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MargaretMoony
07/23/09

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No. Just No.
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txtracer
07/22/09

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Recumbent bikes always make my feet hurt after like 3 minutes. I mean, really bad, shooting pains. Pass.
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ToinetteDanaus
07/22/09

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I know about streamlined recumbent bicycles, and they get hot when the temp is above 80 degrees. Velomobiles are only used in Northern Europe. Anywhere hot, this system will just be a sweatbox.
I don't think the capsules have a valid airfoil shape.
It looks like the attendant latches the door, and the rider has no way to open it.
But it is where it belongs, in an Amusement Park. This will never work in the real world. PS- It's a rather expensive amusement park ride, and I wouldn't ride a ski-lift either.
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dosdelon
07/22/09

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I feel sweaty just looking at that...
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VarianAnius
07/22/09

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It's a cool idea that'd get people exercise, but like someone else said...summer + pedaling + little box = smells like swamp ass + balls in there. I'd try it...but not for 45 bucks. Actually, you know...this could be a cool idea for people to get around a beach. Hook up a line going down the shore to an area that isn't crowded. And to prevent jamming up, have them motorized when not in use so they just swing around back to the main station. ehh..
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GodwinMalleolus
07/22/09

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Re: The comment in the article regarding speed... Not everyone pedals at the same speed. Just because some people can go 90 kph, it does not follow that the people in front of them or behind them can go that speed. So the speed is limited to that of the stopped, exhausted, out-of-shape cyclist in front of you.
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BrunoVarus
07/22/09

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Great: one lane, no passing, everyone's speed reduced to the lowest common denominator. Just what we need.
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tetracycloide
07/22/09

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the only way this will get me to work is if they outlaw cars, trains, subways, buses, cabs, traditional bicycles, traditional tricycles, traditional unicycles, walking, and pack mules.
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hakubak
07/22/09

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Clostrofail.

And those of us who need the excersize the most, wouldn't fit in it.
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phoghat
07/22/09

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$45 to climb into a sweat box and peddle around?
And take this to work? In the summer? with no shower at work? Xrist, put in an electric motor and some solar cells, throw me a bone people.
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StephenK
07/22/09

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Okay, so we don't think it's suitable for the daily commute but how about for other times?

Personally, I'd put a roof over the rail (to keep the rain off) and open up the box. Make it less like a plastic coffin.

I'd most certainly take one of these to get into the city on Saturday, rather than walking or taking my bike. You don't have to race in but with an open topped car it'd be great fun and less sticky. Just a thought.
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Cash907Censored
07/22/09

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So the hippies went ahead and created the unholy love child of a monorail, and a hamster ball. Nice.
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Asha L Kydd
07/21/09

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As a cyclist, I ask the single most crucial question about this cycle-monorail system they have here: how the f*ck am I supposed to pass someone???
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Ryan Patridge
07/21/09

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Yes, yes, yes. Assuming the potential engineering/logistical problems were resolved, this would be so awesome to have here in San Diego, especially around the harbor areas. The outer plexiglass could be coated to block out harmful UV rays, and the raised rail would let cyclists avoid traffic, and afford even better views. This would be so fun. Seems like it would be possible to implement passing zones, to prevent riders from getting stuck behind "Sunday pedalers."
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Aethyr
07/21/09

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How can it be weatherproof with those gigantic air holes on the sides?
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