Biking to a beat

Today the New York Times profiles a group of teens in Queens who have converted their bikes into rolling stereo systems, some pumping out thousands of watts and up to 150 decibels. They play music from their iPods and power them with car batteries.

“People say, ‘It’s the next best thing to having a system in a car.’ But it’s better because you don’t even have to roll down the windows,” one said.

Just when you thought you've seen everything from bike culture...

[Image via New York Times]

Comments

[Chris]

I have been using electric-powered bicycles for a couple of years that use a couple hundred watts under extreme circumstances. The batteries have always been a heavy burden but nothing at all like that unbelievable picture of the kiddo with the stage speakers on board!

[Chip Haynes]

Check out the low rear tire on the boom bike. I don't expect this kid to ride a bicycle one day past getting his driver's license.