▲ 29 ▼ @ bicycling no chain, no pedals - footbike (mamutovo.cz) submitted 7 months ago by ele108@mamutovo.cz to c/bicycling@lemmy.world 8 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] Tai@mander.xyz 16 points 7 months ago (2 children) Is this just an elaborate scooter? permalink fedilink source hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] CheesyFingers@piefed.social 8 points 7 months 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... permalink fedilink source parent [–] OrgunDonor@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months 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. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CheesyFingers@piefed.social 8 points 7 months 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... permalink fedilink source parent
[–] OrgunDonor@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months 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. permalink fedilink source parent
