In case you are unaware, the penny-farthing is a classic bicycle that dates back to the 1800s. They are instantly identified by their overly large front wheels. For whatever reason, bicycle manufacturers at the time thought a huge front wheel was the way to go (actually there were no chain drive systems at the time, so they ran by direct drive, thus the rider needed to be directly over the center of the front wheel).
If you look at the bikeboard, it has the same aesthetic value but no valid excuses. A large bicycle front wheel and then a couple of skateboard rear reals; like a Penny-farthing tricycle. The only difference is that the bikeboard does not have any pedals, so you are going to have to go Flintstones style on this thing. Maybe I am just a jaded cynic as I rapidly approach middle-age, but this really just does seem to be an unrepentant waste of resources. I won’t be buying a bikeboard, who’s with me?
Price: $240
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Tags: fads, Outdoors, stupid
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Jan 31, 2009 at 11:42 pm
You have no idea about fitness or movement obviously.
As a specialist trainer i can assure you that the Bikeboard is one of the most effective all round fitness tools around today( 2008). We use it for exercise , not for jumps and tricks.
The benefits -Balance, cardio, skill, coordination, low impact on joints, back and abdominal strength.
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