One wheel to rule them all
Posted on by Kolbe
When it comes to green commuting it’s hard to beat a bicycle. There is a new contender hitting the streets however. UK based company Airwheel, and US based Ryno Motors are making unicycles for commuters. My first reaction was that it would never work because if you’ve ever ridden a unicycle they are difficult to ride. These companies have taken the hassle out of it by adding a gyroscope to take care of balance and steering. They have also removed the seat so you can ride it to the bus or train, stash it under your seat and then grab it again to get from your mass transit ride, to your door. The new unicycle works kind of like a Segway; you shift your weight to accelerate and decelerate along with steer. They haven’t made a big showing here in the US yet, but some UK postal services are implementing them for aid in delivering mail. I personally never jumped on the Segway train, but I could get behind this little transportation gadget. No seat, no handles, small and unassuming, it seems like a potential perfect storm for sidewalk commuting.