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this personal wheel bike was produced by the Z-Gomot Ternbuell Guppat Corporation during the final years of the Old Republic. Measuring 2.5 meters in diameter, the Tsmeu-6 was originally designed as a military vehicle, and was known as the preferred ground vehicle of General Grievous during the Clone Wars. The central ring of the bike was padded for the comfort of the rider, and housed a pair of frictionless, magnetic rails that supported two massive chains that propelled the outer drive rings. These outer rings were studded with large claws that could dig into the rockiest of terrain for traction and stability, or could fold inward to allow the wheel bike to approach speeds of 330 kilometers per hour. The rider sat just outside of the rings, so that they had a clear view of the road. Opposite the rider was the main weapons emplacement, which could accommodate a double laser cannon. At the bottom of the vehicle were a pair of running boards that folded up when the vehicle was in motion. When stopped, or when necessary to move over rough terrain, each running board folded down to expose two clawed legs. These legs held the wheel bike upright when parked, or could be used to move the wheel bike over obstacles. With these legs extended, the Tsmeu-6 stood nearly four meters tall.