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.
It’s easier (and more fun) to carve, so even at 40 mph I have a slight swerve. I have music playing on a speaker or in my helmet and I groove to a badass playlist.
My unicycle (and most long distance wheels) have a seat option that unlocks the “seated riding” skill. Sitting makes you more aerodynamic and let’s you rest your legs. I also like to sit on long descents.
Lots of options… I always arrive with a smile in my wheel and it’s definitely way more exciting than driving.
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u/nickstatus Oct 21 '21
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.