RPondaRoad Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 OK, hard braking might make this a bit more exciting than what I'm going to sign up for... : - ) https://electrek.co/2020/06/18/duke-team-building-worlds-fastest-electric-monowheel-motorcycle-at-over-70mph/ Link to comment
Hosstage Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I like the line, "we try to avoid the gerbil effect", where the rider is spun around the inside of the wheel. Yes, I would try to avoid that too. Might not mind seeing someone else do it, though... 1 Link to comment
RTinNC Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I want to see them going 80 MPH Link to comment
Chris K Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Doesn't look like it corners very well... Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I think they might need a little more mass in the wheel for gyroscopic stability. The record holding wheel seems to be somewhat easier to start and easier to steer, but there is still a lot of foot-dragging involved. And stopping, well... Link to comment
Antimatter Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I hate to see the tire machine you'll need to change the rubber on that thing. Link to comment
beemerboy Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I recall a Southpark episode where Mr. Garrison builds a similar contraption that was controlled in a slightly different manner. Link to comment
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