Other Interesting Design Ideas

[RevDon]

OK, this one IS for kids, but still....
http://www.triker.com/index.htm

And one from the Land of Aus
http://www.streetsurfer.com.au/

Somehow I'm going to nail these things together, bwah ha ha

 

[Drunkskunk]

the first looks like a high end version of my old Greenmachine. I loved that thing when I was 7. Rear steer is fun. I might have to get one for my nephue.

the second bike looks cool, but I don't see the advantage. you're losing your gyroscopic stability, and gaining a higher chance that a large rock or pothole will cause you to do a Youtube-worthy faceplant. It would make for a cool looking show bike.

I'd love to thake that front 4 wheel setup and attach it to a board, replacing the 2 wheeled truck, and end up with an 8 wheeled, full suspension skateboard. then give it a motor.

 

[fechter]

Interesting idea.

What if I put a 5303 hub motor on a something like a Big Wheel? No pedals, just footpegs.
Bet that could do some wicked slides.

 

[Ben]

The second one allows for better maneuverability I think (it was on a TV program here). All front 4 wheels stay on the ground all the time so you can have more grip when turning.

As for the gyroscopic effect, it actually plays less of a role than you'd think.