ellipti-go - interesting
12-04-13, 10:20 AM
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ellipti-go - interesting
Shopping for a trainer and stumbled on this. Never seen or heard of these before. Interesting mix of running and wheeling
https://www.elliptigo.com/Healthy-Runner
https://www.elliptigo.com/Healthy-Runner
12-04-13, 10:50 AM
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I always see one or two on RAGBRAI. Multiple gearing, freewheel, brakes -- if you would really rather be running, they seem like the ticket.
12-04-13, 11:58 AM
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Well, I think it depends. The first couple and the last couple days are pretty hilly, so fixed would be challenging even with brake(s). I wonder how Elliptigo miles compare with regular running miles, since you have the ability to gear down when climbing hills, and to gear up when going flat or downhill.
The Elliptigo riders always seem fresh and enthusiastic at stops, but who knows -- maybe they're paid representatives, or have motors hidden inside like Cancellara's bike.
The Elliptigo riders always seem fresh and enthusiastic at stops, but who knows -- maybe they're paid representatives, or have motors hidden inside like Cancellara's bike.
12-04-13, 12:44 PM
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12-04-13, 12:49 PM
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It's said the flipping seatpost-heads around to the front of the seat tube, on triathlon bikes
is to do a more like running leg motion.
is to do a more like running leg motion.
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This is posted over on the News and Announcements/Recalls thread:
https://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/...ptical-Cycles/
https://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/...ptical-Cycles/
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12-05-13, 07:30 AM
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There are a lot of people who like riding them. It gets them outside exercising. Good for them. If it works for you and you can afford it, then well done.
I'd love to try one for the novelty of it. Unless somebody dropped it off at my house for free, I can't see ever owning it (and if that happened, I have a few friends who would put it to good use).
I'd love to try one for the novelty of it. Unless somebody dropped it off at my house for free, I can't see ever owning it (and if that happened, I have a few friends who would put it to good use).
12-06-13, 09:07 AM
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various absurd such-like things are covered in this thread
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...57243-Row-Bike
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...57243-Row-Bike
12-06-13, 09:20 AM
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There is a guy that tries to peddle those things at the middle trail head on one of a 20 mile rail trail on weekends around here. I also saw a couple at one of the larger bike shops in Bloomington, MN. I laughed and asked the guy working there if they actually sold any of them. I guess they're not big sellers...
12-06-13, 10:53 AM
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A few Elliptigo riders successfully completed London - Edinburgh - London (just under 900 miles).
12-06-13, 07:02 PM
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Treadmill Bike, as seen on the previously-mentioned older thread:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reyt3uiQqI8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reyt3uiQqI8
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12-26-13, 09:37 PM
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There are 2 older ladies that ride them in our neighborhood. They passed me when I was running with little effort and I'll bet these ladies were 65 years old or so. I wonder about steering while going down hill. Not sure on that one.
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I saw a bunch of people riding those things up Mt Lemmon in Tucson today. First time I've ever seen them. Do they go downhill too? Eek!
01-30-14, 07:21 AM
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