Another extreme case of style before function, but it looks pretty damn cool!! There's a vid in the middle of the web page. Motorcycles: Hubless Monster Motorcycle Rolls Without Spokes
That is insane looking...I do think of any bike to be riding that would be a definate case for ATGATT (or at least a helmet). Aparently not for everyone though judging by the video. Cool idea though.
Cool looking? Absolutely. Would I own one? Never. I won one via a raffle/sweepstakes? I would sell it on EBay. Never underestimate the power of poseurs with lots of money. KC-10 FE out... lane: :usa2:
With the form vs function debate if you really think about it standard rims have bearings in them to allow movement and this hubless design is just those "bearings" moved just on the outer edge of the rim. I see a comment on that page and have to agree it will be hilarious if someone puts in a hamster in the wheel! :lol:
Direct quote from the article: "We’re guessing the immense complication, need for extreme precision and high maintenance needs of the hubless design are the least of Amen’s concerns, as this motorcycle wasn’t designed to be ridden." Enough said. I don't want to look at it. I want to ride it. It's the equivalent of a cheerleading team for motorcycling. Can't ride them, neither. Kudos to the engineers, though.
