How does the Xtracycle ride, compared to my regular bike?
Most people love the way the Xtraycle rides. It's less harsh, just as nimble in city riding, and great offroad. The long wheelbase is extremely stable. You simply can't tip forward or backwards on this bike.
Your weight is no longer over the rear axle, so bumps don't feel as harsh. Plus the frame extension provides a passive suspension that really works, providing good control on loose materials like gravel, and a smoother ride over potholed streets.
Xtracycle Sport Utility Bike versus a Trailer
Do you plan every day in advance? Do you always know exactly what trips you'll need to make at the beginning of each day? With the always-there capacity of your Sport Utility Bicycle, you'll have the freedom to structure your day (or night) on the fly. You can decide as you're running out the door for class that today is the day to return those 20 overdue library books. You can decide to host a barbeque after a great group ride or a softball game, pick up four bags of groceries on your way home, and still have room for a passenger (or your softball gear.) After night falls, you can meet up with a friend at a café or bar, and bring them comfortably to a restaurant a mile away. With a bike trailer, you'll leave it at home because you prefer the way your bike rides without it, then later wish you had brought it along.
