Electric unicycles are being used in Britain with more than 100 mailmen . `` In many ways , it feels like technology and science is headed in that direction ; towards that mode of transport . '' The rugged one - piece units can reach 30 mph and have a range of 28 miles . The unicycles can even recharge their own batteries when going downhill . Airwheel says they have been snapping up the devices for commuting .
Electric unicycles are being used in Britain with more than 100 mailmen . The rugged one - piece units can reach 30 mph and have a range of 28 miles . The unicycles can even recharge their own batteries when going downhill . Airwheel says they have been snapping up the devices for commuting .