sail-bike?
what about a bike that doesnt have pedals but instead a sail?
besides the bike, about 30 feet of good rope, an old bed sheet and a couple of good 6 foot sticks would be all that you would need. maybe a helmet would be a good idea too.
besides the bike, about 30 feet of good rope, an old bed sheet and a couple of good 6 foot sticks would be all that you would need. maybe a helmet would be a good idea too.
posted by huitzilopochtli at
8:41 AM
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I'm no physicist ... but I'm thinking that there's gonna be too much ...friction, is that the word? between bike and ground, compared to boat and water.
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Anonymous, at 9:28 PM
Hey! Did you google it yet? Check http://www.vsv.cape.com/~harharb/windbike.html "Wear a helmet and heavy clothes. Do not try this unless you are a very experienced bike rider and thoroughly understand the power of sail."
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Anonymous, at 9:31 PM
yes!, in fact, i also found this site and also dug up the Nov '67 nattie geographic and read that articles about bike-sailing across the sahara.
very intriguing!
they blew a lot of tires and this tells me it is not so practical and validates your thought that the amount of friction severely impairs its viability.
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huitzilopochtli, at 10:42 AM
Here are some good pictures:
http://www.modellandyachts.com/images/nalsadscn0450.jpg
http://www.trentwindsurfing.org.uk/images/features/Speedsail_HNC_545.jpg
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Shinobiashi, at 10:29 PM
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