• CactusEcho@piefed.socialEnglish
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    1 day ago

    i see a lot of them where i live. They are ok for flat short trips, like in a park or next to the river. For me it’s meh…

    • CheesyFingers@piefed.socialEnglish
      9·
      5 days ago

      Yes but with brakes, less resistance, and a much smoother ride! Ive always wanted to build one but i already have a thousand projects…

    • OrgunDonor@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      5 days ago

      So I had a quick look for one, and I wouldn’t even say elaborate scooter, it’s just a scooter. Yea it has bigger wheels which use actual tyres and tubes, but that’s the only real difference.

      The one I checked out was around 10kg, so not super light or anything(heavier than my bikes, but granted they cost significantly more). You aren’t going to be more efficient than a bike, it is going to suck when you get to any climb.

      These definitely aren’t for me, or anyone in my area(too many hills), a bike is the significantly better option.

      • ele108@mamutovo.czOP
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        5 hours ago

        @OrgunDonor @Tai You are quite right in terms of comparison bicycle! 🙂
        You have to use different muscles, any climb is hard, especially for beginners, you are slower than bicycle, you have to put more power to move.
        More experienced riders ride routes around 50-100 km per day. My maximum is 185 km in one day. And road racers reach a maximum average speed of around 30km/h.

        Footbike is simply something else than bike. It is different, that’s all…🤣 🛴

        (This steel bike in front is 7,3 kilo, carbons are about 4 kilos)

      • ele108@mamutovo.czOP
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        5 days ago

        @OwOarchist @luthis
        Thanks for your interest and practical suggestions.

        - I want these road kick scooters lightweight, because I use them for all-day trips.
        - Interestingly, the wheel never touches legs while riding.

        I also use a heavier scooter with a stand plus a bike rack and bags and mudguards. At the moment, the one is quite muddy. Should be washed and cleaned, but I can´t find anybody to do it …🤣