Can you ask him what he thinks of an aluminum bike frame with the Xtracycle? I was asking my LBS guys today, and they didn't think it was a good idea, that steel would be better.

I agree, steel is my favorite frame material, but the bike I have to make into an Xtracycle is aluminum.

I wrote to Xtracycle to see what they say.

(my other option could be switching the components from my 700c Dew to a 700c Surly or Soma frame or just buying a SECOND Kona Smoke for me.)

I waaaaaaaant one.