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Sharky · 08-03-2008, 09:41 AM

http://www.rowbike.com/

A month back (edit) on the way to Potato I met a gentleman that ranks right up there with Pain Freak. Has a few years on us (sorry Mike I'm not that far behind ya

) but like Mike... rides like a maniac really leaves ya in awe. Yesterday just past CWP on Baldy Rd. I saw this odd bike that just fascinated me turns out to be Minor. He explained it's a really fun bike to ride and 75% of the workout is in your legs sort of a rowing machine on wheels. I wish I had my camera but hopefully he'll be joining STR soon to give his personal input on all his experiences. Anyone else try one of these before? Really something to see ...

Chewyeti · 08-03-2008, 09:43 AM

that looks like it would be fun for all of 3 seconds.....

bikeadict · 08-03-2008, 11:40 AM

wow that looks ridiculous... I'll stick to my pedal power bike...

Pain Freak · 08-03-2008, 12:28 PM

Thanks youngster.
That looks like a great cross training tool, but I'm not sure I'd take it out to a training ride. Still it would really help working the lower back and abs.

ride hard · 08-03-2008, 01:36 PM

ya ive seen that when i was riding on the strand a few weeks ago

JOx2 · 08-03-2008, 03:28 PM

I'll stick to my rowing machine.

number7s · 08-03-2008, 03:33 PM

haha it seems like a rather funny postion to be cruising down the street

Rockinthecasbah · 08-03-2008, 03:33 PM

oww im way to fat for that thing

Jman · 08-03-2008, 04:26 PM

The question is...how does it jump!!!! Can we race 4x on it?

roadkillross · 08-03-2008, 04:37 PM

i dont know about gettin my arms ripped...seems like you might fall getting used to the bike. kinda sketch mom

xhuskr · 08-03-2008, 05:03 PM

can it climb cholla? or meadows?

or anything?

ryandood · 08-03-2008, 05:31 PM

can you imagine crashing on that thing?

FyrFytrRyn · 08-03-2008, 09:16 PM

it will get ya in humpin shape for sure.... wonder if i could do a stoppie on it....

TeamDEKEbmx · 08-03-2008, 10:13 PM

I would get beat up if I were caught riding that.

BFloFoxRider. · 08-03-2008, 10:16 PM

looks interesting...
i'd be sore after training on that though.
it looks like it has rooom to progress into new models and whatnot..

RacinJason · 08-03-2008, 10:37 PM

That is the new DH race bike.

BFloFoxRider. · 08-03-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharky

http://www.rowbike.com/

A bit ago on the way to Potato I met a gentleman that ranks right up there with Pain Freak. Has a few years on us (sorry Mike I'm not that far behind ya

) but like Mike... rides like a maniac really leaves ya in awe. Yesterday just past CWP on Baldy Rd. I saw this odd bike that just fascinated me turns out to be Minor. He explained it's a really fun bike to ride and 75% of the workout is in your legs sort of a rowing machine on wheels. I wish I had my camera but hopefully he'll be joining STR soon to give his personal input on all his experiences. Anyone else try one of these before? Really something to see ...

Wait a sec, you rode potato mountain today?
I was out tehre and didnt see you.... but i was out tehre earlier in the day...

Sharky · 08-03-2008, 10:43 PM

Oops sorry halfpint "bit" as in about a month ago. Today only had time for a quick spin in the local foothills and of course got another flat friggin tubes!! That bike is most definitely heavy enough to be a DH bike. He doesn't take it in the dirt this guy is in top shape and mentioned doing the hills up Padua was a real struggle. He gets stopped often when he's on this one it's so odd looking!

Sharky · 08-03-2008, 10:57 PM

There's one other odd contraption I randomly spot going up Euclid on the weekends. He has about foot long boards attached to the pedals he places his feet on with chains attached to the front of the wood leading up attached to the stem area. So basically he's just pushing straight down on the board but somehow the chain keeps the pedal doing the full circle??

SKINNY · 08-04-2008, 09:10 PM

Does it come in a 29er? Not sure how I would pop a wheelie.. I'll bet I could get up Cholla on that..

