AeroVelo is Looking to Build the World's Fastest Bike
Mesel Isaac — June 17, 2014 — Tech
References: kickstarter & gizmag
At the World Human-Powered Speed Challenge in Battle Mountain, Nevada, Canada-based company AeroVelo is looking to break the human-powered speed record by building the world's fastest bike.
Even with the record currently set at an impressive 83.1 mph (133.8 km/h), AeroVelo is confident that their bike, named Eta, will be able to achieve speeds as high as 87 mph (140 km/h). Eta is planned to be an upgrade of AeroVelo's 2012 bike Bluenose, and therefore Eta will share a similar design. The cyclist will sit in a recumbent position and like the Bluenose, Eta will forego any windscreen, instead the cyclist will navigate via a monitor connected to a small camera mounted on top of the bike.
AeroVelo is hoping that those who have a passion for speed and engineering will help them to achieve their funding goal on Kickstarter.
Even with the record currently set at an impressive 83.1 mph (133.8 km/h), AeroVelo is confident that their bike, named Eta, will be able to achieve speeds as high as 87 mph (140 km/h). Eta is planned to be an upgrade of AeroVelo's 2012 bike Bluenose, and therefore Eta will share a similar design. The cyclist will sit in a recumbent position and like the Bluenose, Eta will forego any windscreen, instead the cyclist will navigate via a monitor connected to a small camera mounted on top of the bike.
AeroVelo is hoping that those who have a passion for speed and engineering will help them to achieve their funding goal on Kickstarter.
Trend Themes
1. Record-breaking Capsule Bikes - AeroVelo's Eta bike aims to break the human-powered speed record with speeds up to 87 mph.
2. Human-powered Speed Challenge - The World Human-Powered Speed Challenge is driving innovation in human-powered transportation.
3. Crowdfunding for Speed Innovation - Companies like AeroVelo are turning to Kickstarter to fund their high-speed projects.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the sports equipment industry can explore opportunities to develop high-speed bicycles and accessories.
2. Automotive Engineering - Automotive engineers can apply their expertise to the design and optimization of human-powered vehicles to achieve record-breaking speeds.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter provide a platform for innovative speed-related projects to gather financial support and reach a wider audience.
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