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Now you just need to find 7 friends and build a strech limo with 8 pedals and an automatic gearbox. I bet you could get it up to 40MPH with the help of those other people, and maybe some solar on the roof :)
when i was 10 yrs old (im 50 now) i used to imagine building these and would draw concepts that arent far off from whats been shown here... amazes me a great deal.
You are not the only one. I used to think about vehicles like that when I was a kid, too. It's great that what seemed like childish folly is actually something doable and very cool. Too bad the prices are not yet competitive, because I would love to have one of those.
I feel like they ripped off all the ideas I came up with 22 years ago, when I was fresh out of highschool. I knew I should have been more careful about where I left my notebooks laying around, LoL!
hahahahah LOL that ofc was in the the Stone Age LOL HAHAHAHAHA XD HAH These hybrid creations are the more modern version of Fred Flinstone's pedel feet powered car XD hahahahahahaha xD
I seriously considered buying such a vehicle when looking for a way to travel without polluting. I had bought an electric bike previously but I feel really unsafe on a bike, and am in fear of punctures that could leave me stranded in the middle of nowhere. However these amazing bicycle cars are so expensive that a 'real' second hand car with all its comfort, safety and availability of parts is nearly half the price. I understand the people creating these appealing machines need money for research and production but I am just not rich enough to support them, to my great regret. Because I am elderly, I would go for the Friskar or the Veemo3 as they are completely enclosed, but I would have to try them first to check if I am able to handle them. A dream.
I noticed the prices are to high. I enjoy my normal mountain bike with a trailer in stead. Very economical, fun to ride all over and good for my health. Enclosed bicycles are very appealing, but they dont have to cost THAT much...
@@BoltRM I don't think this solution would work. Any vehicle on the road must meet certain safety criteria, so, unless you are a trained mechanic with suitable tool, the diy kit would not be acceptable. I can bash a nail in, for instance, but fitting a screw straight is already a challenge. Not everyone can do diy or has the space and gear and strength to do a proper job. For those on the know, it could be nice, possibly.
I love the veemo, I wish it was widely available! I think these bike cars are a wonderful mode of transport, a real alternative to cars in urban areas and for short commutes.
Only if you have a garage to keep it in at night. Locking that thing outside overnight sounds like a bad idea. Also attracting too much attention sounds cool but usually isn't a good idea when it's that expensive
@@rolfpoelman3486 if you have anything to add to the conversation then please do so and quit bitching about how other people are unreasonable.. just add the thing to the conversation that you want to add and quit whining
I REALLY wish they had something like these in the US! With the rising prices on a lot of things including gas these days, I'm sure there would be a strong market for things like these! I would most definitely buy one at a reasonable price if they were available where I live. And I tend not to travel very far anyway, so a bicycle car would be perfect for me!
My E-Bike is heaven sent. I can see so many more things, and places, I could never see in my car. Unfortunately, the USA has very few, if any, sales and maintenance outlets in the USA. Certainly, in the very cold northern area where I live, a velomobile, like these shown, would make traveling in the winter much more possible.
We need to make our infrastructure more bicycle and walk friendly before anybody would consider things like these to be taken serious for their transportation needs
Yeah that's for sure I definitely get one if the city I lived in actually had sidewalks. The thing is there are "stroads" and interstates where speeds are anywhere from 50-75 mph an hour that go straight through the city and are pretty much impassable without a car or a several mile long detour.
@@ramonetheninja yeah, they have the same issue as the hive city people here, they have a hard time understanding that people might have different needs than them.
I love the video we need more of these with companies that are actually selling them. Thank you so much. I like the one from Canada that has the antitheft device that’s really important when you get something like this because people are stealing everything nowadays. They all have to consider this and do something about it to prevent it being stolen.
I'm surprised how little love the Pod-Ride is getting. Sure, it doesn't look as sleek or refined as some of the other concepts, but I see a SUPER cheap and versatile means of transportation. It also looks like it would be very easy and inexpensive to do maintenance on vs. several of the more technology-packed counterparts on this list. 9.5/10 I would buy this if given the chance. Keep up the good work Michael!
the concept of super nimble steering, low center of balance and optimal weight performance doesn't matter to a culture that responds to image. personally i'd rather crash in a fabric chassis than a bunch of junk only there to look cool, but i've had to carry actual weight around the non-virtual world by not pressing buttons before. i had to rent a pontiac in 2011 that took six points to do a K turn, but the entire dashboard was covered in LEDs. hehe "leds"
the first bike is actually just an electric version of a bike category known as a velomobile. its basically a bike which you lay down to ride, or a recumbent bike, just with full encapsulation so it has a shell around the person which makes it incredibly aerodynamic and fast, however they are very heavy.
Now these things are cool. 🙂 If they could only come down in price, I could see a future where these things, regular bicycles (including e-bikes) and public transit work together to make a more eco-friendly city one step at a time. Yes, the batteries are not very eco-friendly, but until something better comes along, this is a step in the right direction.
@jysmtl we have. These things cost nothing to make compared to a car. One guy could assemble a few of these in a day. All the tech is just reused from other industries. If they actually wanted people to buy these, they'd price them accordingly. These concepts are nothing but the winners of some pot of money for the green agenda in their various countries. It's likely they have already moved onto the next cash cow.
I remember riding a Kinner pedal go cart when I was a kid.. they’ve come a long ways! Beautiful pedal rides.. a few not too attractive, but utility friendly
the idea is cars will be replaced by these things and used only for very long distances. In the near future, we hopefully wont need `city traffic` as we know it now anymore in city centres
@@postbezorgercafepostbezorg1044 Yeah. Ideally in my opinion cities would be for bicycles and pedestrians only, outside of public transport and trucks.
