Running-powered jumpbike tricycle thing - looks fun and dorky
You remember the whole debate about whether, for short-distance trips, driving or walking is better for the environment? I want those calculations reconfigured with one of these three-wheeled running bikes factored in. A Designboom reader submitted this new idea for human-powered transportation. There's a video below that shows the machine in action, but the idea is that you hop on the seat, run and - when you're going as fast as you'd like to, just place your feet on the bars and coast for a while. I guarantee you that everyone who rides one of these says, "Wheeeeee!" the first time. I know I would. This is certainly the most unique get-around machine I've seen in a long while, and it's totally emission-free.
If I could, I'd make the video after the jump required viewing for anyone who thought the Segway was the the least dignified way to get around. Too funny. Still, I want to give this a try. Thanks to Melina for the tip!
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Mike Z 2:28PM (4/08/2008)
Isn't this story just a re-hash of the same story on TreeHugger?
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steven 3:09PM (4/08/2008)
You know if one were to simply ride a bike, no one would have stop their car just to yell "DORK!".
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Sebastian 3:55PM (4/08/2008)
@steven,
maybe not, but I've had much worse shouted at me just because I was pedaling on two wheels.
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rgseidl 7:39PM (4/08/2008)
Finally, a Zimmer frame for seniors that still know how to bust a move!
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Kevin Nugent 10:29PM (4/08/2008)
OMG THAT IS SO NERDISH . LOL i would be embarrassed
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Richard 9:27AM (4/09/2008)
Looks pretty bad - still, nice Knopfler music gets it a point. Even for what it is, though, its not well-engineered... there's no reason for four springs on each side like that.
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b33gee 12:25PM (4/09/2008)
The position of the rider as he is coasting casts serious doubts on the 'no emissions' claim.
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