Pimp my Segway: the electric bike with added style

Designer Erik Lanuza is the man behind a stylish electric bike based on the self-balancing technology pioneered by Segway.

The Taurus allows the rider to sit astride a motorcycle-style seat rather than stand as is the case with the Segway Personal Transporter.

To control the Taurus, the rider leans forward or backward to control the speed and pushes or pulls the bull horn-like handlebars to change the direction.

Successors to Segway

The Segway relies on gyroscopes, tilt sensors and high-speed microprocessors I order to perform its balancing act – technology that cost the company $100million to develop.

The popularity of the vehicle has been hampered by its high cost and restrictions on its use; in Britain it costs over £4,000 and it is illegal to use anywhere other than on private land.

Despite slow sales, the technology is proven and being used as the basis for a range of concept vehicles.

Electric vehicle concepts	based on Segway self-balancing technology
Concept Centaur – a four-wheeled Segway built capable of off-road riding
The Honda U3-X – an electric self-balancing unicycle that is a contender for the title of world’s smallest powered vehicle
Segway Mantix – a futuristic and stylish interpretation of Segway’s self-balancing technology
EN-V concept: As well as the Taurus, Segway has worked with General Motors to build a two-seater Segway , which itself has inspired a pod-like electric vehicle that is able to drive itself by communicating with other vehicles on the road

Cycle insurance

Cycle insurance from the ETA includes new-for-old cover for theft and accidental damage (race events included), third party insurance, personal accident cover and if you breakdown, they will even come out and recover you and your bike.

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