The gullwing is very cool! With a pedal assist ebike motor I’d imagine it gets up to 30mph very easily. And that’s fast enough for in town traffic in most cities lol
@@dandcc9192 Depends on the disability, of course. Plus, electromotors should be easy to install. I believe the Netherlands already have similar vehicles.
@@Mike-gt1cs, If Mr. Flintstone, in the original series couldn’t handle a full rack of, “Brontosaurus ribs” then neither could these, “Flintstone pedal pushers.” In my observation those vehicles wouldn’t be flipped, but would be completely crushed.
Sadly it seems to have gone kaput at some point, but I have seen videos on a few occasions of tiny compact UPS bike vans in a very similar style this year. I wonder if there's any connection
Me too . I always wanted to buy square pipes so I could make a cargo trike with the rear motorcycle wheels connected to a repurposed chainsaw engine but I'm broke af
I built something like the PodBike 14 years ago. It has 3 wheels, so legal as an ebike in Canada. Recently upgraded batteries to give a 260km, no pedaling range.
This person built really good vehicle. Let say if there is enough financial support, do you think it is scalable? I think we need to put all this oil dangerous vehicles underground and let this small electric vehicle to run above.
@@randlepmcmurphy6117 okay "was" The most versatile then! But that's always the problem it takes to long and in the beginning it's to expensive, to get it widely on the road. Maybe when E. Musk was involved?? 🤑
I like the bio hybrid but alas, here in Houston, they would steal it. Same with the Vemo. I would like to build something myself. But first, a travel mobility scooter for my sister.
Reminds me of the PPV pedal cars of the 70s. Had a neighbor who had one. They were more of a pedal powered golf cart than anything else, but it was fun to tool around the neighborhood in.
I really like this concept, this is the only thing I have seen so far that gives me any hope or optimism for the future, even though you would be limited in how far you can travel depending on how tired out you get, I still like the idea of pedal / bicycle cars. Reminds me of the ideas Clive Sinclair had in the 80's with his C5 and X-1 pedal car.
I recently spotted a Sinclair C5 down by the waterfront in my town and stopped to have a closer look. The owner asked if I'd like to have a go in it...too right I did! Great fun.
You're not supposed to use it for everything, just to use it instead of a car for your daily driving. Most cars out there can carry at least 4 people yet only carry 1 most of the time. Individual vehicles means a ton of energy consumption reduced.
Love this I’ve always had this in my mind since I was a little boy and I’m 61 years old now finally people are doing something that I never could do. Thank you.
Actually this is what fixes the pedestrian pathway problems. Move all geared vehicles to the bike lanes. Fact is if this takes off in any significant manner, then the traffic will require "bike lanes" added everywhere to accommodate.
@@seanregehr4921 I sure don't see any of this stuff gaining much popularity around my area. I don't care how efficient this crap is, going 25mph everywhere takes forever to get S done. Figure it's practically double the time anywhere you go and that's if you can maintain that speed. Even with assisted, you still have to be pedaling the whole time.
well I hope so, cause if we drive 5 seater cars alone for 90% of the time it's no matter if it is ev or rolling coal there's too low energy efficiency and co2 is created either way in power plant or in combustion engine, the planet doesn't care where it's coming from.
These projects go along the "i have a great idea: you work and i get all the money" line. If they continue to price these otherwise useful inventions higher than a second hand car, guess who will buy them? That's right, people who don't really need them will, people made of money.
A brand new bike can cost the same as a second hand car. Add composite material shells, electric motors/batteries, and LED light clusters, and you have an expensive bike. Design your own and undercut the market, there's no patented technology here.
Love these! I mean seriously, if people really wanted to save the planet, it's this. Having 1-5 ton electric cars isn't saving the planet, more like trying to destory it further.. But these! Are not wasteful, very practical, just needs to be actual products that people are enticed to get but Govt be Govt, they'll give you a carbon credit tax cut for buying a 5 ton wasteful electric truck instead of something like these & instead probably give you fines for lets just say not having it registered or riding it on the road/sidewalk depending where you live.
The government doesn't incentivise responsibility. Its only tax cuts to scratch a friends back and increase sales to that particular business partner. Its called crony lobbyists
I hope I get to see these become commonplace. I really wanted an Elio for a work car but sadly, the vehicle didn't make it to market. I know they're not the same but a small, very efficient vehicle would be so good to commute to work.
@@gogereaver349 , everything is expensive when it's a new thing. VCRs were costly when they were an emerging device. dishwashers were costly. The point is the price will come down.
Been watching this kind of concept vehicle for decades, and in the States, we're still exactly where we were 10-20 years ago in terms of price, availability, dealer support, and compatible roadways. Our mode of city planning creates too many obstacles to owning and using these things, which is why adoption is near zero. It's beyond disappointing.
You mean our near monopoly of a transport system that is the automobile? I really wish we could get rid of cars in our dense walkable cities. Have people park them on the outskirts and take transit/bike/walk inside the city neighborhoods. Lots of cities in the EU are doing this very thing.
That first one is impressive. My friends and I made a super mileage car just like in 20 years ago when we were in 10th grade. Competed at Brainard International Raceway with it.
Some great ideas, but I think most people would prefer a standard cycle handlebar style steering system over the, Im not sure what to call it, leaver steering system. Being Canadian, I do love the fact someone is designing for all weather (winter driving).
