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Installing a Rad Power Conestoga on a Lectric Xpedition 2 with Orbitor

Installing a Rad Power Conestoga on a Lectric Xpedition 2 with Orbitor

Published by Silveira on 2026-09-16
Lectric Xpedition 2 with canopy Rad Power Conestoga
Lectric Xpedition 2 with canopy Rad Power Conestoga

You will need:

  1. Orbitor (rear cage for the Xpedition)
  2. Rad Power Conestoga
  3. Lectric Xpedition 2
  4. Four 3″ M6x1.0 bolts

You can use all original parts except for bolts because they need to be longer. I went with 3″ bolts but I’m pretty sure 2.5″ would be enough. M6x1.0 bolts fit just perfectly but US Standard Size 12-24 seem to fit as well. You can use the same lock and washers. After you have the all parts, just follow the original instructions for Rad Power Conestoga but instead of the Rad Power Caboose you are installing it in the Lectric Orbitor.

Here is a photo from the Orbitor after I replaced the original black allen head bolts with the pan head machine 3″ M6x1.0 bolt.

Lectric Xpedition 2 Orbitor bolt replaced

Just insert the Conestoga frame into the Orbitor bots just like you would with a Rad Power.

This is me testing the Orbitor pole against Metric and US Standard Sizes.

Review

The Rad Power Conestoga is great and it fits a Lectric Xpedition 2 with Orbito when you replace the original bolts with 4 x 3″ M6x1.0 bolts. My son love it.

The price (USD $250) is hard to justify, but not impossible:

  • It’s a metal frame not sturdy enough to add any meaningful protection to passengers but not so flimsy that could break or bent easily.
  • It’s well thought. The cover has large plastic windows, pockets in the front for the passenger, a large zipper pocket in the back, nice zippers.
  • It just works. Besides the trip to buy the bolts, the Conestoga arrived in 2 days, installation took maybe 10 minutes in total.
  • It’s not another project. I spent some times evaluating DIY/modification options with other canopies, and the cost associated with each one. They were not too far off, specially when considering labor.

And the ultimate dad math: my cost of not having this canopy is higher than $250, and not affordable right now. Without a canopy I’m biking less, enjoying our parks and trails less, missing great bike rides with my son because of a light rain, wind, sun, or snow.

So that’s how, yet again, they took my money. Yet with just after a few trips, I’m already satisfied with this purchase.

Infinity Boss.three bicycle

Published by Silveira on 2021-06-14

Information retrieved from manufacturer Infinity Cycle Works product page:

Frame Size700C x 18″ Diamond Frame
Frame MaterialAlloy
Front ForkMode 700c Rigid Blade
Drive TrainShimano 7-Speed
ShiftersShimano Revo Twist Shifter 7-Speed
Front DerailleurN/A
Rear DerailleurRD-TX-300 6/7-Speed W/O Bracket
Free WheelShimano TZ21 14-28T
Chain RingsGTS21 170mm 36T 1/2 x 3/32″ Arms Silver No Logo
BrakesYake Mechanical Dual Disc Brakes Front and Rear
Brake LeversDISC BRAKE Brake Levers
ComponentsHybrid Sports-Fit Men’s
SaddleVD842E-01 with silver sides Vader logo
Seat PostSP-005 27.2 x 350mm NO Infinity logo
PedalsMX-606, 9/16″ , Steel Axle Reflector With Ball Berrings
Handle BarsYL-811 Steel Type 620mm 30 Deg.
RimsZLA-021 700Cx1.5 13Gx36H A/V Double wall 1.7mm THICK with size decal, Black
TiresInnova I2209 700 x 38c City Tire A/V Innova Tubes ,Innova black factory logo
Front HubSF-A210F 13Gx36H 3/8″(S45C)X135x 155mm QR, Fits Disc
Rear HubSF-A210R 13Gx36H 3/8″(S45C)X135x 170mm , Fits Disc Nutted Fange
Spokes13 Gauge Steel

USD 219.99 at Costco on 2021-Jun-11.

my new bike

Published by Silveira on 2011-05-24

I saw it once back in Brazil and I got fascinated with the concept of a folding bike. Marcelo Siqueira introduced me a bike you could fold and carry.

Here in the US I was waiting the snow and cold go away to go back biking. I’d like a bike that I would not keep on the garage and I could bring to work and commute sometimes. I got a Citizen Gotham2 20″, 7-Speed with alloy frame.

Unfolding steps:

The Citizen 20″ bike bag:

After using the bag to store the bike it also folds and can be kept in the steam or rack:

I’ve been using it for some months and it is really good. Now I want to put some more accessories to make it safer like a night flashlight.

Rules for Metro (DC)

The general rule for bikes in the DC’s metro is on  WMATA‘s “Cyclists on Metrorail” document:

Bicycles are permitted on Metrorail (limited to two bicycles per car) weekdays except 7-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. Bicycles are permitted all day Saturday and Sunday as well as most holidays (limited to four bicycles per car). Bicycles are not permitted on Metrorail on July 4th or other special events or holidays when large crowds use the system.

There is an exception for folding bikes from WMATA‘s “Bike ‘N Ride Policy“:

Folding bicycles and non-collapsible bicycles of all types that are folded or disassembled and enclosed in carrying bags, cases or boxes are deemed “luggage” items and are permitted inside railcars at all times. The carrying bags or cases must be made of a sturdy material such as canvas, nylon or leather-type materials.

Update in September 17th, 2012: WMATA has announced that a bag is no longer required.

Audiência Pública Debate Mobilidade Urbana e Ciclovias

Published by Silveira on 2009-12-10

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Audi̻ncia P̼blica debate mobilidade urbana e ciclovias РDebate sobre os projetos de lei que prop̵em a cria̤̣o e o incentivo ao uso de bicicleta.
Data: 11/12 (sexta-feira)
Horário: 09:30
Local: Auditório da Câmara Municipal de Fortaleza – Rua Thompson Bulcão, 830 – Luciano Cavalcante
Informações: 3444-8361

Participe do trajeto ciclista à câmara!
Saída: Praça da Imprensa (Des. Moreira x Antônio Sales)
Concentração a partir das 8h.