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bike
Montague Paratrooper Tactical Folding Bike Can Survive 1000-Foot Jumps
Can your mountain bike survive this 1000-foot jump? Mine can't. In fact, I don't even have a mountain bike. Much less one that is used by the US Marines, folds, and looks as badass as the Montague Paratrooper Tactical Bike. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Kaiser-Machead: $800 for a bike is not that bad actually. My Specialized's frame alone was like $1,100, but it's super light... 19 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
Electric Superbike Uses iPhone As Its Dashboard
Scrap the new iPhone, Snow Leopard, and even the Apple tablet. What I really want is this MotoCzysz Erpc, an electric superbike that not only looks amazing, but uses the iPhone as its dashboard, as you can see here: More » -
jetbike
200MPH Bike Uses US Military Cruise Missile Engines
200mph in 7.887 seconds. That and liquified brains when you smash against a concrete wall is what this superbike will get you. I wish we could see the end of the run in this fiery video. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Jacky Ch'ng: i wonder why american love to use jet engines to achieve so called 200mph........etc..... end of the day, what does it... 8 Responses | Other threads
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airplanes
Stealth Bike Celebrates 20th Anniversary of B-2 Stealth Bomber's First Flight
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the B-2 Stealth Bomber's first flight. To celebrate, Northrop Grumman's has unveiled the B-2 Stealth Bike, which unfortunately doesn't fly and it's not invisible. It looks... hmmm, stealthy? More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Chris Hallock: This thing is hideous! A motorcycle should be a work of art - [bidroyalty.com] 3 Responses | Other threads
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review
Schwinn Tailwind Electric Bicycle Lightning Review
The Gadget: Schwinn Tailwind Bicycle has all the features of a well equipped commuter bike, but comes with an integrated electric motor that makes this two-wheeler a motor-assisted bicycle. More »
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Comment by urbanturban666: ill wait till my 3200$ can buy me a tata nano... 2 Responses | Other threads
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wooden bicycle
Chinese Villager Takes Wooden Bike Out For a Spin
A carpenter in a Chinese village, perhaps unwilling to spend what would amount to a month's pay on a bicycle, has created a 100% wooden one to ride around town instead. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by spider2544: the only downside would be that you would have to constantly pedal to make it go but other than that totally... 5 Responses | Other threads
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bikes
This Is the World's Most Advanced Bike and it Has an On-Board Computer
BERU's Factor 001 is scheduled to be unveiled next week in the UK, and purportedly has GPS, motorsport-grade sensors and a radio transmitter, which all go back to an on-board computer. More »
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Comment by Superweirdash: This is a joke in the cycling world. It's a carbon frame with time-trial aero design, a heart rate monitor,... 8 Responses | Other threads
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spooky art
Skeleton Bicycle Will Give Me Nightmares for Weeks
I don't know what's wrong with this thing. It's not the metal skeleton that gives me the chills. It's probably the posture. If there are bikes in hell, they are probably like this one. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by instanthuman: the expression, if you can call it that, on the ... gees, the skulls face is plain stupid, somehow. what... 4 Responses | Other threads
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bikes
LightLane Ensures Cyclists a Bike Lane Wherever They Go
Having attended UCDavis for college, I had to bike everywhere. You would think a college town would have had designated bike lanes everywhere, but it didn't. That's where the LightLane would've come in handy. More »
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By Andi WangComment by Kakkoister: I always bike on the sidewalk lol. It's fun to go really fast and do sort of a human slalom... 41 Responses | Other threads
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sit on it
Clothes Iron Bike Seat Warms Your Cheeks
If you've ever wanted to sit on a hard, flat, unyielding piece of metal while biking but your butt gets cold easily, we've got a solution for your ridiculous problem. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: I'm pretty sure burnt ass has got to smell worse than burnt hair.... 4 Responses | Other threads
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concept
Concept Electric Bike Charges Via A Method You Probably Would Never Guess In a Million Years
This concept folding electric bike won a Merit prize in a bike design competition, but its practical use is probably limited. Why? Because you charge it at home by pedaling. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by morcheeba: You can tell this is a design concept that hasn't been built... see that front wheel? Wonder why no... 7 Responses | Other threads
