The Magic Wheel!

GreenToaster

First impression: rear wheel looks cheap & dorky - other than that, it's a cool idea.

solo

I agree the rear wheel looks like it was stolen from a shopping cart, otherwise it looks like great fun.

remus

Looks like a bit of a gimmick to me, id much rather cut to the chase and get a unicycle

Mike Lucey

@solo said:

I agree the rear wheel looks like it was stolen from a shopping cart, otherwise it looks like great fun.

Yes, but aren't trolly cart wheels about as tough as they some
Can't see myself on one but again you never know. If the price
of motor fuel keeps going up the upward direction we might all be
giving The Magic Wheel a second glance. I wonder could an umbrella
or some weather protection set up be attached to one?

Daniel

Given all the tricks kids do with skateboards, I can't see the magic wheel replacing them. And as far as the safety thing goes, when has that been a factor for kids?

Alan Fraser

Interesting. It's not really comparable to anything else. You can't compare it to a skateboard, because it obviously can't do tricks. On the other hand, a skateboard can't cope well with grass or gravel, which that large wheel would have no problem with.
It's more akin to roller skates, or even a segway...something that will get you from A to B...the difference being that you don't need to strap it onto your feet, wear special boots or look like a complete dork.

juju

Except when you hold onto it (grip between your legs) that would seem to look rather odd IMO.

kwistenbiebel

Indeed Juju, that looks odd.
But still this is a nice invention.
I definitely would like to try it out. Looks like a useful thing to get across the city.

Mike Lucey

...... LOL, Mmmmm I think I'd look like a complete dork trying
to get the hang of it. Check out the first video on this link,
http://www.lifegoggles.com/1271/the-magic-wheel-eco-product-review/
to learn that its NOT that easy to pick up the skill of Wheeling!

Then again I can remember when I was 5 and learning how to ride
a bike. I had my Mom running alongside me holding the saddle and
helping my balance. The she let go (without me knowing ) and
off I went. I wonder would she be willing to come to my rescue
again ..... maybe not such a good idea at 82, allthough I'd say
she would have a go

That guy should have brought the Wheel to a gentle GRASSY slope
to help with the balance issue, just like learning how to ski.
He must be a dork?

Mike

PS: Tricks! I think its only a mater or time before kids get up
to all kinds of stunts. The guy in the second video is on his
mobile and licking his ice cream, a trick? In my book most
definitely

Alan Fraser

On a slight tangent, I reckon this did more to kill segway sales than anything any competition could have dreamt up.

remus

thats good

ely862me

hehehehe,unpractical IMO

pav_3j

i want one.

hell i want two.

though that would technically make it a bicycle.

pav