Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Xtracycle and Cargo Bike




It was finally sunny and warm enough to get out and take pictures.  It was interesting to see that the Xtracycle was almost exactly as long as the Cargo bike.  They are both much more capable then a "normal" bike and each one has the ability to carry all of the "stuff" we tend to have when we move about in a car.  The Xtracycle rides like a regular bike and carries the cargo behind the rider.  The Cargo bike obviously carries the cargo up front.  This changes the design of the bike, but interestingly enough, it still handles and rides much like a regular bike.  After a few minutes of riding, I felt absolutely comfortable with it.  Having owned the Xtracycle for a while now, I'm used to riding it and using it for errands and utility tasks.  It may be the most fun bike I have ever owned and ridden (and I've owned a lot of bikes).  The longer wheelbase and relaxed riding position make it extremely stable and balanced.  The rider has the sensation of sitting "in" the bike rather then "on" the bike.  It is a bike that has continued to surprise me on a regular basis.