In case of emergency...

[gbrandwood]

...why not carry one of these in your backpack?

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/store/assets/images/product/abikes/abikes_lg.jpg

£149: http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/a-bike/index.html

In case your NiMh needs charging, or you Li-ions let you down. Plus, when cyclists come along and tell you to get a bike, you can show them you already have one! (or throw it at them - JOKE! :eek: )

In all seriousness, it's amazing that it's so small. And I guess you could easily pull your Segway behind you when pedalling.

[cruiter]

Looks like my Swiss Army Knife :)...why not carry one of these in your backpack?

http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/store/assets/images/product/abikes/abikes_lg.jpg

£149: http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/a-bike/index.html

In case your NiMh needs charging, or you Li-ions let you down. Plus, when cyclists come along and tell you to get a bike, you can show them you already have one! (or throw it at them - JOKE! :eek: )

In all seriousness, it's amazing that it's so small. And I guess you could easily pull your Segway behind you when pedalling.

[KSagal]

I agree with the swiss army knife comparison. Where is the cork screw? It appears that someone has been drinking...

[citivolus]

I just want to know what the gear ratio is. It looks like I could pedal it at my max and still not even reach walking speed. But if it is fast enough, I would use one around campus.

[SEGsby]

It's a cool idea. Too bad I can't ride bikes anymore... :\

SEGsby

...why not carry one of these in your backpack?

In case your NiMh needs charging, or you Li-ions let you down. Plus, when cyclists come along and tell you to get a bike, you can show them you already have one! (or throw it at them - JOKE! :eek: )

In all seriousness, it's amazing that it's so small. And I guess you could easily pull your Segway behind you when pedalling.

[polo_pro]

Did anyone else notice the "Sinclair Research" on the tire in the opening seconds where you're looking at the bike's tire? Makes you wonder, eh?

[JohnM]

Did anyone else notice the "Sinclair Research" on the tire in the opening seconds where you're looking at the bike's tire? Makes you wonder, eh?
That's Sinclair as in Sir Clive Sinclair (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clive_Sinclair) , inventor of the ill fated C5 electric trike.

[gbrandwood]

Maybe they're recycled from C5s?

[hellphish]

I just want to know what the gear ratio is. It looks like I could pedal it at my max and still not even reach walking speed. But if it is fast enough, I would use one around campus.

# Weight: 5.6kg (12.6 lbs).
# Dual Chain ratios: 14:8 and 35:9.
# Max. weight tolerance: 85kgs (13st 5lbs).
# Tyre Size: 15cm/6" diameter x 3.2cm/1 ¼".
# Max saddle height: 90 cm.
# Min saddle height: 82cm.
# Folded size: 67cm x 30cm x 16cm.
# Unfolded size: 100cm x 70cm x 43cm.


Does that help?

[bentbiker]

I just want to know what the gear ratio is. It looks like I could pedal it at my max and still not even reach walking speed. But if it is fast enough, I would use one around campus.

The two reviews said that it was very slow, but faster than walking.

[JohnM]

I've read that the A-Bike travels 3.2 meters per pedal revolution. By my calculation that would be about a 40 inch gear, i.e. fairly low. Some reviewers have said that they really had to spin the pedals to do a modest 12mph.

The seat is said to be very uncomfortable. Tall riders complained that their knees hit the handlebars. Handling is squirrelly and I'd hate to hit a pothole with those tiny wheels. None the less, it's an interesting concept and suitable for short rides (1-2 miles) that would bookend a commute by train or bus.

Personally, a Brompton (http://www.bromptonbicycle.co.uk/home/_images/studioImages/23.jpg) is still on my wish list.

[Jet]

Leave the Segway at home and ride... No issue with seat comfort.

http://www.catrike.com/700.JPG

[SEGsby]

I like the design. Still looks heavy though...

SEGsby

I've read that the A-Bike travels 3.2 meters per pedal revolution. By my calculation that would be about a 40 inch gear, i.e. fairly low. Some reviewers have said that they really had to spin the pedals to do a modest 12mph.

The seat is said to be very uncomfortable. Tall riders complained that their knees hit the handlebars. Handling is squirrelly and I'd hate to hit a pothole with those tiny wheels. None the less, it's an interesting concept and suitable for short rides (1-2 miles) that would bookend a commute by train or bus.

Personally, a Brompton (http://www.bromptonbicycle.co.uk/home/_images/studioImages/23.jpg) is still on my wish list.

[Jet]

I like the design. Still looks heavy though...

SEGsby

The Catrike 700 is 33lbs/15kgs. Not too heavy for a recumbent.:)

[BringOnI2]

What if I rode my Segway before I rode that one? Would that make the Segway a precumbent?