Prone Low Profile

[McVouty]

Has anyone ever seen one? I discovered a photo of one (I can't scan it) in a 2001 catalogue. It was made by a company called Cool Breeze in London N1. Basically the rider lay belly down holding handlebars down by the (24") front axle, pedalling a convential but upside down and back to front transmission driving a 700 rear wheel, with his or her head conveniently close to the accident. It looks very fast (at least on flat roads) and VERY dangerous.I can't imagine they sold many.

[EdinburghFixed]

Wouldn't have been great in the rain, without awesome mudguards!

I don't think anyone ever solved the problem of how to let people breathe well while on this style of bike.

[byegad]

Breathing would have been the main problem. That and finding someone willing to hit everything head first.


Oh! Hang on a minute, that's what happens on a DF anyway!

[Si]

PQ, sometime of the touring section of this forum, has tried one. IIRC, he said it felt fast but terrifying!