Genius Or Bonkers? Is The Drycycle The Future Of Cycling?

This is the future of urban mobility. This is the answer to all of our problems. This is The Drycycle. This EAPC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle) is, as far as legislation is concerned, a bicycle - and may just be the solution to the issues caused in urban environments by heavy, polluting cars. In this video, Si challenges Hank to the ultimate city cycling challenge to see if the Drycycle really is the future.
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[@gcn]

Would you ride a Drycycle around your city? Let us know in the comments below!

[@silviadossantos1042]

Yes

[@PrehabPulse]

Definitely, anything that challenges the cult of the car

[@2Petya]

Would love to in case of sufficient infrastructure, but thats not yet the case here in Budapest. I wouldnt feel safe amongst the cars.

[@arrowflicker]

Indeed I would!

[@driekeijlders281]

Sometimes, could be great option to introduce these in a bike share situation, and have the city centre made car free (replacing the electric smart share option there is now) They do potentially clog up the bike lanes, as the motorversions do. Question: does Conor fit it them?

[@kevinleesmith]

"Protected in a sealed bubble" How does that work when there is a massive gap all across the front between the door and the "bonnet"?!

[@kirkrotger9208]

Honestly, I think this is a better idea than most would initially believe. This is good for people who wouldn't otherwise bike because they're concerned about the weather or comfort as he said in the video.

[@Temporalplace]

I had that idea long ago in my head )))

[@moseyburns1614]

They've actually devised away to make people look like even bigger dorks while cycling, remarkable.

[@ltcajh]

That means this $21,000 thing would fit right in in Austin.

[@Worldopain]

He still looks better than the other guy.. Looks like hes trying to race.. Just going across town. lol

[@bobstranzenbach4700]

😂😂

[@bobstranzenbach4700]

@@Worldopain true! 😂😂😂

[@probinson8296]

Excuse me! The addition of this thing would not make me look any dorkier than dressed in my standard mamil gear!

[@MadMulberry]

Well, stylistically, I don’t think it could be made uglier if the designers had tried. I imagine that it would make a great Sauna on a summer’s day. There is no way on earth that I would consider purchasing one of those.

[@dangremaus1164]

5:14 The movement of the cover while it's peddling along, though...😆

[@UnknownPerson-gl5vm]

To be honest, it's amazing and been wanting to have one while watching the video, until I found out about the price, with its price I could buy a decent electric car. I think it's overpriced, and if it's stayed that way, I can't see it kicking off.

[@thomaskluge3027]

The price is mentioned right at the beginning of the video!

[@breakshot7451]

i would ride some too. but i am not suicidal, too many trucks on my way to work and often no bicycle lane

[@Zwiesel66]

I agree, it is ver very interesting concept, but the price have to be optimized - may be at 4.000-6.000 € people would get seriously interested. I think a well priced DIY self-assembly kit would be a great option too.

[@Alex-uh1mj]

@@Zwiesel66 the chassis cost 2800 alone to make from alu.. because of the low scale it was just too expensive to make.. they we're only breaking even at 14k

[@tedunguent156]

I actually burst out laughing when he mentioned "style points" for the challenge. This thing looks like a Walmart replica of a "Smart" car made for children. There is so much wrong with this idea I don't know where to begin. Just as it was with the Smart car.

[@Alex-kr7zr]

Pretty cool actually, I can see this becoming a thing in the future when prices drop. I think for ~5k (some) people would buy it. However, I think adding a second seat would make this way more interesting for most people. If it becomes more popular, probably it's going to be treated like a small car, though.

[@faustinpippin9208]

ofc, the gov can't take the finacial hit from losing the petrol tax money, when a lot of people start driving electric bikes and things like this the gov will require us to register it, pay insurance, yearly check and all the tedious stuff and i can already smell the "lithium" tax

[@wildniscamper7276]

podbike...

