Riding Handmade Scooters in Congo

Never in a millions years would I have been able to see this, without youtube. Incredible!

The bikes look like they came out from "The Flistones". Fascinating

Imagine how many people or businesses rely on the speed and efficiency of these hand made bike creations. The difference between an hour travel to carry 20 kegs of water, or a whole day to go back and forth doing it by hand. Major salute and respect!

this is exactly how Fred and Barney made wheels back in the 60s in BedRock.

I remember in the dominican republic we made scooters that were powered with rubber bands. You would wind up the rubber bands with a pully and gear and it would stretch them very very tight. We used at least four on the rear wheel ... to release the energy you used a trigger system and you used a brake handle to control the amount of force. It functioned almost like an e-bike but with rubber bands! Eventually we figured out how to wind the rubber bands with the pedals and you could wind the rubber bands and then go ... they became really popular and you would see tons of them on the road during that era .... it was always fun watching how people came up with inventions to harness the power of energy .

This wheel takes me back 60-65 years, when my brother and I cobbled together our toys or just entertainment on the farm. These guys should be an inspiration to anyone who is bitching about not being handed the latest i phone. Good show. Thank you.

Watching those fellas on those old motorbikes carrying that wood up hill,definitely made me wonder why I ever complained about my flt work in the warehouses 😂,those boys are hard workers for sure,kudos to them. ❤

What the streets of NYC will look like in 5 yrs.

I live in the USA and sometimes we complaints about the little things and these people make a way out of no way God bless them 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

As a craftsman and fabriator I gotta say, bravo to them. Use what you got, make what you need. Love it.

2024- Africans discover wheel - colorized

Say what you will, but the innovativeness of humans never ceases to amaze me. Their hard work and dedication is commendable

Изготовление большого деревянного самоката, это конечно, высокие технологии плюс ручная сборка. Но парни на мотоциклах, перевозчики бревен это настоящие каскадёры.

I love how the students are acutely aware and paying attention to know how to do this💪🏾

The less money you have, more creative your brain is...

You reading this, sitting and chilling watching some YouTube.. Never forget how lucky you are.

I remember seeing their home made airplanes a couple years ago. Looks like they came out of the same factory.

Not even a micrometer to check. His eye sight and hand coordination is impressive. 👍🏿👍🏿

First wooden space ship, space station and moon lander are already under construction!

These people have one of the most creative way of handling problems with what they have at hand, respect.