Yeah, but the same argument can be used against top of the line classic road bikes... you can easily spend $8-15K on a custom road bike designed for competition and the trade off is low weight for reliability and no cargo capacity. Here we have companies trading off weight and cost for something that is highly usable under more situations... not just a sunny day going to go workout or race vehicle. I've converted a bunch of bikes and trikes to electric assist and since I did it myself, I could get ridiculous with the power and range levels. At 52v with a 20Ah battery, I can get about 35 miles range at about 30 mph. I've got multiple batteries so if I really want to head out for a long fast ride, I can still get home with power to spare... in comfort, with cargo.
Considering a 50cc goes for around a grand, and the Radrunner is 14, I’d say anything more than 3grand is way too much. The price must be high for manufacturing reasons
Agree! Also if something breaks, how long will it take to get the parts and will I need to trailer it to a bike shop? They are just a cool thing to have honestly
the past month I have been thinking alot about building a cyclecart... but I wanna make it look like the old cigar shaped race cars... and I wanna base it on electric bikes...
I am so excited after seeing this cause i was born to do this.I live in South Africa at the moment & i love creativity wish i could be there & help you out.We can make Gods people's life to be much easier & enjoyable life
Hi Sibusiso, if this is your passion, we need to find funding for you. I believe there is a market for quadricycles, but getting started isn't easy for a cash strapped South African. Where are you in SA?
If the Podbike had space for two people it would be my option as I would like an ebike full closed and for two people. The same goes for Veemo, would like one for two people. But unfortunately the full closed version is discontinued. I would need something closed and secure as here where I live it can be stolen easily without any security. Never had a car or be attracted to the idea of have one, and with the high maintainance prize of them I feel less attracted. When I knew the existence of velomobiles I started to dream of the idea of having one, as I don't need more than what they can offer, and are more practical in some way.
I like the Bio Hybrid; it looks really good and very practical. But the companies building these eco friendly peddle-power machines, need to give a nod to Clive Sinclair who did this exact same thing decades ago and was laughed at for his peddle powered vehicle the C5.
Sadly, anyone with an ounce of self respect probably wouldn't be seen dead in any of these, the same as the C5, which is a shame, because a few of them are. really good, imho.
@@simonuden8450 Hem,. Energy prices might soon change most peoples minds. A fancy design or flashy color will soon be the least of anyones concern. Soon even rich people will not be able to pay their energy bills anymore.
@@postbezorgercafepostbezorg1044 Rich people are not going to be worried about energy bills. They have so much disposable income, they won't even notice the hike in energy prices. One transatlantic First Class airline ticket would probably make up the difference, so they make one less trip and have one more zoom call. No, it's people who have no disposable income now and no luxuries to give up that will feel the pinch.
@@jimj2683 Haha, I can see your point, but I have the confidence to drive something like a Nissan Cube or a Smart Fortwo, and I have, but I possess the good taste not to be seen dead in a Nissan Juke or, indeed, something that's obviously trying to look like an expensive car and failing miserably.
A 100 percent human-powered vehicle is extremely limiting but with mechanical augmentation to the motive force these vehicles might have more practical applications.
So, Bio-Hybrid has gone bankrupt. To no surprise, I'm sorry to say. Most of these just look like more complicated e-bikes and take up more space than them too. Sure, it's cool to have a roof and a little more storage-space in the vehicle itself but these are comforts you can have on an e-bike for a lower price too. A normal leg-powered bicycle does the same for an even lower price, and it gives you more of a workout. While I'd love to see these replace cars entirely, as it stands now I feel it's more worthwhile to spend money on a better bicycle and some accessories. But I'm more than happy with my bike and a backpack, no car or battery needed here.
I use my regular bike a lot more often than I use my ebike with trailer. If I need to carry a heavy or bulky load then I ride my ebike. I prefer the joy of a simple old style bicycle ride.
Sure, but a lot of people don't feel comfortable on two wheels, especially older folks and/or people with back pain. Also, these bikes are lower to the ground so the skill level required to operate safely is significantly less.
@@Burt1038 I am seventy and have damaged disks in my back. My balance isn't what it used to be. My bicycle is excellent therapy. A step through frame is becoming a necessity but I still ride my mixte frame bikes frequently. I took a ride on a friend's trike and thought I would die from fright.
@@michaelwight9851 You're quite right, they're not the same - cyclists are far more vulnerable being less visible and much more unstable, especially in poor conditions, which rather makes your argument null and void really.
I would be concerned with these bike can easily be stolen. Good idea for commuting to work but where would you park it without worrying about someone stealing it lol
Yep, this is one of the reasons people don’t travel a lot on bike for reasons other then just relax. Fortunately there are free public bicycles in my city and they are free for 20 minutes so I almost completely ditched the car in warm months.
@Nelson Williams Op een of ander manier het hierdie video gehelp om lig op sommige dinge te werp, maar ek is steeds deurmekaar, ek is 'n nuweling en ek is oop vir idees
Desde que doy un paso audaz para invertir y ver lo que me depara el futuro, empiezo a ver múltiples favores y cambio, realmente aprecio este cambio en mi vida, gracias Sra. Hellen
I remember back around 1965 some neighbors had old metal pedal powered cars reminiscent of the 20's. 2 seaters more for kids with roof as well. These had the 'pump pedals' instead of the classic circular crank.
Some of these are funny, others, extravagant, still others, practical. The great variety says people do not learn much from one another; perhaps, that is why such exotic, ultimately awkward vehicles do not have that much of a future. Looking forward to the cheap practical solution which will solve everyone's commuting/exercising problems!
