In honor of the Hamster Ball

The Ben Hurt Chariot Wars left their mark on Zoobomb’s Mini Bike Winter 2009 yesterday. I wasn’t there (I’m still in Guadalajara), but I just came across an amazing short video from my friend Felix. I knew I was missing something special by not being at MBW this year, but I did not expect this…

Behold, the Hamster Ball:
2013 Multnomah County Bike Fair-44
Awesome.

See more photos from the chariot war action at Felix’s photoset. Learn more about Mini Bike Winter at Zoobomb.net

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jim
jim
15 years ago

that was pretty cool

Comfort Bike
15 years ago

I wanna try it! I wonder how long it took to build that wheel. That is pretty cool!

sauce
sauce
15 years ago

Totally tight!

Scott Mizée
15 years ago

fantastic.

Paul Tay
15 years ago

Hamster Ball = UpChuck Bike! TOTALLY rad, fo’ shure. I want one!

Dad
Dad
15 years ago

You go son!

RyNO Dan
RyNO Dan
15 years ago

Marauder Mark and Zane Sir Crash Alot.

Nice work

mechanic Mark
mechanic Mark
15 years ago

Thanks Dad and everyone else for all the positive comments. There were a few of us working on this and several late nights to get it together in time for the chariot wars. Our maiden voyage was Saturday morning on the way to the brunch meetup spot, and we hadn’t even tried to flip it yet. We were pretty excited when it worked later on our first try. Chariot war was brutal this year (as always), but the double flip-bike survived intact to roll another day.

Mike M
Mike M
15 years ago

Man I hope that you have good foot retention on that thing. Looks like a blast though!

Mr DeJerk
Mr DeJerk
15 years ago

so good!

bDave
15 years ago

You guys are crazy nuts, I love it!

revphil
15 years ago

hawt

matt picio
15 years ago

Totally freaking awesome!

LeeMX
LeeMX
15 years ago

I would be way cool to deck it out in lights for a light ride!

Sara Peine
Sara Peine
15 years ago

Very hilarious!

Roger Shoffit
Roger Shoffit
15 years ago

Did you have cup holders in that?