Author Topic: Interesting wheel - no rim, active spokes. (Read 3116 times)

Penderic · « **on:** February 15, 2015, 01:43:00 AM »

This looks cool. A wheel with spokes that act like little shocks, and when powered, can propel the wheel down the road. Hmm.. put a seat and handlebars on a bigger version and ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTIpdtv_AK8

I can see the shortcomings: no self start, the steering process needs two units with alternating steps, and the stability at slow speeds. Well, maybe a internal gyro or two would solve some of those. Cool!

I can see the Isle of Man version already! :D

mgfan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2015, 10:40:24 AM »

Right turns could be hard on your arm! :BEER:

Wayne Orwig · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2015, 10:49:17 AM »

According to my crystal ball, one day we will have a wheel that is completely round, and not need such gizmos.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2015, 04:39:38 PM »

Yer dreamin.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2015, 04:39:38 PM »

oldbike54 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2015, 04:48:25 PM »

OK , but where do I sit ??? :D

Dusty

dilligaf · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2015, 05:31:58 PM »

I would think the Manx would be all over that. :BEER:
Matt

normzone · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2015, 08:25:55 PM »

Speculative fiction has gone there...

http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/content.asp?Bnum=117

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