Comment on Who is the enemy?
sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 weeks agoPeople keep saying they’re dangerous but I ride one all the time. I really wish they were as well studied as bikes, where I know the helmet doesn’t help that much when you’re hit in a collision.
clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks ago
A scooter’s wheels have a much smaller diameter, so they’re much more susceptible to rocks and bumps than a bike.
sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 weeks ago
They are also unstable without steering input, unlike bicycles, which makes them way more dangerous. I’d like to see the research.
clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks ago
I guess a point in the scooter’s favor is that you can jump off more easily.
sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 weeks ago
I guess the center of gravity is lower on the scooter too for what it’s worth.
sukhmel@programming.dev 3 weeks ago
If you’re moving fast, jumping off will not help much. Maybe not getting buried under the bike but not falling full speed