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Chris M

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The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« on: January 18, 2014, 09:55:55 PM »
Can't beat building your own bike:

http://youtu.be/bKHz7wOjb9w

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Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2014, 10:15:47 PM »
Now you've done it, Chris -- straight to the top of the Need.Want list!  ;D

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Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2014, 12:19:15 AM »

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.

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Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2014, 05:21:36 AM »
I think it's a pulse jet.

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Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« Reply #5 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

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Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« Reply #6 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

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Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2014, 06:08:26 PM »
Hahahahahaha!  ;D ;D ;D
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You made my entire morning, Dave. Thanks so much. I haven't laughed that hard for awhile!

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Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« Reply #8 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

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Re: The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2014, 12:29:34 AM »
I think it's a pulse jet.
Correct, he calls it that in this video http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25951029