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PugJesus@piefed.socialM to HistoryPhotos@piefed.socialEnglish ·
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Monowheel, 1933

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Monowheel, 1933

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  • Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
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    How do you steer that thing?

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      One part goes in your ass and the other in your mouth. Or wait, maybe that was something else…

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      Might be something to do with the round thing the guy has his hand on.

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        Well, I know what a steering wheel is. I’m asking how that would work.

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          A bit like this, not sure if it’s quite the same one as in the photo but the year is the same.

          https://youtu.be/hT0xd2oTFLo

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            Cool. Looks fun, although a bit awkward. Looks really difficult mechanically, though - a motorbike arrangement gives you a lot more space to play with, and the chassis is much simpler.

            The speed record on one of those is nearly 100 km/h, although balance is complicated by the enormous set of balls you require to attempt it.

            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monowheel

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      By leaning to the side you want to do go.

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        So the steering wheel is just to look cool?

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          Like a motorcycle. You have to put your hands somewhere while you ride, put controls - brake, accelerator, transmission - somewhere, might as well be hand grip/wheel.

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