Build your own Segway

Sep 13, 2010 2 Replies

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while searching for something totally different. I like this.Two wheels are for sissies.
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wheels are for sissies. Karl


At Segway we knew how to build cheap simple toys too. Frog days:

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"You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince."

He presents a good analysis of the difference between a builder's toy and a commercial product, and some of the dangers of a malfunction. The same could be applied to cars, they would be far lighter and cheaper except for crashes and lawyers. The real oldies are light enough for four men to pick up, and still adequate around town. 25 HP is enough to reach 50 - 60 MPH.

The photo should have shown him wearing skateboarder padding and a full face helmet.

jsw

Now that..is way way cool! EniCycle....Id love to build one.

Gunner

I am the Sword of my Family and the Shield of my Nation. If sent, I will crush everything you have built, burn everything you love, and kill every one of you. (Hebrew quote)

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