Re:Bird One - $1299
by redka on Friday May 10, 2019 @06:44PM
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I think electric unicycles are superior to electric scooters in most of the ways. If you're thinking about buying an electric scooter I'd recommend you to consider a one-wheeler instead. Once you learn how to ride, which takes about a week, it's much more comfortable and mobile than a scooter. You can take your wheel with you to a mall or a cinema and be on the go whenever.
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I agree but the issue with EUCs is the learning curve and the risk of injury during learning. I beat myself up a bit learning to ride mine, but it was worth it -- way better than a scooter.
Would it be easier to learn if you already know how to ride a pedal unicycle?
I don't know. Probably -> riding pedal unicycle seems crazy difficult compared.
How do they compare with regards to injury rate? I like having a handlebar.
If you're learning with no guidance or your wheel is buggy you may fall down a couple of times but it's mostly very mild since you just jump off. Some injuries can happen if you get cocky and not careful but I've fallen down 3 times already (1.5 years experience) and the worst I got was slightly damaged skin on my hands.
> or your wheel is buggy you may fall down a couple of times but it's mostly very mild since you just jump off.
I've been cycling in London and I have to do unexpected hard breaks daily; pedestrians walk of the pavement without looking around, fellow cyclist makes unexpected move, etc. If the vehicle can't hard break and you just jump off, how can you avoid to hurt others?
I'm more worried about in the event of a vehicle collision. I had an EcoReco scooter for a time. A vehicle turned in front of me, I ran into it. It would have been much worse for me if the handlebar had not collided with the car first.