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Ask SuperForest: SuperForester Frank Needs a Carbon Fiber Tank!

Good Morning SuperForest!

We just got in a question from SuperForester Frank, who writes:

“(Dear SuperForest,)

Where can I obtain carbon fibre bottles as on Jem Stansfield’s bike? Please
see attached photo.

-Frank”

(This appears to be Frank himself astride his own homebrew compressed air motorbike.)

Dear Frank!

What a marvelous question!
We had nearly forgotten about good ol’ Jem Stansfield and his miraculous air-bike. Thank you for jostling the memory.

Firstly, where can you get the tanks?

Here are some we’ve found:

New: Remote Medical
Used: A bunch on ebay

We think ebay should have you covered and provide a significant discount, however, it’s not everyday that you purchase what is essentially a potential explosive, especially one that is lovingly cradled between your legs.

Maybe you wanna go with the full warranty on this item and scrimp on everything else. Think of the future.

And what of Mr. Stansfield? What of his wonderful vehicle?

As you can see, Jem is up to a great number of compressed-air-related shennanigans, (and how many folks can one say that about?)

Jem is using his powerful intellect for more than just vehicle design, he’s also working on ways to feed and cook for large numbers of people using only the sun.

So, as you can see Jem’s become a bit of a TV star. Good for him, because he’s a massive celebrity to us here at SuperForest.

Here’s is Jem’s “Planet Mechanics” show site.

Good luck to you, Jem Stansfield, wherever you are and whatever you’re up to.

And thank you to Frank, for his thought provoking question.

Got a question you need answerin’?

Ask SuperForest.

Inspiring Inventor: Jem Stansfield’s Compressed Air Moped!

Just saw this over at dvice.com.

“Want to create a bike that runs on thin air? Talk to this guy, former sheepherder and current rocket scientist/inventor Jem Stansfield, who took a couple of air canisters normally used by firefighters for their breathing apparatuses, and lashed them onto a Puch moped. The result? An air-powered bike that spews out cleaner air than it takes in.

The two compressed air cylinders drive a pair of rotary air engines (similar to the one powering the Air Car) that propel the bike to a top speed of 18mph, but it’ll only go about 7 miles until more air is needed. Just a quick fill-up at his local dive shop, he’s ready to go again. Might not be a bad idea if you live close to work. Now it’s time for the oil companies to put a stop to these shenanigans.”

-Charlie White @ dvice.com

We want one. Here’s to hoping he puts the plans online.