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Old 2007-10-21, 06:35 PM   #1
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The new urban trasport, the treadmill bike!

I found this pretty funny.
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Old 2007-10-21, 08:09 PM   #2
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I found this pretty funny.
It is most amusing is that the belt appears to be geared 1:1 with the ground.

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Old 2007-10-21, 08:59 PM   #3
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Old 2007-10-21, 09:05 PM   #4
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Ahaha, if it were a real product (I sort of doubt it is - look at that price tag) I would have purchased it purely for their marketing and "sweet jumps" video.
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Old 2007-10-21, 09:17 PM   #5
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Can I get one with a TV display?
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Old 2007-10-21, 09:23 PM   #6
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The Treadmill Bike's hard wearing belt offers a sure grip while protecting your feet from dirt and other contaminants commonly found on the earth's surface.
They are definately aliens.

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Old 2007-10-21, 09:28 PM   #7
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It is most amusing is that the belt appears to be geared 1:1 with the ground.
I noticed that.

And I thought that the whole point of a treadmill was so that you could stay indoors.

If you want a treadmill outdoors, then why not just go on a walk?
But yeah, very interesting. I'll stick with my uni though.
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Old 2007-10-21, 10:08 PM   #8
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Ahaha, if it were a real product (I sort of doubt it is - look at that price tag) I would have purchased it purely for their marketing and "sweet jumps" video.
The "sweet jumps" movie was so funny.
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Old 2007-10-21, 10:12 PM   #9
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The "sweet jumps" movie was so funny.
I'd like to see them try that section while riding a unicycle on that contraption
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Old 2007-10-21, 10:55 PM   #10
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That looks like SO MUCH FUN though completely and entirely impractical.
But HELLA FUN!!!
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Old 2007-10-22, 01:40 AM   #11
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i actually thought the other day while running, "What would it be like if you combined the treadmill with the bike..." Pretty cool...
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Old 2007-10-22, 02:45 AM   #12
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Somehow, i don't think the bus driver would find that 'practical' for carrying it on a bus...maybe its me.
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Old 2007-10-22, 02:50 AM   #13
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Somehow, i don't think the bus driver would find that 'practical' for carrying it on a bus...maybe its me.
It could be worse, how would you take with you, if you were going away for the weekend??

Also how the heck am i supposed to do bunnyhops, unispins and coastings on that??
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Old 2007-10-22, 02:59 AM   #14
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HAHAHA.. thanks for sharing. I find this VERY amusing. It looks like more effort to move the bike than it would be just to run. I would love to see someone on one of these in real life.
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Old 2007-10-22, 04:00 AM   #15
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They need a Treadmill Trike version with two wheels in the back. Then you wouldn't have to worry about that pesky balance issue and you'd be able to come to a complete stop without dismounting. Slow speed control would also be improved.

And think of the possibilities for going for a run during a rain without getting your feet soaked in puddles. Amazingly practical.
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