The Future for bike parking/storage?

[Simon_m]

http://www.insanee.com/update/interesting/underground-parking-for-your-bikes-in-japan

 

[AndyRM]

That is very cool.

Chapeau Japan!

 

[slowride]

Awesome. We need one of those in our lounge room. Although I don't think our downstairs neighbour would be so keen :-/

 

[Simon_m]

lol, I'm sure they would be fine with bikes appearing and disappearing all day long

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I like that. Weather and vandal proof.

I'm a little concerned at how the machinery holds on to the bike though. Wouldn't want a bent wheel.

 

[Beebo]

How much does that cost to build?
Great concept though. At bit like the Matrix

 

[Simon_m]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22885602

 

[Simon_m]

I like that. Weather and vandal proof.

I'm a little concerned at how the machinery holds on to the bike though. Wouldn't want a bent wheel.

It looks like the wheels rest on a "beam", but it does look like the clamp attaches to the wheel. I#m sure it wouldn't though because of that reason

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

It looks like the wheels rest on a "beam", but it does look like the clamp attaches to the wheel. I#m sure it wouldn't though because of that reason

I'm sure you're correct. The Japanese tend to get their technology right.

If you're interested there is more about the Flyke from the other article here.

 

[Simon_m]

Ooo interesting, could be fun! Saw a weird bike the other day, more like a cross-trainer you see at the gym, looked very unstable with bits of metal flying out from it from every direction at a rhythmic state.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Ooo interesting, could be fun! Saw a weird bike the other day, more like a cross-trainer you see at the gym, looked very unstable with bits of metal flying out from it from every direction at a rhythmic state.

That sounds like an Elliptigo. I wouldn't mind a go on one of those, just to see what it's like.

 

[Simon_m]

That's the beast!

 

[EltonFrog]

Keeps the bike safe from weather and pranksters! Why, those pesky pranksters!