A typical person might look at a Formula 1 wheel and wonder what it would look like on a car, or displayed in a store, or even repurposed as a cool coffee table. Wondering what it would be like to ride, however, ventures into the realm of crazy automotive science. We love this kingdom.
We are introduced to this wacky experiment courtesy of The Q on YouTube, and we’re even treated to a cool illusion right off the bat. Envisioning what an F1 wheeled skateboard would look like, some cleverly placed mirrors make it look like the rider is riding the tire through the air. This apparently serves as a proof of concept and construction begins.
A two-wheeled hoverboard is sacrificed to give the fat racing tire a means of propulsion. The electric motor with its sensors enables forward and reverse operation, and it is neatly installed in one of the very large footrests flanking the steering wheel. The video description states that this is a legit F1 wheel, mounted on a custom made axle and bracket, which is then bolted to a custom made steel deck. The video makes the build look deceiving, but the axle assembly alone consists of several hand-cut steel discs shaped to fit the motor on the wheel.
With a bit of red paint and some F1-appropriate sponsor decals, the motorized one-wheeler looks fantastic, but how does it handle? Considering the size of the wheel and all the steel used in the construction, the hoverboard’s motor might be a bit overloaded for this role. The speed seems pretty slow and it took quite a long position for the rider to just clear the tire. We suspect enthusiasts of a smaller stature might struggle to make it all work, but hey, that’s the price you pay for looking cool at an F1 race.
This build isn’t as crazy as a walking Lada or a Chevy Cavalier ice shack. But with the onset of winter in northern parts of the world, expect to see more mad scientist creations to occupy otherwise idle hands.
A typical person might look at a Formula 1 wheel and wonder what it would look like on a car, or displayed in a store, or even repurposed as a cool coffee table. Wondering what it would be like to ride, however, ventures into the realm of crazy automotive science. We love this kingdom.
We are introduced to this wacky experiment courtesy of The Q on YouTube, and we’re even treated to a cool illusion right off the bat. Envisioning what an F1 wheeled skateboard would look like, some cleverly placed mirrors make it look like the rider is riding the tire through the air. This apparently serves as a proof of concept and construction begins.
A two-wheeled hoverboard is sacrificed to give the fat racing tire a means of propulsion. The electric motor with its sensors enables forward and reverse operation, and it is neatly installed in one of the very large footrests flanking the steering wheel. The video description states that this is a legit F1 wheel, mounted on a custom made axle and bracket, which is then bolted to a custom made steel deck. The video makes the build look deceiving, but the axle assembly alone consists of several hand-cut steel discs shaped to fit the motor on the wheel.
With a bit of red paint and some F1-appropriate sponsor decals, the motorized one-wheeler looks fantastic, but how does it handle? Considering the size of the wheel and all the steel used in the construction, the hoverboard’s motor might be a bit overloaded for this role. The speed seems pretty slow and it took quite a long position for the rider to just clear the tire. We suspect enthusiasts of a smaller stature might struggle to make it all work, but hey, that’s the price you pay for looking cool at an F1 race.
This build isn’t as crazy as a walking Lada or a Chevy Cavalier ice shack. But with the onset of winter in northern parts of the world, expect to see more mad scientist creations to occupy otherwise idle hands.
