As a biker, I couldn’t resist posting this cool Uno, a uni-cycle that can balance itself. I must have missed it when it first came out but here it is.

The UNO, built by Ben Gulak, is essentially a 120-pound electric unicycle that balances itself with gyros and is capable of reaching 40MPH. The inventor initially began the project himself, but contacted robotics expert Trevor Blackwell later on to help reprogram the ECU. Currently, the vehicle is still in testing stages, but we may see this in stores sooner than later.

via techeblog

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Woohoo, I need a unicycle like this one!

The UNIQUECYCLE is an upgraded GEN2 unicycle featured below. It has been boosted to a 60V system yielding in excess of 1000W. The NiMh battery system has been replaced by SLA technology. The SLA is lower cost, easier to recharge and handles regeneration and peak current demands effectively. The higher voltage results in higher top-end speed. Speed overhead is critical for safety in order to maintain balance during road disturbances at high speed. The Uniquecycle will be getting a total controller redesign shortly with advanced digital low-noise sensors, and a more compact control box design with more safety and circuit protection features employed.

via hackedgadgets

Well maybe not, this could be the bike of the future or possibly the skate board. Because this Magic Wheel is sort of a cross between a hi tech skate board and a bike, but it is neither and that could be the problem with it.

This bike or unicycle could catch on with the young and the trendy, its black and red finish looks great and has that racing looked to it.

The magic wheel is ridden with one foot on the side pod bit, that acts like a foot plate, while your other foot pushes the magic wheel along, it is steered by a single wheel at the front, which looks a bit fragile and very similar to the ones that you see on a supermarket trolley.

Magic Wheel features:

Weight: 6.3 KG
Max Height: 29 inches
Wheel Dia: 26′ / 20mm
Rear direction wheel: 125mm x 25mm
Wheel used: Professional sports wheel
Frame: High quality reinforced ABS plastic
Color: Black & Red
90 days warranty, tool kit & user manual included
Rider Weight: Maximum 150 Kg

The price of the magic wheel is around $200

Source [Ubergizmo]

We have seen so many innovations to bikes, carbon fiber and even wood, yet this one has been cut right back to the barest minimum that you could ever get.

The Nimbus Ultimate Wheel is what they have called it and it must take a bit of getting used to, but once mastered you can probably take this bike anywhere you want and with no worry about the chain coming off.

Features:

Ultra-stiff 7005 aluminum frame
Bight anodized blue
Reinforced pedal bosses
Narrow-profile high-pressure tire
Single-bar construction
Wheel Size: 20 inch
Weight: light!
Pedals: Round-type 9/16 threaded
Pedal pitch: 250mm (same as 125mm cranks on a standard unicycle)
Tire: 20 x 1.75 high psi

If you are feeling athletic enough this bike will only set you back $74

Source [Oh Gizmo]

Maurits sent us his unicycle balancing robot which actually has one wheel for moving.

Thanks Maurits!

Now meet another balancing robot. This one balances on one wheel and apparently uses two RCX bricks and four sensors along with three tires to maintain balance on the axis perpendicular to its unicycle. The robot balances on the main axis by directly powering the wheel. The axis perpendicular to its unicycle is balanced by the set of rotating tires. Check out the video!