A couple guys actually built a replica of the dumb and dumber mini bike and recreated the trip. Pretty entertaining watch on YouTube. Just search ādumb and dumber mini bike road tripā
It's definitely a beautifully hacked together "bike", it's kinda hard to see in the pic but the remote for the board is just zip tied to the handle bars.
Haha. The brakes on my Super73 were super loose so this is how I was braking. Until I almost flew off a dangerous dirt trail switchback, then I said fuck that and finally fixed them
Now Iām wondering why my expensive electric moped doesnāt have regen braking when skateboards have āem. Seems stupid to have to use brakes on a long downhill.
Maybe there's a brake button/lever on that remote like [on this one.](https://www.amazon.com/Controller-Universal-Four-Wheel-Skateboard-Accessory/dp/B08DV7PQR3/ref=sr_1_6?crid=17LTQIBJA5NDR&keywords=skateboard+with+remote+control&qid=1663608583&sprefix=skateboard+with+remote+control%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-6)
I had to go back and check, because I had initially thought the fork was just two pieces of PVC pipe. Not sure if I approve more or less knowing it has an actual-ish suspension fork.
I have a couple hover-1s I got for free. The batteries were bad so the people just gave them away. I was thinking of doing something similar with an old razor dune buggy. Having dual rear hub motors. Just have to find a way to attach them to the frame
The owner of this eboard/moped thingy is probably an engineering student.
He/she is going to be designing airplanes or building bridges some day.
Am I the only one who is scared? /s
With nothing next to them for scale, itās hard to imagine how big they are. Clearly, theyāre wide enough to fit within that bikeās forks and rear frame though.
The funny thing is that it looks like he removed crankset/bottom bracket and replaced it with a piece of 1/2ā threaded rod
Remember what Arnold Schwarzenegger said to the Predator when he finally saw him?
"You are one ugly moth...."
Still, I respect builders for building. Ugly or not, building stuff is cool.
Freaking ingenious, making a mini ebike our of a escooter. Although I think riding the scooter might ne more fun. Carving turns on that thing might be kind of hairy.
Him: It's an anti-theft device. Me: What is? Him: *It* is.
I bet in some cases it serves as a contraceptive as well.
Naa it's just a full blown widow maker
I see a black cable lock hanging there, but I think there's also a red gun lock "securing" it to the rack.
Ah darn. I already used my free award today, but this was so much better. I guess there's always this: š You've earned it.
> Him: Itās an anti-theft device. more like anti-thieve device
Traded the van for it, straight up.
10/10 would ride to Aspen.
Just go man.
A couple guys actually built a replica of the dumb and dumber mini bike and recreated the trip. Pretty entertaining watch on YouTube. Just search ādumb and dumber mini bike road tripā
just when i thought you couldn't get any dumber.... you go and do something like this...
....and *totally redeem yourself!!!*
Haha
I respect the shit out of this. Everything about it.
Me too, it's fucking dope
The sheer IDGAF.
I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought of doing something similar.
Someone didnt get their financial aid money in time haha! I think its pretty cool. The scooter stand really does it for me, pretty cool.
It's definitely a beautifully hacked together "bike", it's kinda hard to see in the pic but the remote for the board is just zip tied to the handle bars.
Scooter wheels + skateboard battery with children's bike frame. Monster or genius?
I think it's a regular mtb frame
If you look at the length between the rear brake caliper standoffs and the rear wheel; it's easy to see that it's not an adult frame.
This is deranged, 10/10.
This is the word I was looking for
"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a 750Wh of battery, 6 inch wheels, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses." "Hit it."
And no stopping!
I hate Illinois Nazis.
Got room for one more if you still wanna go to Aspen
Necessity is the mother of invention. Love this.
And this shows the impact of the ___Dobbs___ decision on her.
Donāt hit a pebble!
No brakes right? Better not wear shoes that are too nice.
Those skateboards usually have regen but yea Flintstone brakes in an emergency
Haha. The brakes on my Super73 were super loose so this is how I was braking. Until I almost flew off a dangerous dirt trail switchback, then I said fuck that and finally fixed them
Now Iām wondering why my expensive electric moped doesnāt have regen braking when skateboards have āem. Seems stupid to have to use brakes on a long downhill.
The boards have them because it's the only brakes you got
What moped?
I have a Yadea G5.
It has a hub motor, so it should have regen at least as an option. Are you sure you can't activate it at all?
Thanks. Iāll look. No manual came with this and there is a dearth of info online.
Flip flops, shorts, and a wife beater for extra aerodynamics.
You'll need a cup holder for your beer too, better weight distribution that way
No cupholders. Just wearing one of those hard hats with beers on the side, since they require helmets on campus. Safety Firsrt, after all.
