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Old 02-11-06 | 01:57 PM
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Would like to try it ...... once ...... maybe.......

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Old 02-11-06 | 03:56 PM
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Finally. A fart-powered bike.
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Old 02-12-06 | 02:18 PM
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Finally. A fart-powered bike.
That was my thought when I first saw the photo.
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Old 02-12-06 | 02:25 PM
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Bikes: 1 road bike (simple, light), 1 TT bike (could be more aero, could be lighter), 1 all-weather commuter and winter bike, 1 Monark 828E ergometer indoor bike

But why do it with flat bars...?

Imagine the top speed if he'd used aero bars!
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Old 02-12-06 | 04:32 PM
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I think for the bigger rocket, he atleast needs clipless pedals
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Old 02-12-06 | 05:10 PM
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Pedals? Foot rests would do...
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Old 02-15-06 | 04:22 PM
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Oh Joy! I would wait to light off 'til some motorist got behind me and blew his horn. These guys need to be out at Bonneville next speed week. Do not try this yourself, these people really are Rocket Scientists.
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Old 02-15-06 | 06:58 PM
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he should try it on a non x-mart bike
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Old 02-15-06 | 08:50 PM
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he should try it on a non x-mart bike
That'll be the 200# thrust engine, not the 35#
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Old 02-15-06 | 10:03 PM
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Hey, when you want your pizza delivered in a hurry.....
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Old 02-21-06 | 05:20 PM
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Hey, when you want your pizza delivered in a hurry.....
and to keep it warm, or just cook it on the way!
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