Cycle-Skating In Paris

If you were a Parisian gentleman in 1923 looking for the newest thing in personal mobility, cialis sale you may have had a keen interest in the above: cycle-skating. Essentially small bicycle wheels strapped to your legs, medical they could be used with or without poles, “ski style”. Perfect for the hip, urban man on the go. Just make sure to hike those trousers up over your knee-highs.

Via Buzzfeed

Posted by Ross Rosenberg on February 2nd, 2012
Filed under Crackpot Visionary, Faboo, Fashion, Technology, Ye Olde

7 Responses to “Cycle-Skating In Paris”

  1. Daniel Says:
    February 2nd, 2012 at 10:09 am

    I watched this thinking “that’s a really good idea…” and then realised it was basically roller-blading.

  2. LP Says:
    February 2nd, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_n2h7VNaRk

    2:30 Cesar Milan does it old school.

  3. M.S. Patterson Says:
    February 14th, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    How the hell did that ever go out of fashion, or never catch on?

    And it is, for the record, rather different than rollerblading. The balance and rolling surface are all dissimilar.

  4. Jessica Says:
    February 15th, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    I ♥ you Mer, thank you for a happy, giggly moment! :D

  5. Meredith Yayanos Says:
    February 15th, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    I’d like to take credit for this one, my love, but you have Ross to thank! :)

  6. Jessica Says:
    February 15th, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Oops! Well, thank you kindly, Ross! ;)

  7. Ross Rosenberg Says:
    February 16th, 2012 at 6:58 am

    You’re welcome, Jessica!