Invented in Washington, the Solowheel, a Segway-inspired unicycle, is called the greenest mode of transportation ever. "Barefoot" Ted McDonald shows Molly Spurgeon how it works.
The first electric unicycles had seats and foot pegs. Trevor Blackwell made one back in 2004. In 2010, Focus Designs made the first of the SBU (self-balancing unicycle) series. The Solowheel replaced the foot pegs with foot pedals which allowed the rider to exert a forward or backwards torque onto the electric unicycle, which eliminated the need for a seat, allowing for much more left | right tilt angle. The increased tilt angle allowed tilting left | right to become the primary way to steer, taking advantage of camber effect of the round profile tire. Forwards | backwards balancing is based on sensors and Segway like algorithms, while left right balance is up to the rider, but at sufficient speed, an electric unicycle will become mostly self-balancing left | right due to the camber response to tilt, not due to gyroscopic reactions.
I love my InMotion V8. And what's weird is that almost everyone I know, with the exception of friends who commute to London, have never seen one but are completely fascinated.
I don't quite see how it could possibly be the "cleanest vehicle in the history of the world" but I suppose that depends on your definition of "cleanest vehicle". Bikes are pretty hard to beat in this area. I'm not sure I see any real advantages over a brilliant bicycle like the Brompton which folds quickly into quite a small package. You can also carry it on ground public transportation and it requires no charging. I'm sure it's heavier than the Solowheel which is disadvantageous.
Great except the acceptance legally in public spaces, especially airports and public transportation, varies. In NYC, this better be in a bag or look like a suitcase if you take it on the subway. There are signs against even carrying a hoverboard onto a subway. I'm sure that includes this and all e-transpo, unfortunately.
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The first electric unicycles had seats and foot pegs. Trevor Blackwell made one back in 2004. In 2010, Focus Designs made the first of the SBU (self-balancing unicycle) series. The Solowheel replaced the foot pegs with foot pedals which allowed the rider to exert a forward or backwards torque onto the electric unicycle, which eliminated the need for a seat, allowing for much more left | right tilt angle. The increased tilt angle allowed tilting left | right to become the primary way to steer, taking advantage of camber effect of the round profile tire. Forwards | backwards balancing is based on sensors and Segway like algorithms, while left right balance is up to the rider, but at sufficient speed, an electric unicycle will become mostly self-balancing left | right due to the camber response to tilt, not due to gyroscopic reactions.
I love my InMotion V8. And what's weird is that almost everyone I know, with the exception of friends who commute to London, have never seen one but are completely fascinated.
Hehe, you'll break yr teeth riding with hands in pockets!
Very nice. Montesano Washington will soon see the future of travel.
i saw one in sweden, its amazing but now they got cheaper versions of them
Grief this guy don't half talk bollocks, however he is correct about not sweating. Try riding through an airport without being stopped by security.
great thanks
I don't quite see how it could possibly be the "cleanest vehicle in the history of the world" but I suppose that depends on your definition of "cleanest vehicle". Bikes are pretty hard to beat in this area. I'm not sure I see any real advantages over a brilliant bicycle like the Brompton which folds quickly into quite a small package. You can also carry it on ground public transportation and it requires no charging. I'm sure it's heavier than the Solowheel which is disadvantageous.
Great except the acceptance legally in public spaces, especially airports and public transportation, varies. In NYC, this better be in a bag or look like a suitcase if you take it on the subway. There are signs against even carrying a hoverboard onto a subway. I'm sure that includes this and all e-transpo, unfortunately.
now days, the fastest ones in the world can hit close to 30 miles per hour.
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how can this be a Washington invention when it has been used for years? Segway has been around longer than solo wheel.
no you cannot take these on airplane anymore
i brought one by 300 dollars on sale
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I want one , but its like 800 dollars .
Why did she need support at the start if it is so easy ???????????????
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so he's also admitting that he is not an expert, so he's just talking crap trying to put a false claim to where the technology was invented.
More ways to burn less calories....