Very ice cream gloveseque: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkuOuxRD1Bc
Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
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Re: Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
#22If I see someone riding a bike with one of these things attached to it, I'll call the police. I find it unacceptable for people to make lots of noise for no good reason. Try doing this at night in a residential neighborhood, you'll find out soon enough what people think of this 'invention'.
Bet you're the life of the party.
Re: Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
#23If I see someone riding a bike with one of these things attached to it, I'll call the police. I find it unacceptable for people to make lots of noise for no good reason. Try doing this at night in a residential neighborhood, you'll find out soon enough what people think of this 'invention'.
Compared to, say, a car, this is very quiet - and makes it much safer for cyclists because you can hear them coming!
You mean people inside cars can even hear this noise?! That means it's even louder than I imagined.
People who use this device are going to get into trouble. If not cited for disturbing the peace, civilians might damage the device or the bike or even hurt the misguided soul who installed it on his bike.
Re: Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
#24If I see someone riding a bike with one of these things attached to it, I'll call the police. I find it unacceptable for people to make lots of noise for no good reason. Try doing this at night in a residential neighborhood, you'll find out soon enough what people think of this 'invention'.
I stuck hockey cards in my spokes. In Canada, that's rebellious and cool!
Re: Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
#25I saw the second video, which shows the sound and that is pretty cool. I don't really understand what the point of this is though. Why exactly would you want to sound like a horse while riding a bike, wouldn't that get very annoying? Also, the main video on the page is seemingly random and does not really display the purpose of the product or give any rational reason for buying one. Another thing that is strange to me is the fact that anyone would ever be inclined to attach one of these to their bike. It seems flimsy and bulky.
All of that said I do think it is a pretty funny, interesting product, and would maybe, maybe, consider buying one for something such as a beach cruiser, if I were to have a bike like that.
Re: Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
#26Let me be the first to say: I don't get it, why is this a thing and why is there an entire company built around this product? Which apparently requires I screw a coconut to a self made device and then put it on the front of my bike. Is this just satire of modern startups or are things actually this ridiculous?
>Is this just satire of modern startups or are things actually this ridiculous?
How do you know there's a company based around this and this isn't some design company's side project? It's a fun idea and the global cycling community definitely has a lot of fun people in it.
Re: Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
#27Let me be the first to say: I don't get it, why is this a thing and why is there an entire company built around this product? Which apparently requires I screw a coconut to a self made device and then put it on the front of my bike. Is this just satire of modern startups or are things actually this ridiculous?
I don't understand the 8-week manufacturing time. It's a cute gag gift, but it comes with relatively steep £25/$40 price tag and won't be available for Christmas. That alone makes me think they've missed their one-shot to sell a significant number. Add to that the fact they've basically published the blueprints[1] it seems like the type of person who really wants one of these would maybe just make it themselves.
Re: Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
#28Almost two mins of video without the sound of the product (where the product is the sound generated by the device)?
Pretty much everyone on the planet knows what two coconuts sound like being clapped together, so I assume they didn't feel the need to remind people.
The video is awesome, they aren't selling a clapping coconut thing, its the same as a BMW ad, they are selling a lifestyle. This is clearly aimed at the steampunk crowd who watch monty python and think that riding boots are suitable for all and every social occasion.
Re: Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
#29Earlier quoted context omitted.
Compared to, say, a car, this is very quiet - and makes it much safer for cyclists because you can hear them coming!
You mean people inside cars can even hear this noise?! That means it's even louder than I imagined. People who use this device are going to get into trouble. If not cited for disturbing the peace, civilians might damage the device or the bike or even hurt the misguided soul who installed it on his bike.
Good lord Samuel! Are you for real.
Re: Trotify: make your bicycle sound like a horse [video]
#30Pretty cool. But the coconut should be included. IMHO. I can see how a whimsical/retro thing like this might appeal to some.