Han Solo fixed-gear bikes...
 

So somebody made a [great] joke about a bike making the Kessel Run in less than two parsecs, and that gave me the idea for this Mad-Max FG spinoff thread.

You know the bikes I'm talking about: those made-in-the-garage, uber-ugly / uber-fast frankenframe concoctions or carbon and bubble-gum. Post 'em.

Never understood how a parsec (unit of distance) could be considered time.

Look, man. It was a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Things were different then.

http://www.wired.com/images/slidesho...RocketBike.jpg

There are more bikes here.

http://www.wired.com/culture/lifesty...=1&slideView=5

Maybe he didn't mean it as time, maybe it's just a non-sequitur from the question of it being fast. I've never done the kessel run, but he could have meant that he made it through the whole thing in less than 2 parsecs, which is difficult because usually there's lots of avoiding of asteroids and such to do which increases distance significantly, so by doing it in such a short distance (relatively), he showed that he's a great pilot and the falcons agility/nimbleness.

just an idea, although, probably, it's just an error in the writing.

fact: ugly bikes aren't fast.

yeah, you have to equate the kessel run to a messenger job. He knew the galaxy real well.

the kessel run involves passing between a group of black holes, so only the fastest ships and best pilots can make it in such a short distance, slower ships have to go much farther around in order to not be sucked in. educate yourselves.

Awesome...haha...

i can't even begin to picture a han solo bike. thge mad max thing at least made sense.

hmm essentially exactly what I said? Well at least what I explained

I would guess that only Chewbaca rides fixed.

Luke rides a geared Trek.

Han rides a 70's Pinarello

Obi probably rides Luke!

warning: dork alert

The Falcon is often connected to the Kessel Run, a pathway from Kessel past the Maw Black Hole Cluster used by smugglers to transport precious Glitterstim spice.[3] Solo in A New Hope brags that the Falcon made the Kessel Run in "less than twelve parsecs", referring to his ability to move the ship closer to the Maw's black holes and therefore cut the distance traveled.[3] On the A New Hope DVD audio commentary, Lucas comments that, in the Star Wars universe, traveling through hyperspace requires careful navigation to avoid stars, planets, asteroids, and other obstacles.[4] Since no long-distance journey can be made in a straight line, the "fastest" ship is the one that can plot the "most direct course", thereby traveling the least distance.[4] Solo's twelve-parsec Kessel Run is depicted in Rebel Dawn by A. C. Crispin.[5] In a Dark Horse Comics issue, "The Kessel Run," the Kessel Run that Solo mentions is a scam that Lando uses to win money back from Solo after losing the Falcon to him. Lando and his friends trick Solo into thinking if he did the Kessel Run quickly, he would gain notoriety among smugglers. Ultimately, it is a scam and a kind of initiation for new smugglers.

very much already said, but news to me.

Bull****!

Chewie rides a MTB with big-ass racks and no suspension. It's probably an old rock-hopper, but with some higher-rising bars.

Han rides a beast ambiguous track bike with aero-bars and double toe-straps.

Luke rides an old British roadbike that he bought off some Jawas. It's held together with copper wire in places and has wing-nuts as quick releases. And one red reflector, up front. But after his Jedi-training he converts it to fixed.

Obi rides a ****ty recumbent.

yoda rides a highwheel.

the only bike you would ever need


http://www.entertainmentearth.com/im...CRA38304lg.jpg


i was totally inspired by those speeder bikes as a kid

Damn. I seriously thought this thread was going to be about the Dahon Hon Solo.
Which I want. Because they are awesome. And single speed flip/flop.
http://www.jvbike.com/images/Dahon/Hon_Solo_600x390.jpg

That is nice!

Yep! If I ever need a folder that'll be the one.

That thing is screaming for white Aerospokes, gaudy top..err..laser protector, Oury grips and toe clips/straps. Don't forget the mess bag.

It was a limited edition for 2006 only.
All the bikes they sell in the US now are geared with vertical drops.

did someone say Hon Solo?
http://www.bikefold.com/graphics/dah...hon_solo_2.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...s/speeder1.jpg
The Messenger Strikes Back!




...sorry, this is all you're going to get out of me. It's midterms and I literally didn't sleep last night. :(

lol that is excellent

that is awesome :beer: