Many of us are shifting our transportation habits and hopping on a bike to get around. Exercising, saving money, saving the planet and keeping it local are popular motivations for choosing two wheels over four. Cruising around usually includes stopping in to pick up some so called essentials at the market. But who wants to use a bike trailer to tote those bags? They’re not that easy to maneuver and they “widen your ride”.

Pimp your ride and roll with Xtracycle. If you’re a DIY type you can buy one of their kits and extend the backside of your ride to accommodate 4 bags of groceries, or buy one of their ready-made cargo bikes. Slap a Freeloader over the back wheel and voila – a cool and balanced experience.

Xtracycles come in 3 different styles: Free Radical, Radish and Big Dummy — each one designed to handle different situations. find @ xtracycle.com/

Related: previously on altCon – bikes & accessories