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Found Video: Crazy bicycle innovations of the past

Did I say crazy? I meant awesome bicycle innovations of the past. This is a great video that features a lot of different types of bicycles. My favorite is the strap-the-wheels-to-your-leg version that can be seen at 1:54. Although, the 4-person sewing machine bicycle at 4:30 is a close second!

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Posted by: BigD145 on August 2, 2008 at 3:00 PM

The rowing bike at the end is the best.

Posted by: Jack on August 2, 2008 at 9:23 PM

I have to vote for the 4-person sewing machine bicycle as best.

Overall, very cool stuff! Makes me wanna break out some steel pipe and start welding something crazy!

Posted by: Marc de Vinck on August 3, 2008 at 8:54 AM

@Jack

I was thinking the same thing. I kind of want to try the wheels-strapped-to-your-legs bike.

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