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holiday magic
Christmas Tree Powered By Bikes, Supposedly
In Barcelona, anyone passing by is invited to lend some stationary bike exertion to a cause—lighting a tree to create a true Christmas miracle. It's a neat idea, if you believe it. -
robots
Fire-Breathing Robo Dog Is Mad Max's AT-AT
While nothing matches the spooktastic BigDog for infusing terror—or hilarity—into the population, this fire-breathing RoboDog—half Mad-Max bike, half AT-AT—probably comes in second place. But as the video shows, Larry is a good guy. -
lolz
See Saw Bicycle: Crashing is Only One of the Ways It Can Kill You
Once again, someone has taken absurd and dangerous bicycle design to another preposterous level. Thankfully, the See Saw bike is only in the prototype phase because if you didn't flat out crash and burn trying to ride it (with someone of equal weight), you would surely go brain dead repeatedly head-butting your partner. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by DeadWriter: And so the metaphor of love became tangible, a physical manifestation of the mechanics of romantic relationships. Most were... 5 Responses | Other threads
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lolz
Double Bike Takes You on a Supremely Ridiculous Ride
By the looks of things, this double-wheeled bike concept can easily stand alongside gems like the 12-foot tall bicycle, face to face tandem bicycle and the running bicycle in terms of sheer stupidity and pointless danger. Since there is no chain attached to the lower wheels, I can only assume that the upper wheel is generating all the momentum—transferring the energy like a set of gears (although, I can't imagine that would be very efficient—and you would have to pedal backwards). At any rate, you would have time to think about how stupid this all is as you hit a pebble in the road and fall to your untimely death. [My Confined Space via Coolbuzz]
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By Sean FallonComment by bobojuice: So you have to pedal this thing backwards? Am i missing something? 5 Responses | Other threads
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Halloween Gadgets
Broomstick Bike Is Perfect Vehicle for Wannabe Witches
A black bike with a broomstick mechanism designed to steer it? It must belong to... a witch! A witch! A witch! A witch! We've found a witch! A witch! A witch! A witch! A witch! We've got a witch! A witch! A witch! Burn her! Burn her! Burn her! We've found a witch! We've found a witch! A witch! A witch! A witch! We have found a witch. May we burn her? Anyone has a duck? More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by bobdobbs: Did you dudes know the witches on broomsticks thing came about because some lonely, single women, at one time, were... 15 Responses | Other threads
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lego
Lego Mindstorms Fat Boy Is Controlled with Actual Bike Handles
This remote-controlled Lego Mindstorms NXT Fat Boy bike is cute and stylized enough to guarantee a post on its own. But when you see that the actual controller is shaped like the handles of a real motor bike, then it's just not a matter of writing about it or not. It's a matter of taking a plane to Germany and stealing it. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Gilbert: The music made me feel like I was attempting to front flip over the Sears Tower in time to blow... 4 Responses | Other threads
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design
Di-Cycle: A Bike That Travels Over Land and Water
Right off the bat the Di-Cycle design is eye-catching. Imagine the looks you would get pedaling this down the road, smashing into cars and bumping old ladies off the sidewalk. Now imagine the looks you would get when you turn sharply toward the neighborhood pool, ride in and mow down all of the swimmers flailing around in the water trying desperately to escape. Apparently that pleasant dream is possible with this bizarre looking contraption. Unfortunately, you are going to have to rein in your bicycle blood lust for now. The Di-Cycle is only in the design phase at the moment. [Core 77 via ffffound via Likecool via Ubergizmo]
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By Sean FallonComment by McLucky: Should the title be "D-Cycle: Travels Over Land and Water but Can't Turn on Either"? It doesn't look like you... 8 Responses | Other threads
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polygon
Polygon Bike Has Integrated iPod Charger
I don't know what to say about the Polygon Bike, a concept that has an iPod-compatible charger powered by yourself. On one side, the bike-dock combo is just way too much. On the other, it may be actually useful for those days that you forget to charge it at home. The bike also has other useful features. More » -
extreme sports
The Dirtsurfer: New Bike And Skateboard Hybrid Thing
It's part bike and part skateboard and it looks all fun. It's the Freestyle Dirtsurfer and it's a new hybrid like toy for all of you X Games types who can't wait for winter to get here soon enough. One neat touch is a Razor-scooter-like brake on the back wheel so you don't end up in the ER the first time you try it on a downhill. And for $450, you really don't want to crash it too much. [ExExEq via Like Cool]
