Would you try a "Bird of Prey" bike?

[classic33]

A semi recumbent bicycle.
http://birdofpreybicycles.ning.com/ & http://www.gizmag.com/bird-of-prey-bike/39930/

 

[ufkacbln]

I rode the "Cool Breeze" prone many yeras ago

It was fun, and as a racing bike on track it is brilliant as that, but the position does not allow a good view of the road environment which limits its practicality

 

[classic33]

I rode the "Cool Breeze" prone many yeras ago

It was fun, and as a racing bike on track it is brilliant as that, but the position does not allow a good view of the road environment which limits its practicality

Had a go on one in Leeds some years ago. Head first, downhill takes a bit of getting used to.

 

[mickle]

In a word: nope.

 

[earlestownflya]

i don't think my body could handle that

 

[YahudaMoon]

Didnt Grahame Obrea build something like this in his kitchen a while back for some crazy record attempt?

 

[YahudaMoon]

Here

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/obree-ready-to-lay-it-down-38956

 

[classic33]

Didnt Grahame Obrea build something like this in his kitchen a while back for some crazy record attempt?

Posistion in use isn't allowed for UCI record attempts.

 

[steveindenmark]

I cannot imagine how uncomfortable that would be. Its a very old design, brought to life again.

 

[summerdays]

I notice she has a cut on her leg, I have a similar one at the mo from the pedal, I'd worry that I'd do a lot worse in that position.

But if it was in front of me and I was being offered a go, I'd have a go

 

[TheDoctor]

Posistion in use isn't allowed for UCI record attempts.

HPVA is not UCI. Obree was going for the HPV record.

 

[Illaveago]

It looks like fun, I've had a similar idea for years and it seems more natural than a recumbent.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Standing on the hills might be a bit of a problem.

 

[ianrauk]

Yes. Would love to have a go.

 

[martint235]

I'd give it a go but those cranks would have to be an awful lot further back.....