Adam Savage gets a SBU

Written by: Alan Parekh at 3:59 pm. Filed under Cool Gadgets, Insane Equipment

The SBU (Self Balancing Unicycle) which we have featured in the past is now in the hands of Adam Savage from Mythbusters. This thing looks like tons of fun to ride! I would think the learning curve would be much less than on a traditional unicycle?

“SPECIFICATIONS:

• Speed 10 MPH
• Range: 10 miles
• Weight: 24 lbs
• Folded size: 13”x20”x35”
• Drive: Electric motor
• Speed control: Rider lean detection
• Brakes: Electric, regenerating
• Battery: LiFePO4 36V
• Recharge time: 2 hours
• Charge indicator: Multicolor LED
• Power switch: Key
• Frame: Chromoly
• Tire: Standard 20” x1.75”
• Rim: 48-spoke alloy
• Pedals: Folding
• Height: Adjustable
• Max cargo weight: 250 lbs
• Economic: 2¢ per charge
• Factory warranty: 1 year
• Includes: Battery, charger and manual
• Built: USA
• In production: Now
• Price: MSRP $1499″

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10 Responses to “Adam Savage gets a SBU”

Lar Says:
December 22nd, 2009
You had me until the MSRP…
London Says:
December 22nd, 2009
I saw him using that on one of the newer shows after recently seeing a video about it online, needless to say I want one. All the fun of a segway with with 10 times the geekiness and only half the pretentiousness.
Muris Says:
December 23rd, 2009
Good for him!
This would kill my back after lets say, 30 minutes od riding
But very very cool indeed.
Tom Fisk Says:
December 23rd, 2009
From the video it looks like Jamie was a bit perturbed with Adam’s antics…but what else is new?
Oler Says:
December 23rd, 2009
It sure does look tons off fun to ride!
Scott Says:
December 23rd, 2009
Given that Segways are as obtrusive as small horses, this is a welcome relief.
Kian Says:
December 23rd, 2009
This look really funny to ride
The SBU finally goes on sale Says:
December 24th, 2009
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December 25th, 2009
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satyas Says:
January 24th, 2010
I saw him using that on one of the newer shows after recently seeing a video about it online, needless to say I want one. All the fun of a segway with with 10 times the geekiness and only half the pretentiousness.
Thanks for sharing, i love this post

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