Properly bonkers motorised wheel
Stopped giggling yet? Then click the pic and get a closer look at this ingeniously insane monster motor unicycle from Holland. There are currently only 50 Wheelsurfs in existence and buying one will set you back around £3100 in Europe but, boy, what a way to get about! From the look of things, the main point is to put a huge grin on your face and attract lots of stares while getting from A to B. Admittedly, it's not the most eco-friendly way to get around as it uses unleaded petrol, but it's certainly better than a big gallon-guzzling car. Get the full low-down on how it works - the secret is two frames, an inner and an outer one - over at Wheelsurf's website.
Just being picky, but it's a monocycle, not a unicycle (if you sit inside the wheel it's a monocycle, on top and it's a unicycle...).
Might actually be relatively ungreen assuming it most likely uses a 2-stroke engine which will often have far worse emissions than a small car... sad though as they are crazy machines (though why not just get several good bikes for the same price and choose the one suitable for your journey).
Posted by: Tim Kirk | April 7, 2005 10:02 AM