[@karbikes3512]

Hey! Here we are! :)

[@elizabethlittle296]

I hope if they do, they make it more like a motorcycle license. I shouldn't have to be able to drive a car to be able to ride a bike that happens to look like a car and have 4 wheels. This wouldn't be an issue if they would just make bike lanes everywhere but at least in my city, people complain about the few lanes we get

[@martineyles]

​@@elizabethlittle296If you have a motorbike license, you can drive something like an Aixam motor quadricyle (or the classic British Reliant Robin)

[@andypierce6593]

I’ve often thought some sort of covered recumbent could in some world be a nice option, and now with the electric assist they seem to be able to overcome some of the difficulties with recumbents. Still, as noted it isn’t really a car replacement and so at that price it still seems at best a niche product for people whose lifestyle happens to be a perfect fit or who just have money to throw around. Still, it’s pretty cool

[@kathyfann]

I love this type of Bike it’s easier to keep from being stolen if it’s larger if it has a housing to keep you out of the rain lockable area for your supplies that you picked up when you come out of the grocery store or hardware you want to find it still there.

[@tonygrowley5275]

My in laws live in a gated community in SC. It is also a huge golf course, so their back yard butts up against a beak of pine trees, that line part of the golf course. Evey house has a 2 car garage and a smaller door on the garage, for a golf cart. Besides using these electric golf carts for golf, they use them for getting around the neighborhood and even doing local shopping. There is a large grocery store and a few restaurants that are also accessible by cart.

[@33LB]

this is one of those machines that everyone imagines, but very few manufacturers have the common sense to actually build. a bicycle which keeps people dry is a no-brainer and should have been built 100 years ago. it looks like it could also offer a little bit of protection to the cyclist too.

[@faustinpippin9208]

or you could ride a normal bike with waterproof clothing and some heating pads and just take it off when you are at work

[@33LB]

@@faustinpippin9208 waterproof clothing won't keep you completely dry.

[@faustinpippin9208]

@@33LB mine do, and that's while riding on a motorcycle in a storm

[@llerradish]

The cab wiggles like a bobble head doll! LMAO

[@timwye8418]

I'd love to see you guys reappraise the Sinclair c5. Was it just an idea ahead of its time?

[@bluenose7984]

Good shout.

[@eddnix4178]

That's the first thing that went through my mind upon seeing this.

[@scottm5425]

Fab, an extremely expensive flimsy deathtrap that looks like a portaloo combined with a wheelie bin

[@keleelee8633]

Aside from the price tag and running into potential parking difficulties, this bike is extremely appealing - I want to have it now!

[@far06c]

This is hilarious!!! “I feel a little less agile” is an understatement

[@dakaufman12]

You guys seem to have the best jobs in the world! You have so much fun and get to test the coolest gear.

[@Rod-bp8ow]

Wonderful Drycycle, the features are the best at par with EPA, Kyoto Protocol and OECD standards. Continue to create excellence in the transport system. SMEs...

[@grantroberson2004]

The phrase is "Now we're cooking with Crisco." and that drycycle is all that. Someday I might even be able to afford one. Lol

[@jshilohshea381]

I would love this ! Getting exercise and errands done at same time....the weather here is enough to say wait 5 minutes it will change...lol. I want this. I need this !

[@THINKMACHINE]

This looks like a fantastic way of making sure you get seriously hurt when hit by a car.

[@jackfntwist]

I never cease to wonder where millennials think electricity comes from. Unicorn farts? Wall outlets?

[@stevewilliams1197]

Brilliant! But I'll wait for the four cylinder version. Great video...well done.

[@snoopingsnapping7120]

I believe that this product has big potential in the future. This is perfect for people who need to travel in a city, be severely cost-effective than a car, and possible easy storage. The major issues are glaring however like you can't go on sidewalks, the pedal assist is not fast enough to share the road with other vehicles, and parking & securing this product will be difficult. I want this innovation to take off!

[@maxmeier532]

Apparently rentable e-scooters are now a thing, or so I heard, which means, people who used to walk or ride the bike, have now established a way to move their lazy asses even less. Not sure who the target group is for a bike with a roof that for technical reasons you mostly have to drive in the road. With cars.

[@snoopingsnapping7120]

@maxmeier532 I agree as I'm currently overseas, and I see people using scooters on rocky terrain. I find this useful to me because I live in the north east and it snows a lot. I don't own a car yet.

[@iancharlton678]

No insurance, no training or qualification, no safety inspection, no identifying marks….. but, full access to general traffic, all requiring the previous….. What could possibly go wrong 🤔

[@albertmcfry6322]

Very fun to watch,you guys are very funny!

