How many of you would like to try one of these sweet Beijing rides?
08-29-08, 01:30 AM
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How many of you would like to try one of these sweet Beijing rides?
08-29-08, 06:17 AM
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Supposedly there will be a website called www.monovelo.com up next month and you can purchase one for just under $2k. I'm guessing shipping will be huge, and good luck if you get a flat.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monowheel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monowheel
08-29-08, 06:44 AM
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When I was watching the closing ceremonies and saw that...thing.... I nearly instantly said "I gotta ride one of those. Add it to my stable."
08-29-08, 06:48 AM
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(^^^^ IMO, the Victorian rendition of this idea is the most beautiful)
08-29-08, 06:50 AM
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Buddy of mine got to ride one of these after the ceremonies...said it took him about 10mins to get the hang of it...but after that it was easy. Perks of being an olympian.
