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?

[@carldowningphoto]

Clearly GCN meetings always begin with the question “how are we going to cause havoc on the streets of Bath this week?”

[@gcn]

😂 they love us really...

[@neilaquino5294]

really now? 🤣🤣🤣

[@simonrichardson5259]

Either that or “what can we get Hank to do next”.

[@mikes1984]

Have you ever taken a bath in Bath?

[@okantichrist]

@@mikes1984 or eaten a sandwich in Sandwich

[@davekashuba4730]

GCN Testing Strategy: 1) Must test expensive road bikes in wet, misearble weather 2) Must test vehicles intended for wet weather on dry, sunny days

[@boxingspider87]

I wanna see how this thing does in heavy wind

[@balemoran3168]

@@boxingspider87 yep that thing looks like a Dutch oven waiting to happen.

[@boxingspider87]

@@balemoran3168 lmao I wonder if you can open a window on this thing

[@KimonFrousios]

@@boxingspider87 Maybe you can take off the whole canopy lid.

[@KimonFrousios]

1) Wet miserable weather is the hallmark of UK weather, especially the west side. If you want to use those bikes in the UK (where GCN is based), that's the weather they have to perform in.

[@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 )))

[@thomaswakefield6889]

you can buy a brand new E-car for the same price and it's actually fully enclosed unlike this garbage

[@bikeanddogtrips]

All of those drivers behind Si - can pretty much guarantee one of them said, "there's that tw*t Jeremy Clarkson again". 🤣🤣🤣

[@maxanderson2925]

Exactly what I was thinking. Also when he said “how you doin” it was a nod to Matt Leblanc on the new (and much more terrible) top gear lol

[@JanHolgerOlof]

Si: “You might be thinking… (a boatload of options)” Me actually thinking: “Why the hell is he wearing that seatbelt so wrong?”

[@benjaminstabler4514]

makes nonsense of the demo

[@4ntig3n]

Yeah - that bothered me so much watching this.

[@NygaardBushcraft]

I was just about to mention that, but decided to read through comments. no need to invent the wheel twice, right?. Perhaps he got narrow sloping shoulders, or alternatively the seatbelts is a rubbish design.. it should be a H-harness or similar. Wearing those flimsy loose nylon straps would not do much if he got hit by a car and pinballing between immovable objects, and honestly a bicycle helmet should still be mandatory in one of these.

[@andywright6713]

Me: Why does it have a smiley face?

[@SugoDiGatto]

He clearly doesn't know he has to tighten the straps manually after buckling up. It is so obvious, though, having those hoops and flappy bits right there...

[@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!

[@dangremaus1164]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="314">5:14</a> The movement of the cover while it's peddling along, though...😆

[@Dubanx]

£15,000 or $21,000 That literally cost more than a brand new car. Like, wtf!? I don't hate the idea, in concept, but this product is a total rip off. You'd have to be an idiot to purchase one at that price.

[@joemerino3243]

Everything that's new is priced like this. Early adopters basically fund extended field testing. Most things aren't really practical or affordable until about the third iteration or so--or at least, only the ones with potential get that far.

[@fermitupoupon1754]

@@joemerino3243 the problem with this finding that niche in the market is that it's already been well and truly filled. There's basically Velomobiel who've cornered this market for decades. And those are about half the price, from a manufacturer with a proven track record. And the reason why Velomobiel have cornered the market is because they basically started out building aero shelled recumbents that could do 60-70kph with no electrical assistance. This thing isn't aero at all. It needs the electric assistance to even sustain 25kph.

[@joemerino3243]

@@fermitupoupon1754 Velomobiel looks great as a pedal machine that goes fast, but you'd have to be pretty brave to take it on a street that has inattentive drivers on it. I doubt it would be street legal in many markets for that reason. This thing is taller and has lights, making it (hopefully) more noticeable to drivers and less likely to be run over by a car.

