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You Would Be Awesome if You Had a Self-Balancing Unicycle

by Matthew Zuras on October 16, 2010 at 01:00 PM

We're just going to quote Focus Designs' bit of ad copy for its new self-balancing, electric unicycle: "The new SBU V2.0 is much easier to learn and guaranteed to be an instant crowd-pleaser." An instant crowd-pleaser, eh? Man, we must be really out of the loop when it comes to personal electric transport.

We're being serious, because this is version 2.0 of the electric unicycle -- meaning that there was enough of a demand for the first one from clowns, Burning Man enthusiasts and people who think the Segway is oh-so-gauche that they felt the need to build a better one. And this sweet baby -- this electric unicycle -- will only run you $1,499! If the promotional video's Garage Band 'inspiring rock template 1' music (after the break) doesn't inspire you, we're not sure what will.
But check out how cool you'd look riding one these things! "Hey, Mr. Cool Guy, I'm just jogging down the road on these stupid legs, but you've got a sweet electric wheel under your ass!" You'll be cruising along at 10 miles per hour with the force of a 1,000-watt motor that's located inside the wheel hub. (If you can believe it, the original only put out 350 watts, and used a chain with an external motor. So, it really is an upgrade.)

Also, check out the dude TALKING ON HIS CELL PHONE ON A UNICYCLE! This thing must come with some kind of invisible safety net that prevents you from being knocked on your skull by an SUV as you're throwing up fake gang signs or FaceTiming with your brahs about riding your awesome unicycle. Focus Designs apparently takes sustainability very seriously, only sourcing local components for its awesome creations. You know what's even more sustainable? A bicycle, which doesn't require electricity, and can go faster than 10 mph.

Tags: design, electricvehicle, FocusDesign, lolz, ridiculous, SelfBalancingUnicycle, top, unicycle

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