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By Matt HickeyComment by TrixGabrielle: Maaaan, i'm reading this coments and i'm wondering is it a site for old guys riding a van? How can you... more » | Other threads
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minimalist
Nulla Minimalist Bike Concept Dispenses With Spokes, Most of Frame
Designer Bradford Waugh came up with Nulla (meaning "nothing") as a way of making bikes more stylish and lightweight. And visually stunning of course. Lacking spokes, it uses a direct-gear-chain drive system, which leaves the bike looking like a simple set of open curves. Whether or not it would ride well would be immaterial, methinks: rock up to a cycling meet on this thing and you'd have an instant bunch of admirers. Just a concept... but who knows, it looks exactly sort of thing we're riding in twenty years time. [Tuvie]
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By Kit EatonComment by sharkilepsy: @DisposableInterloper: i've had this happen in safari and firefox on my mac, ie and firefox on xp, and ie on... more » | Other threads
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retromodo
1940s Video Shows Off Crazy Bike Innovations
I'm not completely sure what's going on in this clip or where it's even from but it contains a) weird and crazy bicycles, b) jazzy music, and c) old timeyness—thus, it rules. I'm pretty sure the language is Czech, so if any of you know Czech, please tell me what they're saying! My favorite strange bikes: the really, really huge one at 3:15 and the sewing machine one at roughly 4:40. [MAKE]
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By Elaine ChowComment by Vojtěch Benedikt: Strange Bicycles (said in a timey accent) Time after time, it's possible to encounter very strange types of bycicles in Prague, which... more » | Other threads
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Glued, Not Cello-taped
Full-Size Cardboard Aston Martin for Papier-Mâché Bonds
This Ashton Martin DB5 is a full-sized, almost-perfect reproduction of the original Bond car—down to the front-blinkers machine guns and Ben-Hurish wheels' blades—built using only cardboard and glue. It has no supporting structure, neither metal nor wood. Her Majesty's cardboard spy car was built by Chris Gilmour, who has a tendency to convert everything in 1:1 scale cardboard models, from bikes to giant strong boxes to dragsters to dentist chairs, grand pianos, and portable typewriters: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by godwhacker, your incandescent leader!: @doobiebros2two: mmmmmmmmm, moondump @Human Bomb: quadrophenia FTW!! more » | Other threads
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electric bike
Panasonic Makes Electric Bike With Regenerative Braking
What better alternative to driving to work than riding an electric bicycle? Panasonic's Vivi RX 10-S, which is due in Japan on August 20, works the same way many hybrid vehicle systems do: taking the energy from braking and harness it into recharging the battery. The total assisted travel range combining pedal power, electric power and electric regeneration is around 55 to 77 miles, which should be enough to get you to and from work without having to go super sweaty style. If you switch on its automatic mode, you'll be able ride upwards of 113 miles on a single full charge. No word on US release yet. [Crunchgear]
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By Jason ChenComment by IchabodMalinkoo: I bought a bike from Goodwill that looked like this one, back when my driver's license was suspended. The... more » | Other threads
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scooting
Cargo Scooter Concept is Moped With a Hole
"Oh!" you may say, thinking the Cargo scooter/moped concept by designer Elliot Ortiz is craziness exemplified. But listen: mopeds are a good solution in many places across the world, taking up less road space than cars and being cheap to run. One thing they lack is load-bearing abilities, and that's what Elliot's design is supposed to fix. Taking a few design cues from the classic Vespa, it's got that huge hole in the chassis which allows you to sling narrow loads inside. There's even a DHL scooter concept in the gallery. I can't help but wonder about stability of the thing, but it's a neat bit of lateral thinking. Should it remain a concept? What do you think, guys? [Tuvie via Techeblog]
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By Kit EatonComment by ぶっちぎり IN THE FACE!: And WTF is with DHL slapping their name on every concept vehicle than can be rendered in yellow? more » | Other threads
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phil bridge
Cardboard Bicycle Costs Just $30, Don't Leave It Out in the Rain
A 21-year-old student from the UK has designed a cardboard bicycle that he has dubbed "the ultimate green machine." Supporting anyone up to 168 pounds, the frame, which costs around $6 to make, is made from the cardboard used in industrial packaging, whilst the wheels and chain are standard bike issue, and will cost around $24. More » -
motorcycles
