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I forgot the exact name Surly has nicknamed their upcoming Xtracycle compatible long-tail single-frame, but I heard some news about it today at my bike shop. I...
18 Dec 16, 2006
7:35 pm

karpaydiem
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My problem with the Surley is that it is so expensive. Surley makes good bikes, but they are pricy. I wish that the Xtracycle people had contracted with a...
5 Dec 10, 2006
11:19 pm

Mark Pierce
peasandcorn2004
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Have not tried an xtracyle but I still plan on getting a big dummy when it becomes available. When I first ran across xtracycle it sounded great to me and more...
1 Dec 9, 2006
3:09 am

pystanis
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the roots radical gardenI'm certainly buying a Big Dummy when they become available. I'll be selling my conversion based on a Bridgestone XO-3. The frame's...
1 Dec 8, 2006
3:18 am

Joel Parks
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So many people ask, "Is that a Skateboard?" Well, now it is. Check out Mike Cobb's handiwork: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28602169@N00/316561051/ For those...
1 Dec 7, 2006
7:05 pm

Paul Freedman
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Has anyone been following these guys on their blog as they ride the Rockies from Banff to Mexico. It's an inspiring narrative but I think I'll stick to summer...
1 Nov 30, 2006
1:20 am

Pete B
hijustmepete
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Hi all, I use my Xtracycle mainly for commuting, but occasionally I like to ride the gravel roads and trails in the forests in the valley behind my house. I...
3 Nov 25, 2006
5:54 am

Mark Pierce
peasandcorn2004
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my biggest load yet... http://radio.weblogs.com/0128644/2006/11/23.html#a911...
1 Nov 23, 2006
7:02 am

Murray Neill
murrayneill
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Hey, Susan and Brian, how's about posting pics of your bikes. Jesse, saw your bike, are those trials bars or risers angled up because your tall? I Also find...
2 Nov 22, 2006
5:00 pm

Leifert, Jesse - BLS
fourlapsfour...
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"Who Killed the electric car?"...
2 Nov 22, 2006
9:47 am

Devian Gilbert
asanacycles
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Anybody else riding internal gears? what are your impressions? I'm going to ride through the winter before i make my final judgement, but so far i love my...
4 Nov 21, 2006
7:24 pm

Brian Rush
happytabber
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What's up Roots? I know a few of you have been following my progress on the Cruising-with-Music front. I recently finished a Soul Cycle mobile audio system for...
3 Nov 12, 2006
5:16 am

Anna Cummins
ojoscansaditos
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Doing the husband and wife thing :) http://www.bikerubbish.com/nov2006/sweett.jpg more photos here http://www.bikerubbish.com/gracious...
1 Nov 10, 2006
3:25 am

Derek
derekjpearson
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I wanted to let you all know about some shows coming up where I'll be playing music with one of my bandmates and talking about bicycles. Also an Xtracycle ride...
3 Nov 8, 2006
4:48 pm

Paul Freedman
paul_xaccess
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Hey all, I'm busting in here w/ no background on your tallbike chat, but saw question re: images/tall bike.....a friend who was at Interbike and knows I'm an...
2 Nov 8, 2006
3:22 am

Dane Buson
zuvembi
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Winter is coming, but actually most of the rain was in July / August this year. I'm preparing the lovely Xtracycle for the winter, but how do I fix a set of...
6 Nov 5, 2006
10:27 pm

alexbknight
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Who: Kipchoge Spencer of the Ginger Ningas Opening Band: Skwish (Dead Baby Terry is the Drummer!) What: Xtracycle Ride, concert and party (all bikes and...
1 Nov 4, 2006
9:44 pm

tallbikextracycle
tallbikextra...
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They just fit. (700c Nokian Hakkapeliitta W106 35mm, Peter White Cycles). I had to let the air out to get them on, and then I had to make my wheel (which is...
3 Oct 26, 2006
11:18 pm

jparks781
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... I have just taken steps to acquire one, because I'd be furious at myself if I passed up the chance. Pretty sure it wouldn't work with a Free Radical (the...
7 Oct 24, 2006
8:19 pm

Susan
motthebug
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West Virginia is called the Mountain State for good reason. I have some friends who live very close to the highest part of the city (Charleston). Not long...
10 Oct 20, 2006
7:17 am

Miguel Marcos
mmarcos
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Im selling more of my stuff. here's the eBay link http://search. ebay.com/ _W0QQsassZasanac yclesQQhtZ- peace.........d http://web.mac. com/asanacycles/...
1 Oct 19, 2006
7:41 pm

Devian Gilbert
asanacycles
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A funny thing happened on my way home today... I was 30km into a 35km ride home, partly loaded (2 didgeridus in a bag on the longloader, some clothes and small...
7 Oct 18, 2006
10:55 pm

Tone
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You gotta get to the trails somehow.. http://www.bikerubbish.com/xtracycle2/xtracycle/images/gallery/wedding39.jpg...
3 Oct 17, 2006
6:49 pm

Susan
motthebug
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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...
17 Oct 16, 2006
10:47 am

Ian Hopper
beserker22
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I bought my Free Radical used. I'm pretty sure the way things are strapped on right now is wrong. I've looked at the manual online but am still having a hard...
11 Oct 12, 2006
5:02 am

Spidra Webster
tattercoat
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Worth checking out :) http://bikerubbish.com/gracious/index.php?itemid=68# have a great weekend evarrbody!...
4 Oct 6, 2006
9:24 pm

Susan
motthebug
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I'm running the cheapo avid mechanical discs front and rear. They work great, just have to watch out when out for several hours below freezing, moisture gets...
1 Oct 6, 2006
7:19 pm

Gauk
akiragauk
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Hey Juergen, Can you tell us how those excellent advertisements on the Project Porchlight Xtracycles were made? They look like a flap that hangs over the bags,...
8 Oct 6, 2006
4:19 pm

Ryano
ryanotokyo
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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...
5 Oct 5, 2006
4:25 am

Tone
moonshinegraffx
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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...
3 Oct 4, 2006
7:40 pm

TheJonesgal@...
thejonesgal
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