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

Si to Hank @16:26 "How many heads did you turn? None." well I definitely saw Hank turn his own head more than once. 😆

[@indogoUI]

1. Stability will be a problem 2. Storage will be a problem 3. This is basically a small electric car \ golf cart

[@TekDristan]

Great video. Not going to run out and buy one, but it is cool to see where the technology is going.

[@YetMoreCupsOfTea]

A bloke in cycling lycra asks "do you feel cool, mate?". Pure comedy.

[@christiangadfly24]

If you could charge it up at home by pedaling in place while watching a show, that would be awesome. Get super in shape, help the environment, save money.

[@Elixe]

It's a bubble with a bike inside. Looks like a traffic jam to me but hey, looks safer than a bike I guess. It also has a funny smile.

[@ThePlayerOfGames]

Looking at the intro as an electric vehicle fan and all I can think it's "It's a Twizzy but you pedal it!"

[@1wuzgray325]

just wondering if this company is still active. I cannot find an active website to do any deeper digging. I'm very interested in fully enclosed velomobiles and unfortunately the only other one I've been able to find (the veemo in vancouver bc) has changed tack and is no longer fully enclosed.

[@karbikes3512]

We're wondering as well...

[@watch-box]

Sinclair C5 with a lid. Will probably be just as safe and popular...

[@b_uppy]

The price point is way too high for most, now. Hopefully awareness grows and mass production powers the prices. They need to consider broadening their customer base. Think of these as the replacement to SUVs, vans, or station wagons, ATVs or even disability devices to broaden their market viability

[@Darrylizer1]

Drycycle has invented the self driving pram! Well done.

[@SNIFFMYBADGER]

My God, the sheer unfiltered venom and rage coming from London cabbie's mouths after being held up by this thing would be unrivalled......I'm going to get one

[@250tegra]

@SNIFFMYBADGER - YESS! Badger, badger, badger . . . . 🙃😉

[@evrettej]

This actually looks pretty cool. Id like to try it out. You had me at this thing has a heater

[@badbiker666]

It may be called a Drycycle. It may have a bubble roof. But based on what I am seeing in this video at 3:20, it will not keep you dry in the rain. When the host brings the top down, it doesn't seal against the body. In fact, I can see a 2" gap between the top and the cowl, meaning that if it rains, you're getting wet. Other than that, it looks pretty cool. I wouldn't have one; terribly impractical for where I live. Extremely pricey. But pretty cool.

[@Vixinaful]

Duuuude, I love this dude! He goes all in, man! 🤓

[@williamkane6155]

My dad bought a P.P.V. peddle powered vehicle it was a blast to get around in, this was fifty years ago,it sat two people in tandem and had a fiberglass shell body it was however three wheeled.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen752]

Mind as well buy a bicycle umbrella mount to stay dry with better circulation.

[@LaineyBug2020]

It has a happy face. I'm in love! I want a red one that I can paint black spots on. Oooh, and I'd get a bike camper too! Also maybe mountain bike tires...I'm so excited and I can't even afford it yet!

[@100musicplaylists3]

why is a dry cycle a bonkers idea? Its simply a car that can be styled how you like in any shape colour that does not require any fuel costs.

[@mosw5]

What i generally don't like about such vehicles is the lack of oversight compared to a bicycle - being able to look over a car is key to me when cycling in the city

[@3lullabies]

Very cool idea. My concern would be the crash protection...how it would hold up being struck by a full size vehicle.

[@burntsider8457]

The problem with urban environment is the dense collection of people with conflicting goals, suspicions, and priorities. A much better future for mankind and the environment would be de-urbanization. Establishing job-creating businesses in scattered small towns.

[@Hamishtarah]

In Switzerland there is for years something quite similar: The " Twike"

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Looks like a Parking Patrol Vehicle from the 1990s!! Never had much desire to own one of those...

[@anon5252]

I'd rather be on a normal bike with lights getting wet than in that horrendous monstrosity.

[@yashar9844]

Nothing can replace a nice bike, PERIOD!

[@gregbrookman]

Drycycle should call this the Sinclair C10, because we all know what a massive success the Sinclair C5 was!

[@eximusic]

I hear there are new road bikes coming with caliper brakes and tubed tires. I'm soooo excited!!!

