Now this is clever.

**98tls** · 30th August 2008, 22:31

Pic from the chainless bike comp........very nice.

**awayatc** · 30th August 2008, 22:36

Not sure what it is.....

The last thing on earth i want to do is die.

don't hold your breath....

**Ocean1** · 30th August 2008, 22:37

Chain is THE most energy eficient transmission mechanism.

Be lucky to deliver 75% with that hydraulic setup.

Cute, but pointless.

**FJRider** · 30th August 2008, 22:39

Somebody has put a lot of thought and effort into it, cant be that fast.

**Griffin** · 30th August 2008, 22:47

After much studying of the picture Ive realsied... I still dont want to ride a bicycle.

**98tls** · 30th August 2008, 22:48

Originally Posted by Ocean1

Chain is THE most energy eficient transmission mechanism.

Be lucky to deliver 75% with that hydraulic setup.

Cute, but pointless.

Absolutely but the point was its was an entry in a "chainless bike comp".

**Forest** · 30th August 2008, 22:55

I wonder what happens when you stop peddling.

Can't imagine this thing free-wheeling that well.

**98tls** · 30th August 2008, 22:57

Originally Posted by Forest

I wonder what happens when you stop peddling.

Can't imagine this thing free-wheeling that well.

Would require a whole new approach to wheelies.

**Ocean1** · 30th August 2008, 23:05

Originally Posted by 98tls

Would require a whole new approach to wheelies.

Hmmm. Bung an accumulator in the line, pedal for 10 min and wack the valve open.

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