Topic: The jump bike

Click the pic.

Talk about jarrin' the preserves.

http://jumpbike.it/Default.htm

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did he get inspired by this:



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The possibility of losing the family jewels aside, I am struggling to see the point of this contraption. Why would anyone want to take the elegantly designed bicycle and make it harder to use? The only thing I can think of is that the creator thinks this will provide a better work out, but cycling actually provides a very good work out as is (and running or jogging puts a great amount of stress on the joints and feet). The webpage goes into detail about the how, but it doesn't seem to address the why.

Just because you can do/make something doesn't always mean you should.


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(Edited by Suho1004 on 04-08-2008 07:38)

WHY is it called the "jump bike"

Perhaps it drives you to the point of frustration that you "jump" off a cliff?

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Suho - no need to copy my post word for word like that

I think it's a brilliant idea! I would suggest one or two refinements though; put one wheel on the back instead of two, fit some sort of ratational foot-powered crank system in place with a chain running to the rear wheel, and streamline the frame into, perhaps, the shape of a skewed diamond with the handlebars connected front-top, and the rear wheel at the rear-bottom; have the seat fitted to the top-rear of the diamond in such a manner as to allow for adjustable height.

Hang on... I think it's been done... o.O

I like the south park design ... bet you don't want to jump with that one ...

Actually this has been done before: http://www.ionmeds.com/3%20wheel%20rollator%206567.jpg

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DL-44 said:

Suho - no need to copy my post word for word like that

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'twas done for the benefit of those not fluent in dot-ese. Not everyone can read it, you know.

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Bikes have two wheels only.

Yep. It should be called the Jump Tricycle

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'twas done for the benefit of those not fluent in dot-ese.

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I believe the proper term is "ellipsese."

(Myself, I'm a fluent speaker of parenthesese.)

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Wes said:

I believe the proper term is "ellipsese."

(Myself, I'm a fluent speaker of parenthesese.)

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Thank you, Wes. We can always count on you to come through with the goods.


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