Wavebike Demo

Canard balanced human-powered marine bicycle

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• wavebike
• bicycle
• water
• human
• powered
• jeff
• herrick
• boat
• george
• tatum
• canard

[bigmanherrick]

No, there were no rust problems. We made the bike frames out of aluminium, the handle bars were a composite, all the hardware was marine grade stainless and the transmission box was milled from a solild block of aluminium and sealed to keep the grease in and water out. We ride as much in salt water as we do in fresh.

[OleTC]

This is a very fine concept. I would consider buying one, if they were in production. The fishing-version. *s*

4000 USD a piece might be too steep, though.

[bigmanherrick]

@OleTC Our target price was more in the $2,500 - $3,000 range

[bigmanherrick]

We are no longer in production. If you are still around Hampton VA area and would like to go out on one though let us know. We still have a few owned by the partners in the company.

[MrBigbear1684]

@bigmanherrick is there any chance of getting plans for the wake bike?

[bigmanherrick]

@MrBigbear1684 I will check with the inventor and get back with you. Where are you located? We may still have some parts you might find useful. Jeff

[BigBishop1]

was there a rust problem?

[OleTC]

@bigmanherrick @bigmanherrick Thank You for Your answer. That would be more in line with products from Hobie. Maybe You could make them interested in a licensed production?

As for the prices here in Denmark, I can inform that a Hobie Adventurer kayak costs around 2,800 USD here for the basic version. Maybe the Mirage Turbo-drive could be implemented in the Wavebike? Just an idea...

[mixism]

anyonw know who is selling a water bike like this? I'm looking for one. I saw it in Hamton Va. years ago.

[JAMESKARLMERRI]

Jeff, I don't bike but it's kinda' cool.. Good narration and production. Thanks.... Jim