Weird sighting on the commute this morning

[mr brambles]

Saw one of these this morning... a cross trainer bicycle mix

http://www.elliptigo.com/

Very strange.

 

[BSRU]

As far as I remember they are expensive, in the thousands.

 

[BSRU]

As far as I remember they are expensive, in the thousands.

£1600 for the cheapest one.

 

[potsy]

Would put an end to the 'which saddle' question

Quite fancy a go

 

[fossyant]

Bloody hell - WTF is that ?

One question - Why ?

 

[ianrauk]

Very strange... and they have a few spare in their warehouse...

They say it's more comfortable then a bike... I dispute that.

Saying that... I wouldn't mind one to add to the stable.

 

[mr brambles]

Bloody hell - WTF is that ?

One question - Why ?

The two things that went through my mind as well, wasn't even going that quick either. 15 mph tops

 

[BSRU]

Is it for people who want to Nordic ski on the public roads?

 

[BenM]

15 mph tops

With 8 gears and one user saying "25mph is about as quick as I want to go anyway but I could go faster if I wanted", I guess 15mph isn't the top speed of the rather odd device.

B.

 

[itchyrider]

Imagine riding your bike without a seat? No Thanks...... Regardless of miles.

 

[akb]

I kinda like it...!

 

[ianrauk]

I kinda like it...!

Indeed.. one of those quirky things that is strangely fascinating...well for me anyway.

 

[benb]

I'd like to have a go on one, but I don't think I'll be using it as an actual mode of transport any time soon.

 

[growingvegetables]

"Burn over 30% more calories than on a bike"

[Translation - ******* hard work to go nowhere, slowly.]

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

It's a bit of novel engineering, which I love. I'd be fascinated to have a go but doubt i'd actually consider buying one myself (there are too many other novel bikes I'd want first).
If this gets people who normally won't cycle to leave the car and exercise for a bit, surely that has to be a good thing?