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The future of travel
- Thread starter mackmobile43
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Where do I mount the radio and antenna?
"In London the average speed of cars is about 10MPH, so you can go faster than a Ferrari on this..." Yeah, THAT's going to work on the chicks.
That would actually be pretty fun on the long bike paths we have here on the beach. It's also a lot more practical than the Segway. I could actually see these catching on.
"In London the average speed of cars is about 10MPH, so you can go faster than a Ferrari on this..." Yeah, THAT's going to work on the chicks.
That would actually be pretty fun on the long bike paths we have here on the beach. It's also a lot more practical than the Segway. I could actually see these catching on.
It actually has anti-lock brakes. Good thing.One could do a nasty faceplant into the street if that front wheel locked up. 
LOL - I kept thinking the same thing when i was watching too!It actually has anti-lock brakes. Good thing.One could do a nasty faceplant into the street if that front wheel locked up.
Small, efficient, light, well-engineered - it has to make it...
All of that carbon fiber - kool...
Roger copy NO radio. Only advantage is the ultra small size when folded up. No pedaling capability. Battery dies on the road..... I guess you can fold it up and walk. I don't like the ergonomics. No off-road capability. Give me a regular mountain bike anytime and for a whole lot less moola.
Seriously though folks, it is interesting to think about future travel. Fossil material should have never been used as a fuel in the first place. Oil-gas-coal is not replaceable as is going to run out. Then how are big trucks, trains going to move...much less how ya gonna power aircraft?
A lot of big stuff like airplanes are just going to go away. Unless we git to inventin' up anti-gravity technology or such.
We must max out "free" clean energy. And we will because we will be forced to. Solar, wind, waves, hydro.
Seriously though folks, it is interesting to think about future travel. Fossil material should have never been used as a fuel in the first place. Oil-gas-coal is not replaceable as is going to run out. Then how are big trucks, trains going to move...much less how ya gonna power aircraft?
A lot of big stuff like airplanes are just going to go away. Unless we git to inventin' up anti-gravity technology or such.
We must max out "free" clean energy. And we will because we will be forced to. Solar, wind, waves, hydro.
Agreed. What concerns me is that one cannot imagine the present world with a lack of lubricating oil. For that matter, all of the chemicals and products that we take for granted that is all around us - which is considerable. Sure, we can make things synthetically; but we still need a raw source for manufacturing.
What is that source going to be coming from? Recycled cereal boxes? I think many people are blind to this aspect of the petro-chemical industry. Even if we did instantly have access to anti-grav goodies - we would still have a limited supply of the raw material necessary to support industry as we now know it. How will we make these newer technologies/products when we are wasting those resources now? Industry will have more impact than many people now realize. We are talking about a major culture shock in the next 20 years or less.
AS far as the present cost of the YikeBike - that is a dumb argument. Any item that first comes out on the market has a high initial price. After this bike is mass-produced - the price and quality will have changed considerably. Better quality and a lower price. People in large cities will actually be saving money on gas, insurance, vehicle maintenence, and vehicle cost. That is where most of the sales will likely come from anyway...
I'll take that bet. Look into the vast new reserves or natural gas that were recently found, we won't even be close to running out of fossil fuels in 20 years. Just like global warming, it's all about who you choose to believe.
Vast new reserves?
You mean the Canadian field that is completely undeveloped?
Lacking in sweet crude comparatively?
It may take care of mfg requirememnts for the petro-chemical industry - but not much for vehicle fuel needs.
You mean the Canadian field that is completely undeveloped?
Lacking in sweet crude comparatively?
It may take care of mfg requirememnts for the petro-chemical industry - but not much for vehicle fuel needs.
You know, with a dab of change here, little there, that thing might actually work. It's gonna need 'hi-rise' handle bars first, so you can lean back and be 'kool'. Maybe a wider set of foot rests, ride'n around with your knees together makes you look like a sissy. It's front wheel drive so you don't need to worry about doing wheelies, too bad. How about white-wall tires, or maybe chrome spoke wheels?
And it needs a windshield of some kind! Ever been hit square between the eyes by a june-bug doing 60 mph? Then again, how 'bout one'a them helmets with dragon wings and stuff? Bet that'd help with cornering too! Needs a wider front tire too. Ain't gonna be no off-roading with that razor-edge thingy it's got now!
Fuel! I can just see it. No gas so no 'fat-bob' fuel tank. BUT, it's electric, sooo, leather vests with chrome plated lipo batteries all over it like a flexible 'turtle's shell'?? Plate armor?? Vest, my-eye, the whole dang thing, vest, pants, the whole suit! Powder coated any color you want! Power cord comes off the back of your belt, oooo the implications with that! And that 'fence-rail' seat has got to go, think John Deere tractor seat made with 'memory' plastic that folds up into a little ball when you stand up. Just remember to un-fold it before sitting back down!
Hell with the bike! I want the 'after-market'!!
- 'Doc
(Working on the 'female' version... think I'd better keep that a secret for now.)
And it needs a windshield of some kind! Ever been hit square between the eyes by a june-bug doing 60 mph? Then again, how 'bout one'a them helmets with dragon wings and stuff? Bet that'd help with cornering too! Needs a wider front tire too. Ain't gonna be no off-roading with that razor-edge thingy it's got now!
Fuel! I can just see it. No gas so no 'fat-bob' fuel tank. BUT, it's electric, sooo, leather vests with chrome plated lipo batteries all over it like a flexible 'turtle's shell'?? Plate armor?? Vest, my-eye, the whole dang thing, vest, pants, the whole suit! Powder coated any color you want! Power cord comes off the back of your belt, oooo the implications with that! And that 'fence-rail' seat has got to go, think John Deere tractor seat made with 'memory' plastic that folds up into a little ball when you stand up. Just remember to un-fold it before sitting back down!
Hell with the bike! I want the 'after-market'!!
- 'Doc
(Working on the 'female' version... think I'd better keep that a secret for now.)
eh, i wasnt that impressed actually.
yes, its cool that it folds up and is light, but this thing is only useful in a certain climate.
who would want to be on one of those things in the rain, snow, strong winds, or hot sun?
also looks squirly to me, like a sharp turn could cause you to lay it down.
conceptually, its very cool, but it will not catch on for commuting. especially in London!
its a niche market, for those who like motorized toys, nothing more IMO.
LC
yes, its cool that it folds up and is light, but this thing is only useful in a certain climate.
who would want to be on one of those things in the rain, snow, strong winds, or hot sun?
also looks squirly to me, like a sharp turn could cause you to lay it down.
conceptually, its very cool, but it will not catch on for commuting. especially in London!
its a niche market, for those who like motorized toys, nothing more IMO.
LC
Agree but for a different reason.
What was the average gas price in 1980? From what I can find it was around $1.25/gal (unleaded). In 2000 year dollars that is basically equivelent to $2.30/gal. I filled up Feb 18, 2010 for $2.36 so historically we haven't seen huge price climbs.
Now in another 20 years I have no doubt it will be higher but not because of a supply/demand issue, more so an issue of inflation, higher per gallon taxes, and more environmental regulation. MTBE was cheap, ethanol mandates not so much.
As for crude, Dubai just found a new reserve earlier this month. The Bakken oil field has an unbelievable amount of potential in North Dakota which in the past hasn't been economically viable but with new technologies that is rapidly changing.
What you are going to see in the future is tighter formations that were once not worth the effort will soon become highly productive sources for future needs. Of course none of this matters if the green revolution people win out, which is about money more so than saving the planet.