Exotic Bicycles
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If you enjoy cycling as much as I do, you will love the pictures of these mostly conceptual, one-of-a-kind, limited production or just unusual bicycles.
I will continuously update this HubPage with new images so feel free to visit from time to time and enjoy the new photos.
This 1869 Dexter sold in 1997 auction for $24,150!
2007 RIGHTY from Cannondale
World's lightest road bike at 7.6 lbs.(3,451 grams)
All Wheel Drive Bicycle
This 1889 Rudge tandem
Wooden Bike
Wood and Copper
This 1870 wooden Shire
World's Lightest Full Suspension at 14.9 lbs.
Note the eccentric hub in the rear. The hopping action of the cyclist propels the bike.
Not a bicycle. But, so unusual that I couldn't pass
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Some sure do. Some of them seem to utilize standard bicycle gear. However, a couple of them seem so unusual that may even be missing the meens to steer. But, they are exotic. My favorite one is still the 7.8lbs. super light bicycle!
how do you steer the bikes that don't have handle bars connected to the front wheel?
A very good question. I think those bikes are purely conceptual. Specialized doesn't offer any information. It is possible that they may utilize cable or linkage systems to steer.
The specialized bikes are old concept bikes that were used as part of an online hoax to confuse people into believing they were going to make those bikes... some of them have even odder problems if you look closely.... Actually I think it was from april fools day a few years back
Thank you for the background information. They still look pretty exotic even though they cannot even be steered.
i just can say that it was amazing...............................................
great
Fantastic Pictures! You gotta love it!
http://www.bobsbikesandmore.com
thank you
i love the site its inspiring it see such variation i have customized a few bikes my self but no pic to show i have a question for my innovative minded that can answer me this? i have an idea about a bike but i dont know the proper progam i need to put it in virtual time to test my hypothosis because i dont have the resorces avalible to build the proto or the connections to get the material i need to do so ( its a very intricate peice ) do any of the more expireinced builders have imformation that could be helpful? i think i my have the key to a source of alternate propulsion thats more economical than gas/electric hybrid. again i apreciate the site i look forward to displaying some of my work in the future
Thank you for your comments. Here is alink to a listing of bicycle manufacturers which you may consider: http://www.bikeschool.com/links/links.cgi. Your idea sounds very intriguing.
Hi there,
My company has an offuce in a small community that has kind of a bicycle "theme". We have two bicycles that are used in a community parade annually and sit decoratively in our lobby the rest of the year. I'm curious to see if you have any suggestions as to where to find a stand like the one the Dexter is sitting on. Our bikes are just like the one pictured five spaces below the Dexter. Currently, they are just propped against a wall.
Thank you!
Thanks!
Awesome page Vic - I linked to it on http://meandmybicycle.com
you made my day!
Hello, enjoyed the pictures, and can say that as far as I can see, every bike, trike and quad has a steering device. The unicycles are (...sort of...) controlled by shifting weight, as is the case with most inline two wheeled vehicles.
Most are chain-driven, some direct on the front wheel, with the "allwheel drive" mountain-bike the chain drives an oilpump, I think, which drives the wheels. I don't know how the treadmill bike delivers its energy to the rear wheel.
Cindy: Go to your local blacksmith/metalworker with a picture and the bikes, tel him to keep it simple, and to -PLEASE- not scratch the bikes.
I wanna know more about the ap Foto won which the two Chinese gentlemen were riding. How does it work
Tony Stander wants to know
Hi Tony: The frame, including the saddle, cranks and the chainrings ride (float)on a circular inner ring. The chainring engages the wheel via a circular rack gear. As the rider cranks the chainring, it in-turn propels the large wheel.
Great pics. Fuel for the imagination. Could you supply names or links with the pics so that us viewers can get more info. I am especially interested in the last photo. The high-tech looking one with the woman in the seat and the huge wheels.
Thank you for your comments.
Di-Cycle is a transportation concept for land and water www.designhuis.com
How does a person in the US go about purchasing one of the monocycles shown in your photo showing the two monocyclists. I see the same units were part of the Olympics opening ceremony. They've been around for several years now. They must be available somewhere in the US by now.
I wish I could help you, but I have no information on it. Perhaps a comprehensive Google search will turn something up. Good luck.
Great hub! If you allow me I would love to leave you with some links I believe you´ll love ;)
http://delta7sports.com/products.html
http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=1333
I think they are pretty exotic bicycles which deserve to be on this great hub ;)
Have fun!
I love cycles of any kind, 'specially antiques...I wish that someone would persuade corporate sponsers to each build an antique cycle and then have them parade in a famous well known parade along with many of the unusual shown here.....It would be very good advertising....!!!!
None of these are as unique as this 3 wheel bike I saw. It had one big wheel in the middle connected to the petals and two smaller wheels in the front and back. They where all aligned with eachother two. I'm going to try to find it again.
This bike looks more futuristic then the bikes today. Its called the
1960 Bowden Spaceliner
livelonger says:
3 years ago
They definitely look weird--is there something unique about how they work too? (their drivetrain?)