Most tandems are 145mm, not 135, so you have 10mm difference. That *can* be cold-bent on a frame with relative success. I have done it. But I am not sure about...
Here's one someone prepared earlier ;-) http://unixbigots.org/files/bike/kxtandem-2.jpg http://unixbigots.org/files/bike/kxtandem-1.jpg pics are from a...
... I'm working on it, I have most of the parts, some work to go. Mostly a matter of finding enough round 'tuits. ... It's a general bicycle thread on a tech...
Somehow this Xtracycle hack has not made it on to this forum: http://www.instructables.com/id/Cargo-Rack-Bike-Sport-Hauler/ The guy is a bit goofy about not...
here's a stupid question. how the hell do i remove the frame protection inserts that come on the big dummy? i've been riding it around since last august, got a...
never mind. as soon as i posted i tried the other side which was much more cooperative. once i got the first side out i was able to get into the back of the...
I finally got around to installing my new Taco Shield (thanks, Xtracycle) on my Kickback on my Big Dummy. Like many other commenters here on this board, I...
I finally got around to installing the kickback I got for christmas last night along with the taco sheild I later recieved. It seems like the the adhesive on...
I've been running one of the prototypes for about four months and it hasn't budged. Should be good to go with your shield. But still double-check it, I do...
Yes, I have a detachable Ball joint on a small bracket on the back of my X. It also fits the hhitch for my kiddy trailer. The ball joint is basically a Rod...
I installed my taco shield a few weeks ago when I received it. Thanks Rick! I found that the directions said to place the shield 1.5 inches from the cross tube...
That distance was chosen do to the angle of contact on the KickBack, we wanted to ensure a flatter contact area. If you place it too close to the bridge, the...
Thanks Rick! That's my problem. I assumed the distance was a typo in the directions. I just lined the shield up so that it was evenly spaced along the KB....
Chariot Carriers brand trailers use a cup and ball hitch system. It uses a QR skewer to hold the cup in place on the back axle. Here's a sample of an extra "EZ...
... Phil, I have a Chariot trailer right now. I've never liked mounting it to the axle because of the interference with the bags/cargo etc and the limited...
A couple of points about the "Chariot" Actually, I have a Trek "Transit" trailer which uses the same ball setup. It works pretty well but the hitch is really...
Hello RJ, I'm totally loving your blog, as I've just started bike commuting seriously this year and just acquired and xtracycle. I have a question for you, if...
Wanted to share my latest mods to the Xtra (see photo) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rootsradicals/photos/album/1116815481/pic/list While not sophisticated,...
http://everydayadventurers.com/2009/06/do-it-together-quickhitch/ Galen sent this our way recently. Polished it up and posted it on the blog. Have yet to...
Seems to me, based on using and looking at car and truck hitches, that a pintle hook type of arrangement would be excellent. On motor vehicles there is a...
Davis, How about one of these??? http://www.umei.com/hooks/schematic/lobster-claw-bolt-snaps-hm-814.htm The big one on the bottom of the page might be just the...
This trailer hitch thread go me looking at instructables were I found this cool hack: http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Hitch-for-bike-trailer/ It may...
Thanks but I'd worry that those lobster claw snap hooks are not strong enough. Also a safety strap such as burley uses on their trailers is a good idea for...
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