Shweeb is world’s first human powered monorail racetrack. Located in New Zealand, it allows you to race against your friends and get the heart-pumping workout in complete safety.
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Shweeb is world’s first human powered monorail racetrack. Located in New Zealand, it allows you to race against your friends and get the heart-pumping workout in complete safety.
For more inventions, check out: 10 Coolest Roller Coasters
mr beans
soooo freaking cool where can i try this?
Aug 2nd, 2009
mr beans
in the u.s. i mean
Aug 2nd, 2009
Diego
I think is in New Zeland..
Aug 2nd, 2009
Maksimo
lol, it says: New Zealand for a reason. Try there, guessing its ya best bet. Also looks pretty fun!
Aug 2nd, 2009
Janell
Looks cool but like they would roast in the sun. Can I get some AC with that?
Aug 2nd, 2009
@Janell
They should devise a mechanism where you are not stationary inside the pods, but perhaps you are moving, at speeds upto 70kmh, that would allow airflow to keep you cool. I am not sure how they could do this as that would require some kind of track, or rail, perhaps a monorail for cost and simplicity, and then you’d need some kind of motor system, ideally, given the position of the rider, you could use human power, perhaps with pedals, to allow them to move the pod. I will write to the people who have made these seemingly purposeless plastic pods and suggest this at once. Well spotted.
Aug 2nd, 2009
@Janell
Oh, and yes, that chick does have nice legs
Aug 2nd, 2009
mrbonglord
Is there a chance the track could bend?
Aug 2nd, 2009
gary
I could see this catching on in the US. Maybe the pedal power could generate electricity too!
Aug 2nd, 2009
moburkhardt
@@Janell yea lovely legs
Aug 2nd, 2009
John H.
I’m a failed engineer. I failed because I’m so pessimistic. For example: those plastic pods look pretty nice now, but how long before they get scratched up and become… somewhat dreary. Just like plastic headlamp covers on your modern cars. Now that’s a business plan! Little scratch: new car required!
Aug 2nd, 2009
paintbot
they should use these instead of those trains in theme parks. that would be COOL.
Aug 2nd, 2009
Mofo
They have this in Rotorua, New Zealand. Rotorua is a tourist center located near the center of the north island. Ive been to Rotorua a few times, but have never tried this myself, but have been told it is good fun.
Aug 2nd, 2009
Tony
@mrbonglord
not a chance my Hindu friend
And the rest of you, How did no-one say that already ?
=)
Aug 3rd, 2009
Shameister
interesting idea!
Aug 3rd, 2009
Beezy
I WANT!
Aug 3rd, 2009
Valerie Babin
The Shweeb is awsome, I’ve seen a reportage on it and I wish it a large presence in our futur life!
Aug 6th, 2009
Genetic Criminal
Crickey, that Aussie reporter is an annoying nob even by Aussie standards.
Aug 7th, 2009
Anthony Proulx
Wicked as @#$%!! Who wouldn’t want one of these in their back yards!!
Aug 12th, 2009
S Barringer
Way cool! If Americans are do all-fired innovative, why does everyone else keep coming up with the advanced-thought stuff?
The enclosed pod has real promise for cold weather regions. Your cycle stuck in the garage?–go race on the pod track.
Aug 20th, 2009
D Graham
I do a lot of rode riding and that would be
awsome in the winter in Michigan USA when the snow comes. Oh yes that girl does have nice legs
Aug 21st, 2009
RS design
This whole idea rocks, perhaps, i would prefer a more sophisticated cart design.
Oct 6th, 2009
Jake S
I think this would have a cooler feel if the rider was head first to give more of a flying feel and to give more of a sprinting feel, it seems to have more power and speed to me. And maybe have the tracks higher up in the air to add more of a danger of falling fear.
Apr 8th, 2010
Lyle Lanley
Well, sir, there’s nothing on earth like a genuine, bona fide, electrified, six-car Monorail!
What’d I say?
Feb 9th, 2011