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geo8rge
07-18-09, 09:21 AM
Rocket bike FAIYATORIKKUBOBU, for you my friend, one million yen
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/07/16/rocket-bike-faiyatorikkubobu-for-you-one-million-yen/

Probably not a complete hoax, hopefully not the future.

DIY version.
http://www.youtube.com/v/QPqDoVjsMVY

Panthers007
07-18-09, 12:37 PM
Great. Now cyclists will be confined to only bike-ride at the Bonneville Salt-Flats... :notamused: :twitchy:
x136
07-18-09, 02:08 PM
A pulse jet would violate noise ordinances in three or more counties at once, so probably not going to go mainstream.

[edit: According to the Japanese site, it sounds more like it's a turbine than a pulse jet. Still ridiculous, but slightly more reasonable.]

Nermal
07-18-09, 03:06 PM
I like the way it's mounted. Right between the legs. Gives a whole new meaning to "Crotch Rocket".
BlazingPedals
07-18-09, 07:48 PM
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1573561/rocket_bicycle/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByemtRt_CP0
http://www.break.com/index/jet_propelled_bicycle.html
http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/vision/jetbike1.mpg
Rogue Leader
07-19-09, 09:21 AM
That looks like it could end in death..... a lot of death.
MrPhil
07-19-09, 09:41 AM
The DIY version looks like a lot of fun.
Artkansas
07-19-09, 03:10 PM
Here it is.

http://michaelbelfiore.com/files/u1/pickens_bike.jpg

I doubt that it cost a million yen. But it did get the man who made it, (seen riding the bike) a job.

He's now the head rocket designer at Scaled Composites, makers of "Spaceship One".
Panthers007
07-19-09, 03:23 PM
The very latest in bike-wear: An asbestos-suit.
Cyclaholic
07-19-09, 11:07 PM
Here it is.

http://michaelbelfiore.com/files/u1/pickens_bike.jpg

I doubt that it cost a million yen. But it did get the man who made it, (seen riding the bike) a job.

He's now the head rocket designer at Scaled Composites, makers of "Spaceship One".

The D.I.Y. version of that involves a whole lot of burritos and beer the night before. :D
BlazingPedals
07-20-09, 05:47 AM
I think it'd be cool to have one that could push you to, like, 30 mph. But 100+ mph? Nope, not me! I wonder what the fuel usage is?
Panthers007
07-20-09, 10:14 AM
Better still - WHAT is the fuel? Hydrazine?? That could take out a city block...
Amani576
07-20-09, 03:24 PM
That looks like it could end in death..... a lot of death.

I hope you don't mind, but I just HAVE to have that as part of my sig.
-Gene-
GTALuigi
07-21-09, 03:13 PM
that totally violates the whole idea of Biking and going "GREEN"
Panthers007
07-21-09, 03:41 PM
It looks like something that belongs on "JACKASS." Should tell the inventor to go blow it out his shorts.