One of the strangest toys ever...
http://road.cc/content/news/30262-scalextric-launch-london-2012-track-cycling-set
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one of the lbs's posted this up on their FB page! Ace!!!
funnily enough, i'm not long in from the shed after cleaning some old track i dug out of pops loft on the weekend ready for a Huge layout for my daughter (honest it is) in the lounge!!!
Looks like a big tea tray
There should be some great crashes though.
You could put some crockery in the middle for added noise.
Is it 'classic' track size? I've got miles of old track.
If you can buy Hoy and Pendleton in 1:32 scale (oo-er) then I could probably build a to-scale 1:32 track!
Must be a bit dull though. Banking on the track always decreased the skill needed to keep them in the slot.
I'm having a baby boy in 7 weeks. I reckon this might be top of his first Christmas list.
3 minutes before boredom sets in. The guy on the outside will always be at an advantage
3 minutes before boredom sets in. The guy on the outside will always be at an advantage
Bit like real track cycling then. I'd like to see how the sprint works, 2 laps as slow as possible then trigger to the metal!! 😀
Do you think they'll bring out a road race version so you can artificially boost your voltage by sending the batteries away for recharging
This has endless possibilities, what about wiring up the controller to your turbo bike and race a mate?
There could be a big problem with mechanical doping...
Just noticed they are cycles and 'sidecars', pretty sure real bikes don't have these..
The sidecar is for the UCI commisaire who checks on the fly that you're complying with all the rules, and can put on the brakes if you don't - saves having to have people run onto the track in front of [s]Graeme Obree[/s] riders who might not stop. Is a new rule for 2011.
lol @ aracer.
but will the commisaire be able to check the saddle from that low down?
Given it's electically powered surely there should be a miniature Cancellara in the set?
sorry, why does the guy on the outside have an advantage on scalextric, the lap is longer...
Yes but the angle of the banking is greater so he can go faster.
+1 for tea tray. Could double up as a Bob Skeleton then? Anyone for a Kieron or Omnium perhaps?
Just found this thread as I was about to post similar info thinking it might interest some people. Anyhow there are some pictures on this thread:-
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