Solving the bicycle problem

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Terry Morse said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

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1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.Saddles are bad? What other form of exercise lets you SIT DOWN while

you exercise?

er -- rowing, recumbent biking, horseback riding?

CC

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

Every DIlbert reader knows that the solution to number 2 is
dorky pants!
--
mac the naïf

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Terry Morse said:

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

He's channeling Eli Whitney? --D-y

Think he's had a bit of gin?

As a novelty exercise machine, it's got some possiblities -- think of how
stupid a Nordic Trak must have looked in prototype stage.

I note they didn't show it going any speed OR going around any tight
corners. No bunny hops, either 😉

Curtis L. Russell said:

Zog The Undeniable said:

Where would you park it? It's huge.

Around the other bikes at the bike rack.

Or, use it AS the bike rack.

Somehow, the Segway attracted millions of dollars in venture capital.

The guy has a prototype, a web site, and a video. All he needs is fools with
money.

On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:17:18 -0800, Terry Morse <[email hidden]>

may have said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

This new contraption:

1. is fast,
2. has no saddle.

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
takers?

Bigger than a Renault LeCar.

Uglier than a Pontiac Aztek.

About as aerodynamically efficient as dragging a parachute.

Has many of the drawbacks of a pennyfarthing. Fall sideways and
you're in a rotating mess. Try to traverse some fairly common sharply
inclined roads or driveways, and it will fall sideways. (Mine would
probably do it.) Try to climb them head-on, and it will roll over
backwards. Could be used as an uncontrolled high-risk "thrill" ride
in San Francisco.

No place to park. Can't even get into some parking garages.

The Segway was a better concept, and it has lost tons of money.

This device would find a ready market only in art car parades and
circuses.

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Jim Higson said:

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"Gearing that allows an operator to rotate the wheels four times each
pedal cycle, or at a 1:4 ratio while at the comfortable cadence rate
will produce a speed upwards of 50mph."

The 50mph claim seems to just be based on it having a really high gear.
Assuming 100rpm at the pedals, any normal bike can get that gear: it just
needs a 79t chainring and 11t rear.

That's what's keeping me from going faster on my bike! All I need is
some much bigger gears. Who knew?
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terry morse - Undiscovered Country Tours - http://www.udctours.com/

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Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Terry Morse said:

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

He's channeling Eli Whitney? --D-y

Think he's had a bit of gin?

As a novelty exercise machine, it's got some possiblities -- think of

how

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stupid a Nordic Trak must have looked in prototype stage.

I note they didn't show it going any speed OR going around any tight
corners. No bunny hops, either 😉

It didn't look real maneuverable.

Looks a lot like some experiments done in the late 1800s.

Chas.

Mike Kruger said:

Curtis L. Russell said:

Zog The Undeniable said:

Where would you park it? It's huge.

Around the other bikes at the bike rack.

Or, use it AS the bike rack.

Somehow, the Segway attracted millions of dollars in venture capital.

The Segway looks simple, sensible and practical in comparison.

Ron

Terry Morse wrote:
:: Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
:: the bicycle:
::
:: 1. bicycles are slow,
:: 2. saddles are bad.

He called the saddle a seat. Proof that he is clueless.

::
:: This new contraption:
::
:: 1. is fast,
:: 2. has no saddle.
::
:: http://www.bodyriteltd.com/
::
:: Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
:: takers?
:: --
:: terry morse - Undiscovered Country Tours - http://www.udctours.com/

"Tom Keats" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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In article <45b658e9.0@entanet>,

Zog The Undeniable said:

Terry Morse said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

This new contraption:

1. is fast,
2. has no saddle.

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
takers?

Where would you park it? It's huge.

Stick wings that flap on it, and it'll
be an ornithopter. Park it in a hangar.

cheers,
Tom

"They laughed at the Wright brothers too..."

All ye of little faith!

Chas.

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* * Chas said:

"Tom Keats" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

In article <45b658e9.0@entanet>,
Zog The Undeniable <[email hidden]> writes:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Where would you park it? It's huge.

Stick wings that flap on it, and it'll
be an ornithopter. Park it in a hangar.

Quoted message said:

"They laughed at the Wright brothers too..."

The Wright brothers didn't flaunt their working
prototype as soon as it was assembled, let alone
proofed, and then immediately go advertising for
investors.

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All ye of little faith!

Faith? I suspect that's largely what makes this
contraption work.

But perhaps it could serve as some sort of sea floor
rover. It could be left down there permanently.
That would obviate any parking hassles for everybody.

cheers,
Tom

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In rec.bicycles.misc * * Chas said:

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Quoted message said:

Stick wings that flap on it, and it'll
be an ornithopter. Park it in a hangar.

"They laughed at the Wright brothers too..."

They laughed at the Marx Brothers too!

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All ye of little faith!

Terrible isn't it?

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Live never to be ashamed if anything you do or say is
published around the world -- even if what is published is not true.
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Quoted message said:

Terry Morse said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

Saddles are bad? What other form of exercise lets you SIT DOWN while
you exercise?

I can think of at least one other, but it requires a partner.

--
Dane Buson - [email hidden]
"Good generally conquers evil.
Unless, of course, good is stupid."

In article
<[email hidden]>,

Terry Morse said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

This new contraption:

1. is fast,
2. has no saddle.

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
takers?

I know that guy. He used sell aluminum siding.

--
Michael Press

"Terry Morse" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

This new contraption:

1. is fast,
2. has no saddle.

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
takers?
--
terry morse - Undiscovered Country Tours - http://www.udctours.com/

I bet it packs down to a backpack!

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <[email hidden]>

may have said:

In article
<[email hidden]>,

Terry Morse said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

This new contraption:

1. is fast,
2. has no saddle.

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
takers?

I know that guy. He used sell aluminum siding.

Was that before or after he was running the "build real wealth fast in
real estate" seminars?

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On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:00:07 -0800, [email hidden] (Tom Keats)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

All ye of little faith!

Faith? I suspect that's largely what makes this
contraption work.

Actually, it looks quite similar to something entered into one of
those Japanese contraption contests/parades a long time ago. Much of
it looks stolen or borrowed. Some parts also have a passing
resemblance to equipment used by acrobats in some circuses as well.
Not many new ideas and just thing for someone that wants to be a clown
in traffic.

Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...

Reminds me of a South Park episode. Remember the "It" machine?
But it is pretty cool. Practical? that's debatable.

Werehatrack said:

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <[email hidden]>

may have said:

In article
<[email hidden]>,

Terry Morse said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

This new contraption:

1. is fast,
2. has no saddle.

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
takers?

I know that guy. He used sell aluminum siding.

Was that before or after he was running the "build real wealth fast in
real estate" seminars?

On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:26:45 -0600, Werehatrack <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <[email hidden]>

may have said:

In article
<[email hidden]>,

Terry Morse said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

This new contraption:

1. is fast,
2. has no saddle.

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
takers?

I know that guy. He used sell aluminum siding.

Was that before or after he was running the "build real wealth fast in
real estate" seminars?

The no money down thing was after the High end audio equipment.

Ron

Werehatrack said:

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <[email hidden]>

may have said:

In article
<[email hidden]>,

Terry Morse said:

Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
the bicycle:

1. bicycles are slow,
2. saddles are bad.

This new contraption:

1. is fast,
2. has no saddle.

http://www.bodyriteltd.com/

Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
takers?

I know that guy. He used sell aluminum siding.

Was that before or after he was running the "build real wealth fast in
real estate" seminars?

Is Rube Goldberg's ghost still inventing screwy things?
That is too weird for me. It also looks like you would need a full sized
garage just to park it.
Bill Baka