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Originally Posted by RyanN
... I'm sure there is a decent amount of waste energy to keep this thing balanced all the time, which will decrease the distance you can get with one. Why not add a front wheel for steering or just a dummy wheel, that way you don't waste energy keeping it balanced and you can also add more battery packs to increase the distance it can go in one charge...
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Actually if the drivetrain/balancing technology is anything like the Segway (and I presume it must be very similar) then there is VERY little energy used for balancing. In fact, a Segway can balance (not moving) for a couple of days before the battery is depleted. Also, when "braking"/slowing or going down hill the batteries are actually charging.
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Originally Posted by Stuart
... Unfortunately it will compete in the same arena as . . legs, and its hard to beet free. not to mention the powerful Adidas lobby in congress...
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Can your legs go 35 mph ??
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07-04-2009, 21:45
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