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Tired of the straight and narrow? Boston inventor granted US Patent # 6598892 for bicycle that travels sideways.

By Anonymous

January 9 2004--Have you ever felt tired of all this relentless forward progress? Would you prefer to move a little sideways. Introducing the Sideways Bike.

The current bicycle has its beginnings about 200 years ago. The commonly held belief is that the bicycle underwent a period of invention that ended at the beginning of the 20th century and has been refined since then.

Well, here is another bicycle invention, the Sideways Bike, that operates in a completly different way; uses a different human balance.
The US Patent Office concur that this bicycle is a new invention (Patent # 6598892).

HOW IT WORKS
Human balance is detected in the inner ear. There are three semi-circular canals positioned at right angles to each other that detect balance in three axes. These canals are separate and distinct. The three types of balance are Left to Right, Front to Back and Rotational (Yaw).

Left to Right balance is what people are most familiar with and is the primary balance used for riding a regular bicycle or indeed flying a plane. In the case of flying a plane there is a visual supplement to left to right balance provided by the observation of the horizon line.
Front to Back balance has very little visual input and is the primary balance used in riding a surfboard, windsurfer and snowboard. Front to Back balance is a finer instrument than Left to Right balance and offers a greater degree of artistic feedback. This is evidenced by the difference between skiing and snowboarding. Skiing (Left to Right balance) is faster than Snowboarding (Front to Back balance); however people like to snowboard because of the greater artistic expression.

A NEW BICYCLE
Introducing a new bicycle invention by myself, Michael Killian. This bicycle is ridden sideways and is balanced by using human Front to Back balance. This bicycle uses Front and Rear steering (impossible on bicycles using Left to Right balance).



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Southern Baptist Church host NC Bike Week May 1-5,2004

By Anonymous

Conover, NC April 22, 2004 -- Southern Baptist Church in NC spreads the word via bikers.Dr.Ruffin E. Snow has pastored churches for 41 years and has also been a lifelong motorcyclist. Clad in his black leather jacket and boots, he is heaven on wheels this up coming week at Tri-City Baptist Church located about 60 miles north of Charlotte. The church started in 1989 with 42 members and has grown to over 1800. In 1999 Dr. Ruffin Snow from OK became the senior pastor. Tri-City Baptist Church, best known for its annual christmas play "The Promise" is building a reputation for something out of the ordinary among Baptist Churches: an annual Bike Week that starts May 1st.

In its fifth year, thousands of people will attend this five day event which will include a bike show, bike games, a three-hour ride to SC and back, air rides for kids, bicycle safety checks by the local fire department, and guest evaneglist Ken Freeman will bring the message from God's word nightly. A local Harley-Davidson dealer has become the largest sponsor of the week, and the local Chamber of Commerce has set up a display for the event. This year a new 2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster has been donated to the event to be given away.

"There are people who look at the church and say to themselves, 'I wouldn't be welcomed there,' " Pastor Snow said. "We're trying to say with this event, 'Yes, you would be.' "    

NC Bike Week May 1-5, 2004 at Tri-City Baptist Church in Conover, NC

•Events for Saturday, May 1st will include registration for the bike show and games from (12:00-2:00 pm) The Bike Show (2:00-5:30 pm) will feature bikes in various classes including sport, touring, custom, cruiser, vintage, and a ladies class. All bikes will be eligible for the “Best of Show” Award. The Bike Games (3:00-5:30 pm) will have an obstacle course, water balloon toss, and slow ride.For kids, we will have air rides, clowns, and the Conover fire department will do a safe ride for kidos on their bicycles. Ken Freeman, guest speaker, will start at 5:30 pm. •Sunday events, May 2nd begin at 9:00 am with Sunday School. The Ken Freeman live event will start at 10:30 am. A free lunch is provided for the bikers, followed by a three-hour scenic ride toward York, SC that will benefit the Children’s Homes of NC at Thomasville. At 5:00 p.m. everyone will enjoy a free BBQ and a concert by Vic Wheeler & the Eleventh Hour Band outside, followed at 7:00 pm by the AWARDS NIGHT and a 2004 Carolina Panthers Harley-Davidson Sportster Give Away.

