Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production
by Grue3 on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @07:19AM
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These huge storage boxes look like they would severely mess with balance. I can already feel the difference in maneuverability when I put a grocery bag in front of a bike, now imagine 30kg of mail in there.
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Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production
by Ded7xSEoPKYNsDd on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @07:45AM
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This bike (the small one) is even designed for double that amount (60kg). As common as non-motorized post bikes are already, I guess you learn to deal with it.
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Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production
by Pxtl on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @09:57AM
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Notice that the handlebars are tilted while they front basket is straight. They're not attached to the forks, they're attached to the frame. While that's still a lot of weight (and heaven help you if it shifts during a turn) it's not going to have the same feeling as a basket which is attached to the bars.
Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production
by TillE on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @09:00AM
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They're sturdy containers along the center of the bike. I'm sure it feels a little different, but nothing too disconcerting. Besides, once they've reached their destination area, they're stopping every 20 meters to deliver mail to a different building.
Re:Deutsche Post expands StreetScooter production
by Xylakant on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @11:35AM
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They also have small support wheels that can be deployed to move the short distances from door to door.