Utility Cycling - Marin Novato 2007 S.U.B.

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swskeptic

08-04-08, 09:28 AM

I want to sell my van and get this: Marin Novato S.U.B. (http://store.xtracycle.com/_e/Xtracycle_Complete_Bikes/product/SUB-MTB/Marin_Novato_2007_S_U_B_.htm)

http://store.xtracycle.com/zoom_img/SUB-MTB_1214225587.jpg

What do you think? Good idea, bad idea? Does anyone here have a first had experience with this bike+free radical?

I've looked around and I can't find an answer for this: What is the weight limit for the free radical? I'd like to maybe be able to carry a passenger or something 200 pounds or less, do you think that is safe?

Thanks for any help guys and gals.

vik

08-04-08, 09:36 AM

The weight limit on the Xtracycle is 200lbs. The rear part of the frame is not uber strong so you need to keep really heavy items forward of the axle so the weight is well supported. This will also improve the bike's handling.

I can't speak to the specific bike you want to add the Xtracycle to, but I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work well.

swskeptic

08-04-08, 09:38 AM

Alright, I was mostly worried about carrying passengers (mostly my girlfriend). She won't mind, she'll love it, I just didn't want the darn thing to break. Thanks!