Solving the bicycle problem

[[email protected]]

On Jan 23, 9:54 pm, [email protected] wrote:
> On Jan 23, 9:17 am, Terry Morse <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > 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?

er -- rowing, recumbent biking, horseback riding?

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[Alex Colvin]

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

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

 

[Mike Kruger]

[email protected] wrote:
> Terry Morse wrote:
>
>> 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

 

[Mike Kruger]

Curtis L. Russell wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:24:53 +0000, Zog The Undeniable
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> 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.

 

[Werehatrack]

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

Jim Higson wrote:

> > "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?
--
terry morse - Undiscovered Country Tours - http://www.udctours.com/

 

[* * Chas]

"Mike Kruger" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> [email protected] wrote:
> > Terry Morse wrote:
> >
> >> 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
>
>
It didn't look real maneuverable.

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

Chas.

 

[RonSonic]

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 05:23:13 GMT, "Mike Kruger" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Curtis L. Russell wrote:
>> On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:24:53 +0000, Zog The Undeniable
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> 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

 

[Roger Zoul]

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/

 

[* * Chas]

"Tom Keats" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <45b658e9.0@entanet>,
> Zog The Undeniable <[email protected]> writes:
> > Terry Morse wrote:
> >> 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.

 

[Tom Keats]

In article <[email protected]>,
"* * Chas" <[email protected]> writes:
>
> "Tom Keats" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> In article <45b658e9.0@entanet>,
>> Zog The Undeniable <[email protected]> writes:

>> > 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.

> "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.

> 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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[Dane Buson]

In rec.bicycles.misc * * Chas <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Tom Keats" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>
>> 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!

> 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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[Dane Buson]

[email protected] wrote:
>
>
> On Jan 23, 9:17 am, Terry Morse <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 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 protected]
"Good generally conquers evil.
Unless, of course, good is stupid."

 

[Michael Press]

In article
<[email protected]>,
Terry Morse <[email protected]> wrote:

> 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

 

[Bellsouth Ijit 2.0]

"Terry Morse" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> 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!

 

[Werehatrack]

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <[email protected]>
may have said:

>In article
><[email protected]>,
> Terry Morse <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> 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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[Curtis L. Russell]

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

>> 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...

 

[who_me?]

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

Werehatrack wrote:
> On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <[email protected]>
> may have said:
>
>> In article
>> <[email protected]>,
>> Terry Morse <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> 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?
>

 

[RonSonic]

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

>On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <[email protected]>
>may have said:
>
>>In article
>><[email protected]>,
>> Terry Morse <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> 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

 

[Bill Baka]

Werehatrack wrote:
> On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <[email protected]>
> may have said:
>
>> In article
>> <[email protected]>,
>> Terry Morse <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> 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