Crazy variable geometry hydraulic frame bike.

[Cycleops]

Some of you may know about Colin. He has produced some incredible bikes but this one will take some beating:

View: https://youtu.be/MAPumW_wYKc

 

[Blue Hills]

two thoughts.

1: er, impressive, but, er, why

and

2:
re your tagline
"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race."
I fear for him, using lathes/spinning machinery while wearing a tie, even if tucked in.

Don't try this in your shed folks.

 

[Cycleops]

I guess just because you can.

You have to admit it’s an incredible bit of engineering for a tinkerer in a shed.

 

[Eric Olthwaite]

Laterally stiff yet vertically compliant. Good job.

 

[MichaelW2]

Now all of the bike geometry arguments can be put to bed.

 

[Eric Olthwaite]

I fear for him, using lathes/spinning machinery while wearing a tie, even if tucked in.

Don't try this in your shed folks.

Some years ago, a friend of mine caught the loose sleeve of his baggy woollen jumper on a tractor power take off. He survived, but not before he had head butted the PTO. Ouch.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I fear for him, using lathes/spinning machinery while wearing a tie, even if tucked in.

No need, it's a safety tie

 

[MichaelW2]

I was looking for the Public Information Film about always keeping your tie and loose cuffs away from machinary. I couldnt find it but did find this which is highly educational.

View: https://youtu.be/5q7HkxNhnXA

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

I once got my tie caught in the office shredder. No safety cutoff or panic button. Fortunately a colleague spotted what was happening and switched it off.
My tie was hung next to the shredder as a warning.

 

[Blue Hills]

No need, it's a safety tie

you sure?
as used by bouncers?
I used to wear one to work - boss insisted I smarten up so I kept it on a nail under my desk - also useful of course if she ever thought of throttling me.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Have to admire his skills to actually build the thing

 

[fossyant]

He's a complete loon, but is a serious engineer. Love his stuff for being bonkers but actually working.

 

[Arrowfoot]

Wow, he has over 10 million subscribers with over 1 billion views of his videos. He is minting money. Seeing the video production, you are looking at a professional crew behind it. The goal is entertainment. Excellent for someone that left school at 16.

Looked him up and he making about £1m a year from this.

 

[fossyant]

I've been following him for years. Look up the Star Wars AT-AT he did for a kid... amazing, and you might just cry.

He started out simple, but's got sponsorship to do the big stuff. The 60 MPH mobility scooter is my favourite, and I showed it to nana a few years ago.

 

[Electric_Andy]

Yep love most of his stuff and his style of zany presentation. But this one was a bit too pointless for me. Most of his stuff you could hoon down a runway it actually use, but this hydraulic bike was not that useable. His trebochet (sp?) Was brilliant. He certainly knows lots about different types of engineering. I think he qualified first as a plumber!

Going back to the bike, maybe just one hydraulic ram to alter the rake or fork height might be useful if strong enough. But I guess it's just entertainment. I'm glad he is able to make money from advanced garage bodgery, and I expect helps a few teens get interested in engineering or fabrication which is great