Magic Wheel Looks Crazy, Isn’t Very Practical
By Luke Anderson
With the rising gas prices, it’s natural for people to look for alternative methods of transportation. This of course means that people are going to come up with some crazy contraptions. I can only guess that this is how the Magic Wheel was conceived.
Basically what this appears to be is a bike wheel attached to a rollerblade wheel with a couple of footrests. What you end up with something that is about as useful as a skateboard, without the ability to actually do cool tricks. If you’re looking for a different way to get around and don’t mind getting a lot of weird looks, then by all means drop $250 (plus $325 shipping from Singapore) on one. I’ll just stick to a bike.
VIA [ CrunchGear ]
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Comments [6]
the video looks like it’s filmed in Budapest ..
Posted 8:37 am on May 9th, 2008I dunno look s practical to me!
Posted 10:30 am on May 9th, 2008Looks like an awkward rethinking of the skateboard.
Posted 11:13 am on May 9th, 2008The ‘business man’ on the cell is just asking for trouble.
lame
$179 with free shipping
http://www.magicwheel.com/
Posted 12:31 pm on May 9th, 2008I dunno, It might seem a little practical judging by its relatively small size. Its like a skateboard for people who cant skateboard.
Now if theyd include a strap on one side so you can attach at least one foot to the thing, thatd be awesome for some potential tricks and broken limbs.
Posted 1:50 pm on May 9th, 2008There’s a huge amount of cut-aways in that little clip, as well as using poles and such for blocking. To my eye, that looks like it’s not terribly practical.
Posted 8:06 pm on May 9th, 2008