dracs Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Saw that video a while back, pretty cool design. But I wonder if its cheaper than building a steel frame?He says $9 to build... would retail for about $20. And its belt drive nogal!
Azonic Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 He says $9 to build... would retail for about $20. So the locals will only have to work for about 4 months. To afford the front wheel.
Blokman Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Instructions: To get you bike within legal UCI weight limit, soak for five minutes.
Agteros Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 At long last the Northern Province tenderpreneurs will have an incentive to deliver school books... maybe not to the schools yet, but small steps hey?
Peewee1 Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Wow, I really hope this project materialises.
dracs Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) So the locals will only have to work for about 4 months. To afford the front wheel. you're one of those problem for every solution type chaps aren't you? Or every silver lining has a cloud... No idea how good this product is but I like the way this dude thinks. His thinking includes incorporating corporate advertising in the frame to further subsidise the cost... Edited October 16, 2012 by dracs
Stretch Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 He says $9 to build... would retail for about $20. And its belt drive nogal!so the tyres will cost more than the bike?
dracs Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 so the tyres will cost more than the bike?I assume that includes the tyres - which are solids made from recycle rubber and at lifespan of 9 yrs will probably outlast the bike... Imagine the ride won't be the plushest.
Skott5 Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 It needs to be SABS tested here first. The tyres might last nine years, I would give the rest of the bike 3 weeks. Call me a pessimist if you want, but I seen what happens to stuff that was built to endure the hardships of Africa ... Kudos to the inventor for thinking outside the box though !
fandacious Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 like you lot need any excuse to not ride in the rain. previously it was because your expensive drive train will get trashed, now its because your bike will melt
Stretch Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 I assume that includes the tyres - which are solids made from recycle rubber and at lifespan of 9 yrs will probably outlast the bike... Imagine the ride won't be the plushest. aah that would make sense....i remember when solids were all the rage for school commuting.....i remember bouncing around all over the place on my western flyer
JTK Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 wow. I for one think this is a great idea. If we can go on his words. It is waterproof (submerged for a few months and did not degrade) that would be unpaineted I assume. Also fireresitant. Does not have pneumatic tyres so no punctures. Bike weighs 9kg as a whole and may even be given away for free due to the low manufacturing costs and potetial advertising income. Yes the african market is a little tougher but I think this is a great idea.
kevin Walter Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Awesome! I wont buy one but for poor people its cool...
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