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Created: 2009-10-20
Updated: 2010-02-05

Aaron Leroux (aaronleroux)


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Email: aguyleroux [at] gmail.com
Address: San Francisco, California
United States
Member Since: October 20, 2009
Local Time: Thu May 24 06:36:20
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I am a writer and filmmaker living in San Francisco.  I am also a cyclist who has discovered that the bike I want doesn't exist.  This is what has led me to Biomimicry.  I began a blog with the stated goal of building a tribe of cyclists and designers who's passion could be translated into the creation of a Biomimicry designed bicycle.  
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aaronleroux
over 2 years ago
I am not familiar with his work but I will investigate further. I am open to anything. I simply used road bike as a starting point because I love cycling and the bicycle is such and old and elegant machine that I figured for Biomimicry to spread and have an impact it would need to connect to something that people already understand.
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djplanke
over 2 years ago
Hello, Aaron -- Are you aware of Theo Jensen's work in developing the Strandbeests? He has essentially arrived at a walking mechanism that is an alternative to the wheel. I have designed and built models (actual and CAD) of human-powered vehicles using this approach. Such systems have significant advantages over wheels in rough and/or soft terrain. But it's not really suitable if you looking to construct a "road" bike. -- Dan
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