We have a Madsen set up for hauling our three kids around, and my regular ride is a Big Dummy. No doubt about it, the Big Dummy handles better. That said,...
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David Chase
dr2chase
Jun 22, 2009 7:36 pm
... I was suddenly struck by the image of two buckets full of water and fish. Do the buckets come with drains? :-) David...
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Morgan
mcgurme
Jun 23, 2009 2:25 am
Funny you should ask. No, there is not a drain built in. I recently filled the bucket up halfway with water, put two of the kids in it, and rode around in my ...
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David Chase
dr2chase
Jun 23, 2009 2:30 am
Depends upon how much time you've spent "messing around in boats". You might beef it up a little with some appropriately colored epoxy (Marine Tex white is a...
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Philip Chase
philip_b_chase
Jun 23, 2009 2:32 am
It's a pier fisherman's dream--a bike with a live well and bait bucket built in. Just add an aerator powered off the e-assist battery. Philip...
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jday_xtracycle
Jun 23, 2009 2:51 am
I am so bummed out. After about three years of stellar service, my free radical frame broke. The "u" shaped mounting tab that is welded to the front of the...
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jollywahlstrom
Jun 23, 2009 3:48 am
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Bill Bonney
onemaninvan
Jun 23, 2009 5:17 am
I'm sure that could be easily welded by a good welder. Easier that it's not broken completely. The advantage of a steel bike attachment. Bill...
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Morgan
mcgurme
Jun 23, 2009 11:12 am
I've spent a lot of time messing around with boats made of polyethylene (which is what this bucket is made of). I used to co-own a company that was scaling up...
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Naomi
abigrey74
Jun 23, 2009 12:38 pm
I have a Madsen and my husband has a BD. He has no problems with hills and I do. Some of this may be due to our difference in physical capability but there's...
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Rick @ XC
rickpickett3
Jun 23, 2009 2:38 pm
Sorry to hear about the cracking Jim. You can arrange for a replacement by visiting our total satisfaction page on our website or call us at 888 537 1401. Or,...
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Morgan
mcgurme
Jun 23, 2009 7:34 pm
Hi Naomi, There are definitely less expensive setups available. Generally, the tradeoff is that the less expensive the assist, the heavier the weight of the...
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Bruce Alan Wilson
larryu81
Jun 23, 2009 11:00 pm
I'd suggest going to the electric bicycle section on www.bikeforums.net. I have heard of Stokemonkeys on Madsens, but you would need someone with a mechanical...
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isaknchris
Jun 24, 2009 10:35 am
And I'm so very proud. I'm in the small town of Roanoke, Va, and there are only 2 of us here (who own xtracycles) that I know. I've got my work cut out for...
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Morgan
mcgurme
Jun 24, 2009 2:13 pm
Hey Chris, You're practically our neighbor... welcome to the Xtracycle crowd. I hope that seeing you on your X opens some minds in our little corner of the...
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Tone
moonshinegraffx
Jun 24, 2009 2:51 pm
Jim, I have never heard of an Xtracycle breaking/cracking around the "U" mounting tab, which gets bolted to the chain stay bridge plate. I have been on the...
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Rick | Xtracycle, Inc
rickpickett3
Jun 24, 2009 4:16 pm
Thanks for the reply, _TONE_. He is correct, most failures occur past the drop outs. Your FreeRadical owner's manual and load capacity sticker on your forward...
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David Chase
dr2chase
Jun 24, 2009 4:29 pm
Plus, designing for durability is a game of whack-a-mole (not unlike adding traffic capacity to a town). Strengthen the weakest point, there's still a weakest...
Awwww! I'm heading for a Georgia wedding, no Xtracycles, but flip-flops. Oh, yeah! ... Congrats! ... -- graphic structuralist | rick@... 888 537...
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Naomi
abigrey74
Jun 24, 2009 9:01 pm
Thank you, Morgan, for the advice! I may contact you in the near future about the Nine Continent motor. I saw your eZee setup for the Madsen on your...
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jday_xtracycle
Jun 24, 2009 9:45 pm
Hey there, it's Jim with the broken rad. First off let me give Rick at xtracycle a shout out, He replied to me and gave me the info to call the home office...
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jparks781
Jun 24, 2009 10:41 pm
you might be interested in this story on the Surlyblog: http://www.surlybikes.com/surlyblog.html It's the latest story (at the top) as I write this, but if...
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Rick | Xtracycle, Inc
rickpickett3
Jun 24, 2009 11:12 pm
Thanks for reminding me, Jim! Xtracycle is having a Summer Open House Potluck/BBQ Party. This Sunday, from 1-5PM @ XC World HQ - 1078 60th Street, Oakland, CA...
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Bruce Alan Wilson
larryu81
Jun 25, 2009 2:08 am
Roanoke--are you familiar with River Laker, the "Careless Brit"? I think he's in Roanoke....
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Bill Bonney
onemaninvan
Jun 25, 2009 3:28 am
Hi, I passed this guy on the way to work this morning on a Larry vs Harry Bullit Cargo Bike. (Or should we say Lars vs Hans ;) ) see...
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christine howell
isaknchris
Jun 25, 2009 10:59 am
Absolutely, in fact he's the one who invited me to join him in his carless experiment, and now we have 4 families committing to carlessness. Also, he has...
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wildehandyman01
Jun 25, 2009 6:59 pm
Hey I was surfing the 'net (yet again) and I ran across this site: http://brandnameboards.com/Who_We_Are.html I thought other xtra-people (is that a word? must...
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Bruce Alan Wilson
larryu81
Jun 25, 2009 10:56 pm
If you want a long-john configuration, the CETMA Cargo Bike, the HPM Long Hauler, the Metrofiets, and the Bilenkey are all made here in the USA; no need to go...
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Tracy
twmd02
Jun 26, 2009 3:18 am
great article! well done setting such an inspiring example for other families! my son is 7 and i've begun to allow him to ride in front and slightly to the...
