Got a note the other day pointing to a website about Charles F. Taylor and his efforts to build a one wheel vehicle. When you think one wheel, you probably picture monowheels, where the operator sits inside the wheel, but Taylor was on a different path altogether, his wheel was centered within a platform that carried the driver, engine, steering and everything else. It isn't … [Read more...]
PulseJet Bicycle Continues to Evolve
The first time we wrote about Robert Maddox was when he had a pulsejet bicycle for sale on eBay. It was a pretty interesting bit of work, a bit unusual, perhaps, but, everyone needs a hobby. It looks like Mr Maddox is very committed to this particular pastime because he keeps building bigger and better models and the latest is a dual jet version, still bicycle mounted but with … [Read more...]
Rediscovering the Value and Deep Satisfaction of Highly Skilled Hands on Work
Do you like working with your hands? I bet quite a few of you do but you might be surprised to find not everyone understands the attraction. There's a growing resurgence in respect for this type of work, for the value it delivers, the feeling of pride among those who practice it and, not a small thing these days, the knowledge that it can't be done by someone thousands of miles … [Read more...]
Belt Drive Bicycles – Trek Soho
Ever wonder why bicycles never jumped on the belt drive idea? If they're strong enough for a Harley or a Buell, they should work on a bicycle. Trek thought so, too, and they've introduced the Trek Soho. Gates Technology, same company that makes the belts for Harley Davidson, makes the belt for the bike. The Soho comes with an 8 speed transmission inside the rear hub, no … [Read more...]
The Kneeslider – What Recession? Just Do It!
Suppose they gave a recession and no one came? Suppose everyone was too busy trying new things, learning new skills, asking new questions, solving new problems, just concentrating on doing the best they could every day and how to do better the next day, ... pretty soon the recession all of the politicians and talking heads on the news are dwelling on would be over and everyone … [Read more...]
Cyclone Green Revolution External Combustion Engine
Problem: Conventional engines and new tech engines need fuel to run, often a very specific type, but some fuels are in short or easily interrupted supply and often very expensive or they need a totally new not yet installed, supply infrastructure. Solution: External combustion engines can run on an extremely wide range of fuels, whatever is available, they are true multi fuel … [Read more...]
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