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- aznpwnzor, on 11/26/2008, -0/+19the A-bike has really really tiny wheels
seems like that would be tiring to bike - rahamm, on 11/27/2008, -0/+7I like part in the A bike video where he gets in a cab because his ***** is too hard to ride and looks longingly at a guy on a real bike. You can tell he is thinking "I wish my bike was a real bike but how would I get it in my elevator?"
- theadvinci, on 11/26/2008, -0/+6The A-Bike seems pretty convenient if you live in a city.
- Liqkhaos, on 11/27/2008, -0/+6What about the Scraper bike? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geIsWq5xOSE
- Moegopher, on 11/26/2008, -0/+5Some of these seem like great ideas. I'm surprised I don't see them more often.
- vsujohn2, on 11/27/2008, -0/+5http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpYty1PaZLM
- brandita, on 11/27/2008, -0/+5Dugg for all on one page.
- faatbuddha, on 11/27/2008, -0/+4Yeah, the walking bike looks like it "actually works" really well. Mhmm.
- chas46, on 11/26/2008, -0/+4 Gotta get me a Gismo.
- Refridgeron, on 11/27/2008, -0/+4I'm surprised the "it" wasn't there...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/IT_% ... - RedGreen1, on 11/26/2008, -0/+3Here are some much better pictures of the Plus Bike: http://www.flickr.com/photos/virtuallybike/tags/bo ...
Which appears to be a fully functioning fixed gear bike. I'm curious for more info on it if anyone has something to share. - bardo77n, on 11/27/2008, -0/+3Wild Wacky Action Bike: the bike that's hard to ride!
- grantmoore3d, on 11/27/2008, -0/+3It's not as tire-ing as you might expect
- wastern, on 11/27/2008, -0/+3I think steering would be difficult as well. A tiny adjustment could cause a drastic change
- mrsneakypat, on 11/27/2008, -0/+2or the wild wacky action bike
- oep4, on 11/27/2008, -0/+2ever ridden a razr scooter? not so hard to control. same deal.
- zippe, on 11/27/2008, -0/+2most of these look absurd...
- chrixxian, on 11/27/2008, -0/+2Quintocycle anyone? http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SneTkr7T8
- killtrocity, on 11/27/2008, -0/+2No Cannondale ON?
http://www.cannondalecommunity.com/default.asp?ite ... - mobislink, on 11/27/2008, -0/+2The Walking Bike completely sucks ass.
- Someguy101, on 02/19/2009, -0/+1I want to see lance armstrong win the tour de france with the shoes bike.
- grantmoore3d, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1I still laugh when I see that one.
- inactive, on 11/27/2008, -1/+2Even BMX wheels a tiring and they're much larger
- inactive, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1There is a reason bike frames are based on triangles. It is the way to make the strongest frame and least weight.
concept bike designers say "look we got these cool strong materials and we can make bikes any shape and maybe keep them the same weight as current bikes."
but then racing bike designers say "hey look we got these cool materials and we can make triangle based frame bikes even lighter".
and mo matter how light material is invented, the Least material and best strength will be in a triangle based frame.
oh and those "a bikes" are about as fast as walking. u need bigger wheels than a baby stroller. - 1hrSleep, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1It's a folding bike... How's that so special now?
Dahon has had full sized folding bikes forever now. (Cadenza)
Besides that, full sized folding bikes are kind of chunky. I like my Mu. Takes no more room than I do if it's between my legs, fits in the elevator, etc.
http://img357.imageshack.us/my.php?image=191020083 ... - 1hrSleep, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1I wouldn't agree.
With the ON being touted as an urban bike, I can see a few issues already.
1) No fender mounts? (Unless you have to get them specifically for the bike). Any commuter bike should have fenders and those who do commute on bike would know why.
2) Similar to fenders, where do you put panniers? I ride with a camelbak backpack but many others use panniers to keep stuff in. Another essential commuter accessory.
3ish) In an urban setting, smaller wheels are so nice to have (not a downside or an issue really) but when you tout something as being a great CITY commuter, you have to consider lots of traffic in the shape of cars and people. Smaller wheels fit in very well with the smaller footprint, greater agility, and slow speed stability. Another plus for small wheels, it fits. I can fit my bike under almost any desk. I can wheel it around folded and bring it inside. The smaller wheels have a huge impact on the footprint when folded. Nobody minds me bringing it into stores/buildings.
