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    • Mike LuceyM Offline
      Mike Lucey
      last edited by

      Hi Guys,

      Just noticed this new means of transport, The Magic Wheel!
      I think this will take off as its much safer than a skateboard
      or skates and it appears easier to stop and turn. Also probably
      safer than a bike for kids as it looks that it would be allowed
      on footpaths.

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      Now, no more driving kids to school πŸ˜„

      Mike

      PS: You need a 28" inside leg for one πŸ˜‰


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      • G Offline
        GreenToaster
        last edited by

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

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        • soloS Offline
          solo
          last edited by

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

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          • R Offline
            remus
            last edited by

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

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            • Mike LuceyM Offline
              Mike Lucey
              last edited by

              @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 πŸ˜„
              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?

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              • DanielD Offline
                Daniel
                last edited by

                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? πŸ˜‰

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                • Alan FraserA Offline
                  Alan Fraser
                  last edited by

                  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.

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                  • jujuJ Offline
                    juju
                    last edited by

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

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                    • K Offline
                      kwistenbiebel
                      last edited by

                      πŸ˜„ 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.

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                      • Mike LuceyM Offline
                        Mike Lucey
                        last edited by

                        ...... 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 πŸ˜‰) 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 πŸ˜„

                        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 πŸ‘

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                        • Alan FraserA Offline
                          Alan Fraser
                          last edited by

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

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                          • R Offline
                            remus
                            last edited by

                            thats good 🀣

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                            • ely862meE Offline
                              ely862me
                              last edited by

                              hehehehe,unpractical IMO

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                              • P Offline
                                pav_3j
                                last edited by

                                i want one.

                                hell i want two.

                                though that would technically make it a bicycle.

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