designbuzz.com

Shweeb pedal-powered monorail looks ahead for a clean and quick ride

human powered monorail  01

Are you fond of biking and want to go for a higher speed with no emissions and traffic or parking worries? Well, the world’s first human-powered monorail system dubbed “Shweeb” lets you pedal around a curvy 200m overhead rail track, akin to bicycle technology, requiring just half the energy of a racing bike and a one third of a mountain bike. Enclosing you in an aerodynamic capsule, the Shweeb travels up to 45kph and allows you to reach the top speed with its seven gears. Accommodating a single rider, seated in one capsule with an adjustable seat confirming to the comfort level, this pedal-powered mode of transportation allows you to use your cellphone without any danger of mishap, as the monorail is suspended on a fixed track.

Presently, the Shweeb is serving as an eco-amusement park ride at Agroventures Adventure Park in Rotorua, New Zealand, but hopefully this eco-friendly concept will soon gain popularity as a means of urban conveyance. This speedy, safe, economical and environmentally affable vehicle not only ease us from the suffering of the traffic but is efficient enough to move a large number of people from one point to the other. Check for the video after the jump.

human powered monorail  02
human powered monorail  03
human powered monorail  04
human powered monorail  05

Via: Likecool/Treehugger/Ohgizmo

Today's Top Articles:

Scroll to Top