Riding Your Bike in the Bike Lane
New Yorker Casey Neistat got a ticket of $50 for riding his bike outside of a bike lane.
He then made this PSA to show what happens to obedient NYC bicyclists who stay where they belong…
(via Neatorama)
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World’s First Self-Inflating Bike Tire
The PumpTire is the world’s first self-inflating bike tire. The PumpTire pulls in air from the atmosphere while you are actually riding. Once the air inside the tire reaches the desired level the air pathway is closed.
Scooterdillo: Solar Powered Electric Scooter
SunRed has released a concept scooter called the Scooterdillo. The scooter has an armadillo-like “shell” of solar panels. When the scooter is parked the panels are pulled over its body, allowing the little bike to charge in the sun while its rider takes care of non-scooter business.
The scooter has a top speed of around 30 MPH and a range of 12 miles per charge. Currently, its only a concept, but it would be great to see this come to market.
The Hoverbike Can Reach Speeds of Up To 173 Miles Per Hour
Introducing The Hoverbike, invented by Australian Chris Malloy, is a prototype that was built in a garage over the course of two and a half years. The Hoverbike has twin propellers that can lift the bike over 10,000 feet.
Additionally the Hoverbike can reach speeds of up to 173 miles per hour. The first production run of the vehicle could be underway by late 2012, with the expected price point around $40,000.
