The Lunicycle is Designed to Make Unicycling Easy
Rahul Kalvapalle — October 23, 2014 — Autos
References: kickstarter & gizmag
The Lunicycle is a unicycle that is designed for people who want to be able to ride it without putting in countless hours of practice to get good at it.
The Lunicycle has a slightly oval wheel which prevents riders' pedaling momentum from dipping, instead keeping it constant.
Interestingly, the Lunicycle doesn't have a seat or a hub. It features calf-bracing extensions that make for a more natural type of balancing that's akin to the way you stay balanced while walking.
The developers of the Lunicycle are overseeing a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for production of their ingenious invention. A pledge of $130 will get you the Unicycle for $50 less than the expected retail price, if the campaign hits its fundraising target.
The Lunicycle has a slightly oval wheel which prevents riders' pedaling momentum from dipping, instead keeping it constant.
Interestingly, the Lunicycle doesn't have a seat or a hub. It features calf-bracing extensions that make for a more natural type of balancing that's akin to the way you stay balanced while walking.
The developers of the Lunicycle are overseeing a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for production of their ingenious invention. A pledge of $130 will get you the Unicycle for $50 less than the expected retail price, if the campaign hits its fundraising target.
Trend Themes
1. Effortless Unicycling - The trend towards easy-to-ride unicycles is creating opportunities for innovative unicycle designs that appeal to beginners.
2. Enhanced Balancing Technology - The trend of incorporating advanced balancing technology in unicycles is driving the development of innovative features like calf-bracing extensions for a more natural balancing experience.
3. Crowdfunding for Unicycle Innovation - The trend of utilizing crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to raise funds for unicycle inventions is opening up opportunities for inventors to bring their innovative designs to market.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - The sports equipment manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of effortless unicycling by developing and producing user-friendly unicycles for beginners.
2. Advanced Technology - The advanced technology industry can explore the trend of enhanced balancing technology in unicycles by developing new balancing mechanisms or incorporating similar technology in other products.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - Crowdfunding platforms have an opportunity to tap into the trend of crowdfunding for unicycle innovation and attract inventors seeking funding for their unique unicycle designs.
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