Comments on: While We’re At It, Let’s Reinvent the Wheel http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/ Covering the New York City Streets Renaissance Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:31:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Andy Trafford http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59488 Andy Trafford Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:37:01 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59488 Is it a fixie, or can you freewheel downhill?? I wouldn't shake my head in disbelief at seeing one of these going down the street. It still makes much more sense to me than the leaf-blower. Is it a fixie, or can you freewheel downhill?? I wouldn't shake my head in disbelief at seeing one of these going down the street. It still makes much more sense to me than the leaf-blower.

]]> By: Clarence Eckerson Jr. http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59435 Clarence Eckerson Jr. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:27:23 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59435 Yeah, what the HELL is up with the Ron Jeremy thing?! Yeah, what the HELL is up with the Ron Jeremy thing?!

]]> By: David_K http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59427 David_K Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:16:10 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59427 The soundtrack for this video is as catchy and inventive as the contraption it advertises. The soundtrack for this video is as catchy and inventive as the contraption it advertises.

]]> By: ddartley http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59425 ddartley Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:41:30 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59425 Why is it that, among the youtube-suggested thumbnail videos that came up after this video ended, was "Ron Jeremy Sleeping Hedgehog?" Why is it that, among the youtube-suggested thumbnail videos that came up after this video ended, was "Ron Jeremy Sleeping Hedgehog?"

]]> By: Lee http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59419 Lee Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:11:57 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59419 Okay I get it, the thing coasts when you stop running. Wouldn't a kick-scooter be simpler? Or a skateboard? Or roller-blades? Oh! Those Heelys Shoes with the roller in the heels! Okay I get it, the thing coasts when you stop running.

Wouldn't a kick-scooter be simpler? Or a skateboard? Or roller-blades?

Oh! Those Heelys Shoes with the roller in the heels!

]]> By: andrew http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59409 andrew Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:07:18 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59409 did you hear about this on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me? I did too, very funny did you hear about this on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me? I did too, very funny

]]> By: rex http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59404 rex Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:06:40 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59404 In one swell foop, all the disadvantages of running are combined with all the disadvantages of riding. Brilliant! Has Obama filled the transportation cabinet position yet? Do these guys need a bailout? In one swell foop, all the disadvantages of running are combined with all the disadvantages of riding. Brilliant! Has Obama filled the transportation cabinet position yet? Do these guys need a bailout?

]]> By: Clarence Eckerson Jr. http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59400 Clarence Eckerson Jr. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:49:38 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59400 Oh, and once again Heffron wins Streetsblog Quote of the Year! Oh, and once again Heffron wins Streetsblog Quote of the Year!

]]> By: Clarence Eckerson Jr. http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59399 Clarence Eckerson Jr. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:48:16 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59399 Wow, I have one of these machines at home. I use it about 3 times per week. The machine is called "running". Wow, I have one of these machines at home. I use it about 3 times per week. The machine is called "running".

]]> By: Heffron http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59398 Heffron Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:37:12 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59398 This is the perfect new holiday gift for the friend or family member who is looking for new and exciting ways to get beat up. This is the perfect new holiday gift for the friend or family member who is looking for new and exciting ways to get beat up.

]]> By: Andy B from Jersey http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59397 Andy B from Jersey Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:28:08 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59397 Wow! Why? Wow!

Why?

]]> By: Vic http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59396 Vic Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:19:33 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59396 It's real life imitating parody! http://www.bikeforest.com/tread/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg-KpT9RNXE It's real life imitating parody!

http://www.bikeforest.com/tread/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg-KpT9RNXE

]]> By: thisisnotmyname http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/11/24/while-were-at-it-lets-reinvent-the-wheel/comment-page-1/#comment-59395 thisisnotmyname Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:55:08 +0000 http://www.streetsblog.org/?p=4965#comment-59395 This is actually more like bicycling than walking. Both increase the amount of distance per calorie achievable by reducing resistance (i.e. using wheels instead of feet). The only difference is here you push against a tread while standing rather than against a pedal while sitting. This is actually more like bicycling than walking. Both increase the amount of distance per calorie achievable by reducing resistance (i.e. using wheels instead of feet). The only difference is here you push against a tread while standing rather than against a pedal while sitting.

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