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The mad genius is Colin Furze. I don't think anything else needs said.

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[–] markstos@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That’s real engineering when you throw away the first draft and start over.

As opposed to quitting or trying to force the first approach riddled with problems to work.

[–] flango@lemmy.eco.br 1 points 2 weeks ago

Very inspiring indeed

[–] Amuletta@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's all fun and games until you ride under a power line.

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago

I'd be more concerned about a magnet being attracted to a passing truck.

[–] AGM@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago

That is such a cool idea.

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

He's asking for Mk II ideas. Just add leverage. There's enough leverage for at least a 10x strength/stiffness increase.

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today -1 points 2 weeks ago

I can't suggest it because I don't YouTube. So I got no account and I only watch from links using new pipe or other viewers depending on OS.

[–] UnPassive@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Furze is the best

[–] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

Delightful madness! I stumbled across his tall bikes as well (under the guise of COVID and social distancing).

I guess he's at the point where he has enough followers YouTube pay him for content? (Enabling even more unhinged plans) - is that still a thing?