What is an axle? An axle is a rod that passes through the centre of a wheel. The wheel grips the axle tightly, so the wheel and axle turn together. Axles help wheels stay in place and spin smoothly.

This unique idea led me to create this one-of-a-kind bicycle. Join me in this exciting journey as I build and test out this crazy bike with front drive wheel and rear wheel steering.

High-wheel bikes were made before the development of the chain and sprocket system of pedaling a bike, so the pedals and cranks of a high-wheel are fixed to the axle of the front wheel, which was ...

In short order, Burtov’s startup, Cambridge, Mass.-based GeoOrbital, brought on a chief technology officer, improved the prototype for the wheel (which is expected to cost $950 at retail), and ...