I can’t believe how long it has been since I posted. Once i finished the xtracycle, I just wanted to ride it and not post about it. I have had a few issues with the chain length and the derailer, but it has not hindered me from using it. It’s fantastic, but heavy, especially with the hills aorund here. I’ve been using it with the trailer and all our swim gear when we ride up the hill to our swim club (with the kids chanting, “I think i can, i think i can!” from the back). Much more fun at the end of the day to race down to the bottom of the hill!
We’ve gone on a bunch of family bike trips, one to Vermont’s Missiquoi Bike Path (pdf), which despite the rain rain rain was very beautiful, flat and well maintained!
I’ve also managed to convince the wife to pick up the kids so that i could do my 30 mile commute home. Fantastic!