I'm the owner and constructor of the car from the title photo, I'm building Bugatti now in the same way as the SLS AMG ;)
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Now you just need to find 7 friends and build a strech limo with 8 pedals and an automatic gearbox. I bet you could get it up to 40MPH with the help of those other people, and maybe some solar on the roof :)
Absolutely the last one !
the only actual eco friendly car in this video, that shits awesome dude
Try putting some wider car-like tires on it and a bluetooth speaker that has engine sounds.
when i was 10 yrs old (im 50 now) i used to imagine building these and would draw concepts that arent far off from whats been shown here... amazes me a great deal.
You are not the only one. I used to think about vehicles like that when I was a kid, too. It's great that what seemed like childish folly is actually something doable and very cool. Too bad the prices are not yet competitive, because I would love to have one of those.
I was one of those kids too 😂😂😂
Same here 😁
I feel like they ripped off all the ideas I came up with 22 years ago, when I was fresh out of highschool. I knew I should have been more careful about where I left my notebooks laying around, LoL!
I also had the same thought, I wanted one geared to go 70 on the road with little effort. not sure if that's possible.
"Cars that you power with your feet. Its already been done." - Fred Flintstone
Yabba dabba dooohhh, did , done!!!
hahahahah LOL that ofc was in the the Stone Age LOL HAHAHAHAHA XD HAH These hybrid creations are the more modern version of Fred Flinstone's pedel feet powered car XD hahahahahahaha xD
😂😂Hahaha the flintstones thats a good joke
I can power mine by slowly pressing my right foot.
Good luck pedaling anything when its 37 degrees out and your enclosed bike with the bubble dome is cooking you alive.
I seriously considered buying such a vehicle when looking for a way to travel without polluting. I had bought an electric bike previously but I feel really unsafe on a bike, and am in fear of punctures that could leave me stranded in the middle of nowhere. However these amazing bicycle cars are so expensive that a 'real' second hand car with all its comfort, safety and availability of parts is nearly half the price. I understand the people creating these appealing machines need money for research and production but I am just not rich enough to support them, to my great regret. Because I am elderly, I would go for the Friskar or the Veemo3 as they are completely enclosed, but I would have to try them first to check if I am able to handle them. A dream.
I noticed the prices are to high. I enjoy my normal mountain bike with a trailer in stead. Very economical, fun to ride all over and good for my health. Enclosed bicycles are very appealing, but they dont have to cost THAT much...
Who cares about "not polluting" ?? Sounds like a common demtard statement.
Need diy kits & parts availability. Small folding electric bikes?
@@BoltRM I don't think this solution would work. Any vehicle on the road must meet certain safety criteria, so, unless you are a trained mechanic with suitable tool, the diy kit would not be acceptable. I can bash a nail in, for instance, but fitting a screw straight is already a challenge. Not everyone can do diy or has the space and gear and strength to do a proper job. For those on the know, it could be nice, possibly.
Greed and gluttony at it's finest 🥱🥱🥱🤫
That blue Mercedes is killer!!!
The Northern Light E-Bike Car aesthetics are spectacular. I want one.
I love the veemo, I wish it was widely available! I think these bike cars are a wonderful mode of transport, a real alternative to cars in urban areas and for short commutes.
people would be generally healthier and much less pollution.
The company went bankrupt...just checked out their website
Veemo is so proper 😭😭
The bio hybrid looks awesome and seems very practical, I'd love to see more of those around
Yes, great idea, one problem though, 12 000 EUR price tag, so... yeah, there's that.
That was my favorite too but I googled it and found "Bio-Hybrid goes bankrupt" 😀
Only if you have a garage to keep it in at night. Locking that thing outside overnight sounds like a bad idea. Also attracting too much attention sounds cool but usually isn't a good idea when it's that expensive
@@FrigginM16 I think it's the price but also lack of practicality
I want one with a pickup bed!
wonderful its what everyone needs
get ideas, cost prohibative for most folks! Affordabilty for the masses is key to success. Think Henry Ford.
Good luck pedaling anything when its 37 degrees out and your enclosed bike with the bubble dome is cooking you alive.
@@aegisgfx Easily solved.
@@rolfpoelman3486 ok how, you just want to throw an air conditioner in this thing??
@@aegisgfx Which thing?
And why not?
Obviously you can't be reasoned with.
@@rolfpoelman3486 if you have anything to add to the conversation then please do so and quit bitching about how other people are unreasonable.. just add the thing to the conversation that you want to add and quit whining
I REALLY wish they had something like these in the US! With the rising prices on a lot of things including gas these days, I'm sure there would be a strong market for things like these! I would most definitely buy one at a reasonable price if they were available where I live. And I tend not to travel very far anyway, so a bicycle car would be perfect for me!
I try to bicycle in the summer to work but I have to give my self twice as much time to get there
I’d totally get one
@@danielfegley2735 well duh
All of them are not reasonably priced. 😉
Only in city bounds lol.
My E-Bike is heaven sent. I can see so many more things, and places, I could never see in my car. Unfortunately, the USA has very few, if any, sales and maintenance outlets in the USA. Certainly, in the very cold northern area where I live, a velomobile, like these shown, would make traveling in the winter much more possible.
Each one is an amazing piece of art
We need to make our infrastructure more bicycle and walk friendly before anybody would consider things like these to be taken serious for their transportation needs
Yes it's no wonder all these companies are European...
Yeah that's for sure I definitely get one if the city I lived in actually had sidewalks. The thing is there are "stroads" and interstates where speeds are anywhere from 50-75 mph an hour that go straight through the city and are pretty much impassable without a car or a several mile long detour.
@@Aatell764 I recommend Charlottesville North Carolina very laid back town / City
Topography, such as hills, exist.
Any one older than 40 will battle.
