March 21, 2008 9:50 AM PDT
Motorized monocycle hits market for $13,000
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Hammacher Schlemmer)
We really didn't think anything like the motorized monocycle "WheelSurf" would ever be marketed to the masses, but now we find out that one is being offered by mainstream gadget shop Hammacher Schlemmer of all places. Of course, it's selling for nearly twice the price listed back in September, for $13,000.
Even if you do have that kind of dough to blow, you won't be able to commute in this unicycle on steroids because it's not street-legal, as BornRich points out. But still, talk about making your buddies jealous: After all, how many 67-inch motorized wheels have you seen, let alone one that can hit 25 miles per hour? And unlike other versions, you won't have to wait till 2025 to ride one.
otherwise - over a motorized scooter?
Seems like a colossal, and dangerous, waste of money.
otherwise - over a motorized scooter?
Seems like a colossal, and dangerous, waste of money.
This has potential but this incarnation is a pathetic beast.
- What a joke
- by ironsmithfe March 21, 2008 1:21 PM PDT
- It looks like it would be painful on your back and if you have any kind of hight to yourself it would give you a cramped neck. If you ever hit something solid you'd end up smacking your head on the wheel in front of you and from what I can tell your shoes would be worn through in a matter of hours because of the necessity to drag them while you ride.
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(6 Comments)This has potential but this incarnation is a pathetic beast.