Comments on: Toronto Cops Pull Over a Pedal-Powered ’86 Buick

By: Ali

Ali — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:50:22 +0000

A couple of pro snowboarders built a similar bike-powered car and went on a trip to several western ski resorts either last year or the year before and documented it in their “Bikecar” Documentary.

They built their own frame instead of using an existing car because of the weight. But they must’ve made it up some hills on their way to the mountains. I haven’t watched the whole movie yet, only have seen the trailer and pictures.

By: Glenn McAnanama

Glenn McAnanama — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:42:18 +0000

Do the brakes still work? How do you stop in the middle of a sharp hill? Not something that would do well in San Fran…

But love the concept. A lighter frame would definitely help.

By: crankedmag

crankedmag — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:01:30 +0000

“the safety issue is… unsafe.”

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:49:33 +0000

Sweet! Does it have an 8-track player? If so, even sweeter.

By: Nick/295bus

Nick/295bus — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:38:55 +0000

It’s a neat idea. It would probably work even better if you stripped it down even further–drop the body entirely, and you could make it balance on two wheels…

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:08:23 +0000

It reminds me of the Flintstones.

By: Sam Clifford

Sam Clifford — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:59:07 +0000

A lighter car frame would be a lot better if the aim was to actually use this thing. The police seem to have a problem with it though and it is in a bit of a legal grey area.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:10:10 +0000

What a riot! What is its legal status?

By: gecko

gecko — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:47:57 +0000

Would be a lot more practical with a converted “Smart Car.”

. . . but, Cheers!

By: ddartley

ddartley — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:32:48 +0000

“Self-propulsion?” Kind of like, “auto-mobile?”