barf. i guess i see the point that some people might use it instead of a car, but considering that it can't even keep up in traffic, i imagine it'll just be for kids to buzz around their neighborhood. not to mention that its two stroke engine pollutes WAY more than a normal car.
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04-16-2008, 03:19 PM #1
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...never met a bike that I didn't wanna ride.
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04-16-2008, 03:22 PM #2
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What's the point? Isn't a moped or scooter the same thing? Seems kinda silly to me...
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04-16-2008, 03:39 PM #3
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Besides anything else (which I totally agree with all of it)....
the geometry of modern bicycles is set up for rear-wheel drive, and this just seems dangerous.Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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04-16-2008, 03:52 PM #4
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In theory I'm not against it. But I had to read this sentence a few times:
"But, if your workplace is within 5 miles, you may want to consider using a gas-powered bicycle."
Shouldn't it be the opposite: "if your workplace is more than 5 miles away, then you may want to consider using a gas-powered bicycle."? *sigh*
And what was wrong with the previous electric bicycles?
Pedaling this when the engine is not on must be pretty tough/heavy...
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04-16-2008, 03:57 PM #5
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I have a huge issue with the line about your workplace being within 5 miles---if you're that close, pedal to work.
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04-16-2008, 06:03 PM #6
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I live within 2 miles of my job and I almost always drive. I have to transport clients quite often and the idea of pumping them to their appointments just doesn't appeal to me
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04-16-2008, 06:13 PM #7
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Here ya go! http://www.pedicab.com/ Originally Posted by Flybye
I live within 2 miles of my job and I almost always drive. I have to transport clients quite often and the idea of pumping them to their appointments just doesn't appeal to me
Problem solved!
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