The sidewalks are really dangerous where I am, where they are super uneven, have “artistic” curves, and trees that are overhanging really low so like will hit my body.

I go max 15 MPH on my escooter and if I hear a ding ding I jump onto the sidewalk and go a bit slower until you guys pass, since I’m slower and can dismount easier it only makes sense for me to make room. I figure as long as I make room it “shouldn’t” be a problem.

But just wondering if there are any bike riders that are just like shaking their fist at escooter riders.

EDIT: USA!

  • monsterpiece42
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    9 months ago

    What I’m saying is that $500 is enough to get you a brand new e-scooter that will go similar-to-bike speeds with no deal hunting, no mods, and a warranty. They’re also foldable, portable on to most public trans (inside) or into “the office”, and have virtually no maintenance.

    No hate on bikes. I have a couple of very nice bikes (not as nice as that Marinoni to be fair). But let’s not act like you’re reliability getting places for <$500. And even if you do, not everyone can. Solutions need to be repeatable.

    Edit: also to be fair, I am talking $500 USD. But if you go with a used scooter here you could probably do around $500 CAD equivalent.