don't know that I would buy one, but they look very cool- and very good at mimicking running without the pounding.
Descents are scary on my normal bike- I don't know that I would like them on that...but then again... maybe I would. If I ever see one- I'm going to beg for a test ride.
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05-14-2012, 07:09 PM #1
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05-18-2012, 09:25 AM #2
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I saw three of them on the STP a couple of years ago. Looked like they were promoting them, but they made it look like a LOT of fun. They seemed to float past me on the longview bridge and quickly climbed out of view. The next year, there was a guy riding one on the Cascade Training Series rides in the yellow group (12-14 mph average) but I didn't see him after the first three rides--after the rides started getting really hilly. I think those three people were super fit "ringers"--intended to make the elliptigo look effortless and fun.
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09-11-2012, 04:04 AM #3
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09-11-2012, 04:45 PM #4
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I've seen them being ridden on the Markleeville Death Ride.
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09-11-2012, 04:51 PM #5
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I've seen one (or something very like it) out on the trail this summer. It's a head-turner, for sure.
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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09-11-2012, 05:21 PM #6
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I have been passed by two on separate occasions.
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09-11-2012, 06:30 PM #7
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We saw one out in BFE on a ride, one time. I don't totally get it. They are not cheap. I'd much rather have a bike.
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