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that michael guy says:
The EMBRIO Advanced Concept is a one-wheeled recreational and commuting vehicle for the year 2025, designed by the Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products. Although the riding position is similar to that of a motorcycle, the vehicle uses sensors and gyroscopes to balance up to two passengers on a large single wheel whilst driving.
Although the vehicle will also remain stable when motionless, with two small front wheels deployed at speeds below 20 kilometres per hour (12.5 mph). To move forward, the rider activates a trigger on the left handlebar. At a speed of 20 kilometres per hour (12.5 mph) the front wheels or %u201Clanding gear%u201D retracts so the rider is balancing on the large single wheel. To turn the rider leans to the left or right. The brake is activated by a trigger on the right handlebar. Fuel cells running on hydrogen provide electricity for the electric motor which drives the single wheel.
posted 2 weeks ago
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that michael guy says:
Could you imagine having to stop fast and smashing your face to the ground?
posted 2 weeks ago
moo says:
I imagine it working like the segway - though it is a concept model so may not even make it beyond this stage. I don't think I'd feel safe but it does look lovely...
posted 2 weeks ago
The decent American says:
I have been LUSTING for this (bike?) since I first saw it.....there is a young canadian fellow who has a similiar ( not hydrogen cell, not as cool) but closer to real world production......
The Bombardier one is SO COOL in design!...very Minority report" looking!
posted 2 weeks ago
The decent American says:
I'm thinking they MUST have designed it so the small wheel system in front is also tied to braking, and would extend down to ground in a heavy brake.
posted 2 weeks ago
moo says:
haha - I remember someone once sent this round at work as an email asking if we wanted to go halves in a racehorse!
Bizarre gif but funny!
posted 2 weeks ago
Tophe says:
ok, so the sensors are supposed to keep you stable... well, i've had sensors in cars go bad - i wouldn't want to be on the highway riding this when a sensor fails.
posted 2 weeks ago
WoozyChain says:
i think i'm in love
posted 2 weeks ago
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moo says:
with the drink or the girl - or both?
Who is she? (anyone famous or just a very attractive woman?)
posted 2 weeks ago
WoozyChain says:
everything is attractive about this pic. @da i know i know, she is trouble, but i wouldn't be able to stop myself.....
posted 2 weeks ago
The decent American says:
yep.
thats hot.
posted Jun 30
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intellijen says:
hahaha!! wow! i'm honored. i'd like to thank bjork and photoshop. haha
posted Jun 30
The decent American says:
they really are!...If I was just thumbin thru a mag. and saw these, I would still be mesmerized by them....they are really special Jenn and you should be proud of them... these stand out as "fresh"
posted Jun 30
intellijen says:
oh aye!
posted Jun 24
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intellijen says:
michael doth protest too much. it's okay, your secret's safe with us.
posted Jun 24
The decent American says:
posted Jun 11
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,, otnik ,, says:
this might be totally inappropriate to type here but a friend of mine got head from a girl in a tusken raider mask once...
(not saying that's hot ... just stating ...)
posted Jun 14
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posted Jun 8
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that michael guy says:
Looks like there was a new section added to the bricks. The pattern is off just a bit.
I'd still walk on it.
posted Jun 15
The decent American says:
posted 3 days ago
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WoozyChain says:
pant pant pant.....heh heh heh....need....water....
posted 2 days ago