Lime has offered ebikes for rent in Seattle for years. In 2022, it introduced electric scooters (which riders stand on). The LimeGlider fits in the middle of the two vehicles.
Having pushed my e-scooter(s) home several times after the battery dies sooner than expected, I totally understand that. If they are reliable, then they are awesome. But this is one area where an e-bike might be a better option.
That said, I still use an e-scooter if I just want to boot around somewhere without arriving sweaty.
I wish I had the balance to ride a skateboard, but it never works out for me. Bike is also my first choice, especially since they have more carrying capacity. But the scooter is just so damn easy to take out, ride, lock up, and run my errands that I tend to pick it for short errands or when I need to give my legs a break. 😂
Skateboarding definitely has a learning curve but having the right setup for your weight and size might help too. If your bushings are too soft it would be super hard for a new skater to balance. Getting lower to the ground and wearing protective gear when you’re learning help a lot. I can understand the appeal of scooters but at that point I just opt for a bike or ebike because it’s faster, more stable, and can carry lots of shit.
Agreed, re bike/ebike benefits. The scooter is easier to store and take around. But the main thing is no sweating or effort. Sometimes, that’s a priority.
LOL. I scooted over to Walmart during my lunch to pick up a backpack full of groceries. No sweat at all :)
I didn’t mention another benefit of an e-scooter over a bike/e-bike, they are basically zero maintenance. Keep the tires inflated, and you’re good.
Of course, that’s only for “basic” e-scooters. Once you get into super scooters with dual disc brakes, suspension, and other extras, it’s like maintaining a motorcycle, and that’s just not convenient.
Simple is why I like skateboards: I can build a good one for like $50-60 from scratch if I use a blemish deck and even cheaper if I use the parts I already have. The only things you need to maintain are bushings, bearings, and wheels (all of which are stupid simple to replace when they finally die, which will still be a long time even if you skate hard every single day).
Having pushed my e-scooter(s) home several times after the battery dies sooner than expected, I totally understand that. If they are reliable, then they are awesome. But this is one area where an e-bike might be a better option.
That said, I still use an e-scooter if I just want to boot around somewhere without arriving sweaty.
A bike is pretty much always my first choice unless I need something compact, then I’ll opt for a skateboard or maybe a longboard.
I wish I had the balance to ride a skateboard, but it never works out for me. Bike is also my first choice, especially since they have more carrying capacity. But the scooter is just so damn easy to take out, ride, lock up, and run my errands that I tend to pick it for short errands or when I need to give my legs a break. 😂
Skateboarding definitely has a learning curve but having the right setup for your weight and size might help too. If your bushings are too soft it would be super hard for a new skater to balance. Getting lower to the ground and wearing protective gear when you’re learning help a lot. I can understand the appeal of scooters but at that point I just opt for a bike or ebike because it’s faster, more stable, and can carry lots of shit.
Agreed, re bike/ebike benefits. The scooter is easier to store and take around. But the main thing is no sweating or effort. Sometimes, that’s a priority.
Yeah, I just skated home for lunch break and had to change shirts because the one I was wearing got completely soaked with sweat.
LOL. I scooted over to Walmart during my lunch to pick up a backpack full of groceries. No sweat at all :)
I didn’t mention another benefit of an e-scooter over a bike/e-bike, they are basically zero maintenance. Keep the tires inflated, and you’re good.
Of course, that’s only for “basic” e-scooters. Once you get into super scooters with dual disc brakes, suspension, and other extras, it’s like maintaining a motorcycle, and that’s just not convenient.
Simple is why I like skateboards: I can build a good one for like $50-60 from scratch if I use a blemish deck and even cheaper if I use the parts I already have. The only things you need to maintain are bushings, bearings, and wheels (all of which are stupid simple to replace when they finally die, which will still be a long time even if you skate hard every single day).