I saw this the other day, I think it is pretty cool. The rotational mass is probably very low. Pretty cool.
2009-08-19 04:49:40
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Olympian Chris Boardman's bike design
Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman shows off his unique bike design which he not only says will be common in 20 years but is also theft-proof and features puncture-free tires. The futuristic-looking creation boasts a complete carbon fiber body with a built-in locking anti-theft mechanism which can only be activated by the touch of the bike owner’s fingerprints. Addition features include a calorie monitoring system, battery-powered assistance, and aforementioned puncture-free tires that have the ability to self-inflate.
Boardman had this to say:
“It could be built now if there was a will. All the technologies are already there, it’s just that nobody’s put them all together before.”
http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/chris-boardmans-theft-proof-puncture-free-bicycle/
2009-08-19 03:28:59
I saw this the other day, I think it is pretty cool. The rotational mass is probably very low. Pretty cool.
2009-08-19 04:49:41
I don't think anything will ever beat the beauty and reliability of a butted steel touring frame. I hope the bike pictured becomes incredibly popular in the near future so I can snatch up old peugeots for cheap.
That said, the enclosed drive train and the hubless wheels look interesting. Any idea how that stuff is supposed to work? The link is short on details.
2009-08-19 17:04:08
Seems like those wheels could only work as long as the bike stayed immaculately clean. An enclosed drive train would be great if it was still reasonably efficient. Incidentally, I heard that Trek is bringing out a commuter bike with a belt drive (I think that's a Rohloff hub, but I don't know where the cranks come from). No more rusty chains from riding in the rain!
2009-08-19 17:17:22
I was in love with that design until I saw this :
2009-08-19 17:22:47
the kawasaki looks too fast for me, and that carbon bike will have more function and a longer life hanging on the ceiling at OTB...
for starters, where do I put my bar ends on bar ends? B, where will my panniers go? and 3, how heavy of a person can I ride on the handlebars?
2009-08-19 17:59:36
That was Aron's (bumper bike guy) first bike.
2009-08-19 19:13:35
Check out the moment of inertial on the front wheel of this one.
2009-08-19 19:47:11
I just admire the utter refusal, under any circumstances, to risk a pinch flat.
2009-08-19 20:12:59
never been into the soft tail look.
2009-08-19 20:25:15
i can't wait to see these show at at Free Ride in 2030
2009-08-20 13:52:04
I think that is a signature John Connor handbuilt frame.
2009-08-20 14:01:32