flyfishing3 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 F From the contest that brought you the Packtasche comes another potential new product for cyclists: a self-filling water bottle, the Fontus, that attaches to your bike's top tube. Kristof Retezár, an industrial design student from Vienna, Austria, says his invention collects the moisture in the air and condensing it into drinkable water. The mechanism is solar-powered, and can collect up to a half-liter of water per hour. "My goal was to create a small, compact and self-sufficient device able to absorb humid air, separate water molecules from air molecules and store water in liquid form in a bottle,” he explains in his James Dyson Award application. "I simulated different climatic conditions in my bathroom." For a cyclist who likes to venture into parts unknown where water may be scarce, this could be a ride saver. Sure, it’s not the most aero of equipment, but if you’re out for a long bike trek—like a cross-country ride—it just might be the best new touring invention yet. Would you carry the Fontus on your bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Slice Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 And it's right between your legs. Makes me think it's going to be condensing a lot of crotch moisture. Mmmmmmmm..tasty. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiel Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Martyn Ashton a year after his accident..http://www.animal.co.uk/2014/10/martyn-ashton-year-one/?utm_content=buffer6b2d6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 i'm glad to see an update. I never heard exactly what was wrong before. sad for sure. he seems to have a good attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 SOLID deals on some big/small BMC http://www.merlincycles.com/bmc-bikes-frames-74872/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Both+27+October+2014+-+Newsletter-2014-10-30+18%3A00%3A00&emst=yzaUs2AT6l_69437_1132509_8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Holy shit there are some deals there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Speaking of MTB, checking out some rigs in the Bay Area for a friend, who's 5'10...Lined up some options to look at... http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1649761/ cheaper version http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1677198/ older but still pretty legit in my eyes http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1621528/ still poking around.. Edited November 13, 2014 by Mesoam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob82pigdog Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Here are my current bikes My daily, 2003 Specialized Enduro: For the road, Motobecane Immortal Force Jamis Dragon Singlespeed: My pride and joy, 1996 Atlanta Olympics Team USA Volvo Cannondale: Getting built soon, GT LTS "My wife's bike" Cannondale Jekyll: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 awesome. new blood in the bike thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshV70 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Here are my current bikes My daily, 2003 Specialized Enduro: For the road, Motobecane Immortal Force Jamis Dragon Singlespeed: My pride and joy, 1996 Atlanta Olympics Team USA Volvo Cannondale: Getting built soon, GT LTS "My wife's bike" Cannondale Jekyll: Love the Cannondale/Volvo Olympics bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob82pigdog Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks! Headshok is blown on it and really I paid too much. But c'mon, a Volvo Cannondale? I drive a Volvo and live in Atlanta! I couldn't pass it up. It looks great on my roof rack! Headshok is getting rebuilt soon and some components will be updated. I can't decide if I want to single speed it or keep it geared. It has XTR components except the crank, shifters and front deralleur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Should be able to still find the adapters to convert to a regular fork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnderr Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 If its an elastomer based fork you can get a replacement here: http://www.suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/cannondale/cannondale-headshox.html I have a mountain bike with a Manitou 3 and got an elastomer replacement kit from those guys. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob82pigdog Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 HAH! That's exactly where I had planned on buying a new elastomer from! It took me forever to find that site myself. I should have posted that bike here sooner. Thanks for sharing the link. I am going to buy the new elastomer and ship it and the fork to Mendon Cyclesmith in New York to have them rebuild it. I was really close to converting to a "normal" fork until I stumbled across the guys that make elastomers for them. There is nowhere else in the world that I found that makes elastomers to rebuild these old turds except suspensionforkparts.net. I already have enough bikes with regular forks so I'm excited to keep this one as it came. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgerBob Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Because all my bikes are too nice for town riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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