Photo courtesy Katie F
Update:
Some great pictures and instructions on putting an Xtracycle on a roof rack, specifically how to adapt a Yakima roof rack for the purpose.
http://www.bluesteelroads.com/?p=12
Friday, March 27, 2009
321: Charlotte the Xtracycle
Photo courtesy Katie F
Update:
Some great pictures and instructions on putting an Xtracycle on a roof rack, specifically how to adapt a Yakima roof rack for the purpose.
http://www.bluesteelroads.com/?p=12
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So what did you use in your "final solution" (http://tinyurl.com/da9r5e) chain sag fix? Very intriguing might have to try it myself to fix my similar issue.
ReplyDeleteMy final solution was an Xtracycle-specific idler made by TerraCycle (http://www.terracycle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=T&Category_Code=IdlersALL). I updated the explanation on the flickr photo to explain what it is and where I got it.
ReplyDeleteI also have a detailed description of how it works here: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showpost.php?p=412736&postcount=12
PS - I am honestly surprised that Xtracycle doesn't sell something like this already to combat chain sag. Surely all Xtracycle-modified bikes must have this issue, and yet the company offers nothing in the kit to deal with it and no very helpful solutions on their web site.
ReplyDeleteI've notice a few gaps in their product as well and have had to improvise a few "fixes." Including a try extension for the top of my car. They sell the whole deal but I didn't want to pay $100 for another bike tray when I could hack one together for a lot less (http://www.bluesteelroads.com/2009/03/diy-longbike-roof-rack-on-cheap.html).
ReplyDeleteK,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help. I just called Robert (and mentioned that you told me about them) and ordered the part. Can't wait to "get it on!" Looks like it's going to be a great niche market for them.
Thanks again and cheers!
tdp
How do your brakes work with your drop bars? Do you have to use a Travel Agent? I do and hate it.
ReplyDeleteI updated the post with the blog link... :)
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