@@ramonetheninja yeah, they have the same issue as the hive city people here, they have a hard time understanding that people might have different needs than them.
The first, light blue and dark gray one, from Northern Light Motors, is a thing of beauty. A well made three wheeler that looks quite retro.
I love the video we need more of these with companies that are actually selling them. Thank you so much. I like the one from Canada that has the antitheft device that’s really important when you get something like this because people are stealing everything nowadays. They all have to consider this and do something about it to prevent it being stolen.
I'm surprised how little love the Pod-Ride is getting. Sure, it doesn't look as sleek or refined as some of the other concepts, but I see a SUPER cheap and versatile means of transportation. It also looks like it would be very easy and inexpensive to do maintenance on vs. several of the more technology-packed counterparts on this list. 9.5/10 I would buy this if given the chance. Keep up the good work Michael!
Fisher Price simplicity just isn't everyone's cup of tea I guess.
@@deadeyeduncan5022 lmao
n who the heck is michael lol
It was also very nice but the Mercedes was sick lol
the concept of super nimble steering, low center of balance and optimal weight performance doesn't matter to a culture that responds to image. personally i'd rather crash in a fabric chassis than a bunch of junk only there to look cool, but i've had to carry actual weight around the non-virtual world by not pressing buttons before. i had to rent a pontiac in 2011 that took six points to do a K turn, but the entire dashboard was covered in LEDs. hehe "leds"
*My best dream become true. i love this mann. :-')
No one will ever skip leg day again! Save the planet!
U cant get on the highway with these
You can just make a normal bike but that isn't cool enough.
I'm completely BOWLED OVER!
This concept is BRILLIANT!
the first bike is actually just an electric version of a bike category known as a velomobile. its basically a bike which you lay down to ride, or a recumbent bike, just with full encapsulation so it has a shell around the person which makes it incredibly aerodynamic and fast, however they are very heavy.
Yup, noticed
I do not consider them heavy or very heavy. A monstrosity called the Tesla is a lead Zeppelin, very heavy.
Going uphill doesn't seem like much fun but downhill.... whee!
Now these things are cool. 🙂 If they could only come down in price, I could see a future where these things, regular bicycles (including e-bikes) and public transit work together to make a more eco-friendly city one step at a time. Yes, the batteries are not very eco-friendly, but until something better comes along, this is a step in the right direction.
Hence why Veemo has declared bankruptcy wanting 12000 lmao as long as you can get into a decent car for less you are going to fold period
❤❤❤ exactly. I would love it if these became popular and more affordable. It would help everyone so much
More affordable? Compare them to the cost of any motorized vehicle or even a high end bicycle or a medium motorcycle.
@jysmtl we have. These things cost nothing to make compared to a car. One guy could assemble a few of these in a day. All the tech is just reused from other industries.
If they actually wanted people to buy these, they'd price them accordingly.
These concepts are nothing but the winners of some pot of money for the green agenda in their various countries. It's likely they have already moved onto the next cash cow.
@bethlehemeisenhour8352 Good luck pedaling anything when its 37 degrees out and your enclosed bike with the bubble dome is cooking you alive.
I remember riding a Kinner pedal go cart when I was a kid.. they’ve come a long ways! Beautiful pedal rides.. a few not too attractive, but utility friendly
Some of them look awesome, but I can't help wonder how well they keep up with city traffic. That's essential when they take up as much space as a car.
the idea is cars will be replaced by these things and used only for very long distances. In the near future, we hopefully wont need `city traffic` as we know it now anymore in city centres
@@postbezorgercafepostbezorg1044 Yeah. Ideally in my opinion cities would be for bicycles and pedestrians only, outside of public transport and trucks.
@@Here_is_Waldo nah
You guys are really embracing 'you'll own nothing and be happy'.
Screw that.
@@russellm2555 How so? Do you place such value on your car that you can't see any worth in life without one?
The gullwing is very cool! With a pedal assist ebike motor I’d imagine it gets up to 30mph very easily. And that’s fast enough for in town traffic in most cities lol
When 60 is the speed limit no its very slow and not very useful
@@Dmanrider he said in town traffic. That means no highways and certainly no speeds near 60mph.
@@samhowl1152 speed limit around here is 60, 40 the lowest. still a big no its to big and slow to expensive for something way to inconvenient
@@Dmanrider no city street has a 60mph speed limit
@@looper964maybe 60 kph which is about 40 mph.
I m sure these will rule the world. Much needed.
I would definitely use one for going to the grocery store and just moving about town. No highway just local streets.
same I ride a mountain bike with a trailer and some of these would really help me with shopping.
Its illegal in most highways of North American U.S.
Its also illegal to walk along the highways. Yet, public transport is almost exclusive to citys.
I can only hope that the prices come down to where they're affordable to the poor and disabled who can't afford cars or ride regular bikes.
I don't think the most disabled want to ride a vehicle that they are required to pedal the whole time
@@dandcc9192 Depends on the disability, of course. Plus, electromotors should be easy to install. I believe the Netherlands already have similar vehicles.
@@shibolinemress8913 That just sounds like an electric car with extra steps
@@dandcc9192 But much smaller, cheaper and easier to park.
@@shibolinemress8913 Or, how about, much smaller, barely cheaper, if not more expensive, can't climb hills as well
OOOOh, the pod ride is awesome!!
06:26 we all here for the car and he did an amazing job 👏👏👏
You could call these vehicles the authentic, Flintstone Automobiles. All leg powered.
Beat feet.
Didn't watch it did you? All of them had electric motors.
With toxic non bio degradable batteries.
But can you hang a full rack of brontosaurus ribs off the side, without flipping them over?
