The Halfbike
It's either a half-baked idea or brilliant. I don't know which. The inventor is hoping to raise $80,000 to start producing them. From the Kickstarter page:
It’s a vehicle that combines running and cycling, which turns out to be remarkably exciting and fun for getting around the city. A bicycle revised both in terms of size and functionality, a new kind of personal vehicle designed with rider experience in mind. Halfbike is light, compact and simple. You stand upright and turn simply by leaning your body. The ride is smooth and sometimes feels like gliding.
Comments
I've got an idea! Let's put a motor on it and call it a Segway!
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 03/17/14 at 11:19 AM
I'm reminded more of a unicycle with training wheels.
Posted by KDP on 03/17/14 at 02:33 PM
I immediately thought of a Segway too Expat. I love that idea KDP!!
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 03/17/14 at 02:59 PM
With a bit of speed built up on a down hill slope, the hand brake would probably lock the front tire resulting in an interesting face plant.
Posted by BMN on 03/17/14 at 03:53 PM
@BMN I thought that to then I took another look at the video, No front brake! Although the brakes back there will have little effect when all the weight is over the front wheel! :lol: :coolsmile:
Posted by Tyrusguy on 03/17/14 at 11:06 PM
@Tyrusguy
Yes, there is a reason for bikes to have rake built into the fork.
I can't count the number of 'fixie' riders I have tried to convince that simply having a rear brake is next to useless.
Stopping in a vertical position is definitely going to pose a challenge.
Yes, there is a reason for bikes to have rake built into the fork.
I can't count the number of 'fixie' riders I have tried to convince that simply having a rear brake is next to useless.
Stopping in a vertical position is definitely going to pose a challenge.
Posted by Billy on 03/21/14 at 07:54 AM
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