i2 Seat development project in San Antonio

[bgrh@mac.com]

We are working on a seat system for the i2. Tarkus was the inspiration - complaining in April about the issues he had with the i2 Lean Steer, and how what he needed was something he could hold on to with his legs.

Working with a wizard designer, who rides mountain UNICYCLE for fun, we've come up with a seating system, with internal shock, that can sport either a sliding seat or a fixed platform.

You can see what we are working on by clicking here (http://www.bgrh.com/bgrh.com/SegSaddleDevP.html).

Love to get some feedback.

[Tarkus]

Hey Brian,

Happy you posted, I have made reference to your seat after trying it out in San Antonio.
You know I'm up for one but with "Cane Steer"....

There are so many possibilities for that setup.


Be Big,
Alan

[segsurfer]

interesting designs, my only complaint is that it would follow the asthetics of the segway a little more closely and allow more use of segway parts. Such as the use of the original lsf and unobstructed use of the floor mats for those of us that glide standing up too. Your off to a great start, and I look forward to further refinements:D

-segsurfer

[Dennis Tracey]

What is the status of this project? I got out today for first time in a couple of months. Back is raising hell.

Could have used a seat several times to rest...

[bgrh@mac.com]

We are working on a production prototype and are targeting having a couple ready for the Segs4Vets event coming up in San Antonio April 16/17.

This exercise will allow us to cost the unit and then we can see if there's a market for this. We also hope to get some more feed back from the DRAFT crew who will be in town. (Alan?)

[bgrh@mac.com]

interesting designs, my only complaint is that it would follow the asthetics of the segway a little more closely and allow more use of segway parts. Such as the use of the original lsf and unobstructed use of the floor mats for those of us that glide standing up too. Your off to a great start, and I look forward to further refinements:D

-segsurfer

Actually, the unit is designed so that the only change to a stock Segway i2 is you swap out the stock floor mats for ones that are hooked to the seat. (Have to be able to load the foot sensors by JUST sitting on the seat.) I ride it standing or sitting. It should be great for Polo - gives you good lateral stability as there is something for your knees to grab. It also works with the stock handle - however, the short one lets you "knee steer" which is a kick in the kitchen - hands free Segway. Some shots of that in the video at the bottom of the page first linked to at the top of this thread. (I need to post more...)

When we get the production prototypes done we'll hoist a full set of images and some test video.

[Tarkus]

We are working on a production prototype and are targeting having a couple ready for the Segs4Vets event coming up in San Antonio April 16/17.

This exercise will allow us to cost the unit and then we can see if there's a market for this. We also hope to get some more feed back from the DRAFT crew who will be in town. (Alan?)


Brian,

You know I'll be there. See you soon.
Hope you are all well.

Be Big,
Alan

[bgrh@mac.com]

Alan:

Looking forward to it. It will be the most Segways in one place that I've ever seen!

Brian

[Dennis Tracey]

Nearly two months goes by with no response, tonight the posts keep acoming,

Nuff said...

[Dennis Tracey]

Emails ignored also....

[Five-Flags]

Nearly two months goes by with no response, tonight the posts keep acoming,

Nuff said...

That might just mean working on the project without logging on here until he had something to say...


Emails ignored also....

Dennis, I doubt that you were intentionally ignored. Sometimes things do get overlooked. However, with your last two posts, that just might change.

A bit of courtesey in a gentle reminder will probably result in a quicker response than a sarcastic comment. Believe me, I know!!! I've been just a tad sarcastic on occasions, myself.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[bgrh@mac.com]

I should be more responsive. I do reply to emails that make it to me.
Sorry.

[Dennis Tracey]

I am interested how your seat was received and if it will be available for sale soon.

Thank you

[Tory]

Brian, Thank you for the Segseat you are developing, I am one that also is looking forward to seeing final product. Tory

[Dennis Tracey]

and posting in this forum, and find again that there are NO responses. Courtesy works no better than scarcastic remarks. I wish someone would respond to something!







???

[wwhopper]

and posting in this forum, and find again that there are NO responses. Courtesy works no better than scarcastic remarks. I wish someone would respond to something! ???

And Brian probably does not.

I do not think he plans on selling that, he said if he did it would cost more than 5 grand, as it is still in the prototype stage.

[bentbiker]

Courtesy works no better than scarcastic remarks. I wish someone would respond to something!


Some people don't log on that often. And Brian probably does not.

Brian last visited the site and logged in on 4/11. Too many people read without logging in.

[Tarkus]

And Brian probably does not.

I do not think he plans on selling that, he said if he did it would cost more than 5 grand, as it is still in the prototype stage.

Thanks Will. Most of these seats you see are "one-off" and will remain that way.
There is simply not a big enough market for seats. I think we all learned that from Mario's Segseat. Beautiful product but a very small market.

Be Big,
Alan