>>I wonder what it is like to ride one of these bikes.
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>>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2321942/The-British-engineer-really-HAS-reinvented-wheel-Loopwheels-abandons-spokes-springs.html
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>Interesting. But not my style of bike - and I see they are (at least currently) only intended for this compact type. Also looks like they may be quite heavy compared to carbon fibre (or traditional spoke wheels).
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>Incidentally, spent a couple of days cycling in Suffolk last week. Very easy terrain but ultimately a bit boring. Saw enough pigs to last me a lifetime :-}

Didn't notice the weight. I always think the heaviest (and most inefficient) bit of a bike is the rider anyway :-)