[@johnbrown3155]

There are some new electric cars in this price range now. I think outside of a handful of people who really really love this concept and have plenty of disposable income and don't mind paying a extortionate price for an ebike in a box, this nextgen C5 will do about as well as the C5. At least Sir Clive got the price of his C5 to a more reasonable level, although this one having a roof is a step forward.

[@_Piers_]

It costs about the same as *three* Citroen Ami's, which admittedly isn't quite a car, but it does make this thing look like a ridiculous rip-off.

[@d.b.cooper1869]

The fact that it looked like it wasn’t quite closed the entire time really got under my skin.

[@d.b.cooper1869]

@thecouchtripper i love you too

[@ww-pw6di]

The fact that it's called "drycycle", but it's roof opens up to let the rain into the interior is just genius design. Clearly never tested this in rain and just hoped the peace and love garbage will carry it to success.

[@20yearsagotoday1]

@@ww-pw6di what a stupid comment. When you’re inside and it’s raining you stay dry, hence it’s name. Of course if you open it up and it’s raining you’re going to get wet. But that’s just like opening your car door in the rain, the inside gets wet. Hardly something to pick at is it?!

[@MrMP-en7vf]

@@20yearsagotoday1 well...if i open my car door everything inside still stays dry. unlike this thing where you basicly open the whole roof. you cant even open the windows in this box. drivin this on a sunny summerday will be very uncomfortable i assume.

[@chrisc9611]

The main problem with these enclosed cycles is that, how does the rider keep cool while his body generates heat?

[@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.

[@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

[@Kimberly_Sparkles]

It’s got the front of a Neon, the hard top of a Mustang and ultimately the style of a Little Tykes Cozy Coupe.

[@CRM08]

😂🤣

[@-NGC-6302-]

I think the Cozy Coupe has about twice as much style

[@golffit3066]

And the build quality of a Walmart lawn chair

[@alexc1105]

Don't forget the aerodynamics of a semi-detached bungalow

[@gowanlock]

A cozy coupe oozes much more style than this

[@rachelmalley-smith5654]

It looks so happy from the front 🤣

[@Kimberly_Sparkles]

It looks like it has googly eyes.

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

Indeed, it looks very friendly.

[@warfacts9236]

Once I read this comment I now can’t unsee it

[@nightsfalling]

I thought so too 😆

[@YUMAToff]

It’s happy, because it is not polluting the earth 🌏

[@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.

[@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

[@DeputyNordburg]

Arriving at work soaked in sweat. No rain touched me! I like the foot windows to make sure people can see you are pedaling.

[@twostroke350]

So they just re-invented the electric assist velomobile... Again. Happens about once every 20 years.

[@gagemiller648]

Atleast the tech is a bit better. All of the electronics are smaller and lighter, and probably the whole frame too. It's still too expensive for any realistic consumer and too cumbersome.

[@smileyp4535]

The did the same thing with vr till it caught on, if not now then next time, I mean we only got like 70 years left till we're all dead from glabal warming anyway

[@baux_dud]

Jup ...

[@zilfondel]

The ELF had this thing beat by about 10 years. Sadly, Organic Transit went bankrupt. But at least their version only cost about $10k USD.

[@NoobixCube]

@@zilfondel Organic Transit was acquired by Sun Micromobility. From what I’ve read in the community, OT’s production was a mess, with no actual drawn schematics, and the entire build process was taught in their workshop by word of mouth, so it’s taken Sun Micromobility a long time to reverse engineer the ELF and sort out their own production. A few months they tweeted that they would be beginning production again “soon”, but they’re largely unresponsive to attempts to contact them. I THINK one of Sun’s goals is going to be like a bike-share arrangement, so they might prioritise that rather than consumer rollout, but an ELF, assuming I could get one into Australia, is near the top of my wish list.

[@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.

[@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...

