Cycling fanatics can now take their hobby onto the water thanks to a specially designed water bike. The £3,900 Schiller X1 bike reaches speeds of approximately eight knots per hour - the equivalent of 10mph on land - and can even go backwards. Twin oscillating propellers which move left and right eliminate the need for a rudder while the inflatable pontoons keep the rider afloat. California-based sports company Schiller says the water bike can be assembled or taken down in just ten minutes - and it is small enough to fit into a car boot. Founder and CEO Judah Schiller said: The idea was born out a love for biking and water sports. With approximately one billion bikes built for land on a planet that is over two thirds water, the time had come for a revolution in cycling and water sports. Its lighter than a kayak, more stable than a stand up paddleboard and frees the rider of having to use a paddle for propulsion. And unlike almost any other water craft, the Schiller X1 also easily fits in the closet of an urban dwellers apartment and in the trunk of most automobiles. Its a bike designed for sport, fun and leisure - there is a relationship between the rider and the bike that is perhaps even more pronounced on water than on land.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:24:41 +0000
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