Caerus Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/165443_700b.jpg I see Tumbleweed was the only other person to crack a nod to the party, he even seems to want to get the hell out of there.
TNT1 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Posted July 15, 2011 http://pre.cloudfront.goodinc.com/posts/full_1304459972alpha.JPGThese days there's a lot of energy going into how to get kids interested in science, technology, engineering, and math—the so-called STEM subjects. Part of the challenge is image. The stereotype of the unattractive, withdrawn nerd proving geometric theories in her head isn't the most attractive role model. That's where examples like the above tricked-out bike constructed by UPENN engineering students could help out. Eavesdrop on any group of kids, and you'll hear them talking about skateboarding, the X-Games, and BMX biking. They're into this stuff. When they see the pictures of this bike—or watch the video below—find out what it can do, and then hear that some college students built it, they're going to want to know more. The bike itself is actually pretty sweet. The prototype is called the Alpha, and on the site for it, the UPENN engineering students say they set out to create a boundary pushing bicycle with integrated systems. The result is Alpha, the first bicycle with a fully internal drivetrain including an electronically-controlled clutch allowing the rider to switch between fixed-gear and freewheeling configurations. All of the bike’s components, including a belt drive, brakes, and an onboard electronics suite, are housed inside the custom-machined frame. Besides protecting these fragile components from degrading environmental exposure, this integration also gives the bike a streamlined, striking appearance. It also comes with its own LCD screen and is engineered to go at least 19 miles per hour.
splat Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 'at least 19 MPH.' Are they saying that as if its particularly fast?
TNT1 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Posted July 15, 2011 'at least 19 MPH.' Are they saying that as if its particularly fast? Ahem, contador could use one then, it's faster than he can go...
TNT1 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Posted July 15, 2011 http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/jenny/scionfrs/scionfrs01.jpg
TNT1 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Posted July 15, 2011 http://knowyourmeme.com/i/000/054/618/original/1276448165430.jpg
TNT1 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Posted July 15, 2011 http://www.slightlywarped.com/crapfactory/curiosities/2011/july/images/awesom11.jpg
Tumbleweed Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCwrOpmx3Sg&feature=relmfu
patches Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/demotivational-posters-its-ok.jpg
Inusc Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 Friday Carmen treat; How many pics do you have of Carmen?
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