PressTV... A University of Liverpool team has designed a capsule-shaped superbike, which can travel at 90 mph.
The Arion1 Velocipede, which resembles in shape to a flu tablet, is enclosed in a lightweight carbon fiber shell, giving the vehicle a streamlined shape which allows it to cut through the air more easily. The previous record stood at 83.1 mph.
The design imitates an inverted ‘teardrop’ shape to incise through the air as easily as possible.
The bike forgoes a windscreen due to it interfering with the aerodynamics and has been tapped for a camera, mounted on the outside, which helps the driver navigate via an internal monitor.
The eight-strong team will run the bike in the World Human Powered Speed Challenge in Battle Mountain, Nevada this September.
Team Leader Ben Hogan has said, “This is no ordinary bicycle you would see cycling up and down the high street.”
“The frontal area of the vehicle is as small as possible, seating the rider in a l position as low to the ground as possible ensures that air resistance is further minimized.”
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Poster Comment:
I'd feel more comfortable in a transparent capsule.