• aasatru@kbin.earth
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    9 days ago

    But… Bikes? How does it improve on bikes, other than being much less safe and more expensive?

    Crazy futurists could even propose we build cities around bikes… but that would be insane, obviously. 🚙

    • Idk, more options? It’s a self-balancing thing-a-ma-bob that takes you places when you stand on it. It’s cool and more options are nice. Also, I find it kinda amusing that you think a Segway-compatible city wouldn’t also be bike-compatible. They max out at like, 12mph. You’re not building a sprawling city around Segways like you would with cars.

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        9 days ago

        One of those isn’t a benefit and the other isn’t true. Also, e-bikes are a thing

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          9 days ago

          How is that not more compact than a bicycle?

          Also for some people not having to pedal is actually a necessity so yes it’s a benefit to some.

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            9 days ago

            Anyone who can’t pedal is also gonna have trouble standing upright and maintaining a neutral balance on a thin board