Shared Propulsion Car ‘Flintstones Car’
Apr 05, 2008 I General, Technology.
Part four-seater bicycle, part work of art, this makeshift Buick Regal is pushing the boundaries of driving, quite literally.
Montreal artist Michel de Broin made the “Shared Propulsion Car” by hollowing-out the insides.
It has:
# no engine
# no transmission
# no floor
# no signal lights
# in place of headlights? The car features tea light-candle headlights
# the whole thing is entirely propelled by pedal power
With top speeds reaching no more than 15 km/hr, the vehicle uses traditional bicycle handbrakes.
The cyclers on the left control the propulsion on the left side, and the same goes for the two cyclers on the right. Should one side break earlier than the other, the car would pivot and turn.
vwwv1978 Says:
where did you go to law school
Apr 05, 2008, 9:17 pmlevsmith Says:
wow thats messed up. what about the rhodes car, its a 4 wheeled bicycle and it is street legal. this is much safer than a rhodes car since its got metal all around it. i just dont understand why its so unsafe.
Apr 05, 2008, 8:49 pmabas0abas Says:
steering must be a bithc… without the engine
Apr 05, 2008, 7:44 pmKristyLovinKandy Says:
these ppl came out of court today and didnt have to pay
Apr 05, 2008, 5:52 pmRexxarHunter Says:
A car? the jugde didn’t think so, they won their case and walked out of the court today.
Apr 05, 2008, 6:08 pmnyss22 Says:
“the safety factor is………unsafe.” gotta love cops
Apr 05, 2008, 6:10 pmhughjass1019 Says:
Just read that you got off with the ticket. Nice one. Toronto cops hand out way too many of them anyway, just a cash grab for the city. Why else would they park practically everyday around the corner from a ‘no right-turn’ sign? Three officers have nothing better to do? Not guns or drugs to confiscate? Muppets the lot of them.
Apr 05, 2008, 8:39 pmindigoattila Says:
This video is a piece of art. What are the chances of that many cops showing up? Hilarious. Congratulations on winning today. Well done.
Apr 05, 2008, 9:11 pmsoundwave14 Says:
This guy is awesome , Good statement and a good fight with our legal system. You rock
Apr 05, 2008, 9:16 pmfakenphoney Says:
dirty pigs pick on the little guys when there are thousands of illegal street racers killing innocent people. Canada is becoming a police state.
Apr 05, 2008, 9:43 pmptadich Says:
Just be glad the cops in Toronto are considerate enough of the law to let this sort of thing happen. Lots of people around the world aren’t so lucky!
Apr 05, 2008, 10:10 pmvinceg8 Says:
Nothing wrong with the cop pulling it off the road because (at the time) he thought it was a “car” and if it is a “car” it IS unsafe as a car. But when finally ruled that it was no longer a car the cop was reportedly still “ticked off” because he still claims its unsafe. This is where the cop is wrong. The courts have spoken. You did your job. Let it go.Amazing job on the video.
Apr 05, 2008, 12:19 amvinceg8 Says:
Nothing wrong with the cop pulling it off the road because (at the time) he thought it was a “car” and if it is a “car” it IS unsafe as a car. But when finally ruled that it was no longer a car the cop was reportedly still “ticked off” because he still claims its unsafe. This is where the cop is wrong. The courts have spoken. You did your job. Let it go.
Amazing job on the video.
Apr 05, 2008, 12:19 amchadcdn Says:
Where is the high speed car chase while the four in the car peddle like hell to give their ass a ride…. lol
Apr 05, 2008, 9:19 ammyndenway Says:
Too bad these young cops don’t have better judgment, so we don’t waste the court’s time deciding what he should have been able to decide for himself. A bicycle that looks like a car is still a bicycle.
Apr 05, 2008, 10:22 ammercerunion Says:
Thanks for your gesture of solidarity, we at Mercer Union appreciate the feedback.However, having seen the way the police officer conducted himself both in court yesterday and last fall, it should be stated for the record that his conduct was thoroughly professional. Slurs such as “dirty pigs” are entirely inappropriate and we wish to distance ourselves from them.
Apr 05, 2008, 11:31 ammercerunion Says:
Thanks for your gesture of solidarity, we at Mercer Union appreciate the feedback.
However, having seen the way the police officer conducted himself both in court yesterday and last fall, it should be stated for the record that his conduct was thoroughly professional. Slurs such as “dirty pigs” are entirely inappropriate and we wish to distance ourselves from them.
Apr 05, 2008, 11:31 amclove3clove Says:
Great video. That looks like a fun bike!