[@johnanthony9923]

"If I drove a vehicle like that, I'd have to kick my own ass." - Happy Gilmore

[@StefanSteinerWA]

It’s a great idea but the design could use a lot of work. Why not make it look a lot more sleek? They need some design over function thinking to get people excited to buy it and not be embarrassed riding it.

[@brunster64]

Only a couple of steps up from the Sinclair C5

[@MindTrip888]

@@StefanSteinerWA Best Looking Electric Motorcycle and over 200MPH! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZa6h2RpnNt-ea8 RRP $38,888

[@jandersen6802]

The Biohybrid and, Iris e-trike and Podbike look much better.

[@njones420]

@@brunster64 more like a couple of steps sideways...

[@christmassnow3465]

I think it will market well in my country: there is always a generous driver behind me willing to give me a push.

[@spacemule1]

...ehem Canada

[@Wokculture69]

Greek?

[@bennyjetsaroundtheworld9047]

Canada fr if you see a person behind you with long hair expect to be either ram off the road, tailgated or suicide passed on a freeway because they're probably a female

[@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)

[@danabc322]

I think £14k is madness, £4K would be pushing it.

[@Minecraftrok999]

I don't think you know how expensive Pedelecs are. And on top of that there is low number production, meaning no benefits of scales of economy kick in. It's also using some specialists parts and the chassis certainly isn't cheap or easy to manufacture either. I wouldn't buy it for this price, but economically it's completely understandable.

[@british.urchin]

The price of a thing is determined largely by what someone is prepared to pay for it. If you can build it, and make a profit, at that price, you have a viable product.

[@willh3408]

Ralph and The British Urchin Company: sure, but I'm convinced only a few rich eccentrics will be prepared to pay this sort of money for this sort of thing. And not all of them will end up doing 2,000 miles in it as they'll be laughed at and honked at by irritated car and lorry drivers more than they can bear (especially in a country like the UK, with such poor cycling infrastructure and so many, erm, 'unreconstructed' drivers), so the environmental benefits seem questionable to me too.

[@billinhouston3291]

Around here, $400 would be pushing it.

[@Minecraftrok999]

@@billinhouston3291 You'd be lucky to get a functioning bicycle at a local Bikeshop here in Germany for 400$, lol.

[@rivaldesigns3642]

This thing smiles like Thomas the train.

[@3DJapan]

That's the thing I was thinking I really didn't like about it.

[@vencdee]

ROFL ! YES !

[@bitcloud30]

This will haunt kids in there dreams LMAO

[@johnwclick]

More like the Stay Puft marshmallow Man

[@rumpelstiltskin6252]

where's the fat controller when u need him

[@dakaufman12]

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

[@far06c]

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

[@R2BMusicCH]

It's a pity you never showed the "dashboard" and the steering system. It would have also been nice to see what you see ahead while driving.

[@evm6177]

🍷Exactly, not to mention how the driving is controlled. As well as the electric assist technology in making the ride easier.

[@SyMdIhsan]

That's true, I've been waiting to look the dashboard and how they actually maneuver this Drycycle.

[@Mike-oz4cv]

That’s because this channel is 99% “entertainment”. Which is kind of a shame. They could make excellent videos with actual content. They have the talent and equipment and money and connections.

[@michaelnice93]

Or top speed, or braking distance or sound while inside, rear view mirror view, night time visibility, spare tire possibility, range, or about a dozen other things you would want to know.

[@Luchiop]

tere is a glimpse at 0:42 if you pause.

[@williamtoccijr9579]

Almost feels like watching Top Gear

[@williamclay190]

Honestly, though

[@kachinnkk2865]

Old one you mean

[@tpmiranda]

Top Gear would try to find a way to crash it like a Reliant Robin.

[@joeb.4204]

its like the more economically friendly version

[@robh9079]

should call it 'bottom 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...

[@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 !

[@jesperwall839]

“Do you feel cool in that?” says the man in lycra and half a helmet. Made my day 🤣🤣🤣

[@KanedaSyndrome]

The Mamil puts the bicycle in the basket.

