The wheelman is similar in design to the dirt surfer, having only two wheels. However it is powered by a 43cc, 2 stroke engine. This enables s the rider to reach a top speed of around 32kmh, depending on weight. Throttle is controlled by squeezing a hand held pneumatic ball. The design is interesting in that spokeless wheels are used like foot straps and as a steering mechanism by angling the riders feet. Because the riders feet are inside the wheels and the motor is between them the machine has a low center of gravity which means it is stable. Like all other deviations of the skateboard the wheelman is a hybrid of other objects, in this instance a dirt surfer and a motorbike. Aesthetically I love the spokeless wheels and the way they are used to steer and connect the rider to the board. Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wheelman
The wheelman is similar in design to the dirt surfer, having only two wheels. However it is powered by a 43cc, 2 stroke engine. This enables s the rider to reach a top speed of around 32kmh, depending on weight. Throttle is controlled by squeezing a hand held pneumatic ball. The design is interesting in that spokeless wheels are used like foot straps and as a steering mechanism by angling the riders feet. Because the riders feet are inside the wheels and the motor is between them the machine has a low center of gravity which means it is stable. Like all other deviations of the skateboard the wheelman is a hybrid of other objects, in this instance a dirt surfer and a motorbike. Aesthetically I love the spokeless wheels and the way they are used to steer and connect the rider to the board. 
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