Apr 05, 2008, 6:44 pmSidiousX Says:
Well, don’t have to worry about stalling in traffic…
Apr 05, 2008, 10:30 pmChickenBot Says:
Sir! DO YOU KNOW HOW FAST YOU WERE GOING???55?53!! I mean 13!!!
Apr 05, 2008, 10:35 pmChickenBot Says:
Sir! DO YOU KNOW HOW FAST YOU WERE GOING???
55?
53!! I mean 13!!!
Apr 05, 2008, 10:35 pmChickenBot Says:
Stopped for being creative!!! and we all know CREATIVITY is not allowed in America!!
Apr 05, 2008, 10:38 pmChickenBot Says:
Stopped for being creative!!!
and we all know CREATIVITY is not allowed in America!!
Apr 05, 2008, 10:38 pmcrazydave303 Says:
I don’t see where myndenway said any thing about dirty pigs. But what he did say I think is valid; I too think the cop should have used better judgment. Heck the cop on the bike(@ 3:37) almost sounded like he disagreed with cops ticketing.
Apr 05, 2008, 11:10 pmOeyrsenal Says:
good thing that was in Canada and not the US
Apr 05, 2008, 11:29 pmanon510 Says:
awsome wanker! seriously awsome concept, but deuschbag cop
Apr 05, 2008, 11:41 pmKarmashock Says:
Obviously they were driving in flat areas but that thing would be pretty scary on elevations… either going up or down hill it would pose a pretty serious threat.Neat idea though… just not a thing to take out into general traffic… unless there’s a parade.
Apr 05, 2008, 1:37 amKarmashock Says:
Obviously they were driving in flat areas but that thing would be pretty scary on elevations… either going up or down hill it would pose a pretty serious threat.
Neat idea though… just not a thing to take out into general traffic… unless there’s a parade.
Apr 05, 2008, 1:37 amfrabzel Says:
they could have used a lighter vehicle. Wow they were pushing a tank, and on only 4 manpower, make that three man and one woman power.
Apr 05, 2008, 5:29 amsteveh1010 Says:
a pig always ruining a good time.
Apr 05, 2008, 10:52 pmSwamphunter Says:
This took place in Canada, not the U.S.
Apr 05, 2008, 12:16 amChickenBot Says:
Canada is America’s Hat….same difference.;)
Apr 05, 2008, 3:57 pmChickenBot Says:
Canada is America’s Hat….same difference.
Apr 05, 2008, 3:57 pmrosetwitches Says:
Definitely won’t be doing any drive-bys in that g-ride. eh?
Apr 05, 2008, 9:09 pmx90drift Says:
Your right! There are soo many laws in this country that almost anything creative can be shut down.
Apr 05, 2008, 6:44 pmChickenBot Says:
By the way…LAST TIME I CHECKED…Canada is in America…as well as U.S., Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, etc…
Apr 05, 2008, 10:50 amadamzilla Says:
America is Canada’s toilet.
Apr 05, 2008, 12:55 amChickenBot Says:
Hahaha…good one…(but no.)
Apr 05, 2008, 11:38 ammyndenway Says:
Yes, where did I use a slur?
Apr 05, 2008, 9:02 pmmercerunion Says:
You did not use a slur, that part of the reply was referencing some previous comments by other posters. The wording of our message did not make that clear, and we apologize.
Apr 05, 2008, 9:39 pmwye222 Says:
cop says ‘not even close to being legal’ !! but it’s a pedalcar, not a motor vehicle! he’s in the wrong job!!
Apr 05, 2008, 4:31 pmpasofol Says:
Too bad you miss the toilet too often and end up choking on your own shit.
Apr 05, 2008, 12:51 amIcarusInflight Says:
Way to go guys ! Keep it going !
Apr 05, 2008, 9:21 amsmoothvirus Says:
Man that thing must weigh a ton even though it’s just the auto body shell and the frame.. I’d hate to have to pedal it uphill.
Apr 05, 2008, 7:48 amTsubaZakeru Says:
actually, America IS the shit of the world.
Apr 05, 2008, 1:32 pmMysticWindENT Says:
Now that was cool idea! :)) Thumbs up for you, guys!
Apr 05, 2008, 10:17 amFIXTREME Says:
I think he got his harvard ged
Apr 05, 2008, 4:20 amthesomkid Says:
Americans should do this, one they would save on gas and two, major weight loss lol
Apr 05, 2008, 2:42 amDeptofdev Says:
lovely, thanks!
Apr 05, 2008, 10:02 amMalinda Oliver Says:
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Apr 05, 2008, 3:11 amJaarmak Says:
Thanks, great Video!
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