[@jasonarthur5487]

I dunno about riding in a city but I’d ride it in a town, Trailer parks, resorts that utilize golf carts. Don’t remember hearing anything about ac or fan so warm weather be questionable for me. Overall looks fun.

[@Fernanda-qg9kl]

Yup I want one ... Would love to see it out here in the fens

[@freestuffgiveaways]

7:16 "oh my god what do you look like" while standing there in all that Lycra !!!!!

[@fultonjohnsonaton5096]

Exactly wtf😂

[@steadynumber1]

Was that a former railway terminus I saw in the video (10:57) ? It's such a shame when so many towns & villages have lost their railway services, & something of a victory when they occasionally return.

[@auronedgevicks7739]

when your main selling point is that it's dry, you know you're in trouble

[@kellineburton]

The only thing missing is a mustache in the front and you can certainly called it a hipster mobile to get your coffee beans Jokes aside. It's a pretty neat invention

[@badguy1481]

I was SHOCKED when I bought my electric (assist) bike. Changed my whole world. An electric assist is EXACTLY what these "vehicles" were in need of and, evidently, that's EXACTLY what they got.

[@Kresnov]

Truck Driver here, this is the best laugh of the year so far, the word pathetic comes to mind, good luck in your 4 wheeled coffin.

[@njm3211]

Perfect for European towns and villages. Maybe in some suburban contexts in the US and Australia. I'd give it a go. So what's the cost mates? GCN presenter are amazing. Always a pleasure to see them in the videos.

[@simonm1447]

It's unfortunately too expensive - like vehicles like the Twike. They are built in small numbers without much automation by hand with high labor costs in Europe or the UK, what makes them that expensive. They would need to use automation in production or build it in countries with lower labor costs to get them affordable.

[@paddywan]

It feels lika a alternative universe where their version of James Acaster is peddlin around in a weird sort of car-bicykle. I like it

[@marcmelvin3010]

This was fun to watch, and I am intrigued by yet another recent idea to downsize cars or upsize bikes. If I lived near an actual city, it might be an interesting way to get around. On the other hand, are there still people out there that actually believe that our carbon emissions are affecting the planet’s climate in any significant way other than causing a considerable increase in vegetative cover worldwide? I guess that still sells things to people who want to feel good about themselves, and blowing 15 Grand for a gadget ought to fulfill that need very well.

[@polysporin8332]

if they could bump up the speed to about 40km/hr, and auto shifting. then it would be pretty good. 2 hub motors, big battery, auto shifting gear, a spot for your phone or tablet

[@lawrencegt2229]

Thanks for the tour of Bath!

[@gcn]

Our pleasure!

[@wtlandry2]

Only in Europe would this be considered stylish and/or cool. But I still love you guys!

[@davidnelson7719]

I was actually thinking, "I sure could use a new way to get hit by a car."

[@VladimirDonkov]

Why all these solutions have to cost so much money that they can NEVER become mainstream? A simple non-electric tricycle with a cheap soft water-resisting cloth or nylon on top and a plastic bottom, regular wheels with spokes etc. could cost a little more than a conventional bike. No battery needed, no steering magic, no differential transmission, if the single wheel is on the back. No warming device as well - it's a bike and you're supposed to pedal to keep warm. And also, if you remove and fold the soft top, you get a complete outdoors experience, just like ... a bike. Why all designs for a "covered" bike need to always look like a spaceship and have a price that equals to 3 old cars? Is that some petrol lobby or what?

[@cameronboden]

A car-bike that’s too slow to go on roads but too bulky to fit in the bike lane.. really found a way to piss of just about every kind of commuter with this one.

[@sealetremise]

I would love to test in Florida. Probably can't afford it. Looks cool to be riding

[@artistjoh]

I live in an urban environment. Lots of people use either electric scooters or electrically assisted bicycles. They are easy to get into lifts in apartment building and people keep then inside their apartments. This contraption is very limited in its storage options. It cannot be owned by most apartment dwellers and probably only usable by suburbanites who have a lock-up garage and those people likely already own and drive a car. It is apartment dwellers who most need a bicycle for their normal transportation and this is not that. While it is nice to be dry in the rain, but when the sun comes out, the advantage of an ordinary electrically assisted bicycle is that is open to the air. I can't imagine anything worse than being enclosed in a box on a summery day. It might be okay in the UK but it seems to be a terrible idea for somewhere like Australia.

