yeah, lots of things seem to fit in those holes for makeshift loading. another thing that does is V-racks. you can take the opposite side v-rack off, tuck in...
I would love to know if anyone hear in Australia has found a legal way to carry 2 children on the xtracycle? Correct me if I am wrong but I understand that...
I just got my Xtracycle and I love it -- go grocery shopping, do errands, pop a kid on and go... My problem seems to be the Peapod when my son is in it. He...
In my experience the SnapDeck is fine for four years or older. Ride slowly of course, and lower the saddle so that you can put your feet down very easily if...
... Australia Road Rules: #246: 246 Carrying people on a bicycle The rider of a bicycle must not carry more persons on the bicycle than the bicycle is...
Hi all Keeping the weight forward makes a big difference in handling. This is my main advice. And the passenger to keep pretty still / tell you before moving...
Hi Diane: I ride my 4-year-old granddaughter on my snap deck without a peapod and we do just fine. I was wearing a backpack for her to hang onto, but have ...
... My opinion is that kids more than 30-35 lbs are too heavy for riding in an elevated kid seat behind you. As you have noted, the bike is harder to control...
... That Italian seat looks very cool. My kids are too big to use something like that, but I would definitely recommend something like that for my friends who...
... Neat set-up, John. Please tell us about about the rig for the child. Is this something you put together or found on the market? This reminds me of the "Wee...
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Juergen Weichert
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Jul 4, 2006 5:15 pm
... These are amazing. I have had one for many years and used it a lot with my daughter who is now 7yrs. It used to be called "Centric Safe Haven" seat and I...
... You could build one pretty easily probably, but I bought mine from a fellow in Eugene who imports a product call the "Companion Carrier." His email is...
Thanks, Juergen and John. We'll consider the ideas you both suggested. John - with my 45 pound, 6.5 y/o son riding on the back, the ride we get is very smooth ...
Hi All, I cart my seven year old around on the snap[ deck and my five year old sits on a centric mounted seat by a guy called Nik Lowther (here in NZ) She...
That looks awesome! I'm interested in more info about some of your upgrades, Bill. Like that enhanced kickstand operation and those great handlebars. Will you...
What a perfect setup!!!!!!!!! Do you mind sharing detailed instructions? Including where you got your parts? That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! In a message dated...
... That's a long reply! Surly Instigator frame bought used off eBay. Front forks are White Brothers Downhill bought used off a Google search from a guy in...
Found the tandem stem used on eBay. It says "System 2 Components" on the side. Then I just bought a cheap shortie alloy bar from my LBS, hacksawed it to the...
Thanks for the reply. I have looked at the road rules in relation to this....it's just that I wasn't sure how the xtracycle would be viewed in Australia...like...
... The Australian Road Rules define bicycle, with no mention of a seat! The rule that applies here is rule 246, which simply states that: The rider of a...
i recently purchased a stand from a guy in Seattle that makes xtracycle stands. it has been a great great thing. it's got the ease of use that the stock kick...
looks good. The beef I have with the rock sturdy is that it can't be used with the wide loaders, which makes it kinda moot in my eyes. It appears that this...
