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PostPosted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:47 pm    Post subject: Xtracycle ripoff, sort of Reply with quote

What the hell is this thing that Kona is making now.

http://www.konaworld.com/08_ute_w.htm

I know a couple of people have already ordered some of them here in town.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It doesn't look like it'll have all the functionality of an xtra or Big Dummy build, since it is really just designed around being able to hang four bags on the back, but the cargo bike category has needed a mass produced complete bike like that.

On the way home today I had the idea that I'd love to see an xtracycle on the back of a Worksman Low Gravity. That'd be the cargo carrier from hell.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah, I don't know what's up with that... I think most Konas look cheap, and why have all that tubing in the back if you're only going to equip it with two tiny fanny-packs?

I think this is much cooler, although much more expensive.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Logan, have you ever seen my '64 Schwinn Cycle truck? It's like the Worksman on the left in the photo you posted, except... well... it's the original deal.

It is in pieces in my garage, but someday, it will ride again. I had too much fun with that thing.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

brokebike wrote:
yeah, I don't know what's up with that... I think most Konas look cheap, and why have all that tubing in the back if you're only going to equip it with two tiny fanny-packs?


It will take up to four bags. Its all about up-selling higher margin accessories in the store.

The Ute is far from the coolest bike out there, but it does fill a gap in the market. I think the availability of less expensive cargo bikes will get more people using them.

I don't remember seeing your cycletruck, but I love the design of those bikes.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

for that price the ute is worth it..just make your own bags like george did out of vinyl. or call up seagull or someone and have them make some custom ones..that'd be rad. am i overlooking the rear brake? doesnt seem to have one. that front fender needs some attention too.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's supposed to be an Avid SD-5 rear brake, hidden behind the bag somewhere.

I noticed the front fender problems first time I saw the picture, looks like the fender struts are too short by an inch.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is probably a little off topic, but I was just wondering if anyone had seen this website called the Community Bike Cart Project. They claim their cart designs can be built for about $30 with some hand tools and a torch. Cheaper than a xtracycle, and more customizable.

http://bikecart.pedalpeople.com/index.html
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

peppermintpatty wrote:
This is probably a little off topic, but I was just wondering if anyone had seen this website called the Community Bike Cart Project. They claim their cart designs can be built for about $30 with some hand tools and a torch. Cheaper than a xtracycle, and more customizable.

http://bikecart.pedalpeople.com/index.html


i have this zine and most all the parts and tools to make one. i've just been trying to find the time to figure it all out.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

another utility hauler with a decent price range:
http://rockthebike.com/utility/mundo
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