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[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

A scooter's wheels have a much smaller diameter, so they're much more susceptible to rocks and bumps than a bike.

[–] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

They are also unstable without steering input, unlike bicycles, which makes them way more dangerous. I'd like to see the research.

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I guess a point in the scooter's favor is that you can jump off more easily.

[–] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 11 months ago

I guess the center of gravity is lower on the scooter too for what it's worth.

[–] sukhmel@programming.dev 2 points 11 months ago

If you're moving fast, jumping off will not help much. Maybe not getting buried under the bike but not falling full speed