When architect and engineer David Schwartz was watching an uphill section of the 2011 Tour de France, he noticed that the riders' bodies were bobbing up and down as they pedaled. If only their backs had something to push against, he figured, that vertical motion could be converted into increased leverage on the pedals. The result is his proof-of-concept Flying Rider prototype bike. .. Continue Reading Flying Rider bike hangs the rider for more power
Section: Bicycles
Tags: Cycling, Ergonomic, Pedaling, Prototype
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