Speed Racing Motorcycle Inspired By Aliens
After one look at the Indian-branded "Speed Racer" motorcycle concept bike by Dan Bailey, it is easy to see how he incorporated the main characters in the Aliens movie franchise into the aesthetics. Using the specs on the Kawasaki Ninja as his framework, Bailey sought to design a bike that was rugged but maintained a sleek look—a mission he has certainly accomplished. I don't know if the Speed Racer will ever go into production, but for a design with the balls to take elements from three iconic franchises (maybe four if you count TRON), the bike holds up well. But how do you sit on it? [Daniel Bailey via Tuvie] More »
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By Sean FallonComment by tomcod: Nice concept, hope it serves its purpose. more » | Other threads
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design
Bi-Cycle Tandem Bike is Perfect for the Couple That's Going Nowhere
The Bi-Cycle tandem bike picks up where the Face-to-Face one left off, and by that I mean it manages to take an incredibly unsound, dangerous idea and up the ante considerably (video below). It's basically two unicycles bolted together, and the two steering column design means that, as a passenger, the well-being of both riders is literally in your hands. Then again, which seat is the front? Who gets to decide? Why can't I shake an image of violent cell mitosis from my head? At least the thing breaks down for easy storage—which is where, I imagine, this type of bike will spend the majority of its time. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by SgtMac02: @Bokusatsu_Tenshi: If you read the article, it references the giz article that was already done about the bike you seek.... more » | Other threads
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steampunk
Steampunk Tadpole Trike is a Geek's Dream on Three Wheels
We immediately noticed there's not much steam to be had with this steampunk tadpole tricycle, but those criticisms were forgotten when we saw video of designer Alan skirting around on it, period piece clothing and all. Officially known as the Brass Lion, the three-wheeled wonder is pedal-powered and sports some seriously cool (and functioning) brass coach lamps. The ride looks pretty smooth, too. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by SonOfMagicFact: @Pan_theFrog: Very well put. Sir, I have been bested. And you weren't a jerk about it, either! more » | Other threads
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design
Bloom Bicycle Attachment Seeds the World With Pedal Power, Bubbles
No, this is not an exhaust pipe for your bike (that'd be silly). It's Bloom, the pedal-powered, environmentally friendly attachment that produces seed-filled bubbles meant to transform concrete jungles into lush forests. Using nothing but the wind, a seed pellet, and a little vegetable based soapy water, the Bloom disperses bubbles into the cracks and crevices of our congested cityscape. Then nature takes over and the seedlings mature into vegetation, which is promptly exterminated by the department of public works. Just kidding. This is actually a pretty ingenious idea when you see how it works, and is one of many from Design 21's "Power to the Pedal" design competition. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Homerjay here for OxyClean!: @Xenobiologista: We call those teenage girls "Fag hags" :) They flock because he's non-threatening. more » | Other threads
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cannondale bicycles
Cannondale Bicycles May Get iPod Dock Upgrade + Stat Tracking
Cannondale bikes hired a design firm to render up some possible future features on their rides, one of which is a very interesting one called MetroPolite that has an iPod connector. An iPod seems like the last thing you want to be shoving into your ears when you're riding in a Metro area, seeing as bikes lose to cars when the latter accidentally hit the former, but the connector isn't just for that. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by teexcue: @Monty: Well personally, I buy things for my own personal use, and don't really take into account what my friends... more » | Other threads
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zoom
The 75 MPH Bicycle That's Powered by a Jet Engine
Robert Maddox is a builder and seller of real pulse jet engines with powers up to 1000 pounds... and if that's not a cool enough hobby, he's also bolted one to a bicycle. The 50-ish pounds of thrust developed by the engine could push the bike up to 75 MPH, which would be a real bone-shaker of a ride. And a deafening one too: the pulse jet engine makes a frightening racket, and its humming sound earned the Second World War cruise-missile V1s that used similar engines the nicknames buzzbomb and doodlebug. You can hear and see the results of this DIY craziness in the video. More »
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By Kit EatonComment by GeorgiaCado: I recall that a pulse jet powered personal helicopter was very do-able. Because the power is at the tips it was... more » | Other threads
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design
Face to Face Tandem Bike Makes First Dates Last Dates
