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Date: 23 Jan 2007 07:17:18
From: Terry Morse
Subject: Solving the bicycle problem
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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/
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Date: 25 Jan 2007 17:44:12
From: Luke
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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"Terry Morse" <tmorse@spamcop.net > wrote in message
news:tmorse-C62FA6.07171823012007@news.covad.net...
> 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.
>
<snip >
The bodyrite's claim to solve these purported 'problems' is dubious; but
that
it will create the following problems is certain:
a) navigitional difficulties in congested city streets
b)parking challenges -- forget about bodyrites on city sidewalks
c) how does one carry luggage/groceries?
d) hefty price tag - definitely greater than a diamond
Any others?
Luke
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Date: 25 Jan 2007 23:57:46
From: nash
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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"Luke" <lucasiragusa@rogers.com > wrote in message
news:esudnQYgz4NZryTYnZ2dnUVZ_umlnZ2d@giganews.com...
>
> "Terry Morse" <tmorse@spamcop.net> wrote in message
> news:tmorse-C62FA6.07171823012007@news.covad.net...
>> 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.
>>
>
> <snip>
>
> The bodyrite's claim to solve these purported 'problems' is dubious; but
> that
> it will create the following problems is certain:
> a) navigitional difficulties in congested city streets
> b)parking challenges -- forget about bodyrites on city sidewalks
> c) how does one carry luggage/groceries?
> d) hefty price tag - definitely greater than a diamond
>
> Any others?
>
> Luke
I wanna see them race a bunch on a velodrome. Since they are so fast. Did
he say something about being an Olympic Event?
I think for parades they might be okay. lol
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37
From: Michael Press
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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In article
<tmorse-C62FA6.07171823012007@news.covad.net >,
Terry Morse <tmorse@spamcop.net > 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
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Date: 25 Jan 2007 01:26:45
From: Werehatrack
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <rubrum@pacbell.net >
may have said:
>In article
><tmorse-C62FA6.07171823012007@news.covad.net>,
> Terry Morse <tmorse@spamcop.net> 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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Date: 25 Jan 2007 20:26:22
From: Bill Baka
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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Werehatrack wrote:
> On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <rubrum@pacbell.net>
> may have said:
>
>> In article
>> <tmorse-C62FA6.07171823012007@news.covad.net>,
>> Terry Morse <tmorse@spamcop.net> 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
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Date: 25 Jan 2007 12:14:37
From: RonSonic
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:26:45 -0600, Werehatrack <rault00@earthWEEDSlink.net >
wrote:
>On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:37 -0800, Michael Press <rubrum@pacbell.net>
>may have said:
>
>>In article
>><tmorse-C62FA6.07171823012007@news.covad.net>,
>> Terry Morse <tmorse@spamcop.net> 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
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Date: 25 Jan 2007 06:46:50
From: who_me?
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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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 <rubrum@pacbell.net>
> may have said:
>
>> In article
>> <tmorse-C62FA6.07171823012007@news.covad.net>,
>> Terry Morse <tmorse@spamcop.net> 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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Date: 24 Jan 2007 15:00:07
From: Tom Keats
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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In article <r5GdndIYy783JSrYnZ2dnUVZ_tunnZ2d@comcast.com >,
"* * Chas" <verktygjunk@aol.spamski.com > writes:
>
> "Tom Keats" <tkeats2005@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:te26pe.0he.ln@bud.garden.local...
>> In article <45b658e9.0@entanet>,
>> Zog The Undeniable <hrothgar19@yahoo.com> 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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Above address is just a spam midden.
I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca
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Date: 25 Jan 2007 08:55:55
From: Curtis L. Russell
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:00:07 -0800, tkeats2005@hotmail.com (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...
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 13:21:08
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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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/
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Date: 25 Jan 2007 02:16:24
From: Bellsouth Ijit 2.0
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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"Terry Morse" <tmorse@spamcop.net > wrote in message
news:tmorse-C62FA6.07171823012007@news.covad.net...
> 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!
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 00:50:26
From: Werehatrack
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:17:18 -0800, Terry Morse <tmorse@spamcop.net >
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 ket only in art car parades and
circuses.
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 19:37:08
From:
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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On Jan 23, 9:54 pm, pegg...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jan 23, 9:17 am, Terry Morse <tmo...@spamcop.net> 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?
CC
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 18:54:06
From:
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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On Jan 23, 9:17 am, Terry Morse <tmo...@spamcop.net > 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?
