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The Rescuers' design
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The Rescuers' design
The rescuers, aided by expert Andrew Smith, opt for a traditional design. Their petrol-powered machine will have a gearbox to carry power to the rear wheel. But squeezing a car engine into a bike frame will create a beast of a bike.

The SupermodelsThe RescuersThe Supermodels' designThe Rescuers' design
Red herringsThe Supermodels scavengeSpeeding to the finish lineGearbox gaff
Clutching at strawsStalling for timeA pushoverStrutting their stuff
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