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Terrifying monowheel vehicle, 1917 (media.piefed.social)

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Terrifying monowheel vehicle, 1917

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[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Also the bicycle, with its 10 to 20 kg is easier to balance than this 350kg monster with a high center of gravity.

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[–] victorz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Granted, the bicycle relatively has an even higher center of mass. Unless you're a child riding on an adult bike.

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