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more about #wheel BlueBeard: Aside from being an interesting bit of engineering, what's the point? Notice how the hub magically disappears in the second photo? You will have to ... more » comics0026: I like the color skeam, but the design seems a little... off... more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: It's a great idea, as long as the tires are tweels: [xspblog.com] It's taking Michelin too f*cking much to release this to the market... more » The Monarch: Let's not forget about this product [www.duncfitz.co.uk] . It seems a bit more practical -- no loose parts, easily collapsed (when you want them to). ... more » Thorax707: I thought you weren't supposed to reinvent the wheel. more » Kaiser-Machead: I'm a fan of simplicity, as in I'd prefer to have a thing that has fewer (to no) superfluous moving parts that make some attempt to increase convenience. more » Hello Mister Walrus: Wouldn't it be more practical to just have a bike with smaller wheels? more » x40sw0n: Is it just me or does this look like it's made of lego technics? more » qbrad: There are no brakes. Looks like a fixie. And what does one do with the hub once removed? Is this tool-less? I have to concur with my commenting br... more » rewind: I could definitely see this in military applications. Think of special forces being able to whip out the bike for quick traversal of terrain, or even ... more » GitEmSteveDave_ My Brute Dojo Code CDIAFIFE: That disk brake will be hot when you try to take it off. more » OCEntertainment: Hmm. It actually doesn't look half bad. It seems the wheel can't actually fold up unless the "spokes" are slid into the wheel itself. Which really jus... more » Lizard_King: Wow, that has GOT to ride like shit. All forms of non-pressurized tires I've ridden have felt like a flat tire filled with water. Not to mention the l... more » BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2: This would go great with my fold-able helmet! more » Kaiser-Machead: Formula 1 goatse. I'm sure Michael Schumacher is climaxing as we speak. more » strider_mt2k: Brundlefly Raciing? more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: It's the steering wheel of the lead car being impaled by the nose of the car behind it after the two of them collide on the track... more » GitEmSteveDave_ My Brute Dojo Code CDIAFIFE: Finally, something that replaced this as what I can still see when I close my eyes. Thank you Jebus! more » OMG! Ponies!: Seriously, I think this was designed by retarded robots. You know those robotic arms at GM factories? One of them is a little "special". And he buil... more » strider_mt2k: Title: -but the driver walked away unharmed. more » -
#concepts
Is a Bike With Collapsing Wheels Really a Good Idea?
We know, this pitch of a folding bike with collapsing wheels sounds a tad precarious, but this sequence showing how the wheels fold up is pretty darn convincing: More » -
#designgonewrong
What the Shit?
What is this? A clock? Steering wheel? The final, gruesome bout of sponsorship an F1 driver is subjected to before he dies? We're so confused and oh so cold. [Yab Design via Nerd Approved] More » -
#singaporedire
Singapore Flyer Strands 173 People for Six Hours, Makes Me Reconsider Riding It
I'm in Singapore right now and had every intention to ride the Flyer, the world's largest Ferris Wheel. But after it left 173 people were stranded for six hours last night, I'm... hesitant. More » -
#homeentertainment
Freewheeler Speaker Can Be Rolled Around: Yeah, That Makes it Worth $21,000
The Freewheeler speaker features a frequency response of 52 - 21,000 Hz, a 112dB output, a built-in FM receiver, a battery life of 8 hours and a wireless range of 656 feet— but I'm having trouble figuring out what makes it worth $21,000. Is it the fact that it is roughly the size of a Mazda Miata tire (only thicker) and can be rolled around? Because I'll be dammed if I'm paying that much for something I have to push. Still, 8 morons spent $1000 bucks on that stupid iPhone app so there is no telling what people will drop big money on. More » -
#videogames
M.A.D. Gamepad Features Tiny, Detachable Steering Wheel
The M.A.D. Gamepad is a mini USB gamepad that features an even minier steering wheel. We're not sure it's the most practical, ergonomic gamepad we've ever seen, but we sure admire the effort and, we'll be honest, the ludicrousness. Here's what just the wheel looks like: More » -
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#gaming
Porsche 911 PlayStation 3/PC Steering Wheel
It's not every day that an actual automaker creates a steering wheel for console gaming, so this Porsche 911 setup is especially awesome. It's a "fully licensed, to-spec reproduction," which means the wheel, the 6+1 gear sticks, and the wireless pedals are all as authentic as you're going to get in your living room. It's all wireless, has force feedback, an extra sequential gear stick, a 100-hour battery life, table clamps and works with your PS3 and PC, plus comes with a Porsche USB stick to show off to the (nerdy) ladies. Available later this year for $350. [Fanatec via Jalopnik]
