
Anti-Plastic Crusader Anna Cummins sings the praises of Xtracycle as her “favorite material possession/toy” in Whole Life Times.
The one thing Anna would change about L.A.?
“Our car-dependent, gridlock-inducing transportation system. I’ve never seen a bike commuter with road rage, or two car commuters striking up a friendly conversation en route.”
Amen.
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Xtracycle lands in the Oregonian. Anne Leigh attempts to answer the question: what to do when your kids are too young to ride on their own? Read more.

We were stoked to be prominently featured in this story by L.A. Times writer Roy M. Wallack.
October 6, 2008
” When gas prices gushed over $4 a gallon earlier this year, bike shops were (and still are) swamped with people who suddenly wanted to use pedal power for commuting, socializing and shopping. Attracting particular attention are so-called “longtails” — extra-long SUBs (sport utility bikes) with welded-on racks designed to haul big, bulky cargo, whether it’s a 200-pound load of bricks, surfboards or three or four bags of groceries. Here’s a look at four of the most popular SUBs I tested at the recent Interbike trade show in Las Vegas.”
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Bike Commuters recently posted that due to California law, our dealers can’t get Xtracycle products because of lead content.
The lead in our product was found in the little plastic plugs that you pull out and throw away after unboxing the Free Radical frame. Right now, our distributer is removing those by hand so they can continue to ship to shops buying from them.
We are thankful that these regulations have forced our suppliers to disclose that there was any lead anywhere in the product we ship, despite the slight inconvenience it has caused everyone.
We will be in full compliance with the regulations by January 1, 2009.
In the meantime, please don’t eat the plugs, and if you’re uncertain about how to dispose of them safely, please contact your local municipal waste center
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