The Segway - Burning Rubber @ 10 kmph

Amien · 3rd July 2008, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Samurai

It's just a joke, not really true.

aw snap :( i really thought it was :|

sujaylahiri · 3rd July 2008, 23:21

Did you guys see that episode of Frasier where Niles comes to Frasier's place in a Segway and then everyone in the house falls in love with it (even Martin).

madhokritesh · 7th December 2008, 20:02

Came across this new form of Transport catching up in the USA, Actor Niel Nitin Mukesh also owns one here in india. heres more abt it.

"When Dean Kamen unveiled the Segway® Personal Transporter (PT) on ABC's Good Morning America, he described the machine as "the world's first self-balancing human transporter." When you look at the machine in motion, you get an idea of what he's talking about. Unlike a car, the Segway PT only has two wheels, yet it manages to stay upright by itself.
To move forward or backward on the Segway PT, the rider just leans slightly forward or backward. To turn left or right, the rider simply moves the LeanSteer frame left or right. You get the sense of power and speed, yet you also feel a sense of safety and absolute control. It all feels natural, safe, and instinctive.
The Segway PT can take you places that a car or bicycle can't - including inside many stores, office buildings, businesses, airports, elevators, and trains. Although they're ideal for short jaunts, Segway PTs can travel as far as 24 miles/38 km on a single battery charge, depending on terrain, payload, and riding style.
Like any invention that's ahead of its time, the Segway PT is often misunderstood. The gleeful smiles of Segway PT riders may have created an impression that this is ...well...a toy. But make no mistake. While a Segway PT is incredibly fun to ride, it is serious transportation designed for today's world."
LINK - Segway

diwa · 8th April 2009, 09:55

GM and Segway are developing the electric two-seat prototype with two wheels which combines technologies created by Segway and GM. The vehicle is billed as a safe, cheap and clean alternative to traditional automobiles for use in cities worldwide...

Source: GM & Segway introduce JV personal vehicle-Pictures- Day in Pics - Economic Times

GTO · 8th April 2009, 10:23

I saw some pictures and the 2 seater PV looks cool, a given with Segway designs. The image it creates is crucial to initial levels of acceptability.

Nope, I don't think this is the solution to urban transportation problems though. But it does have a potential role in segments such as large school campuses, airports, office complexes, manufacturing facilities and the like. Maybe even smaller towns (with the local govt. support of course).

Steeroid · 8th April 2009, 11:19

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Originally Posted by diwa

GM and Segway are developing the electric two-seat prototype with two wheels which combines technologies created by Segway and GM. The vehicle is billed as a safe, cheap and clean alternative to traditional automobiles for use in cities worldwide...

Source: GM & Segway introduce JV personal vehicle-Pictures- Day in Pics - Economic Times

Its called the Puma and I doubt if it is anything other than a half-hearted attempt by GM to tell the government that it is trying to do something with all the money they've been given.

The Segway was supposed to revolutionize transport by itself - a few years down the line, you would have to be incredibly silly to don a helmet and climb onto this device to do what others do with their feet.

The device is also not entirely idiot-proof - George Bush fell off one.

Nitin · 8th April 2009, 20:26

Read an article on TOI, about Neil Nitin Mukesh getting himself a new Segway.
I'd love to get myself one of these!

sen2009 · 22nd May 2012, 18:37

This is now launched in India.
Bird Segway

selfdrive · 22nd May 2012, 18:57

^^ I hope they have Indianised models with better GC,

any idea of the price range at launch?

sen2009 · 22nd May 2012, 21:34

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Originally Posted by selfdrive

^^ I hope they have Indianised models with better GC,

any idea of the price range at launch?

They have a offroading model, some adventure model. That one will just about manage in Mumbai. You will have to get off and lift it up across obstacles every 3-400 meters though.

The biggest fallacy in this bike (its got two wheels! both at the same place though) is that it does not seem to have a horn!
How can you move at 25 kmph in India without a horn?!

Price range is, I think from around 3 lakhs. I have no concrete info.

3rd July 2008, 23:21	#47
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Did you guys see that episode of Frasier where Niles comes to Frasier's place in a Segway and then everyone in the house falls in love with it (even Martin).
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7th December 2008, 20:02	#48
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	New Form of Transport Came across this new form of Transport catching up in the USA, Actor Niel Nitin Mukesh also owns one here in india. heres more abt it. "When Dean Kamen unveiled the Segway® Personal Transporter (PT) on ABC's Good Morning America, he described the machine as "the world's first self-balancing human transporter." When you look at the machine in motion, you get an idea of what he's talking about. Unlike a car, the Segway PT only has two wheels, yet it manages to stay upright by itself. To move forward or backward on the Segway PT, the rider just leans slightly forward or backward. To turn left or right, the rider simply moves the LeanSteer frame left or right. You get the sense of power and speed, yet you also feel a sense of safety and absolute control. It all feels natural, safe, and instinctive. The Segway PT can take you places that a car or bicycle can't - including inside many stores, office buildings, businesses, airports, elevators, and trains. Although they're ideal for short jaunts, Segway PTs can travel as far as 24 miles/38 km on a single battery charge, depending on terrain, payload, and riding style. Like any invention that's ahead of its time, the Segway PT is often misunderstood. The gleeful smiles of Segway PT riders may have created an impression that this is ...well...a toy. But make no mistake. While a Segway PT is incredibly fun to ride, it is serious transportation designed for today's world." LINK - Segway Attached Thumbnails Last edited by madhokritesh : 7th December 2008 at 20:04.
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8th April 2009, 09:55	#49
diwa BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 355 Thanked: 183 Times	GM & Segway introduce 2 seater personal vechile GM and Segway are developing the electric two-seat prototype with two wheels which combines technologies created by Segway and GM. The vehicle is billed as a safe, cheap and clean alternative to traditional automobiles for use in cities worldwide... Source: GM & Segway introduce JV personal vehicle-Pictures- Day in Pics - Economic Times
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8th April 2009, 10:23	#50
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,529 Thanked: 300,724 Times View My Garage	I saw some pictures and the 2 seater PV looks cool, a given with Segway designs. The image it creates is crucial to initial levels of acceptability. Nope, I don't think this is the solution to urban transportation problems though. But it does have a potential role in segments such as large school campuses, airports, office complexes, manufacturing facilities and the like. Maybe even smaller towns (with the local govt. support of course).
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8th April 2009, 20:26	#52
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Read an article on TOI, about Neil Nitin Mukesh getting himself a new Segway. I'd love to get myself one of these!
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22nd May 2012, 18:37	#53
sen2009 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 561 Thanked: 729 Times View My Garage	Re: The Segway - Burning Rubber @ 10 kmph This is now launched in India. Bird Segway
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selfdrive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Zurich Posts: 2,962 Thanked: 3,534 Times	Re: The Segway - Burning Rubber @ 10 kmph ^^ I hope they have Indianised models with better GC, any idea of the price range at launch?
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