Comments on: Moe’s new grocery gitter

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Fri, 30 May 2008 03:58:24 +0000

Miz Mo…I plan on doing a write-up of the Xtracycle build when I get mine up and running. It won’t be totally step-by-step, but it will give you and other readers a good indication of the tasks required to put it together.

So far, it looks like the easy part is attaching the FreeRad kit to the bike’s frame. The tricky stuff comes when stringing longer cables, adjusting derailleurs and brakes and figuring out just how much longer to make the chain. Some of those tasks might be better suited for the folks at your local bike shop if you’re not entirely sure of the procedures.

By: Steve Furry

Steve Furry — Fri, 30 May 2008 03:18:53 +0000

Congrats, Moe! I wanted that Free Radical too, but I only bought one ticket so the odds weren’t in my favor.

By: miz mo

miz mo — Fri, 30 May 2008 03:09:15 +0000

I’m thinking about getting a FreeRadical even though I don’t have to tote home more than one grocery bag at a time, but I can’t think of a better way to make use of a bike I don’t currently ride and don’t want to sell.

I’m only medium-savvy with mechanical skills so I’d love it if the upcoming posts indicate the level of mechanical skill required for the installation steps.

By: russ roca

russ roca — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:13:23 +0000

leaf…have you tried putting it on the bike racks without the front wheel and securing it with a tie-down or bungee??

By: leaf

leaf — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:56:01 +0000

I just acquired a big dummy (with xtracycle’s v-rack, snapdeck, and freeloaders), and it’s very nearly replaced my commute bike. The flexibility of taking a passenger, or getting groceries for an entire family without major planning, is a huge, huge win for bicycling.

The only problem is the larger wheelbase makes it more difficult to combine with public transportation (which is required for my commute, since there is no bike lane on the SF bay bridge): the length exceeds the specified limits for one of our commuter train lines, and using bus racks is out of the question.

If there were safe bike routes everywhere this wouldn’t be a problem, of course :-/

By: Moe

Moe — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:11:45 +0000

Justin, Jack is in the process of putting together his Freedradical “as we speak”. Stay tuned for the upcoming posts, we have a lot in store regarding the installation, use and customization of this awesome bike accessory.

By: russ roca

russ roca — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:05:06 +0000

welcome to the xtracycle family it’s one of the greatest advancements in cycling ever!!!!

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:57:08 +0000

Any chance of a detailed “how to” and “what to expect” when assembling one of these guys? Or at least some pictures from the process?

By: Moe

Moe — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:31:46 +0000

My chances of winning very pretty good. At the beginning, I only bought one ticket, but then, I bought 2 more, I figured that a $15 Xtracycle is a pretty good deal.

By: climbinskier

climbinskier — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:41:17 +0000

I think we all dream of winning something that cool (and useful).

db had it right when they said “beats a t-shirt or coffee mug any day”.

Congrats.