@@Mike-gt1cs, If Mr. Flintstone, in the original series couldn’t handle a full rack of, “Brontosaurus ribs” then neither could these, “Flintstone pedal pushers.” In my observation those vehicles wouldn’t be flipped, but would be completely crushed.
I wish i lived in a world where these were the preferred form of transportation
Ah yes, a week to reach you family's house on the other side of country
The bio-hybrid is really cool, and would be useful in local markets transports
Sadly it seems to have gone kaput at some point, but I have seen videos on a few occasions of tiny compact UPS bike vans in a very similar style this year. I wonder if there's any connection
For decades ive wanted to build something like this
Me too . I always wanted to buy square pipes so I could make a cargo trike with the rear motorcycle wheels connected to a repurposed chainsaw engine but I'm broke af
Brilliant machines. Great video.
1:48 The Velo has the added cushioning effect for the driver in case of being rear-ended: Bring a child.
😁
Bring a child, hope a real vehicle don't hit it
7:30 This would be wicked with a couple 1000 watt motors and batteries I would drive that thing everywhere except the highways.
I built something like the PodBike 14 years ago. It has 3 wheels, so legal as an ebike in Canada.
Recently upgraded batteries to give a 260km, no pedaling range.
Do you have a video about it? I'd like to see it and I'm sure others would too :)
If you give it a solar panel canopy, you may never have to charge it!
This person built really good vehicle. Let say if there is enough financial support, do you think it is scalable? I think we need to put all this oil dangerous vehicles underground and let this small electric vehicle to run above.
Bio Hybrid the most versatile, I think!
Not that versatile given the company went bankrupt last year. 😂
@@randlepmcmurphy6117 okay "was" The most versatile then! But that's always the problem it takes to long and in the beginning it's to expensive, to get it widely on the road. Maybe when E. Musk was involved?? 🤑
I like the bio hybrid but alas, here in Houston, they would steal it. Same with the Vemo.
I would like to build something myself. But first, a travel mobility scooter for my sister.
I don’t think theft is really an issue in Houston.
It would likely get flattened in traffic before having the chance to be left alone anyplace 🙀
@@helidude3502 This! ! 👆
@@helidude3502 lol I was gonna say this. Someone in a lifted truck would run you over first cuz this is 'Merika.🤣🤣🤣
Reminds me of the PPV pedal cars of the 70s. Had a neighbor who had one. They were more of a pedal powered golf cart than anything else, but it was fun to tool around the neighborhood in.
I really like this concept, this is the only thing I have seen so far that gives me any hope or optimism for the future, even though you would be limited in how far you can travel depending on how tired out you get, I still like the idea of pedal / bicycle cars. Reminds me of the ideas Clive Sinclair had in the 80's with his C5 and X-1 pedal car.
We also have to work out the issue of highway travel as well, that's a big one.
Not to go far , that's the idea ..
I recently spotted a Sinclair C5 down by the waterfront in my town and stopped to have a closer look. The owner asked if I'd like to have a go in it...too right I did! Great fun.
You're not supposed to use it for everything, just to use it instead of a car for your daily driving. Most cars out there can carry at least 4 people yet only carry 1 most of the time. Individual vehicles means a ton of energy consumption reduced.
Love this I’ve always had this in my mind since I was a little boy and I’m 61 years old now finally people are doing something that I never could do. Thank you.
The Mercedes replica looked cool, but I think my favorite would be the Bio Hybrid. But for a lonely country road, I'd use the Kinner.
second and last one are my faves. i would actually love to have them.
Yeah, this is what bikes path need, larger vehicles travelling 25mph among other cyclists and walkers.
Bikes are legal on the road chap, get used to slowing down to 25 mph now while you're ahead
Actually this is what fixes the pedestrian pathway problems. Move all geared vehicles to the bike lanes. Fact is if this takes off in any significant manner, then the traffic will require "bike lanes" added everywhere to accommodate.
@@rorychivers8769 It is a valid concern that all these stupid human powered vehicles end up on the roads causing all kinds of chaos.
@@seanregehr4921 I sure don't see any of this stuff gaining much popularity around my area. I don't care how efficient this crap is, going 25mph everywhere takes forever to get S done. Figure it's practically double the time anywhere you go and that's if you can maintain that speed. Even with assisted, you still have to be pedaling the whole time.
@@marcuslinton310 Your suffering is only just beginning, it brings me great joy to know how much this pains you
This makes me see a future where we drive little electric gocarts to work.
well I hope so, cause if we drive 5 seater cars alone for 90% of the time it's no matter if it is ev or rolling coal there's too low energy efficiency and co2 is created either way in power plant or in combustion engine, the planet doesn't care where it's coming from.
road rage will never be the same
@DaysOfFunder, that's even if there's any work left for human power.
Things like this make me excited for the future
This could be a fun electric bike design for people that want to excercise daily instead of going to the gym.
These projects go along the "i have a great idea: you work and i get all the money" line.
If they continue to price these otherwise useful inventions higher than a second hand car, guess who will buy them? That's right, people who don't really need them will, people made of money.
Agree.
A brand new bike can cost the same as a second hand car. Add composite material shells, electric motors/batteries, and LED light clusters, and you have an expensive bike. Design your own and undercut the market, there's no patented technology here.
Love it 🚴🏽♀️🚴🏽♀️🚴🏽♀️ peddle is best, no dirty battery or engines!!
Actually, a battery woild grwatly enhance these vehicles
Love these! I mean seriously, if people really wanted to save the planet, it's this. Having 1-5 ton electric cars isn't saving the planet, more like trying to destory it further..
