The Underwater Bike....

[Sure Squintsalot]

....I can't believe they stole my idea! All those sleepless hours spent staring at a dark ceiling having thought of all the mechanics involved and these guys went ahead and built it!

Props to them!

 

[fenichelar]

I want to see the E-Seabike. Look ma, no hands!

 

[Badger7]

I mean, yes its cool and yes I would like to try one someday. Watching those guys tool around in the video though... the cynic in me really wants to know how the bicycle kick turning a propeller is even close to as efficient as just kicking a flipper. It looks cool and fun, but its not like those dude were swimming around with the ease of dolphins, looked actually a bit putzy.

Can someone please buy one and stage a flipper versus propeller race? I'd watch that.

edit - all the product shots show flat pedals, but did anyone else notice the divers were using MTB shoes and clipless pedals? I think they were Crank Bros Eggbeaters.

 

[The Chairman]

I'm not impressed with what I'm seeing here. Maybe seeing it in person or even trying it will change my mind.

 

[Badger7]

Props to them!

pun intended?

 

[Soloist]

....I can't believe they stole my idea! All those sleepless hours spent staring at a dark ceiling having thought of all the mechanics involved and these guys went ahead and built it!

How does one "mount" this idiotic contraption? Was probing the proper procedure for this maneuver the pickle that kept you up at night?

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

I'd certainly try it (HOME | SEABIKE) based on the ease in which the divers appear to be moving. However, they could be holding their breath. I'm not going to buy it to try it.

 

[ofg-1]

I can just see Ron Popeil selling this during the late movie on TBS.

 

[lexvil]

How does one "mount" this idiotic contraption? Was probing the proper procedure for this maneuver the pickle that kept you up at night?

You see the long pointed shaft…

 

[34109411]

Let s wait to see what the GUE guys will say.