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The StreetSurfer

December 8th, 2005 by Mike

Via: GizMag.com

Street Surfer

December 8, 2005 “The bicycle has effectively been the same since the safety bicycle evolved from the Penny farthing more than a century ago”, says Mark Palmer, chief evangelist of the StreetSurfer, “and we figured it was about time to take the next step.” Interestingly, those who have ridden the StreetSurfer tend to agree that it is not just very different to the bicycle, but significantly better in several key aspects – steering, cornering, front wheel tracking and the general feel which is more akin to surfing or snowboarding than a BMX or mountain bike – and more than capable of creating its own following and a dedicated street culture. The four-wheeled front foot of the StreetSurfer offers significantly more traction than a bike tyre and the dynamics of the bike are flowing like surfing. Suspension is equally unconventional, being comprised of polymers which activate on impact. Limited supplies will be available of the StreetSurfer prior to Christmas.

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3 Responses to “The StreetSurfer”

  1. 1 Guitar Ted 

    (Sigh!) Here we go again! When will these people learn that it’s the bicycles inherent SIMPLICITY that is one of it’s major benifits.

    Let’s see, that makes FIVE wheels that I have to take care of! Thanks, but no thanks! And that’s just one of several things I can see wrong with this thing just from this story.

  2. 2 Rusty Sheppard 

    I’ve ridden one at the Australian Bike show. It’s pretty wierd at first, but after a while you can reallt carve it into corners!

  3. 3 andre 

    hey i have ridden one for years and its a great adrenaline rush for free its not for all but who grasp its following will understand?

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