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Community => Muppets Threads! (And Anything Else) => Topic started by: Chris M on January 18, 2014, 09:55:55 PM

Title: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: Chris M on January 18, 2014, 09:55:55 PM

Can't beat building your own bike:

http://youtu.be/bKHz7wOjb9w (http://youtu.be/bKHz7wOjb9w)

Title: Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: Danneaux on January 18, 2014, 10:15:47 PM

Now you've done it, Chris -- straight to the top of the Need.Want list!  ;D

Best,

Dan.

Title: Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: il padrone on January 22, 2014, 11:10:30 PM

Pretty much insanity  :o


BTW, I think it is actually a ROCKET bike, rather than a jet-action.

Title: Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: rualexander on January 23, 2014, 12:19:15 AM

Quote from: il padrone on January 22, 2014, 11:10:30 PM

BTW, I think it is actually a ROCKET bike, rather than a jet-action.

No, its a jet, albeit a simple jet, rockets carry the oxidiser as part of the fuel load, jets get the oxidiser from the air. This machine looks to be burnimg gas from a propane cyclinder so will be using oxygen from the air.

Title: Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: macspud on January 23, 2014, 05:21:36 AM

I think it's a pulse jet.

Title: Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: macspud on January 23, 2014, 01:08:57 PM

This guy has a different idea on motor assist, an interesting contraption.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6n0op0sLPA

Title: Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: David Simpson on January 23, 2014, 06:01:26 PM

It seems like a wonderful idea to add a rocket or jet engine to a touring bike.  Imagine: the enjoyment of cycling across the countryside with the time-efficiency of aircraft travel. 

However, I wonder if attaching a rocket or jet engine to my Nomad would void the frame warranty.  I have carefully read the Nomad brochure, and Andy is very clear that attaching a kickstand will void the warranty, but surprisingly there is no mention of rockets or jets.  Could this omission be a simple oversight?  Or did Andy design the strong Nomad frame with rockets and jets in mind?

- Dave

 ;)

Title: Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: Danneaux on January 23, 2014, 06:08:26 PM

Hahahahahaha!  ;D ;D ;D
<repeat>

You made my entire morning, Dave. Thanks so much. I haven't laughed that hard for awhile!

Best,

Dan.

Title: Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: Pavel on January 30, 2014, 04:36:48 AM

where's that Darwin Award nomination form again?

On the other hand it IS one way to get noticed by distracted motorists.   :D

Title: Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
Post by: rualexander on February 01, 2014, 12:29:34 AM

Quote from: macspud on January 23, 2014, 05:21:36 AM

I think it's a pulse jet.

Correct, he calls it that in this video http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25951029