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Post by sadie1263 on May 13, 2011 21:55:28 GMT
Hey, where are the breaks or parachute? This is the briefcase-sized electric unicycle that keeps a rider perfectly balanced at all times with gyroscopic sensors. Equally suited for urban commuting and suburban recreation, the unicycle requires a rider to merely stand on its two folding feet pads; gyroscopic sensors detect a rider’s subtle feet movements while accounting for a shoulder-slung backpack or bag for its center-of-mass calculations. Forward leaning results in steady forward acceleration without jolting, while leaning backward brings the unicycle to a slow, steady stop. A rider controls side-to-side balance and turning with subtle leaning. The unicycle’s 1,000-watt electric motor propels a 160 lb. rider up to two hours at 10 mph with a two-hour charge of its built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Housed within a sturdy ABS case, the motor spins the cycle’s single 16" diameter wheel that extends only 4" from the case, so pant’s legs won’t snag. Its knobby tire grips surfaces while providing minimal rolling resistance for smooth rides. *********************** I don't care what they say......I know if I were to get on that.....I would end up hurting myself....and probably several other people!!!
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2011 6:54:49 GMT
At 10 miles an hour there is no way you could ride it on a crowded pavement (sidewalk!) so you'd have to dice with death among the traffic. As one who wobbles on two wheels, I'd take a lot of convincing to believe that I would be "perfectly balanced" on the thing. But it does appeal to me; it would be a lot easier to carry on a train than a normal bike or even one of those folding contraptions. The only one I could find on line was from Honda: www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/24/honda-electric-unicycle-u_n_298212.htmlAt a top speed of 3.7 mph I might as well save my money and walk!
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Post by sadie1263 on May 19, 2011 19:22:19 GMT
Well...you know I thought the Segway was pretty cool (actually I still do)......and then the owner of the company died last year riding one of the things.......and that one has two wheels......
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