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Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board by neves on Thursday May 19, 2016 @02:08PM (#11732271)
You just said that it removes a bikes greatest feature: the possibility of exercising while commuting. It's a lot healthier, greener, and a better use of my time.
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Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board by skdoo on Thursday May 19, 2016 @04:27PM (#11733512)
Agreed. But we've discovered from users of the board that in hilly or hot areas, having exercised on their way to work and arriving sweaty is a non-starter.
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Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board by sangnoir on Friday May 20, 2016 @05:37AM (#11736561)
> Agreed. But we've discovered from users of the board that in hilly or hot areas, having exercised on their way to work and arriving sweaty is a non-starter

Non-starter - really? How many workplaces don't have showers? I'm in a developing country and we have showers at our office.

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Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board by codemac on Friday May 20, 2016 @02:15PM (#11740148)
In the US, many many workplaces do not have showers. It's a huge annoyance. They are not part of building codes to have in offices.
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Re:Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board by goldenkey on Thursday May 19, 2016 @06:05PM (#11734240)
And yet cars seem to pervade your point of view... Exercise is hardly a magic bullet for health. And stinking at your job due to sweat, feeling uncomfortable, and being less productive is a tradeoff for most people. It's still somewhat of a workout to ride the boosted if you set the trucks tight, calf muscles definitely get a workout. But even so, your POV is a bit narrow sighted.
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