Enter to win the Harley-Davidson by registering for the Bike Show or Games, the Ride on Sunday, or by attending one of the Ken Freeman Live events. You must be present to win during the Awards Night and be over 18 years old. Attending all events will increase your chances of winning. Both bikers and non-bikers can win.    

Ken Freeman will be the featured speaker, as NC Bike Week continues Monday thru Wednesday at 7:00 pm each night.

All activities will be held on the property of TCBC. There are no admission charge or entry fees, so bring your friends and join us. For more information, go to www.ncbikeweek.com or call (828) 465-6644. TCBC is located at 1409 NC Hwy 16 north, near I-40 exit 132, on Highway 16 toward Taylorsville, NC.




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This Bicycle Is A Real Stretch

By Anonymous

Concord, ON July 8, 2004 -- Giatex Bicycles Inc. is proud to introduce the world’s first stretching bicycle. Compresses to fit in the trunk of most cars in seconds with no tools required. Yet, when expanded, you enjoy a full-size bicycle ride. Giatex stretches to fit the size of the rider for the ultimate in riding comfort. Its sporty good looks and unique design will be sure to turn heads wherever you ride. Best of all, Giatex bicycles are priced right to fit any budget.

Giatex’s mission is to revolutionize the folding bicycle industry. While folding bicycles are not a new concept, they have been, for the most part, a niche product. This is because typical folding bicycles are either priced way out of the budget of the average consumer or cheaply built with suspect reliability and few features. Giatex now brings state of the art technology in bicycle portability at a price that everyone can afford. Best of all, Giatex bicycles are fun to ride.

Stretching is better! Giatex is out to change the way we think about folding bicycles. That’s because the Giatex bicycle is not a folding bicycle but rather a stretching bicycle. At Giatex, we think it’s time to move away from folding bicycle technology nearly a century old and start the new millennium with fresh thinking and a better design.

Stretching is better because the frame length can be adjusted (stretched) to the rider’s desired length for the ultimate in riding comfort. So versatile that mom, pop or guest can even ride the same bicycle and it’s ideal for kids because the bicycle will stretch as the child grows. Stretching is better because the strength/integrity of the frame isn’t compromised which provides for a solid ride. Stretching is better because there is no high horizontal bar to negotiate making it easy to mount and dismount. Stretching is better because the Giatex bicycle typically costs way less than your average folder. And as the world’s only stretching bicycle, Giatex can draw a crowd with its unique design and sporty good looks. It’s sporty. It’s portable. It’s sportable.

Giatex is ideal for commuters because the compressed bicycle is small and light enough to be carried on a bus, train or subway and can be easily stored in your office. For people who live in apartments/condos/dormitories, Giatex is the answer when storage is an issue. Your Giatex can be easily stored in a closet or bedroom and negotiating doors, stairs, elevators and narrow hallways no longer pose a problem. Homeowners can eliminate garage clutter by storing their Giatex in a closet, storage room, bedroom or just about anywhere. The Giatex can fit into the trunk of most cars or the back of an RV eliminating the need for a roof rack. No roof rack means your Giatex won’t get tampered with, stolen, weather beaten or damaged from low clearance bridges or garages. And the Giatex stretching bicycle is even well suited for boat owners too.

Giatex stretching bicycles are available in 14”, 16” and 20” wheel sizes and single speed, 5-speed and 6-speed models. Standard features include front and rear V-brakes (16” and 20” models only), Shimano derailleur, kickstand, 2-tone comfort saddle, bell, full set of reflectors and folding pedals. Options available are handy rear carrier, high-rise handlebars, soft carrying bag and strap and various saddles. Suggested list price is as low as $289 US.

For more information on Giatex contact Giatex Bicycles Inc. at www.giatexbikes.com call (866) 5-GIATEX.




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