DailyDirt: Better Bikes

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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. After you've finished checking out those links, take a look at our Daily Deals for cool gadgets and other awesome stuff.
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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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    Anonymous Coward, 24 Jun 2015 @ 6:03pm

    How far does $100K go when you're developing a hybrid bike? That doesn't sound like a lot of funding to even get the quality control done on a regular motorcycle. Where is the Tesla of motorcycles?

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      Anonymous Coward, 24 Jun 2015 @ 6:30pm

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      They're not the "Tesla of motorcycles" as such, but have a look into electric bicycles.

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    Anonymous Coward, 25 Jun 2015 @ 5:17am

    but it's really not that clear why this hoverbike is better than other quadcopter drones

    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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      Humus (profile), 6 Aug 2021 @ 10:01pm

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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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    leonwise, 23 Aug 2020 @ 1:25am

    Hi there!

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    leonwise, 23 Aug 2020 @ 1:26am

    Any bikers?

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