Amazing monocycle replica

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August 17th, 2007 16

You may have seen images of this gorgeously crafted “monocycle/monowheel” replica (of an 1873 French design) making its way through the series of tubes. It was for sale, briefly, on eBay (with starting bid at US$13,000).