[@jackfntwist]

In 2000 miles, you'll probably need new batteries, thus negating any carbon benefits, but it's a cute, grownup pedal car toy. lol

[@amywalker7515]

There should have been a drycycle versus bicycle challenge on the track too.

[@BijanIzadi]

Can’t wait for the gravel edition to come out

[@theCaravanMartins]

Drycycle: big enough to make it harder for faster moving traffic to overtake and slow enough to cause traffic jams. Great idea! We just don’t have enough cycle infrastructure for it to work before an accident with an impatient car driver.

[@Internetguy_L337_90D]

you should see in my country here you can modify any car into a tractor by removing the rear shock absorbers and limit the gearbox to two gears making them only go top 35kmh and driving a tractor on the road does not require a drivers license so kids from 14+ can drive them and cause traffic jams in the cities.

[@kalvinlabuik3366]

Years ago oh my gosh it must be 20yrs ago I seen a adult size aluminum frame pedal car but here in Canada in the arctic winters lol

[@stiimuli]

I'm not a cyclist but i would ride one of those. The styling needs some work though. Could look better.

[@535Salomon]

Lol this is futuristic af... I believe 4 drycycles can occupy the same area of a regular car and that's amazing.

[@pharbizorg]

There is one car that is as small as that EAPC - Peel P50. Drive that car around town, and you have to pay UK congestion charges.

[@Glowsaphinebaker]

I could listen to him say allew-menium all day lol

[@cigarmann]

Would love to see this in the states

[@hoponasu2471]

pls bring one in Helsinki or Stockholm to see if they are any good on snow & same time to see if those heaters actually hold up serious below temps

[@mjsuarez79]

What I noticed right away was the vehicle stuck behind you; reminding me why most people drive. Enclosed or not, manually powered vehicles are obnoxiously slow and impede everyone unfortunate enough to be stuck behind them.

[@vgamedude12]

Yep and in Europe they have stupid too low limits on ebikes and similar vehicles too. Makes it even worse. I'd take an electric car over this thing for sure. Rip off at 15k imo.

[@autisticrebel1253]

You could get a really nice classic car for £13,000.00 and the best part is that classic cars can be easier to work on and also if they are over 40 years old you don't have to do an MOT or pay road tax. Also, they can be smaller than most modern cars.

[@fluidjazz]

I think I'd have to take my Bazooka with me next time I go out just in case I get stuck behind one of these. 😆

[@roberturwin8278]

"Now then, 007, I`m afraid we`ve had to make a few cut-backs recently - so, this is your new Drycycle. It`ll do nought to sixty, eventually ...007, why are you walking away ?".

[@Harleyandbuddyadventures]

NOW THATS how you pull someone thru last 3min lol

[@KangoV]

Very cool, but pay homage to the Sinclair C5, which was way ahead of it's time :)

[@excaliburgz1996]

5:14 obstructing traffic 🤣

[@kenuck4560]

Perfect! Someone has invented something that can clog both the road and the bike lane. On top of that, you can definitely make a lot of friends by riding that with your indicator flashing all the time.

[@kenuck4560]

And it costs ~$19k USD

[@CC-oq7zt]

If it were a little faster it would be more fun. Kid's are going to love it.

[@bloemundude]

If they want it to catch-on in the States, they'll need to add easy drive-through fast food ports, which can double as gunner ports.

[@stygas]

How do you get in when it rains!!! hahahahah. No space for my shopping!

[@julianbrelsford]

I haven't looked at the details lately but I was under the impression that in most states of the USA the laws for "bicycle" or ebike require you to have 2 or 3 wheels. So they might tell you that it fails to comply with laws for road legal car, bicycle, or motorcycle. Over the years there have been quite a few similar bikes/velomobiles made with three wheels which might have a better chance of being fully street legal.

[@wordwarrior2350]

Double cool. Did YOU say, "Cool as a Cucumber wherever I Turnip"? This bike also makes YOU a Vegatarian on weels.

[@jassel06]

A test in the pouring rain would be a better challenge