thanks to TxBell.net
It’s still a little early in the winter season to be talking about cutting grass (can we even remember what green grass looks like?!). However, today is March 1st, so let’s look forward to the upcoming spring season. I cannot wait to take a nap in the hammock and feel the sunshine warm my face. Today, many parts of the country are already starting to feel the earliest stages of thawing, and those first few little baby blades will soon be reaching for the sun. I am here to share the most amazing (and greenest) option for cutting those blades down when the time comes.
The first time that I saw a push-powered lawn mower
Here is a new design presented at the North American Handmade Bike Show this year that has transformed push-power into peddle-power. Using the basic design of a recumbent bicycle, Ted Wojcik created a push mower that cuts the grass while you peddle. Genius! I can’t wait till they go into production (and will let you know as soon as they do). It might be a while, and they will probably cost a bundle. Maybe I will have to convince my brother-in-law welder to build us one on the cheep. Plus, then I could add one extra feature; a beer holder. The Greener Truth is not responsible for any LMWIs (lawn mowing while intoxicated) incurred while borrowing this idea!
thanks to DirtRag
Fantastic idea! I love it!
Here is an interview that I just found with the designer of this new mower.
I want one!
This might work wonders… if your lawn is fairly easy to mow, not too hilly or lumpy. I’d like to see a version with two more reels added to straddle the edges of the center reel, since this seems most ideally-suited to a flat expanse on a larger yard. I’d buy one (after a test drive, just to be sure). I love the idea!
I also think televisions should be powered by stationary bicycles, and that working at a computer should be done while slowly walking on a treadmill.
Seriously!
I agree! How about something like this dual purpose bike invented by Technology for the Poor. Easy to make and you can get your exercise instead of sitting on the couch. I think this might be the only way my kids ever watch TV…
Hi there,
I have someone who is a huge fan of this eco lawnmower – could you let me know if i can purchase this or put me in touch with the person who built it to see if i can buy it from them?
I would much appreiciate your help,
Thank you!
Sam
Yea, I love this idea too, and wish that you could pick it up at the local hardware store, but that might be a little while. Here is the contact link on Ted’s website where you can talk to the designer. He makes custom bikes, so he would probably make a custom lawnmower too.
http://www.tedwojcikcustombicycles.com/contact.aspx
Hi Aaron,
Thanks so much for this – i shall drop Ted an email.
we must concentrate more on eco-friendly materials and practices to help save the environment.::`