cargo bike. I bought the bike from the Alt in November. I just had it tuned up. I'm selling it with the...
5 Jan 17, 2012
6:15 pm

Mischa Fleishman
re_lived_life
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