Top Ten Tips for Outdoor Cycling in the Rain
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2014-05-12
Top Ten Tips for Outdoor Cycling in the Rain
A British inventor has unveiled a dream bike: a bicycle that can fly. The bike, called XploreAir Paravelo, claims to reach speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour in the air, 24 kilometers per hour on the road, and can fly up to 1219.2 meters high. It also claims a maximum flight time of 3 hours.
Los Angeles cinematographer Richie built this ultra-tall bicycle called Stoopidtaller. Over 6.1 meters tall, it's considered the world's tallest bicycle. Weighing 125 kilograms, it consists of a giant beach cruiser, 8 interconnected bicycle chains, and 2 wheels nearly 1 meter in diameter.
In 2011, Dutchman Michel van Maares Wilkoprog built what is recognized as the world's longest bicycle. It measures 117 feet 5 inches (35.79 meters) long, has only two wheels, no stabilizers, and requires two people to ride—one in front and one in the back, pedaling.
In September 2013, former cyclist Gerarimi Oberli and his bicycle broke the world record, becoming the fastest prone cyclist ever, reaching speeds of 91 kilometers per hour. Oberli's high-speed bicycle requires him to ride in a prone position, with his head forward and body lowered, and the rear control lever prominently placed so he can pedal horizontally after starting.
Want a bicycle that fits in a suitcase? Carlston Bedi's Kwiggle folding bicycle features hinges that allow it to fold into a compact package. With its two 20-centimeter diameter wheels, it weighs approximately 6 kilograms. The rider must remain upright, and speeds can reach 24 kilometers per hour.
The Ferrari Fahrradi Farfalla FFX is actually a high-end, stylish, recumbent square bicycle. Built in 2012, this aluminum bicycle can accommodate one or two riders and is human-powered. It is said to have an 11-speed transmission and 200 extremely bright LEDs for night riding.
Bicymple is a bicycle that abandons the traditional chain design, instead relying on direct drive and a freewheel hub, combining the crank axle with the rear wheel axle. This design shortens the wheelbase, resulting in a somewhat unusual appearance. The wheels are located on the rear wheel, and the seat is above the rear wheel. Despite its unusual appearance, the Bicymple rides more like a single-speed bicycle.
Schuler's combination of a bicycle and an inflatable raft is a unique design. A frame is attached to a mountain bike, with two inflatable pontoons mounted on the frame. When the rider pedals, the connected propeller rotates, propelling the bicycle across the water at speeds up to 16 kilometers per hour, and steering is done via the handlebars.
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