McLean Monocycle Ryno puts the motor inside the wheel – the McLean Monocycle puts you (and the motor) inside the wheel. Kerry McLean’s Standard monowheel is powered by a 5-hp Briggs & Stratton four-stroke motor and measures 4 feet in diameter; he also built – and crashed –a special exhibition version powered by a 225-hp Buick V8. BPG Uno Conceived by Canadian teenager Ben Gulak in 2006, the electric-powered Uno isn’t technically a monocycle but, rather, a dicycle with two drive wheels closely spaced side by side. The Uno operates much like the Ryno, with acceleration and deceleration controlled by the rider moving his or her bodyweight backward or forward. Honda U3X What type of vehicle hasn’t Honda built? The electric-powered, one-wheel-drive UX-3 “personal mobility device” permits free movement in every direction – including side to side – and even stands up on its own. The inspiration? A witch’s broom, believe it or not, says project leader Shinichiro Kobashi. Is an RR-spec UX03 coming next? Yike Bike Yike Bike is another interesting monocycle variation, with a small outrigger wheel astern that makes the machine resemble a miniaturized penny-farthing. Available in either aluminum or carbon fiber versions (the latter weighing just 25 pounds), the Yike Bike can travel up to 8 miles with a top speed of 14 mph, the company claims. Manage the risks of monocycling by using the right gears and Daytona Helmets to protect yourself.
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