Month: February 2009
Off Road Segway – How Did I Miss This?
Posted by – February 28, 2009
I knew about Segways, but I never knew they had made an off-road version called the Segway x2.
The X2 is just like a normal Seqway except, you guessed it, it can go off-road on terrains such as gravel, dirt, grass, and even snow.
- Weight: 120 lbs
- Tire Width: 8in
- Max Speed: 12.5 mph
- Range: Up to 12 mi off-pavement
Video of the Segway X2 in Action
And just for kicks, here's a Chimpanzee riding on a Segway.
Link: Segway X2
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 Segway X2 in great condition!!!  US $5,400.00
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 DSI Segway X2 I2 Kickstand Parking Stand Accessory US $29.44
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 Segway X2 PT HT XTRAVENGANZA RED TIRES WHITE STEERI US $5,199.99
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 Segway Modular X2 Parking Stand US $62.00
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21 Speed Bike? Pssh! How About an INFINITE Speed Bike?
Posted by – February 27, 2009
There is something called the NuVinci CVT, which can be used on bikes to provide an UNLIMITED number of gears. That's pretty amazing.
The NuVinci CVT (Continuously Variable planetary Transmission) system contains balls on the inside that, well... just watch the video, I don't think I'd be able to explain it.
When it's equipped on a bike to change the transmission you have to twist the handlebar to increase/decrease the drive.
This thing can be used on more than just bikes too. It can also be used on...
- Light Electric Vehicles
- Automobiles
- All Terrain Vehicles
- Lawn Mowers, Golf Carts, etc.
- Agricultural Equipment
- Wind Energy
Link: Fallbrook Technologies
MotoXBoard Road Trip
Posted by – February 24, 2009
I'm a fan of innovation and when I first saw the MotoXboard I was instantly intrigued. I mean it takes the standard design of a motorized mountainboard and comes up with something entirely uniquely its own by placing a powered wheel in between the riders feet.
I've had experience with a cheapo (well not so cheap to me) junk motorized mountainboard that was bought on eBay. The thing was absolutely horrible, and it even tried to kill me (maybe I'll post about that later).
Anyway, it's nice to see something different come into the market and not the same old, mass-produced-in-China garbage.
Here's a video released a few months ago (I've been away for awhile) of the MotoXboard in action as their crew took a trip to Snowmass Village, CO.
MotoXboard
