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...
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katsujinkenliu
Oct 17, 2012 5:09 am
Thanks very much for your thoughts Thad. I have also been toying with the idea of going the Big Dummy route instead, particularly since i would have to choose...
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soappedaler
Oct 17, 2012 1:46 pm
I have an eZee front motor on my dummy, have had it about a year and a half and love it. One reason I like the front motor is that I carry heavy loads having...
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Brian Livelsberger
livelsbe
Oct 17, 2012 2:19 pm
I have an Xtracycle conversion on my old mountain bike with NuVinci and front hub motor. I was torn between the Yuba and the conversion, deciding on the...
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Thaddeus Block
thaddeusblock
Oct 17, 2012 5:40 pm
Hi Kevin, The big dummy is a really well built frame, so its appealing in that regard. I am also very tall, so was happy to see that surly makes an XL big...
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Sean
gear.head...
Oct 17, 2012 6:33 pm
So as the days get shorter we all need to step up our lighting program. I just updated my headlights and figured I would share. The rack is a velo orange unit....
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katsujinkenliu
Oct 18, 2012 4:42 am
Wow, that is a really nice set up Sean. Thanks for sharing! -Kev...
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katsujinkenliu
Oct 18, 2012 4:44 am
Helpful info soappedaler. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! -Kev...
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katsujinkenliu
Oct 18, 2012 4:49 am
Thank you Brian, for both the NuVinci info and your perspective on the front hub. Tracy and I also like the pedelec idea, and will have to find someplace to...
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katsujinkenliu
Oct 18, 2012 5:07 am
Super helpful Thad! Thanks for responding to my questions. Even more to think about. I've read elsewhere that the front hub motors feel somewhat akin to...
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Jon Schroeder
xflickrx
Oct 18, 2012 2:39 pm
Quick question: Does anyone sell a geared hub motor laced to a 29er front wheel? Thanks, I have a Karate Monkey front fork on my Xtra rig....
