I've never seen one of these...
11-08-07, 01:15 PM
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I've never seen one of these...
Now that my cycling season is over and I'm back on the bus, I get a chance to see a hardy types cycle by as I wait at the stop.
Twice now I've see a 'commuter' go by on a 'bike' the likes of which I've never seen before:
It's a pusher if I can use that term. It has a large, say 40" in diameter, front wheel, a mid low rise foot platform about 6" off of the road and a smallish, say 12", rear wheel. The rider is pretty much standing erect and propels his machine by pushing one leg along the road.
It's kind of neat. Is this a bike he concocted in his garage or is it commercial? Does it have a name?
Twice now I've see a 'commuter' go by on a 'bike' the likes of which I've never seen before:
It's a pusher if I can use that term. It has a large, say 40" in diameter, front wheel, a mid low rise foot platform about 6" off of the road and a smallish, say 12", rear wheel. The rider is pretty much standing erect and propels his machine by pushing one leg along the road.
It's kind of neat. Is this a bike he concocted in his garage or is it commercial? Does it have a name?
11-08-07, 01:18 PM
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11-08-07, 02:07 PM
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BTW, the front wheel is probably 26" or so, and the rear is at least 16".
11-08-07, 03:36 PM
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11-08-07, 06:31 PM
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Saw one on a 100k ride this summer. The guy hauled on the downhills but had trouble going up.
I've also read a story recently, can't remember where, about people commuting on them in Seattle or Denver or somewhere. Faster than walking and doesn't mess up your clothes like a bike.
I've also read a story recently, can't remember where, about people commuting on them in Seattle or Denver or somewhere. Faster than walking and doesn't mess up your clothes like a bike.
11-08-07, 06:48 PM
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I tried one once a few years back. Fun to ride, and something a bit different. Trouble is it has a fairly small footboard. My clodhoppers didn't quite fit on it 
It really needs room for both feet for better stability at speed, or even just to make it easier to swap feet.
It really needs room for both feet for better stability at speed, or even just to make it easier to swap feet.
11-08-07, 10:10 PM
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An old guy here in town has one and uses dogs (Huskies I think) to pull him around town. Cars give him a W I D E berth when they pass.
11-08-07, 10:17 PM
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I used to have my dog pull me around on my 'old-school' scooter. It was a lot of fun, she got plenty of exercise, and we all slept better at night because she was tired.
Good stuff.
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11-08-07, 11:35 PM
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I got to try one for about 1/4 mile. By golly, it was fun. I'm not sure it was practical for actully going somewhere, but it was fun, and easier to get up to speed than you might think.
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11-09-07, 02:20 PM
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11-09-07, 03:15 PM
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Two H's!!! TWO!!!!!
Foot? C'mon... feet are not cool. Obviously when you want to brake you're just supposed to skid that thing sideways. Until you master that skill you're not a REAL kickbiker.
11-09-07, 04:00 PM
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622 front wheel, 355 rear wheel. A Finn did 2003 PBP (1200km, <90 hours) on one.
