My Xtracycle - Surly Instigator-based
I picked up a Surly Instigator frame from Recycled Cycles a month and a half ago when I visited Seattle. I decided I was going to get an Xtracycle on it and it's finally done. My LBS assembled it today. As I haven't built anything before, this would be rather auspicious and expensive to do as a first build. Picked up the majority of the stuff there, excepting the frame, wheels and tires, and seatpost. Great shop, too.
- Front wheel: Shimano IS-6 disc hub, 32 hole Sun Ditch Witch, 203mm Avid BB7 - Surly Instigator rigid fork (suspension corrected) - Specialized stem, Specialized Enduro rise bars, SRAM X.7 shifters, Avid FR-5 levers, Oury grips. - Saddle: WTB Recreational (going to test it out for a couple/few rides) - Shimano Deore LX FD on top of SRAM Firex cranks (with 22-32-44t chainrings) and Shimano single-sided SPDs - SRAM X.7 long-cage RD over an SRAM 11-34t casette - Rear wheel: Cannondale Delta IS-6 disc hub sized for 9spd, a 32 hole Mavic 325 Disc rim and another 203mm Avid BB7. - Tires: Conti Town & Country 2.1 First impressions from a short ride: Saddle height needs to go UP, something fierce. I wish I had gone with SPD-SLs - they're nowhere near as walkable, but they're much more assuring when it comes to being clipped-in and staying clipped-in. The front-end seems a little loose, but that might change with the saddle-height. I need to stretch out the cables and bed in the brake pads, then take it back for a quick tightening. I can also swap out my saddle and try a different one then, but I feel like this one will work out. Edit: Slid the seatpost an inch or two up and it was perfect. I don't think I'll be needing to change stems angle/length, as it feels perfect. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/...bb31c2ca_b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2358/...454829f1_b.jpg |
welcome to fun man, have a blast!
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Looks awesome. I might have to go for an xtracycle.
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nice bike! Have your hauled a load with it yet?
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Originally Posted by B + M
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nice bike! Have your hauled a load with it yet?
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Nicely done....;)
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Originally Posted by vik
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Nicely done....;)
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Originally Posted by Corcis
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Thanks! On a strange note: I think I just added you as a contact on Flickr earlier today. Your bike photography is awe-inspiring.
I added you as a contact as well and I'm looking forward to some sweet action pics of your Instigator/Xtra cycle fully loaded. I think the Instigator is such a great choice as the front end of an Xtracycle rig...:D BTW - I started a Big Dummy/Surly+Xtracycle google group if you feel like joining in the fray. |
She rode on it today, adjusted really fast and will be a great passenger. We worked out a system of calls (foot down, slowing down, turning, let go) and she keeps a light grasp on my hips while we're moving. We're going out camping midway through next month, hitting the Tulip Festival and spending the night on Puget Sound.
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