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Bike design works the angles

This design from a team at Purdue University took first place in the 9th International Bicycle Design Competition. Called Shift, it's meant to help toddlers get their bearings and keep their balance when learning how to pedal on their own.

Credit: Purdue University

2004 winner

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Was it REALLY thought through??
by May 4, 2005 3:52 AM PDT
I like the idea of this bike. It gives kids the added independence to be able to decide for themselves when the time is really right to ditch the training wheels. Question is, what happens when the bike slows down again? Does the third wheel go back on the floor? i like a laugh at other people's expense as much as the next (honest) person, but nobody likes to see a kid deck it off a bike.... unless they've been a pain beforehand.
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I want to purchase this bike!!!
by September 11, 2005 9:50 AM PDT
Where/when may I purchase this bike?

Thank You! Tom
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