OK, I dont care what they call it, this is a motorcycle

[HenryDorsetCase]

And every time I hear the word "scrooser" I want to punch that fucking smug hipster douchebag in his stupid see through glasses.

That said, however: this looks like a shit ton of fun to me.

kLNN9X-00kU

I like those wheels they look like Judge Dredd's bike wheels

[unstuck]

Looks like heaps of fun alright. Cant imagine them being allowed on the footpaths in NZ though.:nono:

[ellipsis]

...yip...i s'pose it is...

[Milts]

And every time I hear the word "scrooser" I want to punch that fucking smug hipster douchebag in his stupid see through glasses.

My thoughts exactly every time I watch it. Puts me off the thing completely.

[mossy1200]

The novelty would wear off fast.
I think they would do well as rentals in tourist towns.
Idd rent one.

[Drew]

That's fucken cool!

The tyres look BADASS.

[Berries]

Herr Dotcom has lost a lot of weight since I last saw him.

[Laava]

So where are the batteries? Or have I missed something?

[Ocean1]

So where are the batteries? Or have I missed something?

... and the mini-bar?

And the chain gun!

[Wayz]

Where were these when I was in Barcelona!?? Ffaarrkk

[pete-blen]

would be great fun.... for the first half hour....

now one of these.... for almost impossable terrain....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/photos/a-624217229/p-277350685.htm

[Kickaha]

...yip...i s'pose it is...

Race you down from the Hilltop:2thumbsup

[ellipsis]

Race you down from the Hilltop:2thumbsup

...not on the weekend...

[Ocean1]

now one of these.... for almost impossable terrain....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/photos/a-624217229/p-277350685.htm

Whatever happened to the Kiwi version of that?

5 years or so ago they seemed to be about to conquer to world, and I've heard not a jot since...

[pzkpfw]

I hate faked comparative advertising.

They imply you don't look as dorky as someone on a bicycle - showing someone on a bike wearing a bike helmet - totally ignoring that a person on one of these scooter things ought to wear a helmet too. (Or that the guy on the bike might choose not to).

And while they have a point on the sweaty thing; part of the point of the bicycle is the exercise.

Apples with apples.



(Are the batteries in the wheels?)

[tri boy]

Urban wank on a plank.
No "potential mate" would see that as cool.
Back seat of a 57 Chevy though.............

[Dave-]

Ocean1 you can buy a yikebike here: http://www.yikebike.com/compare-models

From what I can tell there are quite a few electric commuter solutions out there, but they're all so highly priced.

The scruuger thing is another good idea, but if it's priced too high it'll never get purchased.

[Ocean1]

Ocean1 you can buy a yikebike here: http://www.yikebike.com/compare-models

I meant the NZ version of the wee beastie pete-blen showed us:


now one of these.... for almost impossable terrain....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/photos/a-624217229/p-277350685.htm

And by taxing my memory to the max and dedicating endless hrs on t'google I found them: http://www.fxbikes.com/

Looks to be slightly more expensive, slightly more technically advanced. Damn fine idea but it looks like they're still short of some marketing clout.

I wouldn't rule one out. In fact I might have a word with Santa.

[unstuck]

I meant the NZ version of the wee beastie pete-blen showed us:



And by taxing my memory to the max and dedicating endless hrs on t'google I found them: http://www.fxbikes.com/

Looks to be slightly more expensive, slightly more technically advanced. Damn fine idea but it looks like they're still short of some marketing clout.

I wouldn't rule one out. In fact I might have a word with Santa.

That looks awesome, any idea on price?

[Ocean1]

That looks awesome, any idea on price?



Prices will be around US$5995 retail as we roll out our dealer network, BUT…

Team FX discount price is US$3995 ex factory if you make a reservation now!


http://www.fxbikes.com/sales/

[mossy1200]

would be great fun.... for the first half hour....

now one of these.... for almost impossable terrain....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dirt-bikes/photos/a-624217229/p-277350685.htm

That would be fun but 3500 wouldn't one be better off getting a trials bike?

[Dave-]

I meant the NZ version of the wee beastie pete-blen showed us:



And by taxing my memory to the max and dedicating endless hrs on t'google I found them: http://www.fxbikes.com/

Looks to be slightly more expensive, slightly more technically advanced. Damn fine idea but it looks like they're still short of some marketing clout.

I wouldn't rule one out. In fact I might have a word with Santa.

oh I see.

so you jokers want to commute on one of those?

what register it as a 50 or something?

[Ocean1]

oh I see.

so you jokers want to commute on one of those?

what register it as a 50 or something?

Well no. Although depending on workable shortcuts I'd do it.

But I think Pete was comparing the two based on their respective claims to a fun budget.

Because neither is going to have much impact on the practical transport market. No here anyway.

As for a sleeper, this may well be my next project:

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[Theantidote]

That's fucken cool!

The tyres look BADASS.

i agree...fucken cool and bad ass...but why do germen blokes sound gay???
:scooter: