Check this cool bike out. It was a concept last year, and now it’s a reality. Pretty amazing, huh? Yes? Well, WRONG. Check it running and see why:
https://gizmodo.com/uno-a-unicycle-motorbike-segway-hybrid-384074
See what I mean? As soon as the Uno hits 20mph, the Kaneda-worthy red metal bullet transforms into this… this… this vehicle for the Ringling Bros. clown troupe? Except that not even a clown will ride it. The inventor, Ben Gulak, says that it’s all for a good reason:
https://gizmodo.com/top-5-assclown-iphone-quotes-in-2007-5416781
The original Uno was quite scary to speed up on. This is a much more user-friendly experience.
Sounds good to me, and the engineering seems quite neat, but why do you need an unicycle in the first place, then? [Popsci]
