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Old 03-07-08 | 12:42 PM
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Bikes: Mercier Corvus (commuter), Fila Taos (MTB), Trek 660(Got frame for free and put my LeMans Centurian components on it)

Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
You may be happy to hear that I am working out the bugs on a braking system that doesn't require the use of hands or feet. It is a collection of small face sensors that can detect when you smile, and then send an electronic signal to a modified disc brake unit. It applies braking force in relation to how big your grin is. I figure this way when I see a hot chick (and pretty much lose control of my hands and feet) my bike will automatically stop so I can talk to her. In extreme cases of beauty it may launch me over the handlebars, but either way I think she'll be impressed.
Does it compensate for say someone with a tick, or perhaps the creepy guy who always smiles?
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