I have a Trek 4300. I've cranked down the suspension (RST of some kind - came stock), but still get some squish when accelerating/pumping hard. I can live with...
Whenever discussions about good tires come up, I usually chime in with my major preference for Avocet Kevlar tires. A couple of weeks ago I put my spare new...
This is a real active group and X riders too! Check out: http://lbcyclists.blogspot.com/ Also http://www.russroca.com Russ started the group site above and he...
... a bit.<< Doesn't surprise me at all. People will often project their own biases on someone or something that challenges their world-view. I'm often asked...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Killed_the_Electric_Car%3F i watched this movie some time back... its pretty cool... and its another one of those "anti"...
see... we get all kinds of car related stuff... heck... even the Sierra Club had called their president, or editor... i forget... oh.. wait... no... it was...
Man, those Brits know how to sell bike riding! Take a look at the "Transport for London" video linked below. We could use an ad campaign like this over here. ...
in general the more speed the better... better to be in traffic and social speed is better too... i guess thats momentum... and i guess that is ultimately what...
Hey I aint complaining! I am flipping Happy. My area is fairly affluent and lots of folks have Hummers, Suburbans and the like. As I am progressing:...
In doing my taxes this weekend, I noticed there's now a tax credit for owning a hybrid car. Where's the credit for bike commuting? For bike errand-running? ...
Hi there. I'm wondering if there would be any interest in this group in my Crystalyte 408. It is a front drive model in good condition, the only wear is ...
Hello Rootsradicals, What is the largest tire width on the Xtracycle rear tire? I am running Conti Town and Countrys 26 X 2.1 and I am pushing it. My chain is...
Ringlets! so here is a SnapDeck mod i did. http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/rootsradicals/photos/view/a691?b=1 the holes are reinforced with copper ringlets i...
Hey all, I'm building a utility bike using the Big Dummy and Xtracycle. My think is, I want to ride this thing "worry-free" and that means a chain guard over...
Any recommendations for a decent bike workstand for an X? We'd be doing basic maintenance such as changing tires, cleaning and lubing, changing cables, etc....
Hi gang, So the other day I was out riding through downtown Albany, NY, when I was stopped by another cyclist who wanted to ask about the X. I let him take a...
OK this is to mostly the people in Cedar Rapids Iowa who may be interested, and who have done this in the past. The Freedom Festival Parade is June 28 and I...
Well as usual I'm stunned by the way our city promotes to it's 'bike friendly' profile. There are currently 3 bridges across the Ohio from Louisville to...
Has anyone fit Maxxis Hookworms (2.55) on an X or BD? I've got a Big Dummy now and am building up wheels as we speak but from the looks of it, i'm not sure...
i was and still am intrigued with the e-assist gig it begs to be a hot rod hopefully someone will bring to market a nice complete set. its all good stuff out...
As winter approaches here in the southern hemisphere I've begun shopping around for a good, reliable, rechargeable, lighting system for my X. I'd like to buy a...
I'm just wondering what everyone is using for handle bars on their Xtracycles. I've been using MTB bars, but have seen a few other people around town using...
Hi, First post as a new member, so please forgive me if this has been asked and answered already. I did a search and was unable to find an answer. I do not...
I've been invited to join a couple of people to ride a section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route this summer. Based on people's wesites, blogs etc about...
Anyone out there carrying your kid directly on the Snapdeck (no child carrier seat, no modified car seat, etc.) How young was you child when they started...
OK, here is a sub set of discussion! Has anyone tinkered with Solar panels on an electric bike other than ME? I have worked out a couple of solutions that...
a bit off topic here... the wideloaders i have, do not have the indent pins. recently, I've been thinking about cutting them down a bit... not so wide,...
http://www.dirtragmag.com/print/article.php?ID=1102&category=stuff_reviews peace...d "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the human...
