Friday, June 5, 2009

But is it a Bicycle?



http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q209-elmoto-electric-bicycle/

and here. http://www.elmoto-cycles.com/

So, why is it a bicycle, exactly?

From Websters:

Main Entry:

Pronunciation:
\ˈbī-si-kəl, -ˌsi- also -ˌsī-\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
French, from bi- + -cycle (as in tricycle)
Date:
1863

: a vehicle with two wheels tandem, handlebars for steering, a saddle seat, and pedals by which it is propelled ; also : a stationary exercise machine that resembles such a vehicle


Where are the pedals?

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