[@augustburchard426]

Hank: *pretends to be amazed* Also Hank: Dad has a fleet of 4 of these in the garage.

[@katiel7166]

I wonder how the GCN crew feels about their objectively most badass presenter being a regular guest who rides an ebike and wears his glasses under his helmet straps.

[@albertmcfry6322]

Very fun to watch,you guys are very funny!

[@llerradish]

The cab wiggles like a bobble head doll! LMAO

[@piros44]

I love the little ‘smile’ it has.

[@justsomeperson5110]

I did too. But I think that cute smile could literally be the ONLY good thing that can be said about this catastrophe of engineering.

[@andrewmcalister3462]

Racing Drycycles is worth a video all on its own.

[@crumblethecookie6118]

A Drycycle will be in the grupetto of a Human Powered Vehicle race. The Drycycle seems to be build to run in normal city traffic and not for speed. Such a race is really crazy. They have all kind of wired constructions. Its more like a steampunk convention without steam than a biycle race.

[@keleelee8633]

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

[@scottm5425]

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

[@boylekay789]

I swear to God, those rims make it looks like an oversized baby stroller with roof

[@davidveggie9823]

£5000 I think would be the best price that can motivate people globally but for £15K majority of people can’t even see it in their dreams 🤣

[@MarkSmithSa]

There will be a lot of R&D and engineering costs to repay initially but I could see this coming down to 5 grand in a couple of years.

[@leetori1]

Government grants would be good

[@thelionskiln]

Yes perfect point

[@dnorm]

The most I've spent on a car is 3k, 15k for a bike is unreal in the real world of commuting.. taking a 30min drive without the sweat over an 1:15 - 1:30 cycle with the sweat at a work place with no shower or decent place to change..

[@megadeath1989]

15k is more than some cheap subcompact cars, though the cost will likely decrease dramatically with increased production. even then i gather people would buying into this only if there are additional tax incentives, or if space is at a premium where they live making cars substantially more cost prohibitive.

[@stevewilliams1197]

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

[@Vixinaful]

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

[@GeordsYouTube]

Drycycle: how can we make other road users hate cyclists even more.. Also drycycle : I have an idea

[@bigbadjohn10]

Perhaps another advantage then.

[@anonanon7278]

@Buster Cherry You're not going to be able to justify your selfishness once all vehicles move to renewable green energy. Sure it'll be a another decade or two until this happens, and they'll have to drive a lot further to offset their manufacturing emissions, but your days of being conceited about being more eco friendly are numbered, unlike I suspect, your days of being a selfish git. In truth though, those days are also numbered, as none of us are immortal.

[@richardwicks4190]

@@anonanon7278 You don't know the first thing about "green" energy.

[@longannipple2823]

@@anonanon7278 the non existence charging infrastructure makes that day unimaginable.

[@anonanon7278]

@@richardwicks4190 Wow ... that was a really compelling counter argument.

[@VenlyssPnorr]

"I brightened up at least 450 people's days in this bad boy" I'm in tears.

[@gromm93]

And by "brightened up" he means "made them point and laugh."

[@JustBadly]

What happens when KZbinrs think that other people lives are a joke.

[@andrewnorris5415]

"It's cool" 😂😂😂

[@THINKMACHINE]

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

[@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

[@Ist_Geheim]

No window opening -> "dying" in hot weather. And what about fogging the windows on cold days? How good is the heater - and how long does it last? And how does it perform uphill?

[@fencefirst2722]

I saw a gap when he closed it too.. snow city.. rain splash town..

[@yoyoiven]

Not to mention pedestrians hating you when you're on walkways and drivers hating you (more) on roadways. It's truly a lose-lose

[@delaorden]

looks like a saunacycle to me

[@thornerg2]

Pop the roof off on a hot day?

[@veramae4098]

Does it have ANY storage, as for example, groceries?

