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The convergence of golf and cycling isn't new. In fact, there are a number of companies and individuals developing and promoting "golf bikes" of different sorts.
There's the intrepid Aaron LaDuke, an eco-golf evangelist who put together the "Linksbike", an all terrain ride with a golf bag mounted to the handlebars. LaDuke also sponsors the BYOB Eco-Golf Open, a Linksbike tournament that raises awareness for eco-friendly alternatives to the traditional golf cart, and funds for the First Tee of Denver.
Then there's the Turf Trike, a tricycle type vehicle that comes in a pure pedal-powered version ...presumably made for areas where the terrain is relatively flat... as well as one with an electrical assist for courses with more extreme undulation as explained in the Turf Trike video after the jump.
These golfcycles have been created as cleaner alternatives to conventional golf carts. Less damaging to turf they allow golfers to navigate more quickly around the course than they would on foot while still gaining a cardiovascular benefit from pedaling. The latest Golf/Bike invention comes from Fortune Hanebrink, elite maker of electric and non-electric extreme terrain bikes (the kind you can take to the North Pole).
Featured in GQ and Los Angeles magazines, Hanebrink bikes have quickly become synonymous with high-performance luxury and Electricbike.com recently put them at the top of its list of "the sexiest pieces of e-bike technology ever made", The new Fortune Hanebrink Links BRINK seems to be right in line with that reputation.
From what we hear, its features are impressive: 8 inch wide tubeless tires, easy mount/dismount frame and its own custom two wheel golf trolley. A 36V, 9.6 Ah LiNMC battery pack and 750 watt, 7-speed brushless electric motor provide power beyond the pedal. The proposed price $6,500 keeps it well within the luxury category. Many more details here, along with numerous photos.
From what we hear, its features are impressive: 8 inch wide tubeless tires, easy mount/dismount frame and its own custom two wheel golf trolley. A 36V, 9.6 Ah LiNMC battery pack and 750 watt, 7-speed brushless electric motor provide power beyond the pedal. The proposed price $6,500 keeps it well within the luxury category. Many more details here, along with numerous photos.
For a couple of years I've been hearing claims that "cycling is the new golf". Well, why not both? Personally, I'm looking forward to taking a Links BRINK for a test drive.
We have a guy at our course with a pullcart that doubles as a trailer. He uses it on the golf course then hooks it to his bike to transport his clubs. It's pretty nifty.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if her less appropriate for golf or for cycling?
ReplyDeleteI like the one driven by the woman with the white shirt and the Nike hat for some reason. I can't quite figure why I like that one better, but I do.
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ReplyDeletewhat bike ? i see a young lady with biforcated pants or maybe a scourt that matches her bra filling out a top that looks to be about three sizes too small
not that there is anything wrong with that of course
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ReplyDeleteactually as i understand the physics of a cart:
1)wide bulbous tires create the widest footprint over delicate wet grass surfaces causing the least amount of possible damage to the grass
2)a wide footprint allows weight to be distributed evenly to avoid creating ruts in the ground
3)however a wide tire requires more energy to rotate over a grassy surface and UNmotorized would be an absolute slog to pedal
therefore the secret to any of these products is to carry weight which is spread out through the tire, yet is easy to propel by human exersion and causes the least damage to the grass and ground but still gets traction
wet conditions compound the problem beyond solution IMHO
just sayin
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ReplyDeleteand then of course the ultimate CART question:
is it EASIER to PUSH or PULL a golf CART ?
(i mean ergonamically as in energy required)
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congratulated:The convergence associated with golfing and cycling isn't really completely new. In fact, there are various associated with businesses and persons establishing and advertising "golf bikes" associated with differing types.golf is a batter play.Garmin Golf Watch.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your blog, appreciate the great information about hybrid electric bike...many thanks...
ReplyDeleteHaving this golf bikes is a big to all golfers. This is like a high tech cart that including us can ride.
ReplyDeleteI think I prefer my golf cart. I have never thought that it wasn't adequately serving my golfing needs.
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I don't see girls like that when I play golf.
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