I bought my 2011 Big Dummy as the complete kit, and had the local bike shop put it together. If I was starting over with what I know now, I would have wanted a...
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anthonyeberger
May 15, 2012 2:34 pm
I ride my Xtra year round in Milwaukee WI. Either mate the Xtra to an aluminum frame or simply Framesaver both if Steel. Personally, I like Internal Gears on...
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David Chase
dr2chase
May 15, 2012 2:37 pm
Ditto the generator hub. If you're handy with a soldering iron, you can also build your own lights if packaged lights are too expensive for you. You might...
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Jim
jim.fulmer
May 15, 2012 2:56 pm
Here is a post with a good waterproofing tip using sections of tube to create a nice seal where the bars meet the frame. Easy Peasy. ...
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Jeffrey
jeffrey_hiro...
May 15, 2012 4:13 pm
I figured this would venture into the realm of should people wear headphones while riding, given where the kid on the back of the snapdeck went. Throwing my...
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Rich W
astronut1001
May 16, 2012 12:47 am
Sennheiser and Sony also make non ear covering and non ear canal blocking sport headphones which allow in ambient sound, basically unattenuated. These provide...
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Rich W
astronut1001
May 16, 2012 12:56 am
Sorry for the duplicate post (removed). Blame Microschlock Idiotic Exploiter ;-) Rich Wood...
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Pete B
hijustmepete
May 16, 2012 3:10 am
http://gomeansgo.org/2012/05/10/xtracycle-sidecar/ Xtracycle sidecar. Written by Ryan <http://gomeansgo.org/author/rschuetze/> on May 10, 2012. Posted in...
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Devian Gilbert
asanacycles
May 16, 2012 4:16 am
awesome! I will definitely want to buy this! d- ... awesome! I will definitely want to buy this! d- On May 15, 2012, at 8:10 PM, Pete B wrote: ...
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Matt Rogers
mattjrogers...
May 16, 2012 11:40 am
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 ...
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Steve Fuller
ia_mystic
May 16, 2012 11:57 am
If it had one more section of tubing through the center, you could use some aluminum all-tread for the platform instead of wood and save a bit of weight....
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soappedaler
May 16, 2012 12:42 pm
I already pre-ordered a sidecar. Was thinking about a trailer but this looks more convenient and better price....
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dogbros555
May 16, 2012 2:00 pm
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...
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David Forbes
nixiebunny
May 16, 2012 4:41 pm
... There are a couple reasons that people don't use copper or structural elements. First, it's rather heavy and expensive for a given strength. Second, its...
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Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
May 16, 2012 4:53 pm
... First of all, don't eat copper pie. It can't be good for you. :) Second, I wonder how the oxidation of the copper will affect its fit in your frame? I'm...
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Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
May 16, 2012 4:55 pm
... What a terrific idea....
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Steve Fuller
ia_mystic
May 16, 2012 5:48 pm
On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM, Andrew Kreps <andrew.kreps@...>wrote: You might be able to find a metal shop near you who will bend pipe for ... Local...
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dogbros555
May 16, 2012 6:08 pm
Thanks for the input. I can get a electricians pipe bender, but was concerned that it might not have the smaller radius needed for the front bend on the V...
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Vince
vintagemotorad
May 16, 2012 10:13 pm
I second the idea of using a local shop to bend up your V-Racks. I have an Atlas Cargo with the heavy steel rack and will be having some thin-wall stainless...
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Rich W
astronut1001
May 19, 2012 5:24 am
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...
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ravenscroftscott
ravenscrofts...
May 19, 2012 6:33 pm
Thanks for your tips; you all are very helpful. Now I'm pretty sure I'm going to try a FreeRadical setup on my 1988 Fuji Cadenza that I bought used and...
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Dr. Michael Polsinelli
mpols1968
May 20, 2012 8:46 am
I rode throught the winter here in Cleveland. I got some rust spotting on the xtracycle frame, but nothing to worry about. It was hard on the drivetrain...
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Philip X. Diaz
pxdiaz
May 25, 2012 9:02 pm
Quite a bust made in Oakland. http://sfist.com/2012/05/24/over_100_stolen_bicycles_recovered.php...
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rwieneke@...
rwieneke...
May 27, 2012 10:49 am
Long commute time linked with poor health, new study shows http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-05-23/long-commute-poor-health/55162620/1...
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rwieneke@...
rwieneke...
May 27, 2012 10:52 am
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...
