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Check out this new bike!!
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Posted by: RM_guy---------------------
A new scoot for some off road fun! 
Here's a link for more info and a movie of it in action
http://www.wheelman.com.au/products.html
Posted by: MikeT---------------------
My computer isn't getting the video, but what is it? A powered skateboard??
Posted by: dave186---------------------
very cool, id like to see more. The video is some people riding them around on a beach. that chick is hot by the way!
Posted by: RM_guy---------------------
Here's a quote from the web site:
"With design inspired by the surf / skate / ski concepts.
WHEELMAN: A motor and frame supported at each end by a spokeless wheel into which feet can be inserted whilst standing upright.
Currently we hand make the model as seen in Time Magazine, November 18, "Best Inventions of the Past Year" feature from Queensland, Australia.
It has a 43cc 2 stroke engine which takes a mix of oil and gas just like a lawnmower. It holds around one litre and will give you ride time of an hour and a half.
The average weight rider of 80-90kg will get a top speed of between 16-19mph out of it and of course the better you get at it, the better performance you get from it.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The learning curve of a Wheelman is very similar to skate/snow/surf board riding. And if you have any experience in these you will be surprised on how fast you pick it up.
At speed you use body movement to steer and at low speed (and you can ride a Wheelman at an extremely slow pace) you can angle the front wheel from side to side with your foot.
The speed is controlled by a pneumatic ball held in your hand, the more you squeeze, the more fun you have! To stop, all you need to do is stop squeezing the ball. The vehicle will slow quickly but smoothly, then you angle the toes of your rear foot toward the ground until the pads come into contact, the harder you push the faster you stop. The vehicle remains quite stable and minimises the risk of being thrown over the front."
Posted by: yzguy15---------------------
Come on, 43CC's and only a top speed of 16-19 mph? They have hop up's available?
< self edit for being a moron > that's 43 cc's not 432, boy now I just feel stupid, lol
Posted by: Danman---------------------
That's 43cc and 20 mph is plenty fast on sidewalk or a crowded beach! It proably the way its geared.
Posted by: RocketJ---------------------
I want one!I'm going to order it with the optional YZ450 engine.
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