08-03-2008, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sharky Dirt Hippie	Minor's rowbike http://www.rowbike.com/ A month back (edit) on the way to Potato I met a gentleman that ranks right up there with Pain Freak. Has a few years on us (sorry Mike I'm not that far behind ya ) but like Mike... rides like a maniac really leaves ya in awe. Yesterday just past CWP on Baldy Rd. I saw this odd bike that just fascinated me turns out to be Minor. He explained it's a really fun bike to ride and 75% of the workout is in your legs sort of a rowing machine on wheels. I wish I had my camera but hopefully he'll be joining STR soon to give his personal input on all his experiences. Anyone else try one of these before? Really something to see ... __________________

08-03-2008, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chewyeti Blunt Realist.	that looks like it would be fun for all of 3 seconds..... __________________ -Aaron or Chewy Pho'dUp: "it's like Bike Thunderdome. 2 bikes enter, one bike leaves." Bryguy17: "ouch. +1 on the guy in orange too. MASSIVE scorpion points " Rockinthecasbah: "Do i know you? STFU!"

08-03-2008, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pain Freak Isn't it? Isn't it?	Thanks youngster. That looks like a great cross training tool, but I'm not sure I'd take it out to a training ride. Still it would really help working the lower back and abs. __________________ .................................................. ...................... This space for rent I don't like poached women. I prefer them sunny side up.-Waldo .................................................. .......................

08-03-2008, 01:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
ride hard rocks hurt >.<	ya ive seen that when i was riding on the strand a few weeks ago __________________ "Pros and cons of attempting a 50-foot jump off a cliff on a bike:Pros - Your friends will think it’s cool.Cons - You could suffer permanent brain damage, broken bones, paralysis, or just get knocked unconscious and wake up thinking your name is “Ashley, Princess of The Mountain Kingdom.”

08-03-2008, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
JOx2 Good Grasshopper	I'll stick to my rowing machine. __________________ Greatness is a choice!

08-03-2008, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
bikeadict bikeaholic	wow that looks ridiculous... I'll stick to my pedal power bike...

08-03-2008, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
number7s number7s	haha it seems like a rather funny postion to be cruising down the street

08-03-2008, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
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08-03-2008, 04:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
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08-03-2008, 04:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
roadkillross STR Veteran	i dont know about gettin my arms ripped...seems like you might fall getting used to the bike. kinda sketch mom __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

08-03-2008, 05:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
xhuskr Powered by Guinness	can it climb cholla? or meadows? or anything? __________________ Slainte'

08-03-2008, 05:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
ryandood i ride bikes	can you imagine crashing on that thing?

08-03-2008, 09:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
FyrFytrRyn RTB to a WNL	it will get ya in humpin shape for sure.... wonder if i could do a stoppie on it.... __________________ Don't do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul. When you go to work, work your ass off. When you hate someone, hate them until it hurts.

08-03-2008, 10:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
TeamDEKEbmx Senior Member	I would get beat up if I were caught riding that.

08-03-2008, 10:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
BFloFoxRider.	looks interesting... i'd be sore after training on that though. it looks like it has rooom to progress into new models and whatnot.. __________________ Brandon FLOres You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you. This is How we do it!

08-03-2008, 10:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
RacinJason Banned	That is the new DH race bike.

08-03-2008, 10:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sharky Dirt Hippie	Oops sorry halfpint "bit" as in about a month ago. Today only had time for a quick spin in the local foothills and of course got another flat friggin tubes!! That bike is most definitely heavy enough to be a DH bike. He doesn't take it in the dirt this guy is in top shape and mentioned doing the hills up Padua was a real struggle. He gets stopped often when he's on this one it's so odd looking! __________________

08-03-2008, 10:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sharky Dirt Hippie	There's one other odd contraption I randomly spot going up Euclid on the weekends. He has about foot long boards attached to the pedals he places his feet on with chains attached to the front of the wood leading up attached to the stem area. So basically he's just pushing straight down on the board but somehow the chain keeps the pedal doing the full circle?? __________________

08-04-2008, 09:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
SKINNY Lube, Ride, Repeat	Does it come in a 29er? Not sure how I would pop a wheelie.. I'll bet I could get up Cholla on that.. __________________ Geoladders Dashboard

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