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 15:25:27
From: Dane Buson
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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pegguru@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
> On Jan 23, 9:17 am, Terry Morse <tmo...@spamcop.net> 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 - sigdane@unixbigots.org
"Good generally conquers evil.
Unless, of course, good is stupid."
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 14:42:33
From: Ron Ruff
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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> Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
> takers?
He has figured out how to promote it anyway... there are articles all
over the web. I'm happy that people like to make junk like this... but
it is truly absurd to think that it has any practical value. Surely
there are a few st people at NASA? If they wanted a human powered
vehicle for low g and rough terrain, then a normal bicycle with fat
tires would work *much* better.
Odd that a 50mph tricycle is never seen going faster than a person can
jog...
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 14:33:01
From: Tom Keats
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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In article <45b658e9.0@entanet >,
Zog The Undeniable <hrothgar19@yahoo.com > 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
--
Nothing is safe from me.
Above address is just a spam midden.
I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 11:53:53
From: * * Chas
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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"Tom Keats" <tkeats2005@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:te26pe.0he.ln@bud.garden.local...
> In article <45b658e9.0@entanet>,
> Zog The Undeniable <hrothgar19@yahoo.com> 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.
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 15:24:25
From: Dane Buson
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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In rec.bicycles.misc * * Chas <verktygjunk@aol.spamski.com > wrote:
> "Tom Keats" <tkeats2005@hotmail.com> 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 x Brothers too!
> All ye of little faith!
Terrible isn't it?
--
Dane Buson - sigdane@unixbigots.org
Live never to be ashamed if anything you do or say is
published around the world -- even if what is published is not true.
-- Messiah's Handbook : Reminders for the Advanced Soul
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 20:14:46
From: nash
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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I notice this guy never showed how it performs when braking. Does it have
brakes?? haha
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 12:51:09
From: Fred
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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"nash" <zwepytzkehillc9@jetable.net > wrote in message
news:W0uth.780447$5R2.550718@pd7urf3no...
>I notice this guy never showed how it performs when braking. Does it have
>brakes?? haha
>
It won't need'em!
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 02:02:00
From: nash
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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"Fred" <general@zaradise.net.uk > wrote in message
news:45b69ef7@clear.net.nz...
>
> "nash" <zwepytzkehillc9@jetable.net> wrote in message
> news:W0uth.780447$5R2.550718@pd7urf3no...
>>I notice this guy never showed how it performs when braking. Does it have
>>brakes?? haha
>>
> It won't need'em!
what?
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 21:56:22
From: KERRY MONTGOMERY
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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"nash" <zwepytzkehillc9@jetable.net > wrote in message
news:W0uth.780447$5R2.550718@pd7urf3no...
>I notice this guy never showed how it performs when braking. Does it have
>brakes?? haha
>
I think it steers with brakes, and the video shows some quite large disk
rotors. With the steering wheel in front to keep it from rotating nose-down
under braking, it may stop pretty well.
Kerry
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 18:24:53
From: Zog The Undeniable
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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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.
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 14:04:00
From: Curtis L. Russell
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:24:53 +0000, Zog The Undeniable
<hrothgar19@yahoo.com > wrote:
>Where would you park it? It's huge.
Around the other bikes at the bike rack.
Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 05:23:13
From: Mike Kruger
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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Curtis L. Russell wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:24:53 +0000, Zog The Undeniable
> <hrothgar19@yahoo.com> 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.
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 11:31:38
From: RonSonic
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 05:23:13 GMT, "Mike Kruger" <MikeKr@mouse-potato.com > wrote:
>Curtis L. Russell wrote:
>> On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:24:53 +0000, Zog The Undeniable
>> <hrothgar19@yahoo.com> 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
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 09:43:39
From: dkahn400
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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Jim Higson wrote:
> 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.
A 384" gear no less, and on the misconception that a cyclist could
cruise faster if he could somehow bring more muscles into play than
just those of the legs. The upper body is just dead weight on a
conventional bicycle, claims the designer. And to eliminate that dead
weight he's produced a human powered vehicle that weighs 200 lbs. Don't
worry, this is only a prototype. He's going to get the weight down by
using lighter materials. Then he's going to add turbines and flywheels.
Unless this is an elaborate joke it seems the designer has
misunderstood just about everything there is to misunderstand about the
mechanics of cycling.
On his web site it declares that one of the development goals is to
lose the front wheel. That should make the braking very interesting.
:-)
--
Dave...
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 08:47:52
From: qui si parla Campagnolo
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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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?
