... 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....
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Dave Mangot
davemangot
Oct 18, 2012 4:24 pm
My kids and I are on a San Francisco bicycle coalition billboard when you get off the 101 N @ Cesar Chavez, on our xtracycle. Check it out! -Dave Sent from my...
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Sean
gear.head...
Oct 18, 2012 5:43 pm
If you do not find one, it may be the opportunity to learn how to lace a wheel. I just learned how a few months ago. I have been wrenching on bikes for many...
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Nikki Rosenberg
nicolle_bea_fox
Oct 19, 2012 6:25 am
What is that front rack you have? -- Nikki Rosenberg (415) 948-3755 http://nicollesoriginals.blogspot.com/...
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Thaddeus Block
thaddeusblock
Oct 19, 2012 5:00 pm
Hi there, The smaller the wheel diameter, the stronger the wheel. 29ers and 700cc are not ideal sizes for powering at the hub. It may be possible, but not...
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dr2chase@...
dr2chase
Oct 19, 2012 6:28 pm
... On the other hand, tire strength is greater for larger diameters. 20x2 Big Apple is rated for 85kg, 28x2 Big Apple is rated for 135kg. David...
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Sean
gear.head...
Oct 19, 2012 10:59 pm
The rack is from Velo Orange, it is their house brand and the one shown in my pictures is the VO Pass hunter rack for $80, they also now sell one called the VO...
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David Dannenberg
djdannenberg
Oct 23, 2012 11:32 pm
The Surly Mr. Whirley in my BD is I think at the end of its life. It is noisy and there is play and no more adjustment. Any recommendations about what to...
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Steve Fuller
ia_mystic
Oct 24, 2012 12:58 am
Were you wanting a new BB, a new crank, or both? Your title implies BB, but your message contents imply the crank itself. Any outboard bearing BB should work....
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dr2chase@...
dr2chase
Oct 24, 2012 1:00 am
My first BB was a Sugino track BB (very low Q), but surprise-surprise, track BBs are not built for all-weather durability. I replaced it with a Phil Wood and...
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TeamJT
jtrops
Oct 24, 2012 1:07 am
I use square taper cranks, but if I was in your shoes I'd go with a King bb. They are more serviceable than others making it a good long term investment....
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Sean
gear.head...
Oct 24, 2012 2:51 am
It really depends on how much you want to spend. It is hard to beat the standard outboard bearing Shimano set up. Not only is it fairly bullet proof for a...
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David Dannenberg
djdannenberg
Oct 24, 2012 11:09 am
Thanks all for the advice. I am likely to lean toward the Chris King in that I would rather spend once and have little to deal with later and good...
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E_E_Thomas
Oct 24, 2012 2:19 pm
Hi! I just saw this new towing system for the Yuba Mundo: http://dingdingletsride.com/updated-how-to-tow-a-bike-with-a-yuba-mundo/ Anyone know if there's an...
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bruno.verachten@...
gounthar_fr
Oct 24, 2012 3:00 pm
Hi, I have seen lots of pictures of fork holders attached to xtra rear, with the front wheel in a FreeLoader. Kind regards...
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Andrew Kreps
onewheelskyward
Oct 25, 2012 12:52 am
... I've run a RaceFace crank/integrated BB for about 5k miles on my dummy. It takes a beating and keeps on spinning. I'm pretty sure it was the Turbine when...
