Comments on: #bikeschool: With a Little Help From Our Friends

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:35:00 +0000

I’m not sure what to make of the Mind Shifter…..it’s very interesting, but strange.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:32:00 +0000

Yeah, it’s an interesting concept but I’m not sure how applicable this would be to cycling. I agree with what you said about their focus being on prevention.

By: Tanya @ Dine, Dash & Deadlift

Tanya @ Dine, Dash & Deadlift — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:27:00 +0000

The Toyota “mind shift” bike is very strange. I wonder what the bike does if you start having thoughts like “Screw this, I am tired”; “My legs hurt, when does this hill end”? Also, on a side note – didn’t Toyota have issues with cars that didn’t stop? Maybe they should focus on making sure that does not happen again instead of making mind reading bike helmets?

By: Bob Burpee

Bob Burpee — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:49:00 +0000

Don’t really care for the idea of the “Mind Shifter”. A simple gear shift won’t cut it. Shift up, shift down, chain ring or cassette? If you’re working your way uphill and your thinking should I shift down or up now or give it a few more cranks? Which one of my moods will decide: the “I’m pooped, can’t take anymore” or “Push yourself”. Will the next generation of this pull a “Microsoft” and decide for you?