> --
> terry morse - Undiscovered Country Tours - http://www.udctours.com/
You would think one of his friends would sit him down and give him a
reality check. he was correct about one thing..bicycles replacing
horses. Yep, cheaper, lighter, easier to ride.
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 16:26:17
From: Ted Bennett
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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Terry Morse <tmorse@spamcop.net > 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?
NO.
From the web site:
"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 conventional bicycle is unstable and dangerous on the road. The
rider is vulnerable in traffic no matter how experienced. It is the
height of danger to be balanced on two inch-wide tires with nothing
between the driver and road objects."
--
Ted Bennett
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 16:59:41
From: Jim Higson
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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Ted Bennett wrote:
> Terry Morse <tmorse@spamcop.net> 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?
>
> NO.
>
> From the web site:
>
> "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.
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 23:59:52
From: Terry Morse
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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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/
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 20:39:02
From: Ted Bennett
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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Jim Higson <jh@333.org > wrote:
> Ted Bennett wrote:
> >> Inventor is looking for a "few million" in investor money. Any
> >> takers?
> >
> > NO.
> >
> > From the web site:
> >
> > "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.
Yebbut, despite the "comfortable cadence", no one can pedal any ordinary
bike up to 50 mph, never mind that thing.
Yes, I know that faired recumbents can get well past 50.
--
Ted Bennett
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 09:30:24
From: Mike
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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In article <nr6dnXAzftVloyvYnZ2dnUVZ8tSdnZ2d@eclipse.net.uk >, jh@333.org says...
> Ted Bennett wrote:
>
> > Terry Morse <tmorse@spamcop.net> 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?
> >
> > NO.
> >
> > From the web site:
> >
> > "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.
>
Maybe you are onto something. With a 200t chainring and a 6t rear, I should be able to beat a Bugatti Vyeron! Probably
need to upgrade the tyres though.
Mike
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 08:12:11
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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Terry Morse wrote:
> Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
> the bicycle:
>
> 1. bicycles are slow,
> 2. saddles are bad.
Wierd, when I stopped by the shop last fall, they sold me the comfy
fast bike.
What a huckster in the video. He might as well be proclaiming the
benefits of spoon-guard.
http://www.rathergood.com/spoonguard/
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 11:21:13
From: Ken C. M.
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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landotter wrote:
> Terry Morse wrote:
>> Interesting new machine, inventor claims to solve the problems with
>> the bicycle:
>>
>> 1. bicycles are slow,
>> 2. saddles are bad.
>
>
> Wierd, when I stopped by the shop last fall, they sold me the comfy
> fast bike.
>
> What a huckster in the video. He might as well be proclaiming the
> benefits of spoon-guard.
>
> http://www.rathergood.com/spoonguard/
>
Well that guys invention or whatever you want to call it, is just
slightly more useful than spoonguard. Not much but a little. It's just
another take on a human powered vehicle. I am SURE its going to go
nowhere real fast. History has shown that bi-cycles are the way things
will be now and in the immediate future. There is a very small ket
for other types of hpvs. If he gets any funding / investors it will be a
miracle if he is a good inventor and has other inventions perhaps he can
use some of the profits from those other invention to fund that rolling
cage contraption, more like a Rube Goldberg machine than anything else.
Ken
--
The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets
old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without
shocking the entire community. ~Ann Strong
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 07:41:20
From: ddog
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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dustoyevsky@mac.com wrote:
> Terry Morse wrote:
>
> > http://www.bodyriteltd.com/
>
> He's channeling Eli Whitney? --D-y
Didn't Mr. Hat on Southpark invent one of those?
:-o
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 07:34:00
From:
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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Terry Morse wrote:
> http://www.bodyriteltd.com/
He's channeling Eli Whitney? --D-y
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 05:17:51
From: Mike Kruger
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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dustoyevsky@mac.com 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 ;)
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 01:10:12
From: * * Chas
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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"Mike Kruger" <MikeKr@mouse-potato.com > wrote in message
news:3_Bth.75287$wP1.72023@newssvr14.news.prodigy.net...
> dustoyevsky@mac.com 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.
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Date: 23 Jan 2007 10:22:42
From: Ken C. M.
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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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?
Are you kidding? This guy and his /invention/ are crazy! Could you see
one of those things rolling down a main road? And people look at
bicycles as road hazards!
Ken
--
The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets
old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without
shocking the entire community. ~Ann Strong
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Date: 24 Jan 2007 04:20:24
From: Alex Colvin
Subject: Re: Solving the bicycle problem
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>> 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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