DailyDirt: Better Bikes
from the urls-we-dig-up dept
We've pointed out flying bikes and chainless bikes before, and there seems to be no end to the creativity of bike mechanics. Maybe no one ever forgets how to ride a bike, but bike technology seems to be getting a bit more complex than just balancing on two wheels. We don't quite have Star Wars speeder bikes yet, but perhaps we will soon.- The US Army has taken an interest in Malloy Aeronautics -- the company behind a Kickstarter campaign to make a hoverbike. A military-grade version of a hoverbike could be in the works, but it's really not that clear why this hoverbike is better than other quadcopter drones (besides its potential to carry a human rider). [url]
- DARPA has granted $100,000 to Logos Technologies to develop a hybrid electric motorcycle that runs silently (well, not more than about 55 decibels). This isn't the only hybrid electric bike out there, but it will have a diesel engine that can run on a variety of fuels and 2WD for rough terrain. [url]
- The RNT from Indian motorcycle maker Hero is a diesel hybrid with 2WD, too. It's a concept vehicle that fits a couple of passengers (or more, if you're creative) and acts as a backup generator. [url]
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Filed Under: 2wd, bikes, darpa, hoverbike, hybrid vehicle, motorcycle, scooter
Companies: hero, kickstarter, logos technologies, malloy aeronautics
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Calling it a hoverbike strongly suggests that the designer is working on keeping it down in the weeds and trees, and thinking about object avoidance. Being many feet in the air makes it awkward and slow to dive for cover when bullets come flying your way.
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Medium, firm, and strong grips are the three types of grips available. Highly durable rubber with an extreme frictional pattern is used to create the hard or strong grip. When employing a flexible material handle cover, you can get a solid grip. What can you use to keep your grips for dirt bike in place? When undertaking training exercises, you can also employ a medium-hold bike grip to give enough support. We recommend experimenting with several grips to see which one works best for you.
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Hi there!
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Any bikers?
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