From Torque News.
This engineer has built a square-wheeled bicycle and it actually works, making a scraping sound.
One YouTuber by the name of The Q has taken it upon himself to push the boundaries of what we thought was possible. In a mind-boggling display of creativity and sheer determination, he has crafted a bicycle with square wheels. Yes, you read that right – square wheels! And believe it or not, this audacious invention actually works.
The moment The Q’s video hit the internet, it spread like wildfire, captivating the imaginations of millions. The audacity of creating a functional bicycle with square wheels was simply too intriguing to ignore. The concept seemed paradoxical—how could a bicycle with square wheels roll smoothly? But The Q, armed with a vision that defied convention, embarked on a journey that would forever change our perception of wheel design.
To bring his extraordinary creation to life, The Q started by meticulously sanding and cutting large lengths of tube steel, skillfully fashioning them into square frames. These frames, once welded together, formed the structural backbone of the square wheels. The Q’s craftsmanship and attention to detail were evident as he deftly drilled precise holes for the sprockets, ensuring the mechanisms would fit seamlessly into his unorthodox design.
To give life to this pedal-powered enigma, The Q ingeniously welded spokes to the center hub of each square wheel. However, instead of relying on the frame’s rotation as in traditional bicycles, he took inspiration from the mechanics of a tank. The Q devised a track-like system by joining two chains, creating a continuous loop that wrapped around the outer perimeter of the square frame. This ingenious modification allowed the tracks to drive the bicycle’s movement, producing a scraping sound as they defied the laws of wheel physics.
With the framework complete, The Q added tire rubber to the outer surface of the tracks, serving a dual purpose: enhancing traction and adding a touch of visual appeal. The surreal sight of a bicycle equipped with square wheels, now adorned with tires, was a testament to The Q’s unrelenting pursuit of his audacious vision.
The moment of truth arrived as The Q, undeterred by skepticism, mounted his creation. Pushing off the ground, the square-wheeled bicycle embarked on its maiden voyage, defying expectations. While it lacked the speed and fluidity of a traditional bike, it nevertheless rolled surprisingly smoothly. The scraping sound, a symphony of defiance, echoed through the air as the bicycle gracefully moved forward, proving that sometimes innovation emerges from the most unconventional sources.
Inevitably, one might question the practicality of such an invention. While The Q’s square-wheeled bicycle successfully challenges our preconceptions, it’s not without its limitations. Riding uphill would likely prove to be a daunting task, and the bike’s speed would pale in comparison to its round-wheeled counterparts. Yet, we must remember that The Q’s creation is an embodiment of the human spirit to innovate and explore uncharted territories.
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This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at https://twitter.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and https://www.torquenews.com/ for daily automotive news.
Reference:
The Q https://youtu.be/hKyNqc1p2iw
SuperCar Blondie https://supercarblondie.com/bicycle-with-square-wheels-the-q/
Torque News https://youtu.be/mTImXHorvGs
