What does what
Take a few minutes to learn how to set-up your FreeRadical the right way and you ll be
rewarded with a smooth-running, easy-loading, righteous-looking vehicle. (For terms and
locations see the "Anatomy" section on the inside front cover.)
FreeLoaders
serve three purposes: (1) they keep your load away from the wheel; (2) they
add rigidity to the entire load-hauling assembly; and, (3) they carry a dizzying array
of cargoes their open ends and expandable girth enable you to carry big things that
would never fit in a bag. To maximize their utility, it s essential that you cinch
them, tightly, to the bike exactly as shown in step 11 of the assembly
instructions (pg 14). Adjust the load straps like little seatbelts, and hook the
Slackers (the c-shaped plastic pieces on the end of the straps) back to the straps to
minimize dangle. SideWinders, the horizontal straps on either end of each FreeLoader
(on some models), can be used to wrap around your load to keep small things from
falling out. The SideWinders MUST LOOP AROUND THE V-RACKS BEFORE THE BUCKLE
IS FASTENED! Otherwise the tension can rip the FreeLoader.
The
SnapDeck
serves three purposes, too:
(1) foremost, it s a loading platform and passenger seat; (2) it tensions the V-racks;
and, (3) acts as a fender (though you’ll want the Xtracycle Fender accessory for
maximum fendage). To make all this groove, you need to position the SnapDeck as
described in the assembly instructions (pg 15). Oh yeah, an upside-down SnapDeck also
makes a great cutting board. Don’t forget the vin et fromage!
SnapDeck
FreeLoader
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CAUTION
