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Re:CPSC calls for full recall of all Onewheel self-balancing... by Aeolun on Wednesday November 16, 2022 @07:37PM (#33633287)
Hmm, I don't think people using bikes are too lazy to walk. Then you'd use an electric bike. People using a bike are too busy to have time for walking. Using a bike is just as much effort, just condensed over a shorter period of time.
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Re:CPSC calls for full recall of all Onewheel self-balancing... by WiseWeasel on Wednesday November 16, 2022 @08:48PM (#33633875)
Biking a given distance is significantly more energy efficient than walking thanks to the wheels maintaining your momentum and decreasing friction.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_efficiency_in_transport

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Re:CPSC calls for full recall of all Onewheel self-balancing... by Aeolun on Thursday November 17, 2022 @06:05AM (#33637329)
More energy efficient just means you can expend the same energy and go faster :D
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