Interesting design
10-16-08, 09:36 AM
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Interesting design
https://www.metacafe.com/watch/165686...mbent_bicycle/
Although my first impression was 'why?' it occured to me afterward, this design might be beneficial when climbing hills.
Although my first impression was 'why?' it occured to me afterward, this design might be beneficial when climbing hills.
10-16-08, 11:49 AM
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Yep, hills and the ability to stand are why people keep trying to come up with a good convertible design. I think that one comes closer to a workable design than any other ones I've seen so far. The more I think about it, the carbon dual-position that was posted here a month or two back was a good attempt, too. We tend to be a demanding bunch, though. That one still looks heavy, and scissoring the frame makes for some acute angles in the chain line. I gotta salute the guys who keep trying. I think the state of the breed is looking better all the time. Someday, someone will hit on a good all-around design and they'll be able to sell a bunch as commuters. And we'll all look at it and go, "Doh! Why didn't I think of that???"
