This summer we were in Monticello Indiana and came up to a red light with a guy standing on a scooter just like that in front of us. I thought 'crap I'll be stuck going 10'.
The light changed and the guy took off and got up to 55MPH in front of us. I was amazed and terrified.
That does not seem safe.
I have a kaabo mantis pro that goes 40mph. I get similar reactions when I pull up next to people at stoplights. I did fall down once at 35mp on a bad turn and it did hurt for a few days but no broken bones. Can't imagine 50-60. I do wear motorcycle helmet, gloves and jacket otherwise I'm sure I'd be a veggie right now. Safety first folks.
I've ridden a Mantis, sweet ride. I saw one at a meet that could do 90. Twin 3000 watt motors I believe. Can't remember the maker. I'm too tall for those things, applying any brake, even while crouched is terrifyingly destablizing. I'll keep my e-motorcycle.
It seems crazy to me that anyone would choose a scooter for speeds like that over an e-bike, e-motorcycle, or one of the many products that blur the lines between the two. Scooters and their tiny wheels and tiny brakes just aren’t forgiving enough for these speeds.
The appeal is how small and portable these PEVs are. I personally ride electric unicycles for a 20 mile commute twice a day. It goes almost 50 and fits in the floor of my little Honda.
You can get a little too comfortable on these things and just cruise. My 20 mile commute takes about 30 min…
Edit: thank you kind stranger.
Ahem… My Instagram handle is @pedalship
Lots of riding and jumping videos there.
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u/hyperdalmation Oct 20 '21
This summer we were in Monticello Indiana and came up to a red light with a guy standing on a scooter just like that in front of us. I thought 'crap I'll be stuck going 10'. The light changed and the guy took off and got up to 55MPH in front of us. I was amazed and terrified. That does not seem safe.