[@oncebittenaz]

Only enough boot space for a 4-pack and flowers. When I go to the grocer’s I need to be able to bring back a 12-pack at the very least. Back to the drawing board with you.

[@michaelanderson9792]

Indeed

[@TheMasturCheef]

Looks like there's quite a lot more space left...

[@TekDristan]

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

[@Darrylizer1]

Drycycle has invented the self driving pram! Well done.

[@jackuzi8252]

Hmm, so it combines the low speed and exertion of a bicycle, with the higher cost and parking needs of a car. All the while reducing the maneuverability that is the bicyclist's only real defense against dangerous drivers.

[@grahvis]

More difficult to store and you won't be putting it on a train or like my Brompton, on a bus.

[@idocare6538]

Ok but really, the reason for having any vehicle is for the stereo and definitely, they proved you can stick some beer in the back. Get me a cooler and sign me up... I may ride it while playing disc golf!

[@kishascape]

Actually the shell makes you safer in a collision. But getting a real velomobile like a Mango is way better, you can even put a pedal assist in it if you want.

[@Shindinru]

@@kishascapeand at nearly half the price. Mango's are around $6-7k (US) last I looked, plus $1.5k for a good e-bike kit with a very large battery.

[@osakablinladen]

only way i can see this being remotely useful if you live in the countryside with shitty piblic transport and never try to ride that shit into the city and that's assuming you actually have a problem with riding a normal bike in the rain often

[@Seriouskai]

People here in Sweden are already flipping out about "slow" mopeds and tractors taking up the road, this thing would really be fun.

[@vencdee]

As ironic as Hell 🚜🚧🛑🚂

[@nameberry220]

they're only slow because the legislation requires them to be.

[@vencdee]

@@nameberry220 then why to construct such crippled jokes? Better to buy speedy bicycle for 1/10 price 😎

[@angrydragonslayer]

@@vencdee to look cool

[@Fernanda-qg9kl]

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

[@lawrencegt2229]

Thanks for the tour of Bath!

[@gcn]

Our pleasure!

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

In the meantime, Renault Twizy costs less and has two seats. Come on, man...

[@the_mowron]

Exactly, I paid less for a new Ford Fiesta (the cheapest one you could buy in the USA) in late 2017. I think you would be far better off riding your normal bike when weather permits and using your car when it snows.

[@Saurus990]

Was thinking the same thing as you boys. 15k is kinda steep for what it offers. Get a tiny car and a moped, gonna cost about the same, but be faster, safer and more convenient.

[@skaruts]

My old Opel Corsa cost me 50€. lol

[@gwynroberson198]

You can get an eWAW velomobile, which is much lighter (carbon Kevlar construction), much quicker, atleast as comfortable and about half the price....

[@jdmbeats]

I remember being a kid and putting a cardboard box on my BMX bike. I cut windows, and even made doors. It was practically useless, but it felt awesome!

[@Tbo1235]

Might be worth speaking with a major manufacturer about this creation

[@tarstarkusz]

You probably weren't trying to sell it for 14 THOUSAND Dollars/Pounds.

[@jdmbeats]

@@tarstarkusz Yikes, is that how much this vehicle costs? Then again, 14k is pennies to the rich and wealthy. That's the type of person I envision driving these e toys.

[@tarstarkusz]

@@jdmbeats The rich/wealthy/powerful would never be seen in such a contraption unless it was for some kind of photo-op.

[@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.

[@evrettej]

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

[@brennersydney]

I would like to see that on a rainy day in full effort and the condensation on the glasses !!

[@bradburch2051]

Imagine how hot it would be in the summer. A person would bake alive

[@matteo.ceriotti]

More videos like this GCN please. Both genius and bonkers. Bikes have barely changed in 100+ years, it's good to see attempts to innovate. Also: Simon great presenter as usual!

[@matteo.ceriotti]

@Treez 93 that's what innovation means. Breaking the stereotypes!

