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that seat does look uncomfortable, but hey, you could probably put a roof on that

I would think you could pretty well enclose the whole thing.

Also, what happens on the uphill? I wonder how much he paid those middle & high schoolers to run around the track and tout their "knee and hip problems".

maybe if they just ran with proper form and ditched over built up shoes that actually weaken you ankle and knees then they wouldnt need contraptionbike.

i think this works better:

http://media.morristechnology.com/mediafilesvr/upload/coastalcourier/gallery/3644_sized_amish_man_on_scooter.JPG

Hi,

I am David, the founder of GlideCycle.....nope...I never paid the girls anything. They all trained out of their injuries well before their therapist said they could. Yep, the seat is pretty comfortable once a period of adjustment like to a new pair of shoes passes. Lots of glidecyclists including me "run" over 20 miles at a time. I run about 60 miles a week.

Why are you all so sarcastic....Do you really know it all. You write like you do...but are actually not very open minded. It is possible that something might work that you didn't think of with your brilliant minds.

Oh, by the way...if you look at some of the videos on the personal training page you will see that we can go up any hill you find....and enjoy it. Sheesh, what a bunch of naysayers. There would never have been an airplane if you were all on the committee.

Why are you all so sarcastic....Do you really know it all. You write like you do...but are actually not very open minded.

If you think that, it's most likely it's because you failed to follow the first maxim of boards like this one: lurk for a while before you post.

If you don't? You won't understand the context in which you're speaking.

I could be wrong.

Mick

I have to agree with Mick. I find the people on this board to extremely kind and open minded, especially compared to just about any other message board you find on the Internet. In particular, I've run across almost no personal attacks.

Yea, we, the bike community, found something new and poked a little fun. I can only suggest you join in the conversation, which you would be most welcome to, without taking offense and offering your own insults. That won't get you very far, and doesn't cast your company or products in a favorable light.

Personally, I thought the glidebike looked like a neat idea and I was curious how fast one usually travels while using it? Faster than running? Slower than rollerblades? I couldn't get a good sense watching the videos.

Honestly, when I posted the link I thought it was something bicycle related that looked kindy of kooky, in a neat way. I would think that when you come out with a product like this, one that is really pretty different from what people are used to, its going to turn heads and get some giggles. But the benefit with that is that it does turn heads and attract people, ie prospective customers.

I can say that the first time I saw a recumbent, I was probably like what the hell is that goofy looking thing and giggled a bit, but they have grown on me and someday I mnay even own one.

No one here is acting as a 'naysayer" , We are merely giving an honest opinion on your bike. Perhaps instead of firing off at the community that would purchase your product, you should take the feedback you receive here into consideration. It might help you work out problems in the design Honestly without people giving BOTH positive and negative feedback, THEN there would never have been an airplane.

I honestly think this cycle could have a great impact on orthopedic rehab and teaching those who cant, to walk again. Maybe take the time to hear some HONEST unbiased opinions and make a million dollars. No product is perfect from the start.

"Why are you all so sarcastic....Do you really know it all. You write like you do...but are actually not very open minded. It is possible that something might work that you didn't think of with your brilliant minds. "

ummm...... dude, you forgot a question mark after one of your sentences. Do you think that your brilliant mind could try to figure out where the question mark goes?

can say that the first time I saw a recumbent, I was probably like what the hell is that goofy looking thing and giggled a bit, but they have grown on me and someday I may even own one.

I feel the exact same way about fungal toenails.

Mick

wow, the comments were so mild. i seriously can't believe you took offense to that. if that's any indication of your customer service...

you know, you really could have tried to educate people on your product, but it seems you chose to attack and demean.

good luck with your business sir.

Egomaniac much? Are you really putting yourself in the company of the inventors of modern flight? LOL

Flashback to : http://bike-pgh.org/bbpress/topic/anybody-running-air-free-tires#post-4695

Flashback to OSOBike.

I think it's cool, I'm all for exploring new concepts.

Having said that, anyone who knows their history knows that the Wright bros (and others) took all kinds of crap while they were experimenting with their little "concept". And I'm pretty sure whining back was not in their vocabulary.

Also, sarcasm is, well, fun.

perhaps an "unofficial" invitation to the dirty dozen?

Honestly, if someone had one of these and a big empty parking lot I'd give it a go. I'll bet it would be a blast.

In terms of use for the disabled, it's way cool. Any sort of non-motorized contraption that allows folks that otherwise couldn't run or cycle the fun of flying along a bike trail is a worthy invention.

I think this is a cool idea, too.. not really for myself, but like Brad said - for disabled people who can't use a standard bike or run. I didn't watch all the videos about it, but in one of them a guy who's leg had been amputated said it was a great feeling to be able to get out of the wheelchair after ten years, and now he's walking all the time (with a prosthetic). That rules! I know there are other types of bicycles that handicapped folks can use, but it's cool there's another idea out there that may work well for certain people.

When I was watching the video I found myself thinking, "Ah!!! They are going to tip over!" and then I remembered this anecdote from a bicycle history book about how when the velocipede or "running machine" first came out in the early 1800's people couldn't figure out how someone could possibly ride it without falling over. Flashback!

Dear Sir, please google this:

dirty dozen +pittsburgh

Watch a few of these videos. If you happen to be in the Pittsburgh area this Saturday morning, you can see this annual event in person. Talk to a bunch of us. You might find us both interesting and interested.

*begins smirking* What I'd really like to see is someone travel the length of Jacob Street with one of these. *OK I'm done now*