System and method for providing gyroscopic stabilization to a two-wheeled vehicle

Abstract From the Canadian patent

This invention provides a stabilizing system and method for two-wheeled vehicles (typically small, human-powered bicycles) that affords the rider no restriction on the full range of movements (banks leans, etc.) common to , bicycles, but that provides greater stability during turns and other maneuvers so that an unintentional bank or tilt (poten¬ tially causing a fall) is less likely, even at relatively slow speeds and startup. A rotating mass of predetermined mass-value and radial mass-distribution is provided coaxially with the front axle. The mass is supported on bearings so as to freewheel with respect to the rotation of the front wheel. As such it can be induced to spin …