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Using the long bolt (or optional quick-release skewer), attach the Tongue according 

to step a, b, OR c depending on the bicycle s construction. (If using quick-release 

skewers, also follow their instructions.) In all cases, first apply the rubber 

cushion to the flat side of the FAP. The cushion rests against the bicycle frame.

{a}

 Chainstay bridge (or kickstand plate on top of chainstays): Tongue rests on 

bridge (or kickstand plate); FAP placed beneath chainstays; bolt runs through Tongue 

to washer and nut on underside of FAP (diagram 4a). Bolt needn t run through bridge 

but may.

{b}

 Kickstand plate on the underside of the chainstays: FAP rests on chainstays, 

Tongue rests on it, and bolt runs through both to washer and nut on the underside of 

the bike s kickstand plate (diagram 4b).

{c}

 No kickstand plate or chainstay bridge (not pictured): two FAPs must be used 

(order another from Xtracycle: 888.537.1401); FAPs sandwich chainstays; Tongue rests 

on top of upper FAP; bolt runs through Tongue, through upper FAP, and through lower 

FAP to washer and nut.

             

4a

  OR     

 

4b

   

    

   

Remember, the bikes pictured 

 here are upside down!

chainstay

bridge

FAP

FAP

kickstand

plate

Summary of Contents for Freeradical

Page 1: ...1078 60th Street Oakland CA 94608 888 537 1401 ...

Page 2: ...5 Dropout 6 Short Stay 7 Kickstand Plate Serial 8 Front Upright 9 Dropout Boss 10 Boss Hog 11 Spacer Washer 12 Special Nut 13 Front Bridge 14 Top Stay Grab to lift 15 Front Attachment Plate FAP Rubber pad attached 16 Tongue 17 V rack 18 SnapDeck 19 FreeLoader 20 H rack Optional Accessory 8 4 8 18 17 19 20 ...

Page 3: ...n the world Please do And check out the accessories for expanding your carrying capacity and Xtracycle goodies for spreading the love A WARRANTY CARD is included with this Owner s Manual Please fill it out immediately and return it to Xtracycle at the address on the back of this manual doing so will greatly facilitate future warranty claims and help us know you and your needs better You can also f...

Page 4: ...l metric ruler repair stand optional WARNING Slide the Special Nuts into the bike s dropouts positioning the Tongue above the bike s chainstay bridge or kickstand plate if it has one Do not tighten the bolts yet NOTE Attaching the FreeRadical is easiest with the bike held upside down in a repair stand If you don t have a repair stand remove the bike s seat to work upside down the bike not you with...

Page 5: ...k with the manufacturer to be sure Alternatively a Narrow O L D Fit Kit that addresses this problem can be ordered from Xtracycle Conversely on an aluminum bike with a 135mm over locknut dimension the thick dropouts require that you squeeze the rear triangles together If the dropouts are 9mm thick or less this slight squeeze does not require special tools Breezer Ritchey flange style dropouts requ...

Page 6: ...hrough Tongue to washer and nut on underside of FAP diagram 4a Bolt needn t run through bridge but may b Kickstand plate on the underside of the chainstays FAP rests on chainstays Tongue rests on it and bolt runs through both to washer and nut on the underside of the bike s kickstand plate diagram 4b c No kickstand plate or chainstay bridge not pictured two FAPs must be used order another from Xtr...

Page 7: ...RNING WARNING Replace old rear derailleur and brake cables with the new ones provided trimming new cable housing as necessary and installing the Rollamajig optional accessory if it s included The derailleur cable should be routed between the seat stay and the Front Upright then beneath the Boss Hog and then under the Short Stay to keep it optimally protected Rollamajiggin Do not use the Rollamajig...

Page 8: ...ng and lead to a crash Improper inadequate chain pin connections can also lead to chain separation under stress while riding and lead to a crash Don t stop following directions now Excellent FreeRadical performance DEPENDS on proper strapping and tensioning of the FreeLoaders 1 Make sure that the FreeLoader is taut on the V rack Squeeze the rack sides together stand the V rack on the floor oriente...

Page 9: ...edge while your fingers pull on the V rack figure 12b 3 Tension the bottom of the FreeLoaders by tightening the straps equally The front strap goes to the outside of the Front Upright passes behind the chainstay then returns to the outside of the Front Upright and into the ladder lock buckle diagram 10a The rear strap goes to the outside of the Long Stay goes under then comes around behind the Rea...

Page 10: ...ur planet cycling can be very dangerous Cycling with two people on one bike and or with cargo can be even more dangerous The user of this product should know that participating in cycling may involve serious injury or death Always wear a helmet this includes any passengers There is absolutely positively no question that they help prevent injury and save lives Standing kneeling or sitting backwards...

Page 11: ...in the wheels 5 that your brakes are well adjusted 6 that no components or frame members are cracked or broken in general if at any time you notice a crack or bend in your FreeRadical or in the frame stem forks or bars of your bicycle stop riding immediately take your rig to your local bike shop and have them inspect it 7 examine the Snap Pieces the plastic pieces bolted to the SnapDeck for loosen...

Page 12: ... 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 te...

Page 13: ...ders This is most easily done by removing the SnapDeck laying the strap across the V racks below left and then sandwiching it down by replacing the deck below center When you need to secure a load quickly just put it on the SnapDeck wrap the strap around it and cinch it down below right Quick loading tip 1 Load the kickstand side of the bike first and load it with the things you need the most Not ...

Page 14: ... highest quality most environmentally friendly finish available Nonetheless if you leave your FreeRadical wet the insides of the rack sockets will rust guaranteed Remove and clean V racks with a rag at least once month to keep them from galvanically corroding into the uprights Corrosion of the V racks can be removed with sandpaper Keep unused sockets plugged with the included black plastic thingie...

Page 15: ...lso helps with other long loads Windsurfers too The rack installs in seconds without tools and works by holding the lengthy load to the outside of your pedal The package includes an H rack and two cam straps for buckling down your boat surfboard ladder bikebox 2x4s fishin pole or massage table We also make a special padded carrier for surfboards Footsie in space Footsies on bike H rack LongLoader ...

Page 16: ...ce and shift consumption to enhance our quality of life and protect the environment We joined and we re having more fun already 6930 Carroll Ave Suite 900 Takoma Park MD 20912 301 891 ENUF 3683 877 68 DREAM newdream newdream org www newdream org How d you like to learn to teach someone in Africa how to build her own utility bike Consider joining our non profit sister ship Xtracycle Access Foundati...

Page 17: ...napDeck FreeLoader SideWinder I lost 3500 lbs in one day friends don t let friends drive God grant me the courage to sell my car honk if you re a wuss in an SUV ride to believe the bike that hauls and GravityAdvantage JuJu are trademarks of Xtracycle LLC US Patent No 6 092 820 US and International patents pending V Brake is a Shimano trademark Rollamajig is an Avid trademark 5 2001 Xtracycle LLC K...

Page 18: ...re system If the theory were correct one flap of a butterfly s wings would be enough to alter the course of the weather forever wrote Lorenz Not only would the impact be dynamic but it would cascade in unpredictable ways At Xtracycle we believe that individuals affect the world similarly This optimism keeps us fighting for what we believe confident that untold and unanticipated good will unfold If...

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