I came across an interesting thread at the aprilla forum. A home made MX bike with Downhill bike parts. There’s also a commercial version being made in New Zealand. It’s a really cool idea and one I have gone over in my head many times. I’d really like to get my hands on one. I applaud these guys for their creativity and dedication but I wonder if it truly rides like a DH with an engine, or more of an underpowered moto…hopefully I can find out someday.

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Posted on Dec 02.07 to Bike, Home   

So the latest DARPA challenge is currently underway. If you haven’t heard of it, last year they were racing automated cars across the desert. The Stanford team took home the cash prize with their modded VW Touareg.

This year the ante has been upped and the contest is being held in an urban environment. Wired has some pretty good coverage, but the best stuff is up on youtube.

All this reminded me of a crazy post I saw on NPR a little while back. This guys is creating some truly remarkable “creatures” completely powered by the wind with 40’s erra mechanical processing “brains”!

Check out the video on the TED site

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Posted on Oct 29.07 to Home, Technology   

It’s time to truly start blogging. I have everything set up now, so there really is no excuse. Here goes a true blog type of post. Check out Wired article on bike hacks. The led and portable projector are especially interesting.

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Posted on Oct 17.07 to Bike, Home, Technology