Author Topic: Interesting and Unusual Bikes You've Seen (Read 646116 times)

Jurek · « **Reply #1950 on:** 24 July, 2014, 10:01:49 pm »

Quote from: Andrij on 24 July, 2014, 09:50:33 pm

Well, seen online. Small wheels, but fat tyres.

http://www.golfclubmanagement.net/2014/07/feel-golf-course-full-cyclists/

What is this golf thing of which you speak?
Additionally, what colour is the sky on the planet from which you transmit?
Just askin'

Andrij · « **Reply #1951 on:** 24 July, 2014, 10:16:36 pm »

Sky is currently various shades of dark blue, bordering on black. No surprise, considering it's now nearly tomorrow.

As for 'golf', it is a waste of time and effort superimposed on a mis-use of space. But I have friends who partake in such activities, and also occasionally ride bikes, so when I saw the link it caught my eye.

Jurek · « **Reply #1952 on:** 24 July, 2014, 10:23:49 pm »

Quote from: Andrij on 24 July, 2014, 10:16:36 pm

Sky is currently various shades of dark blue, bordering on black. No surprise, considering it's now nearly tomorrow.

As for 'golf', it is a waste of time and effort superimposed on a mis-use of space. But I have friends who partake in such activities, and also occasionally ride bikes, so when I saw the link it caught my eye.

Touche

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #1953 on:** 24 July, 2014, 10:57:07 pm »

Quote from: Andrij on 24 July, 2014, 09:50:33 pm

Well, seen online. Small wheels, but fat tyres.

http://www.golfclubmanagement.net/2014/07/feel-golf-course-full-cyclists/

Quote

“People are looking for a fun way to play golf. This is fabulous, it’s a great way to get a workout,” spokeswoman Nancy Dickens said.

This seems to be an admission that golf as it is usually played is not fun.

Kim · « **Reply #1954 on:** 24 July, 2014, 11:00:29 pm »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 24 July, 2014, 10:57:07 pm

Quote from: Andrij on 24 July, 2014, 09:50:33 pm
Well, seen online. Small wheels, but fat tyres.

http://www.golfclubmanagement.net/2014/07/feel-golf-course-full-cyclists/
Quote
“People are looking for a fun way to play golf. This is fabulous, it’s a great way to get a workout,” spokeswoman Nancy Dickens said.
This seems to be an admission that golf as it is usually played is not fun.

It's only fun if there's a windmill.

JennyB · « **Reply #1955 on:** 25 July, 2014, 11:25:18 am »

Quote from: Andrij on 24 July, 2014, 10:16:36 pm

Sky is currently various shades of dark blue, bordering on black. No surprise, considering it's now nearly tomorrow.

As for 'golf', it is a waste of time and effort superimposed on a mis-use of space. But I have friends who partake in such activities, and also occasionally ride bikes, so when I saw the link it caught my eye.

Golf - a good ride spoiled.

Oaky · « **Reply #1956 on:** 25 July, 2014, 03:31:51 pm »

Quote from: Moose57 on 20 July, 2014, 02:36:24 pm

Authentic period skinsuit?

sg37409 · « **Reply #1957 on:** 27 July, 2014, 04:33:06 pm »

Some exotic ti electric assist. Seen in a museum in Germany, no idea if these are in production.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #1958 on:** 27 July, 2014, 11:53:53 pm »

Splendid old-skool tandem in the City this afternoon. No photo, alas, as I was driving round in small circles while Emily the TwatNav failed to direct me to L'poo St station

Vince · « **Reply #1959 on:** 28 July, 2014, 11:47:00 am »

A sociable tricycle.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #1960 on:** 28 July, 2014, 12:48:33 pm »

That looks highly civilised. As long as you don't tussle over the steering!

Kim · « **Reply #1961 on:** 28 July, 2014, 12:50:53 pm »

Good to see they've got a flag though, that must be almost invisible on the road...

Do I detect a trace of electrickery, also?

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #1962 on:** 28 July, 2014, 01:30:08 pm »

That reminds me, how about a fully-faired single-speed/fixed recumbent sociable tricycle? SEEKRIT for now, alas.

Vince · « **Reply #1963 on:** 28 July, 2014, 01:50:53 pm »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 28 July, 2014, 12:48:33 pm

That looks highly civilised. As long as you don't tussle over the steering!

Only the left-hand bars (coz it's foreign) are connected to the steering.

Quote from: Kim on 28 July, 2014, 12:50:53 pm

Good to see they've got a flag though, that must be almost invisible on the road...

Do I detect a trace of electrickery, also?

I think you're right. I didn't notice it while I was taking the photo, but that does look like a powered front wheel, unless it's a motor cycle drum brake.

clarion · « **Reply #1964 on:** 29 July, 2014, 09:46:47 pm »

P7190001 by TJ Clarion, on Flickr

clarion · « **Reply #1965 on:** 29 July, 2014, 09:56:46 pm »

Nice singlespeed Orbit in Brockwell Park:

P7190018 by TJ Clarion, on Flickr

clarion · « **Reply #1966 on:** 29 July, 2014, 10:41:01 pm »

P7190056 by TJ Clarion, on Flickr

Andrij · « **Reply #1967 on:** 29 July, 2014, 10:48:52 pm »

No front panniers? Must be a rookie.

clarion · « **Reply #1968 on:** 29 July, 2014, 11:06:32 pm »

A Revell mixte touring bike, from just before they rebranded as Ridgeback, which is when my Romany was built.

P7190136 by TJ Clarion, on Flickr

P7190140 by TJ Clarion, on Flickr

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #1969 on:** 29 July, 2014, 11:42:32 pm »

The contrast in bar widths with the bike next to it is almost comical.

woollypigs · « **Reply #1970 on:** 30 July, 2014, 08:22:32 am »

Very interesting

http://www.geekwire.com/2014/high-tech-battery-powered-bicycle-might-just-make-sell-car/

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #1971 on:** 30 July, 2014, 10:11:45 am »

!! Belt drive, disc brakes, leccy assist judging by the front hub - but is that the entire frame or are top tube and seat stays hidden by the rack? What's the platform at the front - presumably for a basket or similar? And most of all, what on earth are those things projecting back from each hub? Chunky stays for missing mudguards?

woollypigs · « **Reply #1972 on:** 30 July, 2014, 10:16:37 am »

No they are the mud guards

and the handle bars are also the lock. I really like the look of the frame.

hatler · « **Reply #1973 on:** 30 July, 2014, 10:20:58 am »

The 'mud guards' have a little brush which 'breaks up the water' so you don't get mucky. Apparently.

Integrated indicators (ugh), lights that get brighter as it gets darker, an automatic gear box. Did I see a brake light in the vid as well ?

What's wrong with the original concept of a bike ?

The handlebars come U-lock is neat though.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #1974 on:** 30 July, 2014, 10:24:32 am »

I'd overlooked the link

The mudguards could be a neat idea to keep you dry without the weight and aerodynamic drag of normal mudguards - as long as they work - except they swap aero drag for friction and the bike doesn't really seem to be designed with aerodynamics and weight as priorities. Innovative for certain.