A wheel is round – this truth is not usually disputed by anyone. But for the team of the science show The Q – this is not an argument, but an excuse for experiments. They decided to check what would happen if they made a bicycle with square wheels. Could anyone ride it?
And they actually pulled it off! In the clip published on Youtube, the experimenters calmly ride a bicycle with square wheels: they turn, they maneuver, and they seem to feel very comfortable.
Yes, the wheels are mounted on a standard bicycle frame and equipped with classic spokes, but here they are more for visual effect. And the movement itself is provided by... tracks, the kind that tanks are fitted with. They rotate when the cyclist pedals and provide grip with the road. The wheels themselves, meanwhile, remain stationary.
The experimenters say that the square wheels – are one of their craziest projects. But they caused an absolute sensation – 4.7 million video views in a week. In the comments, their creation is called a true testament to the power of creativity and innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is considered the norm.
By the way, many people have already expressed a desire to buy such a bicycle. But how much its assembly cost, and whether it will ever go on sale, is unknown.
