It has become apparent that the latest push is for us to get out of our cars or off the buses and cycle everywhere. Personally, I’ve always enjoyed cycling although it has been a few years since I last used a bike. I’m looking more at powered transport now.
So I was surprised to see an old idea recycled (sic) and a new electric pedal sized bike being marketed. The Mosquito is expected to be available next April for €4K. It has a top speed of 31mph and, this is the best bit, the thick frame and stocky build also have a positive “psychological effect”, giving the rider an improved sense of safety and road presence.
Translation : Its solidly built and gives the rider the impression that they can survive a 30mph crash into a car, pedestrian or even a tree. They can ignore all traffic rules and red lights with impunity. They can’t but perception is everything.
At that speed most other drivers will be taken by surprise, gaps that were there for the car will quickly be filled by fast moving bikes, pedestrians coming out of their homes will find these racing at them on the pavement, hospitals will be filled with people falling off them on corners or hitting road furniture. That is before we even look at these fast movers going through red lights. You can only hope they have beefed up the brakes and, from my memory, the crossbar needs more padding.
Actually, thinking about it. It sounds great. I recommend all greenies buy one straight away. You can get the ordering details here.
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Upgrades for cyclists
It has become apparent that the latest push is for us to get out of our cars or off the buses and cycle everywhere. Personally, I’ve always enjoyed cycling although it has been a few years since I last used a bike. I’m looking more at powered transport now.
So I was surprised to see an old idea recycled (sic) and a new electric pedal sized bike being marketed. The Mosquito is expected to be available next April for €4K. It has a top speed of 31mph and, this is the best bit, the thick frame and stocky build also have a positive “psychological effect”, giving the rider an improved sense of safety and road presence.
Translation : Its solidly built and gives the rider the impression that they can survive a 30mph crash into a car, pedestrian or even a tree. They can ignore all traffic rules and red lights with impunity. They can’t but perception is everything.
At that speed most other drivers will be taken by surprise, gaps that were there for the car will quickly be filled by fast moving bikes, pedestrians coming out of their homes will find these racing at them on the pavement, hospitals will be filled with people falling off them on corners or hitting road furniture. That is before we even look at these fast movers going through red lights. You can only hope they have beefed up the brakes and, from my memory, the crossbar needs more padding.
Actually, thinking about it. It sounds great. I recommend all greenies buy one straight away. You can get the ordering details here.