Ukrainian engineer's wheel-less bicycle challenges tradition
1:59 PM EDT, September 10, 2024
Ukrainian engineer and YouTuber Sergey Gordeyev surprised internet users with his innovative idea—a bicycle without wheels. Although it works, its practicality is questionable. However, fans of internet absurdities will surely appreciate this project.
In a world where technological innovations constantly push the boundaries of what is possible, the Ukrainian engineer decided to challenge one of the oldest and most fundamental principles of bicycle design—the presence of wheels. His unique vision and courage in thinking outside the box resulted in a concept of a bicycle that redefines our understanding of mobility. Could a wheel-less vehicle become the future of transportation?
Does a bicycle without wheels really exist?
The engineer removed the wheels from a regular bicycle and replaced them with a track system similar to those used in tanks and heavy construction equipment.
The result of his work is a bicycle that indeed has no wheels yet can still move. Tests showed that riding it is slow and noisy but possible—provided the surface is flat and even and there are no plans to make turns.
What was the purpose of creating a wheel-less bicycle?
Sergey Gordeyev did not aspire to create an alternative to traditional bicycles. The project aimed to showcase the constructor's creativity and craftsmanship only.
The most frequently commented post under the video on YouTube sums it up best:
Finally, someone created a means of transport that is as fast as walking but requires ten times more effort.
The author himself is aware of the project's futility, creating it just for fun, as explained in the video description.
