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[–]theterr 42 points43 points ago

looks cool, but seems way less efficient than just running.

[–]pghazanfari 9 points10 points ago

Not if you go downhill

[–]Kernalgohd 17 points18 points ago

Unless the treadmill is directly connected to the wheels and moves when the wheels rotate as well... then hills just suck.

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[–]Heyheypeeps 4 points5 points ago

I dont think you understand how gears work

[–]spattem 0 points1 point ago

Also considering this thing costs way too much. Running shoes would be a better investment.

[–]generic_tastes 0 points1 point ago

Get a decent gear/transmission set-up, and it would be interesting how close to the speed of a bike it could go.

[–]U_Cant_Touch_This 40 points41 points ago

It's Just like running but with an increased possibility of hurting yourself.

[–]JBu92 4 points5 points ago

dude, I weigh 300 lbs. I don't run much. I'd run on this though, for that very reason.

[–]UtopiaToaster 9 points10 points ago

you would run because you would be more likely to get injured?

[–]Ree81 6 points7 points ago

....I can't interpret it any other way either. XD

[–]taipro 2 points3 points ago

there is a lot of self hatred underneath that thick skin of his.

[–]JBu92 1 point2 points ago

pretty much, yeah. I might not run, per se, but I'd try to master that ridiculous contraption

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[–]Ree81 1 point2 points ago

Quick, invent the rowing machine bike. You steer with your ass!

[–]franick1987 2 points3 points ago

I think Nintendo showcased that at E3.

[–]spattem 0 points1 point ago

Keep giving yourself reasons why you would run, and you'll never actually run.

[–]easycumeasyhoe 0 points1 point ago

I weigh 115. I envy you. Let's switch now please.

[–]JBu92 1 point2 points ago

I'm also 6'4... double your weight then let's switch. =)

[–]easycumeasyhoe 0 points1 point ago

sounds good. I'm so skinny I might die soon so lets do that. I have extreme heart risks right now being so skinny.

[–]whatbrighteyes 5 points6 points ago

Healthy, yet deadly, you mean.

[–]theonewiththeface 5 points6 points ago

This is definitely an option... or you could, you know, run.

[–]Launchy21 13 points14 points ago

Buy these PIECES OF ALUMINUM for just $199,99! You can run at the SAME SPEED at the SAME DISTANCE! ITS AMAZING. BUT WAIT! If you buy within the next 30 minutes you get 300 plastic spoons! FOR FREE!

[–]Vash_The_Vile 2 points3 points ago

[–]KillerOs13 0 points1 point ago

Hell, you probably wouldn't even run as far or fast, taking into account the added resistance of the treadmill parts.

[–]rokkitgurl 2 points3 points ago

[–]psyfive 1 point2 points ago

I like how the last scene in that video is them pulling up next to a Porsche. Confirming how fast the thing actually is.

[–]rokkitgurl 0 points1 point ago

I know... This thing might need it's own post.

[–]pault55 2 points3 points ago

Just saw an elliptical version of this while biking today. It's pretty weird. Thats all I have to say.

[–]TemporalAperture 2 points3 points ago

Dat ass.

[–]Vahnya 2 points3 points ago

Couldn't even wait until the body was cold until you reposted, huh.

[–]Hamsteri 1 point2 points ago

Well I can see some benefits like downhills and the fact that when you're running you don't keep on going forward when you stop.

[–]biggzsizzle 1 point2 points ago

dumbest idea ever!

[–]koolman101 1 point2 points ago

Isn't that some what redundant?

[–]brosenfeld 1 point2 points ago

When you apply the breaks, the wheels stop. Since the wheels turn when the treadmill cycles, does the treadmill stop when the wheels stop?

[–]chabanais 1 point2 points ago

I had to watch that a few times to understand it.

[–]SoCalsfinest 0 points1 point ago

how is this better than just running?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

It's an incline for people who have knee problems.

[–]timmeh87 0 points1 point ago

from... running?

[–]tzakrajs 0 points1 point ago

Actually, most knee problems are not caused by running. In fact some people just are born with knees that are not good for running.

[–]Calebcummings 0 points1 point ago

Self defeating design?

[–]Saltshark 0 points1 point ago

I think you wrote the title wrong. Or maybe I'm missing something

[–]Danny_Joe 0 points1 point ago

Running always works.

[–]rimrimpimpim 0 points1 point ago

Healthy and productive usually do go together.

[–]jpwinkis 0 points1 point ago

Fuck America.

[–]luigisfuckingpeach 0 points1 point ago

Why not just run?!

[–]ninjaman27 0 points1 point ago

i think this belongs in /r/wtf

[–]Bmonetary 1 point2 points ago

It was posted there by NeekGerd an hour before this one.

[–]Jazmin97 -1 points0 points ago

cool, but using a normal scooter or just running would probably be easier... just saying.

[–]Bikenutt -1 points0 points ago

Ugh...as a cyclist this looks horribly inefficient and unstable, hell it may cause car accidents from all the gawkers and people laughing at you.