Peter's Reviews - Transportation

Video: Lexus Drum Solo

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:34:28 -0700

Pretty creative ad for a car. Click here to see the making of video.

Volkswagen Introduces Electric Bike

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 03 May 2010 23:21:08 -0700

Volkswagen introduced a cool new electric bike that can stow away in your trunk so the next time you want to cruise around town or even run out of gas, you'll be prepared. I like how it will charge even while in your trunk so it'll be ready whenever you feel the need to ride.

Click here to read more at LikeCool.com

Cannondale's Limited Edition onBIKE

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:13:39 -0700

Cannondale first showed their concept version of the onBIKE about two years ago but now it's ready to be purchased but buy one quick before the limited run of 250 is snatched up. I wanted one but the MSRP is around $6,500.

Click here to read more about the Cannondale onBIKE

Voxmobile For Sale

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:57:15 -0700

If you're into Vox guitars, custom cars and have $175k, why not place a bid now?

Click here to read more on eBay (source - Autoblog)

A New Way To Carry Your Surfboard on a Bike?

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:20:59 -0700

I live by the beach so I see a lot of people riding to the beach with their surfboard tucked under their arm or on a rack on the side or back of their bikes. Heck, there's even a guy who has a surfboard rack mounted to his Harley! This new rack is interesting since it puts the board above you. I wonder if it might partially protect you from the sun giving you a cooler ride but I wonder if it would make your handling weird due to making you top heavy?

Click here to check out these crazy racks at AGC Surfracks (source OhGizmo)
For reference, here's one of the more popular designs I see around

Video: The Enicycle - An Auto-Balancing Powered Unicycle?

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:23:34 -0700

I've heard about prototypes of this kind of Segway-inspired idea but this is the first working model. I'd love to try to ride it!

Picture of the Week - Wiener Mobile Crash

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:00:56 -0700

Click here to read more about the Wienermobile crash at Autoblog

Video: Jay Leno Rides an Electric Motorcycle

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:52:04 -0700

We all know how much Jay Leno loves his motorcycles. I've seen him ride several beautiful ones to the Comedy & Magic Club and I've heard he's been riding almost all his life. Well, with gas prices starting to climb again, the thought of an alternate fuel motorcycle becomes something that people like me are keeping an eye on.

The thing I love about this video clip is that Jay Leno asks all the questions I want to know about! Thanks Jay!

eBay Stuff - Custom Segway

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:58:42 -0700

I guess the Segway wasn't quite the smash hit it should've been. The technology was awesome but maybe if they hired designers and custom shops to improve the original, bland look it might have stood a better chance for commercial success. Is now too late for custom Segways to catch on? For only $10,500 you can own this custom job.

From eBay: Awesome Flame Red Paint Job, Convex Side View Mirrors, Acrylic Windscreen, Extra Rugged Off-Road Tires
This Segway won 2nd Place at San Francisco's Rod, Custom and Motorcycle Show in January 2007 in the Specialty Vehicles Category.

Is A Regular Snowmobile Not Dangerous Enough?

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:14:28 -0700

If you're a motorcycle rider you'll probably be as captivated with this as I am! It's a conversion for your existing ride!

Motorcycle Simulator

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:04:00 -0700

Sure there are flight simulators and even driving simulators but it was high time that they made a motorcycle simulator. This will help a lot of people learn how to ride a motorcycle without any danger of crashing or road rash.

Click here to read more about the EF-Bike Simulator

The Surly Pugsley - Another Bike I Want To Own

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:18:22 -0700

This is the Surly Pugsley, a great bike that you could really ride off-road in comfort. The huge tires will not only do dirt but they can handle sand and snow better than just about any bike short of the Hanebrink.

Click here to read more about the Surly Pugsley

Ultra Motor A2B - Electric Bicycle

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:32:32 -0700

The new Ultra Motor A2B is a pretty sturdy looking electric bicycle and unlike most e-bikes, this is one that we wouldn't be embarrassed to ride!

Click here to visit the official Ultra Motor website

Specs:

Speed 20 Mph / 33kmph
Range 20miles* / 33km* - (extendable to 40miles**)
Vehicle weight 73lb / 33kg
Battery type Lithium Ion
Operating voltage 36V
Motor Power BLDC hub motor 500W
Frame Tig Welded 6061 Aluminum
Wheel size 20 X 3.0 Kenda Kraze
Derailleur Shimano Alivio 7 Speed
Front suspension Front shock
Rear suspension Rear swing arm
Seat type Ultra Motor oversize comfort seat
Brake type Hayes MX4 V7 Cable Disc

Video: Toyota Releases Segway Ripoff - The Winglet?

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:32:08 -0700

Even though Toyota's new "Winglet" is a mere Segway clone, it does improve on the idea by being small and light. This one might actually catch on if it isn't as expensive as the Segway.

Video: Toyota F1 vs Batmobile

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:20:10 -0700

I'm actually surprised that a prop made for a movie can actually go fast and handle relatively well.