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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7 comments:

  1. twodeadpoetsMarch 27, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    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.

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  2. Katie FergusonMarch 29, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    My 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.

    I also have a detailed description of how it works here: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showpost.php?p=412736&postcount=12

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  3. Katie FergusonMarch 29, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    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.

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  4. twodeadpoetsMarch 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    I'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).

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  5. twodeadpoetsMarch 30, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    K,
    Thanks 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

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  6. YapsNovember 5, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    How do your brakes work with your drop bars? Do you have to use a Travel Agent? I do and hate it.

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  7. grrshNovember 29, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    I updated the post with the blog link... :)

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