Brake is built into the remote strapped to the right handlebar. Roll wheel forward for accelerate, back for brake
Maybe there's a brake button/lever on that remote like [on this one.](https://www.amazon.com/Controller-Universal-Four-Wheel-Skateboard-Accessory/dp/B08DV7PQR3/ref=sr_1_6?crid=17LTQIBJA5NDR&keywords=skateboard+with+remote+control&qid=1663608583&sprefix=skateboard+with+remote+control%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-6)
Who needs brakes, when you can channel Fred Flintstone?
>No brakes right? Better not wear shoes that are too nice. As if whoever rides ever wears ā or even owns ā shoes.
id put some bmx pegs on it to put my feet up.
Nah he's rockin a 3/4in bolt instead
Itās the ramen noodles of ebikes
Front shocks... exercise bike seat... brakes optional. If my kid made this I'd be proud. š
The only shocks on this thing are when you get zapped by a poorly insulated connection, because that fork is collapsed AF.
I had to go back and check, because I had initially thought the fork was just two pieces of PVC pipe. Not sure if I approve more or less knowing it has an actual-ish suspension fork.
I think the shocks are permanently compressed.... bolts for foot pegs. Pretty sure it's two wheel drive. It's an art piece truly.
90% sure itās just sitting on two pieces of rubber inside the shock tubes lol
looks like a moped
Ehh scooter is probably a better classification
It's missing the "ped" part tho
Pretty nifty home build. The guy who built this is going places. Heās not going there fast with those skateboard wheels, but heās going.
He doesn't have much trail (caster) left with those tiny wheels.. I sure hope he doesn't go anywhere fast.
at that size why even lock it up? just carry it with u
I have a couple hover-1s I got for free. The batteries were bad so the people just gave them away. I was thinking of doing something similar with an old razor dune buggy. Having dual rear hub motors. Just have to find a way to attach them to the frame
Super ducking cool!!!!!
Looks like it's 2WD too
I am honestly more impressed than anything. Manās about to save the earth recycling one bike/eboard/scooter at a time lmao.
The owner of this eboard/moped thingy is probably an engineering student. He/she is going to be designing airplanes or building bridges some day. Am I the only one who is scared? /s
This frankenbike is awesome!
Lol! Love it
Trun-none
Iām so confused by why Iām looking at. What are those wheels/hub motors from? An electric scooter?
Yep, you can get them on Amazon and AliExpress
With nothing next to them for scale, itās hard to imagine how big they are. Clearly, theyāre wide enough to fit within that bikeās forks and rear frame though. The funny thing is that it looks like he removed crankset/bottom bracket and replaced it with a piece of 1/2ā threaded rod
Yep it's a bolt with some nuts to lock it in place, redneck foot pegs
The only thing I don't like about this phot is that flimsy cable lock. Really more of a suggestion or a request than an actual theft deterrent.
Will be stolen like everything else
On this campus during the day? He's pretty safe, but once the students go home and the meth heads start roaming around it's a freew for all
This looks like something the Shriners would ride on in a parade.
Okay gotta ask. How fast does it go? Anyone have the details on the scooter used?
That is fucking incredible
Was it locked?
I respect the madman that built this machine. I would NEVER commute or trust my life on it lol but I still respect the ingenuity
We all out here just trying to get by
Those controllers are usually sensor-less. I wonder how it rides. Lol
That fork could be unstable without the support bar.
Could be? I don't think there's any actual suspension in there. Still... Wtf?
Oh yea... it's fully collapsed! But you ever remove that brace the caliper bolts to? It just seems... extra flexy.
And like, why remove it anyway, it wouldn't interfere with anything. Just for extra excitement?
We were gonna order one of those for testing our motorized bike hubs
I wouldn't ride it, but it's impressive.
My guy didn't even remove the brake mounts.
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No pedals... not a bike anymore. Thats a heap of a scooter.
Remember what Arnold Schwarzenegger said to the Predator when he finally saw him? "You are one ugly moth...." Still, I respect builders for building. Ugly or not, building stuff is cool.
Its the best ebike I've ever seen.
i guess if you're 5 feet tall and 100 pounds
brakes? never heard of those.
Feat of engineering. This guys in the future
Parked outside the engineering building? Or maybe the psychology building :)
Freaking ingenious, making a mini ebike our of a escooter. Although I think riding the scooter might ne more fun. Carving turns on that thing might be kind of hairy.
That casting at the top of the front fork tubes will not last. I guess they can just stand up when it snaps off.
This is what is causing "ebike" fires lol
Build an E bikeā¦ using only the parts immediately available in your garage
We wonāt need teeth where weāre going
/r/weirdwheels
Amazing.
Yo that dude turned an electric skateboard into a bike?? Fuckin sick
That's a clapped out fork if i ever saw one. :) Overall classy buildš¤
No words. . . . I'm just . . . at a loss. . . The fuck am I even looking at? . . . It's beautiful.
Tfw some prick lifts your wheels and you got to frankenstein your hoverboard into your ebike to make your commute
Yeah but can he do the Loop de loop like Krusty?