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Old 08-16-2014, 01:20 PM   #35 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by chillsworld View Post
The first person to utilize this design in the real world, that I know of, was Billy Lane. He took the bearing from a military helicopter to make his rear wheel on his chopper. I think I've heard told that it costs between $10k and $25k just for the bearing.



EDIT: Look up the cars from the moive Tron Legacy... I've always wondered if a hubless wheel could be adapted for extreme aero capabilites.
Some would pay just for the novelty.And as soon as it sold,it would signal the market that there was $$$$$$$$$$$ in it.It would take off from there,whether it was actually better or not.
PS you could add hamsters inside for a 'bio-hybrid' drive.
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