Revolutionary bike 'too quiet'

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Major Attitude, Mar 17, 2005.

  1. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Reminds me of the Harley saying... Loud pipes save lives... I have to admit, its a bad ass looking bike, I would try one. Not as cool as a motorcycle, but way cooler then a moped or Segway, I think they are onto something. Amazing how history repeats itself, the first motorcycles were really motorized bicycles.


    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4353853.stm
     
  2. lb4norleans

    lb4norleans Who 'dat

    First off that's pretty damned :cool: As a bicycle commuter I dig anything that shrugs off fossil fuels. No, I ain't no tree hugger, but I like that ideas folks are comming up with.

    Second off, I realize that this thing can be improved:
    Make the top speed 80- 90 mph (travel across I-80)
    Give it some type of solar component (possibly the body casing) for a battery trickle charge, or alternator, and regulator that would keep the cycle of energy to the motor constant at speed (say start cycle process @ 45mph) for long trips.
    Perhaps a combination, small turbines from the wheels to the engine, and solar trickle charge tandem to keep the battery at top charge at all times.
    Endless possibilities, and you should be able to cruise for a long, long time.

    Eh, I guess I forgot about rain storms :eek: that could be an adventure!

    Other than that I'd get one :cool:
     

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