Bike Boat – It’s a Pontoon, Kayak, and Cycling on the Water!
I’m happy to come pick you up and all, but didn’t anyone ever tell you not to ride your bike into a lake? You give a whole new meaning to swimming with the fishes! Next time, you should use a pontoon water bike boat if your plans involve checking out the local swimming hole.
A bike boat, or boat cycle as it’s often called, is a combination between a boat and a bicycle. The rider sits on a seat and pedals, while the chain engages a small propeller. Instead of wheels, pontoons serve as the buoy to keep the bike afloat. Steering is done via handlebars, like a normal bike.
Now you can enjoy cycling on the water with the help of a bike boat!
Half pontoon boat, half bike, the bike boat is the best of single rider cycling and water vehicles. Get the cardio exercise of a bike while enjoying a day on the lake! The lightweight boat is perfect for calm water exploration, such as rivers, ponds, lakes, and even sea inlets.
The bicycle itself is made from an aluminum alloy frame. This keeps it durable, resists rusting, and also makes for easy maneuvering. Two inflatable pontoons serve as the base for your bike boat. Here, 1000D polyurethane tarpaulin is used. It’s watertight, resists punctures, and keeps you boating and floating!
Pedal the pontoon bike just as you would a normal bicycle. This powers the transmission via a rustproof, waterproof belt. In turn, the propeller is engaged to propel the boat around. Use the bike style handlebars to steer – perfect for anyone who’s not coordinated with paddles! Maximum speed is about 9 mph.
Unlike many boats, this bike boat is easy to break down for loading inside a vehicle. The pontoons are easily inflated and deflated as necessary, and the frame breaks down as well. If you’ve always wanted to canoe or bicycle and struggled to find space, this may be the perfect combo! Get ready to check out some of the best boating lakes in the US.
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Additional Notes
- Comes with a patch kit for emergencies and a foot pump for inflating
- Only available in white, unless ordering in quantities of 10 or more cycle boats, then choose from 15 different color customization options
- Rinse with clean water and dry completely before storage
- Fully assembled, measures 10.5’ L x 4.2’ W x 3.6’ H and weighs about 42 pounds
- Maximum user weight 330 pounds
- Note that standard shipping time is around a month for this item, so plan accordingly
- Make sure to wear a life jacket for safety. For other ideas on what to wear, review our guide on what to wear kayaking. The same premise applies, even on a water bike!
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