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Monowheels

Unicycles are a sleek, green and healthier way to ride through the city

Implications - One-wheeled cycles and motorbikes are gaining in popularity among urban consumers. Much more aesthetically pleasing than the traditional unicycle, the modern one-wheeler is sleek in design, comprises more features such as electric power and multi-directional capability, and appeals to those eco-minded consumers who also want to live more active, healthy lifestyles.
Trend Themes
1. Electric Unicycles - Electric unicycles with features like motorization and multi-directional capabilities offer an eco-friendly and more convenient mode of personal transportation.
2. Radical Prototypes - Release of avant-garde, developing product prototypes generates publicity and encourages consumer interest for additional company products.
3. Extreme Unicycles - Unicycles that can be used for stunts and flexible riding are gaining popularity and offer a new adrenaline-rushing experience for thrill-seekers.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Transportation - The market for personal transportation is seeing a shift towards eco-friendlier, motorized unicycles that offer better maneuverability and range than traditional unicycles.
2. Entertainment and Sports - The popularity of extreme unicycles designed for stunts and flexible riding demonstrates the potential for new forms of entertainment and sports in the future.
3. Product Design - Companies can benefit from investing in radical product prototypes as a way to showcase their innovation and generate consumer interest for additional products.
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Featured Examples

Skateboard Unicycles
Skateboard Unicycles
The Magic One Wheel Combines Two Classic Activities
Bicycles are a great way to get around town and stay in shape but they don't exactly offer a lot of thrills. Unless you have a mountain in your backyard that you can bomb down, the most excitement you're… MORE
Single-Wheel Motorbikes
Single-Wheel Motorbikes
The Ryno Motors Electric Unicycle is a Monowheel Phenomenon
The Ryno Motors Electric Unicycle is quite the interesting mode of transportation. The bike is a single-wheel motorcycle that can take you anywhere you want to go. The electric unicycle looks like a… MORE
play_circle_filledOne-Wheeled Motorcycles
One-Wheeled Motorcycles
The Ryno Bike is Inspired by a Video Game
Ryno Motors of USA has built a single-wheeler gyroscopic bike known as 'The Ryno.' The idea for The Ryno's design came from a thirteen year old girl Lauren, who wanted to drive one-wheeled bike after seeing… MORE
play_circle_filledExtreme Stunt Unicycles
Extreme Stunt Unicycles
FlyRad Unicycle Offers Flexible Riding
The German-based FlyRad motorized unicycle can be used in different ways allowing users to switch their positions to their liking. The 26 kgs one-wheeler features a 500x motor with a 36v rechargeable battery.… MORE
play_circle_filledEco-Friendly Unicycles
Eco-Friendly Unicycles
The EniCycle Recharges While Cycling Downhill
When it comes to electric vehicles, lightweight cars, scooters and bikes can be further streamlined into a more compact unicycle: Meet the EniCycle. The EniCycle unicycle, as pictured here, is apparently… MORE
play_circle_filledMotorized Unicycles
Motorized Unicycles
The Honda U3-X Unicycle Is a Sit-down Segway
You’d think a unicycle would have only one wheel—hence the name ‘unicycle’—but not so with the Honda U3-X. The super sleek, futuristic ride takes unicycling to a whole... MORE
play_circle_filledMotorized One-Wheelers (UPDATE)
Motorized One-Wheelers (UPDATE)
The ‘Self Balancing Unicycle' Nixes the Wobble and th
Focus Designs has engineered an updated version of their ‘Self Balancing Unicycle,’ or ‘SBU.’ With a new internal motor, an enhanced battery, folding foot pedals and an intuitive set of controls, this… MORE

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