Another bike redesign

[jerrysimon]

Saw this on one of the many small wheeled bike forums I visit. Interesting concept ?

bikergo by Sascher - Finally a Truly Comfortable Bike

Not electric, but you know me anything with small wheels catches my attention

As others have said I would like to see someone sat on it. The seat and head tube seem very close together the the BB is further forward.

Regards

Jerry

 

[jerrysimon]

Oh my

What is that saddle all about ?

Jerry

 

[flecc]

Seat and bars far too close together to put in any pedal effort. Difference for the sake of it once again.

 

[Scimitar]

The saddle is the "Butt-Kisser", made by Arsenal Comfort Co.
Seriously, I came across a range of saddles like that recently - all of them looked... strange, but some folk swear by them.

 

[slippa]

In the picture of the bloke riding one, he doesn't appear to have one of the seat posts that bends backwards as in the first picture. This puts him much closer to the bars.

 

[mike killay]

The riding position seems akin to that of a penny farthing. Probably quite comfortable for short distances but difficult pedal hard. Might make a good electric bike!

 

[mike killay]

Regarding the saddle, there are lots of designs like this and they are anatomically better for you than the normal style.
Problem is that without some sort of nose that your thighs can grip for subtle balancing, they feel insecure and wobbly.
Motorcyclists can grip the tank with their knees to perform the same function. Scooter riders either have a normal saddle like the original Lambretta, or sit further back on the dual seat to give some grip.
But... they don't have to pedal.

 

[oigoi]

huummmm???? (scratches head). Be interested to have a go on one but wouldnt want to own one