my xtracycle
03-09-08, 03:36 PM
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I used a conduit bender, the tubing flattened out just a little in the bends, and it took a good amount of pressure to bend but it worked well.
03-09-08, 03:39 PM
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I used the 203mm rotor on the rear and 160mm on the front and its stops great with or without a load. Its pretty flat here so I have not ridden it loaded on any hills yet, but I think it will be fine.
03-10-08, 12:04 PM
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The design of the FreeRadical requires the use of a 203 mm rotor in the rear. I recall that it saved having to redesign the stays.
03-10-08, 12:46 PM
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Bigger rotor = better braking, too. More mechanical advantage.
03-16-08, 11:12 PM
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Ever seen the website "Riding the Spine"? Your bike could have run with them.
https://www.ridingthespine.com/gear/gearlist.html
https://www.ridingthespine.com/gear/gearlist.html
03-17-08, 07:45 AM
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Yes I have go to there site every couple of weeks for an update on the ride. I wish I had the time and freedom to do that kind of trip.
Ever seen the website "Riding the Spine"? Your bike could have run with them.
https://www.ridingthespine.com/gear/gearlist.html
https://www.ridingthespine.com/gear/gearlist.html
03-23-08, 01:05 AM
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Me too. My FreeRadical is on a early 90's rigid Rockhopper. This sumer I intend to ride out from my house into the mountains and camp one night.
03-25-08, 09:59 AM
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The tubing is kinked/flattened a bit even on the production v-racks, although I think they also have a tighter radius. Very nice work! The bags look very usable in the rain, which is one of my beefs with my X on grocery runs.
03-25-08, 08:29 PM
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Thanks! I read alot of comments about the xtracycle bags sucking in the rain before I bought mine. That is one of the reasons I just made my own. I have only ridden in light rain, and they work pretty well but some water can still get in. I working on a design right now that will have a waterproof inner bladder(like messenger bags have), and a better sealing lid.
03-25-08, 08:41 PM
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Thanks! I read alot of comments about the xtracycle bags sucking in the rain before I bought mine. That is one of the reasons I just made my own. I have only ridden in light rain, and they work pretty well but some water can still get in. I working on a design right now that will have a waterproof inner bladder(like messenger bags have), and a better sealing lid.
