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A Different Kind of Hybrid Bicycle

by Collin Dunn, Corvallis, OR, USA on 04. 4.08
Cars & Transportation (bikes)

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If the walking bike wasn't your speed, check out the Jump Bike a custom job that's a different kind of hybrid bicycle. Instead of pedals, you power the bike by saddling up and walking (or running) along with it. When the desired speed is reached, the feet come up and you let 'er roll.

Looks effective, but sure is weird (and we just couldn't resist). Hit the jump for another pic and video of the bike in the action. ::Jump Bike via ::designboom

See also: ::Schwinns New Line of Electric Bikes, ::The Suitcase Bike: It's Real and ::The Cutting Edge: Bicycle Lawnmowing

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Comments (16)

This is not a bike. This is a redigned scooter.
Made for runner who want to rest while going down hill

jump to top Anonymous says:

Yabba Dabba Doo!

This is absurd. :P

jump to top Willy Bio says:

this is simply the funniest thing I have seen all day. I do not know where to start- the only acceptable reason for posting an article on this is if it was 3 days ago on April 1!

1. It is too big- a bike is smaller
2. It is too slow- a bike is faster
3. It is not a bike- it has 3 wheels- please refer to it as a trike so not to disgrace the bikes reputation.
4. You look like a complete moron riding/walking/running on one.
5. There are more moving parts- and thus susceptible to failure.
6. This springs will need replacing after a while.
7. It does not allow complete rest when idling- one still has to support oneself on slightly bent legs.
8. Getting on and off it looks stupid.
9. Ones feet must be angled out at which looks uncomfortable.
10. The likelihood of people having dangerous accidents around you is high- not because of the machine itself, but because people's vision will be impaired by the tears rolling down their face- laughing at this preposterous vehicle.

thanks for cheering me up today- it certainly did the trick.

jump to top rad says:

I forget if it was Pebbles or Bam Bam that had one first...

jump to top P. says:

From the looks of it I'd say it was a hybrid tricycle-scooter with a dash of Zimmer thrown in, which raises the question of when a senior-friendly version will be unleashed upon the world to increase the mobility of aging Baby Boomers, or their elders.

It could be built at much lower cost than electric models presently on the market.

jump to top Brant says:

From the looks of it I'd say it was a hybrid tricycle-scooter with a dash of Zimmer thrown in, which raises the question of when a senior-friendly version will be unleashed upon the world to increase the mobility of aging Baby Boomers, or their elders.

It could be built at much lower cost than electric models presently on the market.

jump to top Brant says:
You look like a complete moron riding/walking/running on one.

Have you seen the pants they expect you to wear when biking?

jump to top Icelander says:

Willy Bio,

You are wrong about one thing - item 6. If the springs are designed and setup properly they can be loaded repeatedly and never fatigue. Unless they happen to be aluminum, steel has a fatigue limit at which under that point should never wear out unless one of several things occur. Overloading, and corrosion are the main problem then.

jump to top Keith Wakeham says:

I doubt these things will be used, much enjoyable riding the "default" bicycle.
-W3G

jump to top W3G says:

I prefer the trike you had a while back. I can't remeber the name, but you pushed the peddles (independently if required) backwards and forwards in an arc. There was a video of someone using it as a golf cart.
I wish I could remember what it's called so I could look up any updates on the design - anyone know it?

jump to top James says:

This is a perfect example of the types of articles that cheapen your website. Pure 'filler'. I've seen way too many articles like this recently.

The important articles tracking real environmental issues, and actual innovations in product development are interesting enough for the reader....what is the reasoning behind adding these silly types of articles? Again, they cheapen your site and insult the reader.

Cut the amount of total postings down, keep only the best, and your site would be that much better.

jump to top jeff says:

This has got to be the most stupid thing I have seen in my life!! Firstly it's not a bicycle, Bi = meaning two, cycle = mode of transport, add them together and you have a two wheeled mode of transport. That joke of a thing has three wheels, transformed trike maybe not bicycle! I can imagine the huge accident it will cause, not only from people laughing at you but the fact it has one caliper brake (as about as useless as bannana skin brake pads) on the front, so in an emergancy you end up doing an endo slamming your bits and bobs into the make- shift diaphram support. Does that support not render your breathing anyway? Why does is have mudguards on the two fairy wheels at the back and not one on the front? Surely you are going to get spary up from that wheel too, all over your nice knitted jumper you got for Christmas! I reckon this guy should bring out a fully composite version with fully adjustable ride height, low and high speed compression damping air shock units instead of springs for an ultra smooth ride!

jump to top James says:

Hybrid bike? New? It was used for the first time in the 1840's and was called a "Draisine", after the Baron von Drais who invented it. How do I get from A to B fast and not walk or use a horse or coach? Check.
What were people's remarks about the first bicycles and cars? It's always easier to ridicule things you fear or don't understand

jump to top Bille says:

Hybrid bike? New? It was used for the first time in the 1840's and was called a "Draisine", after the Baron von Drais who invented it. How do I get from A to B fast and not walk or use a horse or coach? Check.
What were people's remarks about the first bicycles and cars? It's always easier to ridicule things you fear or don't understand

jump to top Bille says:

Ha ha. It's a walker with weels and suspension.

jump to top D says:

Do the clothing and hairstlyes of the 1970s look funny (today)? In my book, anything that will help people with weight or other physical issues get out and exercise, then it has my vote. Granted it needs some refinement, but if it will help someone rehab from an injury, or possibly just need assistance in some way, then why-the-heck-not?

jump to top Rhoedsian In RI says:

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