Over the course of last week, I managed to put the xtracycle together enough to take it for a farewell ride around Boston for my friend Mike, who is moving to SF. It felt great, but crazy how far back the rear wheel was. I’d go over a bump, and there’s a half second delay from where I would expect the rear wheel to bump. Just a matter of getting used to it. I lugged around an extra sweater and a 6-pack of beer to drink on the Harbor. The best part of the evening was after drinking those cold beers in front of the windy ICA, we went an warmed our hands and bellies with some delicious 1am Chinese food. Nothing better. The bike is definitely heavier and a bit slower, but I have a feeling that is due to the different geometry, since my other bike is easily 37 lbs of steel.
I’ll get some pictures up soon, though I’ve disassembled it again to fix the derailer problem. and to put on the rear fender and 700c spacers for the racks. I also had to adjust the brakes and will shellac the cork grips tonight.