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New pedal-free bicycle relies on running momentum
The latest in modern bicycle innovation takes some cues from the fictional mode of transportation used in the "Flintstones" cartoon.
A new bicycle designed by German engineers does away with pedals and instead requires the rider to run or walk to generate speed.
Dubbed the "Fliz Bike," it is actually based on the world's first bicycle, the "Laufrad," which also operated without pedals and was created by German inventor Karl Drais in 1817.
"The prior aim of developing FLIZ was to bring a completely new driving experience to everyone," designers Tom Hambrock and Juri Spetter write on their website. "Its laminated, innovative frame with 5 point belt system provides a comfortable, ergonomic ride between running and biking."
Riders of the Fliz must strap themselves into a harness (the "5 point belt system"). After building up enough speed, they lift their legs onto footrests located near the bike's rear wheel.
"The frame integrates the rider and due to its construction it works both like a suspension and like a top carrier whereas the belt replaces the saddle and adjusts your position," the designers write.
You can watch a video of the Fliz in action below:its design related so hush it
- bulletfactory0
more like 5 point ball-cradle system.
- lumedia0
that looks painful
- CALLES0
its kinda taking the bike for a walk
- pinkfloyd0
Hipsters will be all over this.
- teh0
notice how he is goin down hill. this is a guy with too much time on his hands.
- lumedia0
its one of those cases where the designers were so psyched about their idea that they forgot to ask themselves if anyone would actually use it.
- ETM0
Will be great to be strapped to that frame in an accident.
- pinkfloyd0
It looks uncomfortable, and bad on the posture.
- CALLES0
oh shit! straps around the nutz
- pinkfloyd0
I think it makes more sense as a sex toy.
- CanHasQBN0
What a huge waste of time making that useless thing.
As if a regular bicycle isn't perfectly functional????
- UKV0
you can see the frame flexing back and forth as he runs. lame.
- prophetone0
is it scoliosis-friendly?