RV_ Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I'm seeing a lot of young folks getting into RVing and in my 40s and 50s the idea of a four wheel bicycle would have really not turned me on unless it looked like this. I can imagine getting one of those electric bicycles however. But then, everyone knows I love Electric rechargeable vehicles! If nothing else it is a great project to admire. Excerpt: "A Swedish man has built a recumbent bicycle with an outer shell that resembles a car, creating a pleasant riding experience during his country’s bitter winters. While the popularity of bicycle commuting has grown globally due to factors such as climate change and urban gridlock, cycling in bad weather has remained unpleasant. Many bike commuters pick other modes of transportation during winter and on rainy days. But Mikael Kjellman, a mechanical engineer, was determined to bicycle year-round to his job in Ostersund, where winter temperatures rarely get above freezing. He said he wanted an environmentally friendly way of getting around. So Kjellman built the PodRide, which shields him from inclement weather with a windshield and canvas enclosure. There’s a heater built into the electric bicycle, which is programmed to automatically warm his bicycle one hour before he leaves the office each evening. The PodRide has a cute appearance, with large wheels." See it here, neat body style: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2016/04/21/a-swedish-mans-brilliant-solution-for-biking-in-the-worst-weather/?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_innov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I just read about that 'bike' on gizmag , I believe . Anyway , a real man would simply knuckle down and go , no matter the weather . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I represent that statement! Pretty neat though huh? I am going to try to follow and see what they cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I represent that statement! Pretty neat though huh? I am going to try to follow and see what they cost. Yeah . Seems he did a decent job of designing it . It might be a hit in Oregon . I hear they get a lot of rain there . Here's a short video : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/podride-a-practical-and-fun-bicycle-car#/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I have a difficult time maintaining 10-12 mph on my mountain bike when there's wind or hilly terrain. I can't imagine being able to keep this thing going at a reasonable speed with twice the tires and all the wind resistance. Neat idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 It has an electric motor Chirakawa. This to me is the go to the store bike in place of a non protected two or three wheeler bike, and for getting around the Park easily. It does give the opportunity to pedal I think too for the workouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelbender6 Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 I would look for something similar with just 3 wheels. A three wheeler is still considered a bicycle so that you can legally ride on sidewalks and multi-use paths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Welcome to the SKP forums wheelbender6 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Its not a bicycle. A bicycle by definition of its very own name can only have 2 wheels. If it has more than 2 wheels ( or less than 2 wheels) its not a bicycle. This quadcycle is more like an automobile than a bicycle. It has a motor and a seat with a back as well as the heater. Its a flippin' car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestoneangler Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 The big question is - can it be towed flat behind a 600 HP luxury liner? Have to agree with Jimalberta; by definition not a bicycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Velocipede a lightweight wheeled vehicle propelled by the rider: as a : archaic bicycle b : tricycle c : a 3-wheeled railroad handcar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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