Hi everyone, I have just been in the xtracycle forum - gee, they weren't kidding about the spam problem! It's getting a bit yuk in there unfortunately. Anyway,...
I forget how long the serial for the FreeRadical actually is since my bike is locked up outside, but I can tell you it is on the bottom side of mounting plate...
My serial number is on the kickstand bridge: I bought my FreeRadical kit in December of 2005, so xtracycle may have changed where they place the serial...
It seems that everyone is pretty much speculating about Surly's "Big Dummy" frame and if Xtracycle will be building their own single frame bike version. From...
... All I know is that this was an Xtracycle-Surly friendly project, not some kind of rip-off job like some are speculating. I have also heard that Quality...
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Christopher Palmer
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Oct 3, 2006 5:32 pm
... I saw the Big Dummy at Interbike last week, and since Kipchoge was standing there, and the guy at Surly introduced me to him, I'd say the project is on the...
... There are a number of pics already on teh internet. this one: http://forums.mtbr.com/showpost.php?p=2289363&postcount=29 i think the guy on fixedgear had...
The Surly collaboration is indeed "our" longbike offering, for now at least. We've long felt that the surest way to spread SUBs to the world is with the full...
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Christopher Palmer
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Oct 3, 2006 7:11 pm
Okay, cool - well if MTBR and DirtRag can post pix so can I! LOL Start here for the Big Dummy - ...
what i'd really like to know, is if the Big Dummy wiggles when it climbs. my Cdale convert has this "whip" effect when i stand to climb with a load. so for...
Christopher, Thanks a bunch for posting a link to your Interbike photos. So far your photos gave me the best overall picture of the SurlyXycle (Just my...
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Christopher Palmer
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Oct 4, 2006 5:01 am
... No worries! ... Yep, Dahon has a bike called the Groove with disk brakes. I think it's retailing for $999...but don't quote me :) Other than that I didn't...
The issue some Xtracycle users have of a normal kickstand versus wanting a center stand just occurred to me, so I went back to take a look at the various...
... I agree Tone, It's a major mistake in my mind too. Overall the kickstand/center stand issue is probably the biggest design foul on an other wise killer...
Did anyone else spot this crazy Xtracycle inspired long tail at Interbike? http://www.dirtragmag.com/gal/showphoto.php? photo=2340&si=funk&perpage=24 Exciting...
Derek...how hard was it to replace the snapdeck with the board? Mind if I copy that? Keep the pictures coming... ... From: rootsradicals@yahoogroups.com ...
... Congratulations on what looks likely to be a very fruitful collaboration. As the owner of a couple of Surly bikes, I think you've made a great choice. I've...
i am also waiting. ... ride bikes ... Congratulations on what looks likely to be a very fruitful collaboration. As the owner of a couple of Surly bikes, I...
Nope, don't mind a bit, and it was pretty easy. Took me about 10 minutes :) I checked with the skate shop and they said it wouldnt harm a longboard in the...
Since I first learned about Xtracycle, I have thought that it would be a great idea if bikes designed to be longbikes from the beginning (rather than have an ...
Has there been any discussion comparing mechaincal disk brakes to hydraulic disk brakes? I am getting ready to go with disks and am wondering which one I...
... I've used mechanical disks exclusively, with good results (I'm the Stokemonkey guy). The only clear upside of hydraulic to me is that the rear caliper of...
same here. i only use mechs. Avids at that another upshot is that the outboard adjustment dial on Avid Mechs can be turned all the way in, placing the pad...
Amos wrote Thursday, October 05, 2006 3:13 PM Has there been any discussion comparing mechanical disk brakes to hydraulic disk brakes? I am getting ready to go...
and of course Avid levers have adjustable leverage (modulation). combo'd with 203 rotors,thats a whole lot-a-brakin power ... ride bikes Amos wrote Thursday,...
