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Re:Scooter mechanic, once homeless, says cheap rides now hel... by JoeAltmaier on Monday December 10, 2018 @12:20PM (#18649429)
All true. Bicycles can go 20mph, vs pedestrians' 2mph. Not a good fit. Scooters have to be even worse (heavier, worse collisions).
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Re:Scooter mechanic, once homeless, says cheap rides now hel... by C1sc0cat on Monday December 10, 2018 @01:02PM (#18649788)
Faster than that I have see bikes going more than 20 in London - and blasting through junctions at a read light.
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