Cool japanese enclosed bike
11-14-05, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I'll take two.
Its beautiful, but wonder how much it weighs? The problem with these semi-electric vehicles is that they're likely be illegal in the bike lanes but too underpowered for the main road. That's one of the ironies of the NEV's -- can't take em on 45 MPH roads that are wide open for bikes. In my state you'll probably also need licensing and insurance.
11-14-05, 11:10 AM
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That thing is as narrow as a bicycle with a large rider. Why shouldn't it be ridden on 45MPH roads that are wide open for bikes?
I really want to get an enclosed bike some day (not for $7000, though) for the rain protection and the aerodynamic benefit.
I really want to get an enclosed bike some day (not for $7000, though) for the rain protection and the aerodynamic benefit.
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Originally Posted by MarkS
At $7000 a pop?
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Originally Posted by MarkS
At $7000 a pop?
11-14-05, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I'll take two.
11-14-05, 02:34 PM
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Its a dam conspiracy!!!! Thay wan't to turn us all into friggin cagers!!! No thanks...
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Originally Posted by aadhils
Its a dam conspiracy!!!! Thay wan't to turn us all into friggin cagers!!! No thanks...
11-14-05, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cerewa
That thing is as narrow as a bicycle with a large rider. Why shouldn't it be ridden on 45MPH roads that are wide open for bikes?
Not sure if this semi-electric would be allowed in the bike lanes.
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Originally Posted by MarkS
At $7000?
https://www.hpvelotechnik.com/produkt...details_e.html
and a fully equiped HyperSport will run you about the same.
https://www.windcheetah.co.uk/hypersport.htm
but then I save that amount each year I go without an automobile.
https://www.bikesatwork.com/carfree/c...ownership.html
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designed to fold up to fit in a coin-operated locker!
Okay, it has a grip shifter and what could easily be an 8 speed/internal shimano hub. You'd be hard pressed to find an 8-speed razor scooter.
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Not sure if this semi-electric would be allowed in the bike lanes.
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I had an Ecodyne, a fully fiberglass faired. recumbent trike much like this thing, just lower and fatter. And no motor assist. Problems: 1; the shell was half the weight, 2; in summer I overheated, 3; winter the window fogged/froze over in minutes, 4; at extreme downhill speeds the brakes were horribly inadequate. 5; the wheels picked up gravel, dirt, and water spraying the insides and me with crud. 6; on sharp turns it could roll over. A friend got it up on two wheels and road several hundred yards around a parking lot. The rear cluster promptly disintegrated. Benefits: 1; Incredbile gee whiz factor. 2; could go really, really fast downhill. See #4 above. Oh and 23 years ago I paid $2400 for it.
This oriental trike looks like it would roll over in a light side wind or if a semi goes past at speed.
This oriental trike looks like it would roll over in a light side wind or if a semi goes past at speed.
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Originally Posted by ken cummings
This oriental trike looks like it would roll over in a light side wind or if a semi goes past at speed.
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I'll take two.
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