I live near Seattle. I've never dried off any part of my bike except the seat once or twice. The free radical is steel and so it will rust where it's not...
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Ben Rosenthal
earthsaver11
Feb 3, 2006 11:02 pm
The guys at City Bikes (D.C.) who installed my FreeRadical said their decks had gotten practically torn up and nearly ruined from wear and tear over the years,...
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stephan croisant
wookiebonic
Feb 4, 2006 8:07 pm
Hey Roots Radicals! Ive been using my xtracycle for about two years here in Chicago. The perfect winter bike! Ive recently added the "down low glow" light ...
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eric zerowin
ezzero
Feb 4, 2006 8:18 pm
Being an Xtra retailer and regular rider I have spent lots of time experiencing the same scenarios as ya'll. My snap deck has weathered alot due to the sun...
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wookiebonic
Feb 4, 2006 8:20 pm
Hey there again rootrads, I figured out how to post photos (lol) and created a new photo album at the garden. Check em out! I thought it would be cool to look...
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TheJonesgal@...
thejonesgal
Feb 6, 2006 2:51 am
Howdy from Seattle (area), I too added the down low glow lights and love them. I feel safer riding home from work in the dark. Unfortunately, I've been a wimp...
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Jeff Youngstrom
jeffyoungstrom
Feb 6, 2006 8:40 am
Hi Gerry, I've arranged my life so that my commute is only about three miles each way which helps since I can ride in my work clothes (computer geek). I use a...
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Kipchoge Spencer
kipchogenotkip
Feb 6, 2006 4:27 pm
Nice photos, Wookie! If that doesn't give folks downlowglowenvy, they must be true nightcrawlers! I just photgraphed myself unpacking my Townie Xtra at the...
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Irene
luttsfly
Feb 6, 2006 8:06 pm
We are thinking of purchasing one and would love to ride one before investing. Anyone willing to meet up and test ride theirs? Or oes anyone know of a bike...
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Susan
motthebug
Feb 6, 2006 10:22 pm
I'm not too close to MA (central ILlinois :-)) but my bike was not changed overmuch with the addition. I'd read the commentaries about it handling well, but I...
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Susan
motthebug
Feb 6, 2006 10:32 pm
I'm determined to recycle cans and win time trials until I've got enough for the BLENDER. Soon as we can find the batteries for the camera, I'll take a few ...
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Paul Freedman
paul_xaccess
Feb 6, 2006 11:13 pm
This one goes out to Steve and all the others who are interested in building a Soul Cycle music system for their Xtracycle. I wanted to let you know that...
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Gauk
akiragauk
Feb 7, 2006 10:17 am
I second the Gore-Tex. I live a measely 2 miles away, so I wear my (work) steel toes as they're both waterproof and wicking. The soles are stiffer than...
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Susan
motthebug
Feb 7, 2006 5:09 pm
What sort of tripped me into the riding in the rain category was getting caught in it a time or two and realizing that, just like riding in the cold, it really...
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wookiebonic
Feb 7, 2006 5:18 pm
Hey 'fool, I've been waiting for you to do somthing like this! I like your work. But the bamboo soulcycle is a little bit out of my price range. I am familiar...
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wookiebonic
Feb 7, 2006 5:40 pm
Ive been using lots of wool clothing this winter. The best place to find this stuff around here seems to be THRIFT STORES. $4.00 sweaters! Great if you're not...
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TheJonesgal@...
thejonesgal
Feb 7, 2006 8:11 pm
What kind of jackets do you wear or does it matter? The tights sound like a good idea too. I'll check on them. I bet the people in your area are grateful that...
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Jeff Youngstrom
jeffyoungstrom
Feb 7, 2006 9:34 pm
I've got a suspension fork with no fender mounts too (it does have a screw at the arch). I've had good luck with just using a couple of zip-ties to attach the...
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TheJonesgal@...
thejonesgal
Feb 7, 2006 10:33 pm
Thanks for the headlight info and seconding the goretex. I really do need a brighter light so I'll look for one. Gerry...
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Mike Leger
mikesgarbage...
Feb 7, 2006 10:46 pm
After ~10 years of riding in Gore-Tex jacket and pants from Nashbar/Saucony, I've decided that Gore-Tex is not the preferred material for rain/snow riding for...
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Susan
motthebug
Feb 7, 2006 11:07 pm
Basic windbreakers - I've got two that are lined and one or two that are just nylon, so usually I wear a lined one under an unlined one. One of 'em has lots of...
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Phil Good-Elliott
poppamando
Feb 8, 2006 12:23 am
Hello, all. I'm considering buying an SUB FreeRadical and wondered if anyone has used the Footsie add-ons. I have a 6 y/o son who's a bit on the smallish side...
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Andrew Janjigian
dikaryoid
Feb 8, 2006 6:53 pm
I have an Xtracycle in Cambridge, but it has the Stokemonkey mod, which you will find too different to give you a good sense of the XC, or convince you that...
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Tom Ahearn
tahearn590
Feb 8, 2006 9:12 pm
Phil, I've got the Footsies on my Xtracycle, but my six year daughter (40lbs) cannot reach them yet so she rides in a PeaPod ...
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Christopher Palmer
ctp@...
Feb 8, 2006 9:50 pm
Hello all...I am Christopher Palmer. I'm a sculptor, arts educator, and 100 other things in the SF Bay Area. I run a bike repair at Burning Man - ...
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Andrew Janjigian
dikaryoid
Feb 8, 2006 9:59 pm
I have a clamp on threadless stem and a pair of grips on the seatpost of my XC/SM, but I was thinking about replacing it with one of these: ...
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Ben Rosenthal
earthsaver11
Feb 9, 2006 2:29 am
I have a Swing Grip, Andrew, but I don't feel its designed to serve as a handlebar for anyone. I suppose it would fit on a seat post, but it hasn't felt to me...
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Phil Good-Elliott
poppamando
Feb 9, 2006 2:59 am
Tom, thanks for the reasonable suggestions, though we're on a tight budget, so I'm not sure the PeaPod is realistic for us. The "stoker bar" looks good,...
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Andrew Janjigian
dikaryoid
Feb 9, 2006 12:22 pm
That was my worry. I'll be sticking with my grip as is. Thanks for the review. aj...
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N A
therearethos...
Feb 9, 2006 8:21 pm
Phil, Here are a couple of shots to look at. A tandem stoker stem is probably going to be your best bet. ...
