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Ute / Extracycle?

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  • January 1, 2010 at 8:33 pm #12093
    DaveP

    This year I’d like to use a bike for the more humdrum ‘life’ stuff like going to the shops etc.. I get very panicky leaving my custom built full-suss rig outside Tesco’s and my singlespeed road bike is just man enough to carry my lardy arse nevermind a weeks shopping..

    So, I’m looking at getting some sort of utility bike.

    Do I go for something like a Kona Ute or kit out my unused ’01 Cove Stiffee with an Extracycle long wheelbase kit? Your thoughts and observations would be appreciated. :B

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  • January 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm #632717
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    bicycleworld

    The Extracycle is the best
    The Extracycle is the best invention.
    Will cost you more than a UTE to get running with good components.
    The V brake option is a no go on one of these.
    Cos they are a big heavy bus.
    But set it up with Avid cable discs & you will have a great handling bike.
    A friend of mine recently did a big ofroad tour with his & really loves it.
    By the way you couldnt put a Free Radical kit(Extracycle) on Cycle to Work.
    Complete bike only.(No trailers/in complete bikes)
    If that was your consideration.Go for a UTE.
    Just that the bags wont carry as much.

    January 4, 2010 at 1:13 pm #632715
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    DaveP

    Just found a Ute frame on
    Just found a Ute frame on Fleabay… £27.00 and counting

    January 4, 2010 at 12:40 pm #632713
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    dave atkinson

    it’s *such* a bargain at 500
    it’s *such* a bargain at 500 notes. go and buy one immediately. 🙂

    January 4, 2010 at 12:22 pm #632711
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    DaveP

    We’re not in the C2W…
    We’re not in the C2W… :”(
    (Long story)

    But @ only £500 for a new ’09 Ute, I wonder what a pre-loved one would cost. 🙂

    http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Kona-Ute-2009-Hybrid-Classic-Bike_20493.htm

    January 2, 2010 at 4:30 pm #632709
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    Chuffy

    OTOH the Ute is a cracking
    OTOH the Ute is a cracking piece of kit and a lot less faff. If you have a Cycle Scheme where you work then you could easily get a Ute (plus a second bag) on it, whereas a Free Radical kit will probably just confuse the scheme administrator. The Free Radical kit has greater versatility but the Ute is a nice easy off-the-peg solution.I don’t think you’d regret either of them.

    January 2, 2010 at 8:32 am #632707
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    purplecup

    if you’ve got a spare bike
    if you’ve got a spare bike then i’d deffo go for the xtracycle kit – it’s cheaper, and you get better load capabilities. plus you can get all sorts of cool extras like footrests and ting

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