So, again: How's this so special? It has a great downhill look with a great looking fold but as a commuting bike, it falls very short. The enclosed drivetrain is a nice touch, no need to worry about stains on your pants but fenders would do much more to keep clean. Of course, this is just a concept (so far?) so we'll see.
For the time being:
http://www.dahon.com/us/matrix.htm
http://www.dahon.com/us/cadenza.htm
http://www.dahon.com/us/glidep8.htm
http://www.dahon.com/us/espresso.htm
http://www.dahon.com/us/jack.htm - nicktheawesome, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1But there is a bike lane! Cars can see me! Especially at dawn and dusk, with no lights!
Gotta stay trendy though.
Do I really need to add /s? - bradleyland, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1I can tell you exactly why you don't see more of them: tiny little wheels don't roll over obstacles. A bike isn't much good if you have to stop and get off each time you encounter even the smallest transitional curb or asphalt imperfection. The wheels look to be about the size of the ones you'd see on inline skates. Anyone who has ever encountered a pebble or piece of mulch on inlines knows the results of that equation.
- 1hrSleep, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1The alternatives already in existence (Strida, Dahons, BikeFridays, Airnimals, etc.) are all MUCH better than the A-Bike. Rollerblades are a better alternative to the A-Bike in the city.
- madebymakers, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1Happily everyone is not a racing bike enthusiast. At least here in Denmark, most bicycles are not targeted at racing enthusiasts but on the casual or trendy cyclist. This should make it possible to do a lot of exciting exploration into more interesting bikes on the streets.
- killtrocity, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1It's special because it doesn't sacrifice in order to achieve a smaller footprint. The ON is a more elegant solution to an old problem.
- cddict1, on 11/28/2008, -0/+1What is the cost of this mean Machine.
- marciot, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1They forgot a favorite among math geeks [citation needed]:
http://www.macalester.edu/mathcs/SquareWheelBike.h ... - Vivifyer, on 11/27/2008, -0/+1ipod dock?! are you kidding me.. is this design trying to encorage the rider to be hid by a car, because he/she cant hear traffic. Thats just stupid, as with most of these designs.
Makes me wonder if the people who designed these actually stood back at thought "so does this even look good.. much less is it even functional?"
- killtrocity, on 11/27/2008, -1/+1You must be too poor to buy one then.
- inactive, on 11/28/2008, -0/+0first of all that bike is just stupid. If that is what the future is bringing me for bikes..... then i better start building a space ship!
- Junior612, on 11/27/2008, -2/+2You should never iPod while biking!
- inactive, on 11/27/2008, -1/+1Also fondly known as "crack n fail"
- madebymakers, on 11/27/2008, -0/+0I guess you should choose the 'Gismo Rocket Powered Bicycle' if you're afraid og getting tired. Hopefully the suspension is efficient when reaching top speed.
- chinamtb, on 11/27/2008, -0/+0Nice article. I especially like the clean lines of the Plus bike.
We did a similar article too with 2 other bikes not mentioned here:
http://www.chinamtb.com/2008/11/26/the-creative-un ... - SplashDog, on 11/27/2008, -0/+0I've got a question for you bike design geeks. I'm tall and always wanted a longer pedal throw than the standard that comes on every multi-speed road bike. As a swimmer, I find that my longer arms make me go further for each swim stroke than my shorter armed competitors. If the bike crank (the lever running from the pedal to the sprocket) were longer, I should be able to go further for each turn of the crank. I'm no engineer, but if I'm right about this, why doesn't someone design bikes outside of the standard size? Wouldn't a larger bike (wheels too) give us taller people an advantage in speed?
- dodger2020, on 11/27/2008, -1/+0The walking bike reminds me of the description of Hiro Protagonist's motorcycle tires in Snow Crash.
- CousinPedoPanda, on 11/26/2008, -1/+0Anything with "Rocket" in it I'm sold!
- GarrettGrimsley, on 11/27/2008, -2/+1Bike = Two wheels.
- restlessdesign, on 11/27/2008, -3/+1My friend and his buddies build much cooler ones:
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