So as not to use the dreaded “S” word two times in a day, we’ll call this by its alternate name: the Legway, a step-powered vehicle. It’s actually a variation of the Universe Cycle, with handlebars. I’d love to see a video to see how wonky it is to drive. The builder says it’s not that hard and he’s gotten pretty good at it.
Steampunk Segway
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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.
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i would have to say that is leg powered, and steampunk, not steam powered.
No one said “steam,” I said “step,” “step-powered.”
You gotta love it….Swell
I want to see video too!
Finally, I can get to where I need to go by harnessing the power of walking!