Hey....
I know guys like that who invent and build experimental bikes like the one in the photo. Yes, they often look zany just like the guy in the photo. My guess is he is a genious.
It looks funny at first glance, but I'll bet that less than 5% of the people on BikeForums.com have the working knowledge or skill to design & build a bike like that.
Did anybody notice the derailure on the front wheel drive?