Utility Cycling - Xtracycle goes open source

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surfimp
10-01-08, 09:33 PM
As advertised on their site for some time now (http://www.xtracycle.com/home/longtailtech/), Xtracycle released the specs for their "Longtail Technology" today: http://www.xtracycle.com/longtailtech/index.php/Main_Page

It's pretty cool, here's hoping they're able to get more manufacturers and accessories builders on board. If Interbike was any indicator, the time is now...

Kimmitt
10-03-08, 01:56 PM
Maybe they can get production up to the point where they can bring the base cost down from $400.
bikinpolitico
10-03-08, 03:27 PM
Maybe they can get production up to the point where they can bring the base cost down from $400.

Possibly. I think the price is actually pretty reasonable for essentially a second frame with bags.

This is an exciting development.