Not content with looking like a dumbass on a regular tandem bike, Taiwanese inventor Chen Yugang decided to kick it up a notch and develop a bike that is as dangerous as it is ridiculous. Apparently, his new design can be ridden face to face, conventionally or (and here is the real kicker) back to back for couples looking to add a little rush to their romantic life. Seriously though guys, there isn't a damn thing that is romantic about the emergency room okay? Still, Yugang plans on getting it mass produced. Yeah, good luck with that dude—I just hope you have a great lawyer. [Daily Times via Geekologie via DVICE]
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By Sean FallonComment by mangochutney: @BadBoyNDSU: Just like Mario Kart Double Dash, right? more » | Other threads
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diy
Moov Is the LEGO of Kids' Vehicles (Verdict: I Don't Want to Grow Up)
Moov is probably one of the most amazing toys you will see this year: a do-it-yourself 4-in-1 vehicle kit for kids aged between 5 and 12. Now it's a racer, now it's a carver, now it's a tricycle, now it's a scooter. It's like LEGO Technics meet Duplo meet true pneumatic tires, but with giant wood and plastic pieces, easy enough for a kid to build it and big enough to ride it at Warp 7 down the street, as you can see in the demonstration video after the jump. More » -
clips
Walking Bike, Perfect Use For Old Keds, Jordans
We're not going to oversell this one. It's a bike. And it's had the wheels replaced by spokes tipped with shoes. In other words, it's quite possible the greatest invention ever. More » -
transportation
Ride the Bitchcruiser Bike, But Wear Protection (NSFW)
Once in a while we come across an invention that's so ludicrously chauvinist, even our testosterone-fueled rants sputter to speechlessness. Just check out the NSFW photos (and plenty of 'em) after the jump. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by whoster69: Amazing that some prudes can see the humor in this. This thing would be great just to get a... more » | Other threads
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design
CyCool Uses Your Own Cycling Energy To Cool You
Stationary biking may be fun and healthy, but unless you're sitting right under an air conditioning vent, you're gonna get hot. Real hot. So why not use the energy generated by all that furious pedaling to power a fan that cools you off at the same time? Sounds brilliant to us as long as you can shut off the fan occasionally so you're not always getting the cooling effect. There's nothing worse than cycling in the wind when it's cold. [Yanko Design]
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By Jason ChenComment by Hello_Newman: Yeah it's been done, but I wish it looked more comfortable, the seat looks small, and to be honest, it's... more » | Other threads
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concept prototype
Cerevellum Bike Computer Does It All, Including Video From Behind
Soon you'll be able to set up a computer network on your bicycle that's just downright useful. The Cerevellum's main unit mounts front and center on your handlebars, and then you plug in USB modules that give you GPS capability, heart rate readings, and even the amount of energy you're expending pedaling that bike. Heck, it even gives you eyes in the back of your head. More »
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Comment by OtakuboyT: I could have used this when I was in school and I was chases by bullies. One time I looked back... more » | Other threads
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ride like the windrider
Windrider Bicycle Clip Makes You Feel Like a Superhero, Look Like an Idiot
The next time you strap on that goofy helmet and head out on your bike to work, consider adding a pair of these Windrider Bicycle Clips to your ensemble. They protect your pant cuffs from rips and stains caused by the bicycle chain, and they are made from a reflective PVC for night-time riding. And don't worry, the people pointing and laughing are just jealous about how badass you look. Available for $15. [Product Page via Cool Hunting]
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By Sean FallonComment by Slokunshialgo: My first thought was that Greek messenger guy... The god who could get anywhere really quickly. But secondly, if I really... more » | Other threads
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led
Lex LED Illuminates Your Bike Wheels With Custom Messages
If you are one of those people who gets off on riding their bike to work while everyone else sits in traffic, you will love this Lex LED attachment. Why? Because, if you have Windows XP, 2000, or Vista you can type in a personalized message in English, Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji using the included software and then transfer the message to the Lex via USB. Imagine all of the fun you can have riding along the traffic with the words "suck it" flashing on your bike spokes. Warning: may result in road rage related injury. [Product Page via Everything USB]
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By Sean FallonComment by Naikrovek: Here's a much more 'open' version, if you're a DIY'er: [ladyada.net] more » | Other threads
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