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minus-squareClay_pidgin@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7·10 days agoA scooter’s wheels have a much smaller diameter, so they’re much more susceptible to rocks and bumps than a bike.
minus-squaresem@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·10 days agoThey are also unstable without steering input, unlike bicycles, which makes them way more dangerous. I’d like to see the research.
minus-squareClay_pidgin@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·10 days agoI guess a point in the scooter’s favor is that you can jump off more easily.
minus-squaresem@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·10 days agoI guess the center of gravity is lower on the scooter too for what it’s worth.
minus-squarelad@programming.devlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·8 days agoIf you’re moving fast, jumping off will not help much. Maybe not getting buried under the bike but not falling full speed
A scooter’s wheels have a much smaller diameter, so they’re much more susceptible to rocks and bumps than a bike.
They are also unstable without steering input, unlike bicycles, which makes them way more dangerous. I’d like to see the research.
I guess a point in the scooter’s favor is that you can jump off more easily.
I guess the center of gravity is lower on the scooter too for what it’s worth.
If you’re moving fast, jumping off will not help much. Maybe not getting buried under the bike but not falling full speed