[@taufikabidin412]

You mustve missed fairings, recumbents, velomobiles and varoius HPV organization publocations

[@Hamishtarah]

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

[@gwendolynnowlan2427]

i love that it has a smile

[@JustinCorry]

Need to hook it up to Zwift so you can do indoor cycling while outdoors but still indoors

[@haroldz123]

Mr Bean would love this

[@cigarmann]

Would love to see this in the states

[@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

[@5thElem3nt]

I would love to see more of these on the road. So that people get realy anoyed being stuck in traffic behind it and start building propper bike paths.

[@tiffanyg3584]

I thought the sameeeee thing. Bring the price point down a bit and annoy the crap out of actual motorist.

[@michaelb1761]

I would hate to see these on dedicated bike paths taking up the entire path as though no one else existed or should be allowed to use a bike path besides themselves.

[@cadwellkid1672]

I would love to see them getting crushed between two trucks. Would give the drivers a bonus if the occupant was still in because only a knob would buy one of these waste of a good space.

[@5thElem3nt]

@@cadwellkid1672 Did you just insult all car owners?

[@velokernow3696]

@@cadwellkid1672 awful thing to say. As if cyclists don't get enough stick already.

[@markwalker9147]

I was thinking how much is Simon sweating wearing that jacket, pedalling with no wind to cool him.

[@DiscoParachute]

definitely not dry!

[@leetori1]

He’s Superdry 😉

[@FlagstaffslowTV]

I was sweating watching that. Painful.

[@SassySkylar]

Si forgot to turn off the heaters 😅

[@nickwilliams1953]

Not heaters - afterburners!

[@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.

[@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!"

[@MaximilianSaerath]

This thing should be way more aero

[@ash0787]

looks overly heavy too, and might aswell put solar panels on it if its gonna be that big.

[@coastaku1954]

@@ash0787 And at that point you should give it a throttle, not just pedal assist

[@topsecret1837]

@@coastaku1954 Exactly. If you’re going to build something like that, an enclosed 3-4 vehicle, it should absolutely not weigh more than 100kg. I’m thinking a three wheel vehicle in delta configuration, with a low rider in the center to solve the problem of low stability in the corners for delta trikes. For coolness over a velomobile, it should have a bubble canopy. Shaped like a bullet, but with the option of a motor, electric or ICE, behind the rider between the two rear wheels.

[@coastaku1954]

@@topsecret1837 You’re thinking of a Recumbent

[@taufikabidin412]

Better to buy a velomobile and add e assist

[@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!

[@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.

[@weegiegeologist9173]

The Drycycle is what you get when a Smart Car and a Sinclair C5 breed

[@cryptohouse1676]

Grant sinclair has developed the iris e-trike. It is for sale at 1/3rd the price of the drycycle and looks so much better.

[@PaulSpades]

@@cryptohouse1676 iris does look better

[@DavidWhiteOfFleet]

Can you fill it with water, add a cup full of washing powder, and have a washcycle?

[@badbiker666]

It may be called a Drycycle. It may have a bubble roof. But based on what I am seeing in this video at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="200">3:20</a>, 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.

[@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

[@EarlHare]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="467">7:47</a> Local seagull dies laughing at ridiculous "Drycycle"

[@johnprovatopoulos9366]

pigeon target practise.

[@ygtcbee23]

Savage!

[@fergusdenoon1255]

What I'm actually thinking, Si, is... Why does it have a smiley face on the front, is it Thomas the tank engine inspired?

[@JasonLowderTheRanga]

For me that was like a "what idiot did that" moment. You could have designed it any way, with any cool LEDs, but no - smiley face. Might sell well in Japan or Korea.

[@jeremiahfix5529]

Anti depressant? The control groups are still being assembled...

[@ygtcbee23]

Dieing 🤣

[@okantichrist]

To make other road users think twice about venting their anger on it🤬😂

[@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 🤔

[@BijanIzadi]

Can’t wait for the gravel edition to come out

[@CheeseyWotsit]

Sir Clive Sinclair was way ahead of his time.

