What is an Xtracycle Freeradical?
Back to top of FAQ It converts your bike into a load hauling machine, while retaining that lightweight nimble bike feel. It shares many properties of trailers, without the disadvantages of a trailer. It won’t tip over. It can carry heavy loads (up to 200 pounds!). It can carry passengers. It can carry long loads like kayaks, ladders, surfboards, carpets. It uses a set of saddlebags called the “Freeloaders” that easily expand to fit your load. And it makes the bike ride more stable (because it extends the wheelbase). We use these on our everyday bikes. We believe this is one of the single most transformative pieces of biking equipment to come along in the last 5 years. It gives a sense of freedom to use a bike without worrying about whether you can carry stuff. Installation is straightforward. The FreeRadical fits in where your rear wheel did. Your existing rear wheel is moved back, fitting in the FreeRadical itself. The kit comes with extensions for your chain and your cables. A pro bi
