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Monowheel, 1933 (media.piefed.social)
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[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Well, I know what a steering wheel is. I'm asking how that would work.

[–] Codpiece@feddit.uk 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

A bit like this, not sure if it’s quite the same one as in the photo but the year is the same.

https://youtu.be/hT0xd2oTFLo

[–] addie@feddit.uk 3 points 2 months ago

Cool. Looks fun, although a bit awkward. Looks really difficult mechanically, though - a motorbike arrangement gives you a lot more space to play with, and the chassis is much simpler.

The speed record on one of those is nearly 100 km/h, although balance is complicated by the enormous set of balls you require to attempt it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monowheel