Is this bike worth $25?
06-06-09, 10:27 AM
#1
Dirt-riding heretic
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Posts: 17,413
Bikes: Lynskey R230/Red, Blue Triad SL/Red, Cannondale Scalpel 3/X9
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 8 Times
in
7 Posts
Is this bike worth $25?
Who needs "plastic" when you can have cardboard? 
https://www.inhabitat.com/2008/07/01/...ardboard-bike/
https://www.inhabitat.com/2008/07/01/...ardboard-bike/
__________________
"Unless he was racing there was no way he could match my speed."
"Unless he was racing there was no way he could match my speed."
06-06-09, 12:42 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Davis, CA
Posts: 315
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
https://www.inhabitat.com/2007/08/28/...exiest-cycles/
I don't understand. With the exception of the Fisher I find all of those to be eyesores.
I don't understand. With the exception of the Fisher I find all of those to be eyesores.
06-06-09, 01:20 PM
#8
.
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Posts: 3,981
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix Comp, Soma ES
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Don't think fenders would help that bike if it was ridden in the rain....
__________________
Demented internet tail wagging imbicile.
Demented internet tail wagging imbicile.
06-06-09, 03:48 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 419
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
06-06-09, 04:37 PM
#14
Lanky Lass
I think the saddle could stand to lose a few grams, but it's a fun concept.
East Hill
East Hill
__________________
___________________________________________________
TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
___________________________________________________
TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
06-06-09, 05:36 PM
#17
Senoir Membre
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
Posts: 422
Bikes: Centurion Le Mans, Bianchi Sport, Trek 3500
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
06-06-09, 08:48 PM
#22
Over the hill
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 24,364
Bikes: Giant Defy, Giant Revolt
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 995 Post(s)
Liked 1,200 Times
in
689 Posts
Paint the word "Cervelo" on it and it's worth $2500
__________________
It's like riding a bicycle
It's like riding a bicycle
06-07-09, 08:26 PM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 419
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
06-07-09, 08:39 PM
#24
Guadzilla
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Dialing it up to 400W
Posts: 3,697
Bikes: Pinarello F4:13 W/Campy Reecord & Blue RC6 W/SRAM Force
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
168# weight limit.. wont find much of a market for it here in America.
