September 29, 20169 yr What was the wire connecting his chest to the headstock? They said something about a kill switch when they were disconnecting it at the end.
September 29, 20169 yr From what I remember reading it was to stop the front wheel and bike in the event of the unexpected, I also understood it let him choose to stop the power to the front wheel by pulling on it when going downhill as it had a tendency to make the front want to drop when first cresting a hill. Or at least I seem to recall reading something about that...
September 30, 20169 yr I don't care exactly how (bike tech) he did it , but come on ,A 37 MILE WHEELIE !!!! The physical strength/endurance to do it under any conditions is unbelievable !!!! DOUG IS THE MAN !!!
September 30, 20169 yr I don't know I've just tried to emulate him on my local high street and got my bike impounded. Double standards I say. I know I only managed 20 yards before I ran into that pushchair but no one could see the funny side of it. I'm hoping Dougie will come to the Trial it's the least he could do after all it was his idea.
September 30, 20169 yr Great achievement well done Dougie, 37 and a bit miles is a long long way. Just curious does anyone know if the powered front wheel rotated in the direction of travel or the other way (reverse) also does it speed up as the bike gathers pace?
September 30, 20169 yr according to the redbull site... Front wheel A 36-volt electric motor has been fitted to the hub of the front wheel to keep it spinning throughout the duration of the challenge. This spinning creates a crucial gyroscopic effect that will make the bike more stable for Dougie, and allow the bike to respond to steering inputs even with the wheel up in the air. Dougie will control the power to the front wheel via a tension wire connected to his chest. Although the wheel will always be spinning, Dougie can vary the speed by changing his body position, allowing him to adapt to the undulations of the course and have more control over the bike.
October 22, 20169 yr I happened to be at the Classic Mechanics Show last weekend and, by coincidence, this was on display. No sign of electrical assistance on the front wheel but I don't recall Dave using such for his normal displays. I can't vouch for the date - it was the early Nineties when I saw him attempt it. Footrest position notwithstanding it's one hell of a lump to use in comparison to a Vertigo. I read that he averaged 60 mph on the back wheel. I look forward to the documentary. Edited October 22, 20169 yr by 2stroke4stroke
December 27, 20169 yr Dougie's wheelie, the movie: https://www.redbull.tv/video/AP-1PD1ZQQB91W11/dougie-lampkin-wheelie-man?playlist=AP-1PD1ZQQB91W11 Edited December 27, 20169 yr by guys
December 27, 20169 yr Can't get film to load on RedBull Tv, anyone else currently have this? 27/12/16 20.30
December 28, 20169 yr It's ok now. Don't forget to view the playlist on the right. https://www.redbull.tv/video/AP-1PD1ZQQB91W11/dougie-lampkin-wheelie-man?playlist=AP-1PD1ZQQB91W11
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