But these! Are not wasteful, very practical, just needs to be actual products that people are enticed to get but Govt be Govt, they'll give you a carbon credit tax cut for buying a 5 ton wasteful electric truck instead of something like these & instead probably give you fines for lets just say not having it registered or riding it on the road/sidewalk depending where you live.
Those things arent practical lmaooo
@@metalreignz6557 Perfectly fine depending where you live
@@thexspikes a small town maybe but a car 🚗 doe
If you get hit by a real car you will be ruined.
The government doesn't incentivise responsibility.
Its only tax cuts to scratch a friends back and increase sales to that particular business partner.
Its called crony lobbyists
Absolutely ❤ it. I would certainly buy
IT'S REALLY NECESSARY PRODUCT! COOL!
How would you keep one from being stolen, though?
Detachable wheel? STRONG bar lock with alarm?
RFID bracelet that releases the brake maybe?
Seat-mortar ? 💂♂️💥
Six armed guards following you in a black Suburban would decrease the chance of getting jacked.
I hope I get to see these become commonplace. I really wanted an Elio for a work car but sadly, the vehicle didn't make it to market. I know they're not the same but a small, very efficient vehicle would be so good to commute to work.
most of these never do becouse of the price tags.
I think the Elio got caught up in a bunch of red tape as well
@@gogereaver349 , everything is expensive when it's a new thing. VCRs were costly when they were an emerging device. dishwashers were costly.
The point is the price will come down.
@@hell_march6652 , that and regulations.
@@terrymofmich in the case with these they never make to mass manufacturing and disappear. So they never get cheaper.
My son has always thought of creating something similar to this.
Been watching this kind of concept vehicle for decades, and in the States, we're still exactly where we were 10-20 years ago in terms of price, availability, dealer support, and compatible roadways. Our mode of city planning creates too many obstacles to owning and using these things, which is why adoption is near zero. It's beyond disappointing.
Agree 100%. We all wish it would be a reality. Cost is the biggest restraint.
You mean our near monopoly of a transport system that is the automobile? I really wish we could get rid of cars in our dense walkable cities. Have people park them on the outskirts and take transit/bike/walk inside the city neighborhoods. Lots of cities in the EU are doing this very thing.
@@jhodapp yep
A lot of these vehicles are hot air cookers in the summer, also gradients would be a struggle for any battery and skinny legs.
I wish I could afford one of those that looks pretty cool
Wait, but they are "affordable" 😁 as much, as my old bmw
This can't be bicycle 😐 it should be Quadcycle 😅😂😂
You right 😅
That first one is impressive. My friends and I made a super mileage car just like in 20 years ago when we were in 10th grade. Competed at Brainard International Raceway with it.
Some great ideas, but I think most people would prefer a standard cycle handlebar style steering system over the, Im not sure what to call it, leaver steering system. Being Canadian, I do love the fact someone is designing for all weather (winter driving).
As amazing as the Kinner Bicycle Car looks, $15,000 is way over priced. You can buy so many other things for half or 1/4 of that price.
Agreed. Very few features for that price and it’s a bike you can only ride comfortably in fine weather
Yeah, but the same argument can be used against top of the line classic road bikes... you can easily spend $8-15K on a custom road bike designed for competition and the trade off is low weight for reliability and no cargo capacity. Here we have companies trading off weight and cost for something that is highly usable under more situations... not just a sunny day going to go workout or race vehicle. I've converted a bunch of bikes and trikes to electric assist and since I did it myself, I could get ridiculous with the power and range levels. At 52v with a 20Ah battery, I can get about 35 miles range at about 30 mph. I've got multiple batteries so if I really want to head out for a long fast ride, I can still get home with power to spare... in comfort, with cargo.
@@scottmcelhiney323 those are overpriced junk
AWESOME ! Future may be perfect than today.
Considering a 50cc goes for around a grand, and the Radrunner is 14, I’d say anything more than 3grand is way too much. The price must be high for manufacturing reasons
Yes agreed. The concept is sound but the prices are crazy.
Agree! Also if something breaks, how long will it take to get the parts and will I need to trailer it to a bike shop? They are just a cool thing to have honestly
the past month I have been thinking alot about building a cyclecart... but I wanna make it look like the old cigar shaped race cars... and I wanna base it on electric bikes...
I am so excited after seeing this cause i was born to do this.I live in South Africa at the moment & i love creativity wish i could be there & help you out.We can make Gods people's life to be much easier & enjoyable life
Hi Sibusiso, if this is your passion, we need to find funding for you. I believe there is a market for quadricycles, but getting started isn't easy for a cash strapped South African. Where are you in SA?
@stevejones1318 yes Man I am in S.A your help will help me allot
If the Podbike had space for two people it would be my option as I would like an ebike full closed and for two people. The same goes for Veemo, would like one for two people. But unfortunately the full closed version is discontinued.
I would need something closed and secure as here where I live it can be stolen easily without any security.
Never had a car or be attracted to the idea of have one, and with the high maintainance prize of them I feel less attracted. When I knew the existence of velomobiles I started to dream of the idea of having one, as I don't need more than what they can offer, and are more practical in some way.
There is a bicycle car that’s also a boat. That one still takes the cake for me.😊
Great idea, People would wonder why's my Lamborghini so cheap 😅
I like the Bio Hybrid; it looks really good and very practical.
But the companies building these eco friendly peddle-power machines, need to give a nod to Clive Sinclair who did this exact same thing decades ago and was laughed at for his peddle powered vehicle the C5.
Sadly, anyone with an ounce of self respect probably wouldn't be seen dead in any of these, the same as the C5, which is a shame, because a few of them are. really good, imho.