[@jc5146]

His looked better

[@bonzobanana1]

@@jc5146 A lot cheaper too. This looks like the Sinclair C5 crossed with that joke simpsons electric car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZTQi2SapMtmh9k&ab

[@taufikabidin412]

Charles Mochet and Manfred Curry are the names you should note

[@stajp67]

Well, his nephew has a better velomobile for much less: www.grantsinclair.com/en/iris-black.html

[@bonzobanana1]

@@stajp67 I quite like the look of that and does seem like the sort of vehicle the Sinclair C5 would become if it had succeeded and evolved over the years. I know if I had £5k to spend and I could have a super lightweight carbon fibre road bike with electronic shifting or that I'd definitely go with the grantsinclair vehicle. I like the fact he has used a direct drive hub motor too as they are extremely low maintenance in comparison to the complicated mid-drive motors some similar vehicles have.

[@takz0743]

Great idea for running around town in Japan, where I live, except: 1) in western Japan we use A/C 8 or 9 months a year; this would be stifling; 2) a parking lot for these would have to be 2 or 3 times larger than one for the same number of bicycles.

[@bazzacuda_]

2) a parking lot for these would have to be a quarter of the size for the same number of cars.

[@sealetremise]

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

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

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

[@latenightjazzbartok]

Si is genuinely a world class presenter, he would be at home on any show anywhere. It's such a pity that Tomorrow's World got cancelled.

[@tonywright8294]

Wouldn’t make a difference because he’s not black

[@MeFreeBee]

@@tonywright8294 It is a shame KZbin doesn't display dislikes for comments like this one.

[@tomrachellesfirstdance7843]

Reminds me of that car Clarkson made on top gear years ago.

[@3lullabies]

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

[@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.

[@ericg979]

This is how you become a victim of adult bullying

[@jandersen6802]

The Biohybrid, Podbike and Iris e-trike are some much better looking alternatives. They are much cheaper too.

[@dumyjobby]

hahahaha

[@MOUNTAINLDC]

🤣

[@electromech7335]

And road rage!

[@MOUNTAINLDC]

@@electromech7335 🤣

[@wetdroidedition2549]

We need a special Mr. Bean episode just for this.

[@cynthiajohns0n442]

OMG that would be EPIC🤣

[@teresamorabito1655]

Yes 👍 👍 👍

[@insistentmind498]

Lol maybe pass it onto him

[@insistentmind498]

@Susan Prestney Hewlo Teddy 😆

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

Hell contact the company an Rowan Atkinson with details how to contact each other. I did that with two european bands an they came to USA to the club I gave them booking contact info on. The second band came with the first band; the next year if I recall. So it was no accident. Nor would I have thought it ever was

[@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.

[@watch-box]

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

[@chrispitchforth621]

Me: we need a ultra-small, very cheap, electric car for people to commute to work. Possibly with one spare seat. Also me: you basically failed on every point.

[@robokid20001]

The Renault Twizzy is for you

[@Gainn]

@@robokid20001 Twizy is a good solution.. But.. Why are the designers of these things obsessed with making them as fucking brutally ugly as possible?

[@lesterroberts1628]

also my wife: does it have Air conditioning?

[@krisamagus1]

@@lesterroberts1628 you don't have a wife.

[@lesterroberts1628]

@@krisamagus1 clairvoyant!

[@JoeBaguley]

Anyone else bugged by his inability to wear the seatbelt? I was desperate to pull it up onto his shoulder the whole time I watched this…

[@stevetaylor8698]

I was more annoyed by his failure to properly close the canopy

[@JoeBaguley]

@@stevetaylor8698 based on what I've seen, that's as well as they do close!

[@timgleason2527]

@mug wump the cars around him are probably more of a danger

[@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

[@eximusic]

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