Jet-Powered Bike Looks Like Metaphor For Sketchy

Bob Maddox initially got started playing with jet engines so he could—no joke—turn himself into a human missile while skydiving. But after a couple of jet-boosted jumps, he began to question the safety of that endeavor, and decided he might live longer if he just strapped jet engines to old cruiser bikes. If you want one of your own, Maddox will build you a jet bike—but be warned. While the engines will run on virtually any kind of fuel, and propel the humble two-wheelers to 50MPH, they’re "top-alcohol dragster loud," so riding one virtually anywhere will probably earn you a disturbing-the-peace ticket. For more info, pics and a video of Maddox riding one of his creations, head over to Wired.