Practical transportation… and a viewing platform

Feb 17, 2009 By Richard Masoner Posted in The Archives Tagged with Commute by Bike

The Xtracycle Free Radical is a favorite among transportation cyclists because of their hauling capability. I saw a Free Radical yesterday in Santa Cruz used as an elevated viewing platform during the Tour of California. Fun stuff!

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kaz kougar says:

February 17, 2009 at 11:44 am

I could be wrong but somehow I get the feeling that’s not a very big dude (look at his feet). Any thoughts on how the Xtra cycle would hold up under the weight and dimensions of someone of larger, more average proportions- say 6′ 185lbs? Weight may not be the issue as much as distribution of weight? Thoughts?

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Fritz says:

February 17, 2009 at 11:50 am

My camera has a slimming effect on people 😉

Seriously, though, long telephoto lenses do make people seem a little thinner, which is why they’re often favored for portrait photography. The guy seemed almost stocky when I walked next to him before I took the photo.

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Ghost Rider says:

February 17, 2009 at 1:55 pm

The Xtra is rated for 200 lbs. of cargo — and I think that is quite conservative…I’ve communicated with other Xtra riders who routinely carry far in excess of the published weight limit. So, a 185 lb. person standing on the back of this thing shouldn’t be a problem whatsoever.

Just make sure you’ve got a STRONG centerstand. A flimsy kickstand just ain’t gonna cut it in this case!

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A.lo says:

February 18, 2009 at 12:49 am

http://www.nodrivejustride.com/2008/11/wednesday-ride-no-drive-style.html

I’m not lean by any means… 220 lbs, carried and surfed a friend around Grand Rapids back in November and he comes around at 150 lbs. It was a good 15 mile ride, no worries.

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