Innovate or Die -- The Transformation Trike

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The Transformation Trike is a multi-use human-powered vehicle designed for use as a cargo hauler and people mover. The cargo capacity is 350 lbs and can accommodate one, two, or three drivers working in tandem.

This is an invention submission to the Specialized Bicycle's "Innovate or Die" pedal-powered machine contest.

The Transformation Trike is designed to be rugged and use off the shelf components to ensure longevity.

The Trike was invented by Aaron Tarfman , fabricated by Bill Stites , video by Dan Kaufman . Music by Mike Whipple.

Please let us know what you think.

Channel: Autos & Vehicles
Uploaded: December 14, 2007 at 11:21 am
Author: pdxktv

Length: 00:01:58
Rating: 4.35
Views: 125851

Tags: innovate or die trike tandem tricycle bicycle human powered vehicle recumbent

Video Comments:
juanmayen01 (September 28, 2008 at 10:15 pm)
of course it wont repalce it because solar energy us the future not pedal power pedal power i think it might only work fo aquedcut
petrajohn2 (September 12, 2008 at 12:58 pm)
try on a hill
eleanorroosevelt1 (September 13, 2008 at 9:49 am)
Hills cause global warming. Since you will be working harder to pedal you will be breathing harder and thus releasing more carbon dioxide emissions. If you cannot avoid hills you should put a plastic bag over your head to trap the greenhouse gasses. Speaking of which, overweight people should have themselves checked regularly at emissions control stations to make sure their breathing is within acceptable environmental regulations.
ecschreier (October 3, 2008 at 6:53 am)
not to mention cow-like methane output, which is something a more inflammatory greenhouse gas, by something like 2000 percent.
akcarlos (September 11, 2008 at 12:19 am)
pedal powered ambulances? are you flocking crazy?
"sorry dude it was either you or the medical equipment"
pdxktv (September 11, 2008 at 6:14 pm)
Ever heard of a foot powered ambulance? It's called a stretcher.

Maybe I'm crazy but I bet you'd prefer a pedal power to that.
akcarlos (September 11, 2008 at 11:44 pm)
no way!
a pedal ambulance has all the disadvantages of a stretcher (small load, slow etc) but with out any of the advantages (small, light, portable and able to be moved over very rough terrain)
heyamandat557 (September 9, 2008 at 11:22 pm)
I am up for fun....are you?

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Romulan79 (September 8, 2008 at 7:19 am)
why is the adult wearing a helmet,and not the kid?...lol
toxicfrost123 (September 2, 2008 at 6:02 am)
bet it sucks going down hill lol... brakes oooo shit