Anyone increasing horsepower with this?
12-13-12 | 11:14 PM
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Anyone increasing horsepower with this?
Just saw this after I received an email pointing to it, and I am just wondering if anyone is using one to increase their horsepower. I can't imagine too many people are.
12-14-12 | 06:02 AM
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What really annoys me is that they couldn't even get the hoof-beats right. If I heard that coming towards me I'd be ready to have some choice words for the ******* riding their obviously lame horse on pavement.
12-14-12 | 06:17 AM
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That made me smile, and i think that's what it's for. I'm all for anything that accomplishes that in today's world.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
12-14-12 | 01:42 PM
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I prefer power recovery turbines on the exhaust manifold, like the later radial engines had. For increasing HP, I mean.
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12-14-12 | 02:06 PM
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12-14-12 | 05:27 PM
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TROTIFY!!!
Very fun! Very clever!!
I loved that! Thanks!
Very fun! Very clever!!
I loved that! Thanks!
12-14-12 | 06:18 PM
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06-13-14 | 11:37 PM
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06-16-14 | 04:18 AM
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It would drown out my mellifluous voice when I sing while I ride.
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--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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06-17-14 | 12:27 PM
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I too found the concept and marketing to be extremely enjoyable, but to be a party pooper, I don't think it worked out too well. It seemed the clopping rhythm is highly variable per kit, and not always much like a horse. It would be a fun gag gift, but not actually used too often.
I also like the notion that you assemble the thing yourself; that makes it more fun.
I also like the notion that you assemble the thing yourself; that makes it more fun.
06-17-14 | 08:48 PM
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I too found the concept and marketing to be extremely enjoyable, but to be a party pooper, I don't think it worked out too well. It seemed the clopping rhythm is highly variable per kit, and not always much like a horse. It would be a fun gag gift, but not actually used too often.
I also like the notion that you assemble the thing yourself; that makes it more fun.
I also like the notion that you assemble the thing yourself; that makes it more fun.
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