Folding Bikes - Der Bergmönch: folding mountain scooter

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jefmcg
01-20-09, 12:46 AM
http://www.bergmoench.com/index.php

Thought someone here might be interested in this.

jur
01-20-09, 02:51 AM
Very interesting! The fork looks like the one on the new Jetstream.
caotropheus
01-21-09, 11:56 AM
Very interesting indeed. Somehow reminds me a BMX.

LittlePixel
01-21-09, 01:25 PM
Haha - brilliant. I dare someone to put kiddy knobbleys on a Brompton and try that... :)
oboeterry
01-21-09, 02:31 PM
Interesting idea, but no chain, pedals or even a seat? :-/ You just get to the top of a hill (carrying what must weigh a lot more than a standard backpack) and roll down? Hmmm...

[edit: well, I guess it *is* a scooter...]
chainstrainer
01-21-09, 02:35 PM
Am I missing something or does this thing only coast downhill? I like the video but I didn't see the monk ride off across the floor at the end. The sanctuary would need a sloping floor for that I suppose.
NormanF
01-21-09, 10:44 PM
I think its more a free downhill racer folder. The idea is you can portage it up the hill, assemble it and blast down. Its a lot of fun doing that on a small bike!
chainstrainer
01-21-09, 10:49 PM
I'm sure that couple in the video did not ride down the same route they climbed up over. If I were into this sort of riding I'd have taken the chairlift.
Pocko
01-22-09, 02:18 AM
I just love innovation and design of all sorts! :)

This one's not for me... but I can see it being enjoyed by others in the right places and conditions. Good on them, I say!