Kondo Machine, a company known for making specialized parts for high-end carmakers such as Rolls-Royce, has entered the two-wheel market with the same flair. These are some of the most advanced bike wheels in the world, and for the $7,900 price tag, they'd better be.

The Gikoso wheels have so little friction that they can spin on a test rack for six continuous minutes, compared to the minute and a half of other fancy cycles. It took Kondo engineers six months to develop the shock absorbing axles, which are made of a blend of lightweight and durable carbon fiber and titanium. The company tested the wheels at speeds up to 186 mph, faster than any human would conceivably pedal. As Bloomberg says, a feature of Japan's tech market is this over-engineering—pushing high-end products further than they'd ever need to go.

If you're thinking eight grand sounds like a lot for a pair of bike wheels, you're not alone. Kondo Machine has sold just 30 sets, probably to people who won't let their investment leave the garage.

Source: Bloomberg

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