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yike bike and off topic
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:39 pm
by redwing
Hey have you seen the yike bike??? I think it's a Honda.
I'll bet it attaches to the Goldwing. (not true)
It appears to have a carbon-fiber skin and my guess is a cost of $1500.00. One hundred European Dollars can reserve one for u.??? I would like one; but so impractical. However ......
http://www.yikebike.com/
Check it out...
Robert
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:55 pm
by Johnj
That is kind of whack.
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:29 am
by paul246
Brilliant. It will sell well in big centers, such as London. The fact that it folds up into a small package means it can be taken on the underground and trains.
Says it is designed and built in New Zealand.
This thing is a sexy Ferrari when placed beside a Segway.
Cool!
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:42 am
by Amdonim
Once I figured out where one would sit, I decided I don't really want to try one.
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:44 am
by paul246
Wow, at a projected $5800cdn I think a lot of people will hang on to their Brompton's.
Still, it offers a lot of neat technology like speed limiting (including downhill) and anti-skid braking for safety.
The seating position actually makes much more sense than a conventional bicycle when you really look at it.
I really like it, just wish it was not quite so expensive. Guess I will have to keep my homemade unit.
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:29 pm
by RhadamYgg
All I can say is... What???
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:58 pm
by Wrider
Not a bad idea, but that's GOT to be unstable!
Anyone ever try to ride their bicycles (coasting down a hill) by sitting on their handlebars? I know I'm not the only one here! It's not very stable! I have the scars to prove it...
Not sure I'd trust one of those in a quickish maneuver.
Still a good idea though!
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:35 pm
by jaskc78
all i know is if that song is stuck in my head, someone's getting shot in the face.
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:15 pm
by Grey Thumper
Since the front wheel is almost right under you, wouldn't you shoot forward if you had to brake suddenly?
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:28 pm
by redwing
Thumper ... I think it has ABS but a quick would scare anyone....maybe one might slide off the seat.... and shouldn't the rider wear some sort of helmet???...
Amdonim, hey it's just a seat and everyone could see the rider bust his azz ??? What fun..
At $5800.00 I won't be buying one. But a used Road King maybe.
Hey Paul246 ... is that a motor on your bike?
Robert