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Not bad for $649!
Seems a bit weird seeing people gliding along on the flat without having to pedal.
There's an element of 'the uncanny valley' about it, no!?
Would be flippin ace on steep muddy difficult climbs...!
There were a few attempts at 2WD bikes in the past, they were apparently amazing on those climbs.
There were a few attempts at 2WD bikes in the past, they were apparently amazing on those climbs.
There was a bike called the Christini I think..
That look ace!
I think even the UCI will be able to spot this one?
Can I have a dynohub version for irony value?
how does it transfer torque to the frame? was there a clamp to a fork leg in there?
plyphon
I think even the UCI will be able to spot this one?
Pass it off as an asthma remedy??
Rachel
Interesting, I wonder if you could use that design to incorporate some sort of front suspension as well??
The motor looks like a motorised front hub, with a track added? If so what's the point versus just the motorised hub?
Retched designers, always chasing some silly USP.
Looks like a Sinclair C5 stuck in a hamster wheel
Let's see it work in the rain or over a pothole
Riding a front-heavy bike with no front brake at 20mph will be... electrifiying?
nvm, rim brakes. I'll pass.
Most annoying video music ever.
What happens when a twig / stone gets caught in the drive wheel? Instant OTB I think?
I also like how the video is demoing it on the flattest place on earth where one pedal stroke takes you a mile.
What goes around comes around.
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