What is the vilest bicycle. Ever. ?

[mattie]

I note it's also the second google image hit for 'ugly bicycle'

This is third or fourth:

Which IMO is kinda interesting

So ugly my computer refuses to show it!

eta: Ah, it appears now - for some reason it didn't show earlier on today. It looks like it's modelled on a garden hose.

 

[mrs quoad]

if i had to repair it i'd zip tie the cables to the outside and tell the owner to fuck off. that is after charging him double.

Track version = no cables

It's first one for 'ugly recumbent'

 

[Cid]

I note it's also the second google image hit for 'ugly bicycle'

This is third or fourth:

Which IMO is kinda interesting

This is rather more realistic...

You can pull it along by the handlebar too... RCA course produces some great stuff. Obviously needs work, but a lot of potential in there... Video on here, Grauniad article.

It is pretty ugly though...

 

[Diamond]

As much as I really wanted one as a kid... my vote goes to the Raleigh Vektar:

http://www.re-buy-cycle.co.uk/uploads/144/L/0.jpg

My mate had one of those when I was about 6 or 7. I was very envious. It made all sort of bleeping noises.

 

[weepiper]

This is rather more realistic...

that's ace! I actually quite like the way it looks too. Only thing that I can immediately see wrong with it is it doesn't seem to have an adjustable seat height. Otherwise, awesome

 

[Lemon Eddy]

Only thing that I can immediately see wrong with it is it doesn't seem to have an adjustable seat height.

The complete lack of drivechain is a bit more concerning.

 

[Jazzz]

The complete lack of drivechain is a bit more concerning.

you can't have everything.

 

[weepiper]

The complete lack of drivechain is a bit more concerning.

I can't believe I didn't notice that

 

[Cid]

Fucking hell, you've picked up something that the entire liberal media seem to have missed!

Watching the video again the cheeky fucker doesn't even pedal it!

 

[mrs quoad]

Fucking hell, you've picked up something that the entire liberal media seem to have missed!

Watching the video again the cheeky fucker doesn't even pedal it!

Though - in fairness - it was stated quite clearly in the other thread with the same bike in. And someone pointed out that he's claiming it's designed for a hydraulic pedalling system. Same claim as the locust, btw.

 

[Herbsman.]

This is rather more realistic...

I hope he's got enough money for refunds when that frame snaps.

 

[sir.clip]

hydraulic pedalling system.

What is that?

 

[Final]

What is that?

A hydraulic bicycle is a chainless bicycle that transfers power to the pedals by means of a liquid passing through tubes from hydraulic pump to hydraulic motor and back.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_bicycle

 

[sir.clip]

Wow.
looks like a good idea, is there any bicycles with this in production?.

I'd love to try it..

also How do you select a gear?? or would it be one to one ratio ?? wierd...

 

[Final]

Wow.
also How do you select a gear?? or would it be one to one ratio ?? wierd...

Reading the wiki page I'd guess that it might be possible to have a continuous range of gear / pressure between your min and max gears.

Like tap off to tap fully on?

Don't know if there are any in production, but wiki page linked to this:

Cannondale Jacknife

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/02/cannondale_jack.php

 

[Part 2]

The Vectar..

The BMX version of Night Rider

 

[mrs quoad]

omfg

ooo

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errrrrrrrr

 

[Sigmund Fraud]

Though the Bottecchia is so bad its good.

 

[Lemon Eddy]

Halfords really cannot setup a bike.

 

[T & P]

 

[Cid]

Though - in fairness - it was stated quite clearly in the other thread with the same bike in. And someone pointed out that he's claiming it's designed for a hydraulic pedalling system. Same claim as the locust, btw.

A hydraulic pedalling system that can be folded in half by the looks of it...

 

[mrs quoad]

A hydraulic pedalling system that can be folded in half by the looks of it...

The hydraulic tubes for my hydraulic brakes are MOAR than capable of folding.

The brake levers are made of frangible shite, but the tubes are flexible as fook

 

[Cid]

The hydraulic tubes for my hydraulic brakes are MOAR than capable of folding.

The brake levers are made of frangible shite, but the tubes are flexible as fook

Different set of requirements though...

 

[mattie]

Different set of requirements though...

Not hugely. It only needs to be circulatory as opposed to the static pressure of brake pipes.

 

[Herbsman.]

wtf

 

[sir.clip]

not so much ugly but just damn weird.

 

[roryer]

I worked for Giant while they made the decision to launch this bike in 2001. I hated it! The management of Giant Europe were sure it would be the 'next big thing', even Giant USA thought it could become the ultimate 'Comfort Bike'

I don't think anyone in the early naughties believed that the next big thing would be brighty colored fixed gear bikes.

 

[Final]

I can't decide if I love this, or hate it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ot...telligent-bicycle-of-the-future-unveiled.html

 

[krtek a houby]

Used to own one of these as a kid; thought it was as cool as fuck back then

 

[sir.clip]

Used to own one of these as a kid; thought it was as cool as fuck back then

They were & still are.. Nowt ugly with the bomber. In fact its a classic, i wish i had one right now to pedal up to the west end.