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VIDEO: Is the SpeedFit a human powered vehicle or stupid fitness machine? Both

There are human powered transportation devices and then there is SpeedFit. Anyone who has ever spent time on a treadmill knows how dull and tedious it can be. Now you can use your treadmill and get fresh air at the same time. The creators of this contraption have popped some wheels on a treadmill along with a steering mechanism. The question is if you are walking on the belt anyway, why not just skip the SpeedFit and walk on the pavement? The one possible upside is that you could incorporate a gearing mechanism that will allow higher speeds ... Read more →

Setting new records in human powered travel: one if by land, two if by sea?

One reason many of us choose not to ride a bike to work is that it would take us too long to get there and back under our own power. I would qualify for that distinction. As much as I enjoy mountain ...

VIDEO: Is the SpeedFit a human powered vehicle or stupid fitness machine? Both 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

There are human powered transportation devices and then there is SpeedFit. Anyone who has ever spent time on a treadmill knows how dull and tedious it can be. Now you can use your treadmill and get fresh air at the same time. The creators of this contraption have popped some wheels on a treadmill ...

Setting new records in human powered travel: one if by land, two if by sea? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

One reason many of us choose not to ride a bike to work is that it would take us too long to get there and back under our own power. I would qualify for that distinction. As much as I enjoy mountain biking, I have yet to discover a fondness for road riding. I work about 15 miles or so from my ...



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