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Ute / Extracycle?

by DaveP
Fri, Jan 01, 2010 20:33
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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. 26

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bicycleworld | 15 years ago
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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.

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dave atkinson | 15 years ago
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it's *such* a bargain at 500 notes. go and buy one immediately. 1

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DaveP replied to dave atkinson | 15 years ago
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Just found a Ute frame on Fleabay... £27.00 and counting

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DaveP | 15 years ago
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We're not in the C2W... 20
(Long story)

But @ only £500 for a new '09 Ute, I wonder what a pre-loved one would cost. 1

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

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Chuffy | 15 years ago
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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.

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purplecup | 15 years ago
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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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