Electric Uno Motorbike Could Offer Greener Commute
A young Canadian inventor named Ben Gulak has created an innovative new electric motorbike that takes some of the lessons learned from the Segway device, but implements them in a much cooler package.
The bike, called the Uno, looks from its profile like a strange powered unicycle but actually employs two wheels side-by-side. Riders lean forward to accelerate; a feature famously used by the Segway, and can hit a top speed of 25 mph in its current configuration. The Uno also makes use of a set of gyros to enhance ease of balance, and the wheels are independently operated making turning much more precise.
Gulak , who’s only 18, says that the Uno is relatively simple to ride but, “takes a bit of getting used to because you have to learn to trust it.
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saxman19
Assuming a comparison with a two-wheel electric motorcycle of similar specs, how is one wheel stabilized on a gyroscope that takes more power to run greener than two wheels stabilized on the laws of physics?
We haven't even gotten into the safety issues of having two wheels over one wheel, two wheels being the setup with more stopping power on the road.
A. Wofford
This is a great "gadget", and may have some marketability as a recreational vehicle... but for all the hype we see these days, this is an obvious looser.
Chris Paukert
Saxman19-
That's a fair question, and I would guess the answer is centered not on power, but on weight. The Uno appears to have a markedly smaller (and potentially lighter) frame than a conventional inline motorcycle, and could probably make do with fewer (and smaller) suspension and brake components to boot.
Clint
I agree with Saxman. The Uno is an impressive toy, but still has two wheels that require suspension and a drive train. It probably weighs nearly the same as a motorcycle, except is unnecessarily complicated and is less stable during braking, acceleration, or turning. Other sources say the Uno has a top speed of 25MPH, presumably because whatever terribly inefficient method enables the rider to brake is not very effective, and whatever battery is in that thing probably weighs nearly as much as a 50cc four-stroke gas engine while only providing 2.5 hours of range.
Off-the-shelf technology that makes more sense than an Uno are: a 50cc four-stroke scooter, a bicycle (w/ electric helper motor if desired), an electric scooter, a Segway, walking, public transit.
However, the Uno still does look cool, and I would still like to ride it as fast as possible.
Trinks
Not bad for a high school science project, eh?
Rex
I heard about the 25 mph thing on the news. I agree that this seems like a great project. I wonder if he could put in a small gas engine to get more humph out of it.
Jason Salcido
This would look very impressive on an 18 yr olds resume. This kid may be going places. Their are alot of unknowns about the machine and lingering doubts about it's feasibility, but I bet if he got some real funding from an investor the next prototype would have far better parts that would solve some presumed mechanical issues.
Jonathan Fung
It'd be cool to have if you've got tons of money and a nice place to ride it. But I'd personally never take this on real roads. The commute may be more red than green after something goes wrong on the roads. Oh, I'm such a pessimist.
Russ Bellinis
I think anyone comparing it to a motorcycle is missing the point. It is a cool looking Segway. It isn't as practical as a Segway for personal transport because you have to straddle it instead of just stepping on, but it shows some interesting thought.
c4v3man
Cool design, but completely impractical (for anything). I would hate to see some drunk driver swerve in front of this thing and force it to stop in a hurry. Besides that, you look like a tool riding the thing...
Still, the technology behind it is cool.
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c2100
Another great Canadian invention - well done
vlad maurice
i think this invention is very good i like the use of the gyros and would like to take a ride someday
geri a.k.a. raredog
At first I thought it was just a funny edited photo. Nice invention though.
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