News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London. Parent comment

Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by ilyt on Monday March 20, 2023 @11:13AM (#35232705)
I've seen someone on one of those e-scooters going like 40km/h. It looked terrifying. I'd be worried doing that much on bicycle but on tiny scooter wheels anything bad and you're catapulted into pavement.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London by harambae on Tuesday March 21, 2023 @10:19AM (#35246496)
I have some experience with these and 40km/h (just under 25mph) is roughly half what some will do [0][1] and with full-suspension you wouldn't necessary be catapulted with a small bump.

But when going above bicycle speeds, I do tend to wear increased safety gear. My biggest concern is always being t-boned by a car.

[0] https://varlascooter.com/products/varla-eagle-one-dual-motor... [1] https://fluidfreeride.com/pages/nami-burn-e

[ Parent | on HN ]