SidewaysBike by Michael Killian
By Ben on Thu Sep 16 2010
SidewaysBike by Michael Killian

SidewaysBike by Michael Killian
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SidewaysBike by Michael Killian from Ireland. The sideways is a weird bike with independently steerable wheels that exercises the same balance detection and rides like a snowboard.
"'The sideways bike is a two wheel steering bicycle with independently steerable wheels that travels sideways. This steering arrangement affords a unique and distinct motion that is both entertaining and graceful; much like the motion of a snowboard. The sideways bike is an instrument of fun and play and is best suited for children from age 7 and up. The sideways bike is recognizably a bicycle, but it is recognizably different."

Via toxel, designboom
  
#1 Post by Serge, on Fri Sep 17 2010 10:22 AM
Why?  Looks quite dangerous.  

Snowboarding you lean and carry momentum. You also weave.  

This guy's going straight, can't see behind him and looks like he's constantly trying to twist back to a normal forward position.  Not as bad as the Seoul bike though ^^
#2 Post by dumdum, on Fri Sep 17 2010 6:42 PM
They try to reinvent 'hot water' this bike is hard to ride and very slow.
#3 Post by Barry, on Wed Sep 22 2010 0:17 AM
I've seen this guy cycle around Dublin many, many times. He must be quite used to it because he can maneuver it extremely well! He always gets some pretty odd stares from tourists.
#4 Post by Dana, on Mon Oct 11 2010 6:35 AM
wow thats soo cool but if i try that one day i might fall and break a leg, hand, head, but i wanna try it. love dangerous stuff
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