Daily Greenz #119

The Tear Drop Bike looks like it belongs in a museum - pretty to look at, but not much good for anything besides aesthetic beauty.  What if we were to tell you that this baby actually works, that this cross between a bicycle and motorbike is a veritable work of aerodynamic genius?  Engineer Josh Hadar uses a range of strong materials, such as hand-spun aluminum, metal, and glass to create his designs from scratch.  The sleek and simple lines aren’t just for show – they take into account the way aerodynamics work with body mechanics for the best performance.  Far from being a gas-guzzling nightmare, this cruiser has a small, hand-blown glass fuel tank that only kicks in when you get tired of pedaling.  It can only be engaged for a short while, as this bike relies mostly on human power to operate.  His custom creations take three months to complete and cost between $12,000 to $35,000, depending on the features you choose.  It may be a sizeable investment, but if you’re a committed bicyclist who wants to ride around in eco-style, you may want to check out his designs at hadarmetaldesign.com/.

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