@@simonuden8450 Hem,. Energy prices might soon change most peoples minds. A fancy design or flashy color will soon be the least of anyones concern. Soon even rich people will not be able to pay their energy bills anymore.
@@postbezorgercafepostbezorg1044 Rich people are not going to be worried about energy bills. They have so much disposable income, they won't even notice the hike in energy prices. One transatlantic First Class airline ticket would probably make up the difference, so they make one less trip and have one more zoom call. No, it's people who have no disposable income now and no luxuries to give up that will feel the pinch.
@@simonuden8450 You mean people with low self-confidence would never want to be seen in them. Perhaps like yourself?
@@jimj2683 Haha, I can see your point, but I have the confidence to drive something like a Nissan Cube or a Smart Fortwo, and I have, but I possess the good taste not to be seen dead in a Nissan Juke or, indeed, something that's obviously trying to look like an expensive car and failing miserably.
I wouldn't mind owning such a people-powered vehicle. Made of fiberglass and legally operated in bike lanes and even sidewalks.
Hey that's really cool it really is and happy New years and a late Merry Christmas
That Mercedes was on another level...
A 100 percent human-powered vehicle is extremely limiting but with mechanical augmentation to the motive force these vehicles might have more practical applications.
It will probably be a fad then ditched for their more comfortable vehicle.
@@bondgabebond4907 Yeah probably
@@bondgabebond4907 Its a novelty for sure
Looks Great! I'm very interested. Thanks for the opportunity to see.
So, Bio-Hybrid has gone bankrupt. To no surprise, I'm sorry to say. Most of these just look like more complicated e-bikes and take up more space than them too. Sure, it's cool to have a roof and a little more storage-space in the vehicle itself but these are comforts you can have on an e-bike for a lower price too. A normal leg-powered bicycle does the same for an even lower price, and it gives you more of a workout.
While I'd love to see these replace cars entirely, as it stands now I feel it's more worthwhile to spend money on a better bicycle and some accessories. But I'm more than happy with my bike and a backpack, no car or battery needed here.
I use my regular bike a lot more often than I use my ebike with trailer. If I need to carry a heavy or bulky load then I ride my ebike. I prefer the joy of a simple old style bicycle ride.
Sure, but a lot of people don't feel comfortable on two wheels, especially older folks and/or people with back pain. Also, these bikes are lower to the ground so the skill level required to operate safely is significantly less.
@@Burt1038 I am seventy and have damaged disks in my back. My balance isn't what it used to be. My bicycle is excellent therapy. A step through frame is becoming a necessity but I still ride my mixte frame bikes frequently.
I took a ride on a friend's trike and thought I would die from fright.
Also the VeeMo is nice too. I like the design and that it's easy to use. I still wonder if they are legal in the US?
but girls think this is boring and Nerdy
Im laughing so hard watching these. I think in the US you'd be laughed at everywhere. You'd never get laid if you drove one of these.
loved all of them :)
I would like to see an off-road version for dirt roads, for those of us who live in Third World countries where they don’t have paved lanes
This way you won't need leg day 👍
Wow ha! Bonggang-bongga po ang nakatuklas nito ayus,luffet !
Now that is a car I want
But imagine going to a fast food drive-thru in those things.
Yes, I can eat here; I'll pedal off all those calories by the time I get home lmao
The Bio Hybrid Ped-Elec actually looks like a really good product. I can easily see those being very successful if produced for the right price.
Unless a real car crashes in to you and you will be toast.
@@michaelwight9851 Same could be said for any bicycle on the road. Doesn't mean they should not be allowed on the road though, does it.
@@michaelsummerell8618 you have more chance of getting of a bike and your higher up not the same
@@michaelsummerell8618 never said it shouldn't be on the road.
@@michaelwight9851 You're quite right, they're not the same - cyclists are far more vulnerable being less visible and much more unstable, especially in poor conditions, which rather makes your argument null and void really.
Da... super interesant! 👍🧘 Ne pregătim pentru un viitor nesigur! 👽 A good thought! 🧘
I would be concerned with these bike can easily be stolen. Good idea for commuting to work but where would you park it without worrying about someone stealing it lol
Yep, this is one of the reasons people don’t travel a lot on bike for reasons other then just relax. Fortunately there are free public bicycles in my city and they are free for 20 minutes so I almost completely ditched the car in warm months.
Where do you park a car without worrying about someone stealing it!?
Well, if those bike can reach above 20kmph or even higher, it's already worth it.
20kmph is easy to do on a regular bike bro
@@antolimakrov5925 nah..
you must be sweating a lot while going 20kmp for 2 minutes straight using a regular bike..
that's why we need Electric Bike..
Wonderful idea!
Mate you need to add price's please
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Imagine how they great they would work with a small engine and a reverse gear.
They should all be electric motor/ pedal hybrids.
I remember back around 1965 some neighbors had old metal pedal powered cars reminiscent of the 20's. 2 seaters more for kids with roof as well. These had the 'pump pedals' instead of the classic circular crank.
1:18 I go cycling down there! Didn't expect to see that!
Those enclosed ones must be incredible hot on a warm sunny day.
The 2nd one I like most.
Impressive.... I think ALL of them look cool!
Some of these are funny, others, extravagant, still others, practical. The great variety says people do not learn much from one another; perhaps, that is why such exotic, ultimately awkward vehicles do not have that much of a future. Looking forward to the cheap practical solution which will solve everyone's commuting/exercising problems!
This is the bright European future. Gretta cries from tenderness seen. Everyone will ride like this soon and not by choice, but from hopelessness
Very interesting
I like the first one and the SLS AMG the most