Posted on 10/07/2017 1:34:40 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Brings a new meaning to the phrase 'cycling flat out'
Ever watch the Tour de France on telly and think, “Huh, I could do that lying down”?
Well, those of you who fancy yourselves as some thing of a wannabe Wiggins might want to check out this Californian invention called the Bird of Prey bicycle.
Taking the traditional recumbent bike set-up and flipping on its belly, it was invented by a San Diego septuagenarian who realised that his own two-wheeler wasn’t proving aerodynamic enough.
So, rather than have the cyclist sit in a laid-back reclined position, here they lie forward at an almost horizontal angle.
And it’s that marriage of body positioning and decreased wind resistance that can see the rider reach downhill speeds of up to 45mph.
Imagine the shape on Christopher Reeve flying through the air in those ‘80s Superman films and you should get the gist of how you’ll look on one.
Apparently, it gives you a good core workout and helps back sufferers
(Excerpt) Read more at mirror.co.uk ...
That’s for sure.
Maybe I’m looking at it wrong, but I figure the girl would be an effective shock absorber. That is how I’m supposed to ride it, right?
I want to see her thick legs power that thing UP a hill any steeper than my driveway. The design loses the gravity effect of applying ones entire weight on each pedal simply by shifting weight from side to side. Also, with the crank moved from the center of the chassis to rear of the rear axle, the weight is much heavier.
Engineering 101 fail.
Not for a woman, she doesn't.
That and my neck. You still have to bend your neck up to see.
I wonder if there is such a thing for your stomach. All soft tissue and no bone in the stomach area unless it can direct the force to your ribcage. Not good.
Guarantee that will do some serious damage to your innards.
See!
This is what I really like about FR!
Somebody always has a practical and fun solution!
More Camel Toe then a Saudi Camel sale.
45mph downhill. Big deal. In my younger days I would hit 55mph downhill on a conventional road bike before the death wobble would start.
“Not for a woman, she doesn’t.”
Hmmm, two conflicting responses. Perhaps we need a better camera angle?
What do you push back against the pedals with? Looks like you would have to hold yourself in place with your arms, putting a lot of stress on your spine.
There is no method for coming out of the saddle for a sprint or getting up a steep incline quickly.
Is English your second language?
Is that you Sir Mix-a-Lot?
“Is that you Sir Mix-a-Lot?”
No, I am the humble admirer of women (some women...particularly the ones from halfway around the world).
Prancersize!! South Beach Tow! or toe?
I hope you got the joke.................
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