The ElliptiGO combines running and biking

This is the ElliptiGO, a bike that combines running and cycling, designed for low-impact but high-output workouts.

It was created by a former cyclist and Ironman triathlete who suffered hip and knee injuries. The ElliptiGO is designed to help runners avoid “beating up their bodies through repeated impact” as well as “position riders ‘out of the saddle’ and using their weight to generate torque with every stride”.

A recent video of the Early Show that you can view at my Source link shows weatherman Dave Price riding it. While he is riding, he states that “it feels so natural” despite the ElliptiGO’s spokesperson saying “that’s not proper technique”. I have another video of it that you can watch after the jump.

The ElliptiGO weighs in at 40 pounds, and is capable of speeds up to 15 to 25 miles per hour. It has eight shifting speeds, and braking is possible with hand levers. You will note how the mechanisms look like the arms of a swimmer doing freestyle.
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Oasis Solar Stainless Steel Lantern

When you’re out camping it just kills the mood entirely to refill your gadgets with new batteries. It’s way better if you can manage to go without changing batteries or plugging things in. This solar lantern will allow for you to keep your light source juiced and working all night long. Of course it looks like something you’d find at space camp instead of a camp in the middle of the woods, but at least you’ll be battery-free.

The lantern has a high and low emergency flashing mode, high/low solar rechargeable automatic panel opening and an LED light. It also has an emergency function, plus it’s made out of stainless steel and ABS construction. In order to reach a full charge it’ll take 12-24 hours through the panel, or you can use the included AC adapter. When you pick this up you’ll also get a small umbrella thrown in. To get the set it’ll cost you $99.99 through Amazon.

Source: GadgetGrid

Vibrating Seats Alert You Of Nearby Cars

A researcher from Yale University has created car seats that will keep the driver alert and aware of their surroundings. Instead of giving visual alerts it gives ones by touch. It’s an interesting concept that may make you feel like you’re playing a video game, but if it helps then it’s worth a try. Anything is worth cutting down on accidents in an area that is jam packed full of traffic.

It’s done by basically lining the seat with a whole lot of cellphone vibration motors. When a driver comes up from the left, the left of the seat will start to vibrate more and more the closer the car gets. In some ways it seems like it might get a little annoying, but I almost think it’d become just like listening to your turn signal. Eventually you just get used to it.

Source: Switched