Hold on people, we’re about to tear the fabric of uncool unicycle transportation into a million tiny bits. Ben Gulak has created the first production-ready, gyroscopic- powered, bi-wheeled motorcycle.
The aptly named “Uno” has two wheels right next to each other making it look like the coolest half of a crotch rocket you’ve ever seen.
When I first saw the photos, I knew some sort of CAD software was used. Sure enough…
“[Ben] didn’t know CAD software, but instead used the free Google software called Google SketchUp. Ironically, a salesman came knocking shortly after, trying to sell SolidWorks, a 3-D CAD software package. Ben explained he couldn’t afford anything like that, but he did show the salesman what he was working on. The next day a copy of SolidWorks and a SolidWorks for Dummies book arrived”
That is just plain cool.
The unit is powered by gyroscopic technology that balance you as lean forward to speed up and lean back to slow down. Ya know, like that Segway thing. It weighs a mere 120 lbs and with the current motor configuration can get up to a curb-blurring 25 mph.
One thing is for sure, if you have a good idea you’ve been working on, show it to a SolidWorks VAR. You just might get a free license of SolidWorks.
More about the bike with photos at Motorcycle Mojo!
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this is just way too cool!! I want one.. and he designed this in SW? that’s way too cool..
That’s a good looking design. I’d hate to see the quote for product liability insurance. The under pinnings, frame, wheels, etc also look good.
Devon
Hi Josh-
Here’s a product I find interesting, reverse rotating front disc brake rotors for motorcycles; http://www.reverserotatingrotors.com/
Devon
Wow! That’s so cool! Both, the story and the motorcycle. Makes you wish you had some great invention too, just to get the free SW.
pretty inspiring huh? I love hearing stories like this. gotta contact him to test this thing out
pretty inspiring huh? I love hearing stories like this. gotta contact him to test this thing out
soo happy to see you docta jones
soo happy to see you docta jones
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