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@ bicycling no chain, no pedals - footbike (mamutovo.cz)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/bicycling@lemmy.world
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[–] 17 points 7 months ago

So, a scooter with really big wheels

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    [–] 16 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Is this just an elaborate scooter?

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  • [–] 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.

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    • [–] 8 points 7 months ago

    RIP my leg skin

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    [–] 5 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    This needs a stand and racks/paniers for the shopping

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    • [–] 1 point 7 months 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...

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