The hubless wheel, first created by Italian mechanical engineer Franco Sbarra for motorized vehicles, has also been seen in the application of many bicycle prototypes over the years. It is characterized by the lack of a center hub and a hollow axle usually part of the anatomy of a conventional bike. While many may argue that efficiency is compromised in using hubless and spokeless wheels, others see its advantages as it claims to make the bike lighter. However striking in appearance, not many prototype have actually become commercially viable. Lunartic is a Loughborough university design and technology final year project by Luke Douglas. The aim was to use a hubless wheel to create a compact bicycle, with the benefits of a large wheel and belt drive. It is probably one of the sexiest, strangest and awesomest bikes you will ever lay your eyes on. Hit play below and see for yourself.