Comments on: Xtracycle Build : 10 Step Build Process http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/02/05/xtracycle-build-build-process/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Chris http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/02/05/xtracycle-build-build-process/comment-page-1/#comment-105716 Chris Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:49:11 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3031#comment-105716 Did you or anyone else have an issue with the FAP interfering with the rear derailleur cable routing? Specifically, the FAP is interfering with running the cable from the bottom bracket plastic router (underneath the BB) to the chainstay braze-on (where the ferrell sits and cable housing begins). Thanks! Did you or anyone else have an issue with the FAP interfering with the rear derailleur cable routing? Specifically, the FAP is interfering with running the cable from the bottom bracket plastic router (underneath the BB) to the chainstay braze-on (where the ferrell sits and cable housing begins). Thanks!

]]> By: Mauricio Babilonia http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/02/05/xtracycle-build-build-process/comment-page-1/#comment-103943 Mauricio Babilonia Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:00:02 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3031#comment-103943 Thing is, Ghost Rider, it's really hard to unweight the rear wheel of a loaded Xtra, so there is <i>some</i> real-world advantage to having a bigger rear rotor... Thing is, Ghost Rider, it’s really hard to unweight the rear wheel of a loaded Xtra, so there is some real-world advantage to having a bigger rear rotor…

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/02/05/xtracycle-build-build-process/comment-page-1/#comment-103763 Ghost Rider Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:14:19 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3031#comment-103763 Ha ha, good point -- because it IS a quirk! A 203mm rotor would have to be on the front of the bike to be considered a "feature" (better braking up front and all that), and Xtra leaves the front of the bike alone in their buildup. Ha ha, good point — because it IS a quirk! A 203mm rotor would have to be on the front of the bike to be considered a “feature” (better braking up front and all that), and Xtra leaves the front of the bike alone in their buildup.

]]> By: Mauricio Babilonia http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/02/05/xtracycle-build-build-process/comment-page-1/#comment-103762 Mauricio Babilonia Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:20:53 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3031#comment-103762 Also worth mentioning is that the rear disc brake caliper adapter has to be for a 160mm rotor to be used with that 203mm rotor. You're correct in saying that a 203 is better for increased load weight, but the real reason it needs to be configured that way is because of the Free Radical's design. See Xtracycle's documentation <a href="http://www.xtracycle.com/longtailtech/index.php/Disc_Brake_Mount" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Even though they try to make it sound like a feature, it's really a quirk. Also worth mentioning is that the rear disc brake caliper adapter has to be for a 160mm rotor to be used with that 203mm rotor. You’re correct in saying that a 203 is better for increased load weight, but the real reason it needs to be configured that way is because of the Free Radical’s design.

See Xtracycle’s documentation here. Even though they try to make it sound like a feature, it’s really a quirk.

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://www.commutebybike.com/2009/02/05/xtracycle-build-build-process/comment-page-1/#comment-103747 Ghost Rider Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:47:21 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=3031#comment-103747 In your step 4, the FAP is actually "below" the chainstay bridge and the long bolt goes "in front of" the bridge, not behind. I know that the bike is flipped upside-down, but the text wording of that step is confusing, especially to the novice. Thank God you took great illustrative photos! The positioning of that long bolt isn't crucial, of course, if you have vertical dropouts. It can go in front of or behind the bridge, as it only provides up/down clamping force, not front/back stability. Probably better to put it in front (like you did), though, for safety's sake. Nice buildup series -- it really is easy to do this with just a smidgen of bike mechanic skills, and it's great to see another visual tutorial to help flesh out the instructions that come with the kit. In your step 4, the FAP is actually “below” the chainstay bridge and the long bolt goes “in front of” the bridge, not behind. I know that the bike is flipped upside-down, but the text wording of that step is confusing, especially to the novice. Thank God you took great illustrative photos!

The positioning of that long bolt isn’t crucial, of course, if you have vertical dropouts. It can go in front of or behind the bridge, as it only provides up/down clamping force, not front/back stability. Probably better to put it in front (like you did), though, for safety’s sake.

Nice buildup series — it really is easy to do this with just a smidgen of bike mechanic skills, and it’s great to see another visual tutorial to help flesh out the instructions that come with the kit.

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