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gcanyon
38 days ago
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Reviving a modular cargo bike design from the 1930...
I can't stop thinking about riding this without the trailer, as a unicycle with gears.
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Alternatively, a mini wheel attachment for instant penny farthing, similar to
https://bicymple.com/
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an1sotropy
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The bummer is that the transmission is only unidirectional, but a unicycle needs bidirectional control, with very little backlash. Every economical planetary gear hub involves over-running pawls, alas.
gcanyon
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Guys (I'm sure women do too, but I haven't seen it) riding wheelies seem to manage.
But I take your point -- I've ridden a unicycle extensively, but never a wheelie.
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