Google is going to street-map bicycle paths!

[needWheels]

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gadgets/0,39029552,49302292,00.htm
Maybe we should consult them about making it an ebike, looks like alot of gear to haul around!

 

[dnmun]

that thing is begging for electric assist, and the batteries could drive the electronics too.

 

[needWheels]

I wonder how friendly people will be towards it, considering that the car version has been run-out-of-town a couple times.

Then again they could be clever and try to do it early in the morning but not many bike paths lend themselves to good lighting early or late in the day, many have time-of-day restrictions for use.

ps. I see disc brake on the front but nothing on the back?! For all that extra weight?

 

[dogman dan]

Most trikes have a crappy band brake back there on the axle. They do need a 4011 on that front hub. He looks young though, just gear it low.

 

[Anonymous]

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[needWheels]

I like google street view in general because it helps me find/remember which streets have bike lanes.
Our county has bike maps but they are over a decade old at this point and very out of date.