Bike + Piano vs San Francisco Hill - Who won?
03-07-19, 06:39 PM
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Bike + Piano vs San Francisco Hill - Who won?
Well I am impressed this guy has cycled all over with his piano.....
https://www.classicfm.com/music-news...san-francisco/
https://www.classicfm.com/music-news...san-francisco/
03-07-19, 07:00 PM
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Might have been easier with a fully inflated rear tire.
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Can't imagine what he felt going downhill with hundreds of pounds pushing him along. He needs some air powered trailer brakes.
Out of curiosity I looked at Bay street on google street view.
Can't imagine trying to pull a piano up or down this street.
Out of curiosity I looked at Bay street on google street view.
Can't imagine trying to pull a piano up or down this street.
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And we think bike shipping is expensive.. not sure how he was getting his piano from one country or continent to the next..
03-11-19, 01:52 PM
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I'm a bit skeptical of all this. Like, what's all that stuff in the piano case, and more importantly, why can't I see the cast-iron frame in there? I think it should be visible from that angle.
Besides, he could be toting an electronic keyboard and amp with battery power in a much lighter and smaller package. They make really good ones now. This doesn't add up.
Besides, he could be toting an electronic keyboard and amp with battery power in a much lighter and smaller package. They make really good ones now. This doesn't add up.
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I'm a bit skeptical of all this. Like, what's all that stuff in the piano case, and more importantly, why can't I see the cast-iron frame in there? I think it should be visible from that angle.
Besides, he could be toting an electronic keyboard and amp with battery power in a much lighter and smaller package. They make really good ones now. This doesn't add up.
Besides, he could be toting an electronic keyboard and amp with battery power in a much lighter and smaller package. They make really good ones now. This doesn't add up.
You're right that it is an electric piano in baby grand frame. The trailer is also powered--this story does a better job of explaining what happened, and includes the actual folding bike he was riding when it crashed: https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/...photo-17039553
03-11-19, 02:36 PM
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You're right that it is an electric piano in baby grand frame. The trailer is also powered--this story does a better job of explaining what happened, and includes the actual folding bike he was riding when it crashed: https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/...photo-17039553
03-11-19, 03:09 PM
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This guy is something else! He is a hairdresser, pianist/keyboardist, cyclist, pianist mover, opportunist,....anybody care to add more job title..😉
