Ditto - I left my wideloader on for a couple of months and it sort of 'fused' with the long loader so I had to really twist it to get it off.... then click in...
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Pete B
hijustmepete
Aug 2, 2012 4:27 am
The answer is almost exactly as you've imagined except that you need not drill. The end cap can be pried out by levering around the edge with a pocket knife or...
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maestra_mela
Aug 10, 2012 9:12 pm
Hi all, I recently added a Free Radical to my Specialized Globe and love it for local hauling of toddler, groceries etc. I am trying to figure out how to haul...
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David Forbes
nixiebunny
Aug 10, 2012 9:18 pm
... It's a bit too wide to fit across the rear end, so a trunk rack won't work. You could fake it by removing the front wheel and rotating the fork around, but...
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thom chiaramonte
thirdraildes...
Aug 10, 2012 9:34 pm
I have a MINI Clubman. I ended up being a tandem bike rack from a mfr. called Hollywood Racks. It's like the familiar tray-type hitch mount rack system you'll...
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Ben Rosenthal
earthsaver11
Aug 10, 2012 9:52 pm
I've always gone with a trunk rack with the front wheel removed. I put the two prongs of the rack under the top bar and through the front corner of the...
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Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
Aug 10, 2012 11:52 pm
I have the 3-year old version of one of these. It's bombproof, in my experience and a lot less expensive than the alternatives. ...
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Julian Anthony
sidecardogs
Aug 11, 2012 1:02 am
I use a Yakima SwingDaddy. Pricey at around $400 but it is quite solid and overbuilt, might even weigh more than my Fishercycle actually. I originally bought...
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beatnik_glory
Aug 11, 2012 4:45 pm
I second the RockyMounts. I have used the RockyMounts Tandem mount on my Yakima rack. Works perfect for an xtracycle and is disk brake compatible. Great...
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Rich W
astronut1001
Aug 11, 2012 4:50 pm
Beatnik; No need to repeat posting a message if it does not appear immediately. As a new member your first posts are moderated and will not appear until...
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Kate and Rob Hanson
kilted_brewer
Aug 12, 2012 5:12 pm
I've used a inexpensive Thule rack hack for several years with success. I have two Thule trays, and I added a 16" section extension of 3" PVC pipe ripped in...
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Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
Aug 15, 2012 2:53 am
Soooooo ... how well would a free radical fit onto one of these? ...
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Mark
mparker326
Aug 17, 2012 6:33 pm
I have a freeradical attached to Schwinn Cimarron. The Cimarron had cantilever brakes before and now I have a Tektro V-Brake in the rear. I have a Shimano...
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Dave Lloyd
dlloyd1975
Aug 17, 2012 8:29 pm
I have a Big Dummy and run with V brakes. I went with the Avid single digit 7 and speed-dial levers. The nice thing about the speed dial levers is that you can...
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Mark
mparker326
Aug 19, 2012 8:32 pm
I went back and double checked everything and what I thought was a v brake lever was a canti lever. I put an actual v brake lever and secured the cable better...
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travelerbrew
Sep 2, 2012 5:49 pm
Hi everyone, I'm putting together an Xtracycle on a 90's Cannondale M300 hardtail. I'm trying to find a long enough rear derailleur cable and wondered if you...
Thanks! I ordered a longer cable, so I should be all set....
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JB
natvtexn71
Sep 3, 2012 3:25 pm
Hello Tommy, I used a SRAM 2200 mm on my 2000 Gary Fisher with SRAM grip shift. The supplied cable was not long enough. SRAM also distributes a 3100 mm. Did...
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beth h
periwinklekog
Sep 6, 2012 4:42 pm
Second the PB fenders. I have a set of yellow Freddys that were originally on a regular bike about eight years ago. Transferred to an Xtracycle build and then...
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Rich W
astronut1001
Sep 13, 2012 12:42 am
The Yahoo Geared Hub Bikes group celebrated it's fourth anniversary last week and is now up to 566 members. It appears that it has become THE English language...
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dr2chase@...
dr2chase
Sep 24, 2012 12:23 pm
Stuff's been happening while I wasn't paying attention. The Burrows 8Freight is back in production, and there's a move to promote cargo bikes for...
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katsujinkenliu
Oct 6, 2012 3:07 pm
Hi folks, After a year of research on cargo bikes, I am pretty jazzed about the release of the EdgeRunner, in particular the e- version. My wife has FMS and...
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troysmith80
Oct 7, 2012 4:01 pm
I can't answer all your questions but i can help a little anyway. 1. Don't know if that'll be something offered as standard, but i doubt it. IG Hubs are a...
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Kevin Liu
katsujinkenliu
Oct 8, 2012 5:30 am
Thanks a bunch Troy! At a projected $3500 for the e-assist version, not sure if I'll have much left with which to customize ;), but it is sure nice to know...
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zookeeper17@...
zookeeper17...
Oct 8, 2012 5:25 pm
... HI KEV- I don't usually reply to these but I was lucky enought to visit Xtracycle acouple weeks ago and was privaledged to ride both the standard...
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katsujinkenliu
Oct 8, 2012 5:52 pm
... Thank you ZK! I also got your email and do appreciate the replies. I did sign up for the email notifications and will contact Nate soon. Much...
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seditiouscanary
Oct 15, 2012 5:48 pm
1. Yes. They are working on an IGH option: https://getsatisfaction.com/xtracycle/topics/novara_gotham_bike_compatible_with_free_radical 2. No. This is an issue...
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katsujinkenliu
Oct 15, 2012 8:42 pm
Thanks seditiouscanary! Good to hear an IGH option is being explored. I appreciate the link and will have to go exploring over there as well :). -Kev...
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Thaddeus Block
thaddeusblock
Oct 16, 2012 10:32 pm
Hey there, I thought I'd chime in as I have a surly big dummy with xtracycle racks and an electric front hub drive motor. I've been using this system for...
