s17 Semi-Recumbent Bike : DigInfo

DigInfo - http://movie.diginfo.tvBiking in the rain is hard and especially if you want to stay dry, so why not build a bike with a roof? That's Toast's 17 bicycle department's plan with their s17 semi-recumbent bike. Adding a roof to a regular bike would make it too tall and inconvenient so 17 Bicycle chose to design a semi-recumbent bike. With a lower bike the roof wouldn't cause problems when parking. Unlike regular recumbent bikes which recline too far for most every day cyclists making balance and control difficult the s17 is semi-recumbent with the handles around the waist to provide better control and balance than other semi-recumbent bikes with the handle bars in the front. This is a 6 speed bike with grip shifts and a steel frame though an aluminum frame is intended for release in the USA. The front wheel is 14 inches and the rear wheel is 24 inches with v-brakes on both wheels.The bike is planned to be released in October around the world.

Channel: Autos & Vehicles
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: Diginfonews

Length: 01:51
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