tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post6086280476420400704..comments2023-05-24T05:05:49.488-04:00Comments on family//bike//words: I'm Sorry XtracycleDerrickPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09034165897877375002noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-81061744789291089692011-01-19T01:48:51.676-05:002011-01-19T01:48:51.676-05:00Lol this is so true.
The Xtracycle is out on the...Lol this is so true. <br />The Xtracycle is out on the back patio, mainly because it would be a LOT harder to get over the fence to steal. definitely more of that gravity assist , LOL<br />Since I depend on it I'm trying to take better care of it. I miss it terribly when something keeps off the road, like forgetting to tighten the clamps until one falls off and has to be replaced online. Sadly, It has to go much longer between tune-ups and check-ups because I hate bieng without it. <br />And the bags, well they're a total hot mess, but at least there I have an excuse - I'm waiting for the new blue bags to come into stock!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07105816000318494762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-67136835663283338472011-01-08T02:43:43.814-05:002011-01-08T02:43:43.814-05:00Our Xtracycle is condemned to live outside chained...Our Xtracycle is condemned to live outside chained to a fence and all the other bikes get to stay indoors in the winter. But it is the only bike that can be used to bring both the kid and the trumpet home from band practice. Life is just not fair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-29176075357828232862011-01-04T14:41:22.599-05:002011-01-04T14:41:22.599-05:00I don't have an xtracycle, but my winter beate...I don't have an xtracycle, but my winter beater bike has fallen into a similar state of disrepair. I ought to do something about it, and maybe I will, soon ...Apertomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148516503920019073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-27229951312742179912011-01-04T09:05:17.367-05:002011-01-04T09:05:17.367-05:00@ Monica - I long for 38 degrees again! Looks like...@ Monica - I long for 38 degrees again! Looks like I need to hit up a cycling vacation in Davis!<br /><br />@ Pangolin - I've seen pics of where my Xtra is headed. I've seriously considered getting a Big Dummy for my minivan and using the other as my truck. That way, I can keep one a little more classy.DerrickPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034165897877375002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-40834171910086518322011-01-04T04:47:10.494-05:002011-01-04T04:47:10.494-05:00Ha. If you want to see some beater Xtracycles come...Ha. If you want to see some beater Xtracycles come to Chico CA. We've gotcher delaminated snapdecks, shaggy raggy freeloaders, mud spattered farm bikes, rusty donor bikes and general overloaded, battered, warp-rimmed and stickered. <br /><br />Oh sure, there's some guy in town with a clean, BigDummy frame with fresh paint and a Brooks saddle but we don't invite him to parties.Pangolinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369503994505817789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-54186607092561290792011-01-04T01:10:01.993-05:002011-01-04T01:10:01.993-05:00I too came to your blog from the Xtracycle FB post...I too came to your blog from the Xtracycle FB post. I've been enjoying poking around, and am now a follower. Reading about how you commute in the freezing cold with snow on the ground motivates me to continue riding even when it's cold here at 38 degrees (yes, ABOVE zero)<br /><br />Interestingly enough I live about 20 miles from Davis, in Sacramento, CA.<br /><br />~Monica Laplander<br />www.stoplying2me.blogspot.com<br />www.carsickdesigns.comBrian and Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129927958829884687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-90605921748323252502011-01-03T16:40:44.802-05:002011-01-03T16:40:44.802-05:00@ Phil - Great website, man! The Paddy wagon seems...@ Phil - Great website, man! The Paddy wagon seems like a cool bike. I love the fun quickness of the single speed. It's a blast to ride.<br /><br />@ nicomachus - I love having a truck again!DerrickPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034165897877375002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-54876274743706797102011-01-03T13:58:49.633-05:002011-01-03T13:58:49.633-05:00I treat mine the same way. And I know exactly what...I treat mine the same way. And I know exactly what you mean; I've called my Xtracycle my pick-up truck since the day I first assembled it. There's something about having the giant cargo space that makes you throw things in (on?) the bike without regard for weight or space occupied. On other bikes, I'm always thinking about how much extra, unnecessary weight I am carrying. Not so on my truck. <br /><br />A couple of pics - http://nicomachus.net/2010/10/my-tow-truck/<br />http://nicomachus.net/2006/09/who-needs-a-car/<br /><br />And hello Phil Cox. I'm also zipping around Davis, CA in my Xtracycle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-24570389967054481992011-01-03T13:37:37.352-05:002011-01-03T13:37:37.352-05:00Hey Derrick,
Got to your blog from the Xtracycle ...Hey Derrick,<br /><br />Got to your blog from the Xtracycle FB link. Good blog about neglecting your Xtra...mine is in the same state although I think I've lost 90% of my gears. Ironically I also just picked up a single speed for the same reason (no shifting or maintenance of gears). I had been looking at the Redline 925 but got a Kona Paddywagon instead. It's cool to see you and your family are avid cyclists, especially in the cold weather; don't have much snow here in Davis, CA. If you're interested, I have a website that can track the gasoline and dollars your saving. The address is http://www.saveagallon.org/. Have a good one!Phil Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801062608627825691noreply@blogger.com