james.wilson Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 It's been a little over a month since we last saw the Social Bicycles (or SoBi) bike lock concept, a simple thing that could revolutionize bicycle loaning worldwide. Now, here's the first working prototype, a GPS-enabled device that affixes to the rear wheel of a bike set to be offered up to others. Those others can call up a mobile app to locate available rides and retrieve the password necessary to unlock them. Once done pedaling they can just lock the thing up again and it's immediately added to the queue of available human-powered chariots. This version is currently being tested and, while we're still waiting for a formal release date, we're also hoping the devices get a dose of miniaturization before then -- they currently look more like briefcases than bike locks. from http://www.engadget....ck-pictured-lo/ ref http://socialbicycles.com/ securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 unless it does internal combustion I ain't interested.... Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 ditto, I used to say unless it had a clutch, but I'm now an auto convert. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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