Beeb news website yesterday

[indalo]

I saw this, found it interesting then forgot all about it. In case no-one else has posted it, I attach a link:

BBC News - It will take a 'baby elephant' to knock over this bike

Indalo

 

[OxygenJames]

Cool!

(but apparently I am not allowed to just say 'cool!' as any post here has to be at least 10 characters long! - so says a pop-up message if you try........ so rather than 'cool!' as a response you get this nonsense too afterwards.)

 

[Old_Dave]

Very nice.... If secret Santa is watching, I've been very good and want one please

 

[jazper53]

Very clever, The C1 could be as successful as the sinclair C5

 

[flecc]

Cool!

(but apparently I am not allowed to just say 'cool!' as any post here has to be at least 10 characters long! - so says a pop-up message if you try........ so rather than 'cool!' as a response you get this nonsense too afterwards.)

Solution:

Cool
.......

 

[flecc]

Very clever, The C1 could be as successful as the sinclair C5

As successful as for BMW, their C1 scooter has been discontinued.

 

[jazper53]

As successful as for BMW, their C1 scooter has been discontinued.

Ouch!!...that is ugly

 

[the_killjoy]

I noticed that all the test rides were in a straight line. Whilst the use of gyros to maintain it upright is relatively straightforward the stability of a turning bike is more complex.

The required angle of lean ~ assuming that it will do ~ during turning is going to be a function of speed, radius of turn and all up weight. Lack of lean control may well take a while for the rider to get used to.

 

[smudger1956]

That will travel a fair way with that very sleak fairing when you 'drop it'.......