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IrishAyes

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21. I really enjoy my own bike although I understand why many wouldn't.

Thu Aug 14, 2014, 06:42 PM

Aug 2014

It's an old lady's bike with wide tires and coaster brakes, the kind I grew up with. 24" tires. Handlebars set so I can sit upright when pedaling. Heavy duty wire saddlebag baskets on back, big wire basket on front. You don't want to know how much cargo I can haul on that thing. I've even hung shopping bags from the handlebars. It's definitely the glue factory reject of the bike world. If I'm really lucky, I might be able to get an electric motor on it before I get too feeble to pedal, and some adult-size training wheels for stability.

Just thought I'd post that for comparison so real bike enthusiasts could feel fortunate by comparison.

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OMG. This "future bike" just won a competition to be mass manufactured. [View all] snagglepuss Aug 2014 OP

OMG, a link with no info taterguy Aug 2014 #1

Yup OffWithTheirHeads Aug 2014 #2

This page has more info and some of the other contending designs: NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #37

You should. Cool bike. Lochloosa Aug 2014 #4

its from wimp. What is there say. its a legit site snagglepuss Aug 2014 #10

Here ya go... antiquie Aug 2014 #11

Awesome looking bike.. yuiyoshida Aug 2014 #13

Cool bike - thanks for adding the video 66 dmhlt Aug 2014 #20

Quite awesome! Owl Aug 2014 #35

Looks like a good design. kentauros Aug 2014 #3

Yeah, I wondered about the fender, too. winter is coming Aug 2014 #6

When I first saw that part, kentauros Aug 2014 #7

I wonder if it's based Needa Moment Aug 2014 #25

CVTs are pretty cool, kentauros Aug 2014 #26

That wiki page Needa Moment Aug 2014 #29

Yeah, it did cover much more than I've read. kentauros Aug 2014 #30

Looks like a squeegee to me. trof Aug 2014 #8

I think it's more like a brush passiveporcupine Aug 2014 #17

I'd still be happier with some kind of fender, kentauros Aug 2014 #27

Interesting. If they had a crank forward model, I'd try one. winter is coming Aug 2014 #5

Lemme guess. About $1000 each? trof Aug 2014 #9

Umm, just replacing that carbon composite drive belt can set you back $200 Brother Buzz Aug 2014 #12

It could have mass appeal in cities. JDPriestly Aug 2014 #23

Not a chance it sells for under $3K. DotGone Aug 2014 #28

Holy shit!! That is awesome! loudsue Aug 2014 #14

I'll consider it when they make a tricycle version magical thyme Aug 2014 #15

Bike. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #16

I just bought an e-trike. silverweb Aug 2014 #31

I want one! mackerel Aug 2014 #18

I like the lock/handlebar concept - quick and easy tomm2thumbs Aug 2014 #19

I really enjoy my own bike although I understand why many wouldn't. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #21

Add air conditioning side and rear view mirrors and a shower and it will be perfect. JDPriestly Aug 2014 #22

hipster bait... KG Aug 2014 #24

In the rain... Helen Borg Aug 2014 #32

want glinda Aug 2014 #33

FAQ Beowulf42 Aug 2014 #34

I like the front rack. I like the lights and signals. I LOVE the handlebar lock!!! Iggo Aug 2014 #36

I'll keep my Raleigh Sports, thank you. HooptieWagon Aug 2014 #38