I keep thinking that I need to build my dummy up with an electric assist to keep my family a single car family. Los Angeles has such a sprawl to ride through....
Hey all, I'm new to this group and looking into purchasing a bike that can make up for my second car. I'm just looking for a bike that can take me and my two...
Thanks David. So you did it but no longer do it? Did you switch to recover use of your chain case or for some other reason? I may indeed be interested in...
Tex, Gorgeous bike! Must be hard to part with. Full disclosure: I am not in the market for another BD. Love mine, don't need two or one that is stoked.And I am...
Bought when Xtracycle was giving a discount on powercoated frames - I went with Grapetallic; the wide loaders are also powercoated. This started as a...
I've hitched up my Xtracycle to a steel MTB (On-one Inbred) and I'm very pleased with the result. I really like how it feels but it is a bit noodly once the...
Great discussion. A few things I've noticed over my 17 years of working on and riding longtail cargo bikes: 1) The 'donor bike' you choose can make a...
I am thinking of trying to mount a Yakima Blockhead fork mount on the lower back portion of the Free Radical just off of the rear wheel. I have been riding...
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I have completed a conversion of a 29er to a longbike using a current gen Free Radical kit and lots of tweaking. I'm documenting the build to post here for...
I am looking into my options for going electric. The motor that seems pretty superior is the BionX. I haul 1-2 kids daily and often groceries and other...
Hi Xtracyclers, I'm thinking of adding some tunes to my ride, not unlike this set up on a conventional bike: http://tinyurl.com/7l48tfq Do any of you have...
Hi folks I've been using a Stoked Xtracycle for over 5 years and love it. I've seen other electric-assist systems, but I still think this is close to if not...
Hi there, I am just in process of electrifying a big dummy. I decided against the bionX system as I felt it was pretty expensive for what you get. I'm sure...
Hi All, I am building up an XL Big Dummy with xtracycle racks/flight deck, and adding an electric assist system by way of front wheel hub motor. considering a...
Hey Rootsies, I need to adjust the legs on my kickback but they've totally seized up. Any tips on getting them loose? I assume lots of WD-40, but is there some...
Hi all, Just posted my bike on eBay. $1200/make offer. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230806892107#ht_689wt_1141 more photos here: ...
I have a year and a half old x for sale. It's disc brake compatible and is in excellent shape. I'll include the footsies, long loaders and bags for $250. Let...
So glad we have Principals like this to strike fear in the heart of students as to how "DANGEROUS" bike riding is. Wow, maybe they will never set foot on a...
I'm considering an xtracycle for year-round use in Chicago, which means in Chicago winters. I've looked at the cargo cover video and it looks great for...
The June issue of National Geographic features a 3 page foldout on Urban bike sharing. It starts on page 28. It primarily features London but several other...
Just added freeradical to my circa 1983 mountain bike and looking forward to adding racks. Being cheap, I was lookat at using 3/4" copper pie to make my own...
http://gomeansgo.org/2012/05/10/xtracycle-sidecar/ Xtracycle sidecar. Written by Ryan <http://gomeansgo.org/author/rschuetze/> on May 10, 2012. Posted in...
Hey guys, I built a sidecar for my Dummy a few years ago. I made it from 3/4" EMT bent using a standard conduit bender. The design that I made hinged, but ...
Possibly off subject but do you use headphones when riding and if so what kind? I note that several makers including Sony, Philips and Sennheiser make some...
