[DETRoadster]

Anyone? Hello?

Thinking of getting one for "last mile" commuting when it's too damp or cold to ride my motorcycle. The subway gets me out of downtown in 10 minutes and drops me about 3 miles from my house. An excellent, paved, urban bike trail gets me to within a mile of my house. Easy side streets after than.

I'd prefer a e-skateboard but they seem to pretty much universally suck when it's damp out.

Hoping someone out there has some real world experience with these to share and help me make a decision.

[Banana Hammock]

I thought you were talking about unicycles.

[BayE30]

never seen one piloted by a non-douche.

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

never seen one piloted by a non-douche.

Well I also drive a BMW so I guess the general public already views me as a douche. Not losing sleep over that. Besides, my option is:

A) Be a onewheel riding douche who makes it home from the subway in 15 minutes.

B) Be a non-douche who waits in the rain for 20 minutes for the bus. Takes a 30 minutes bus ride. Then a 5 minute walk.

[The Wind Breezes]

I want one, but I can run faster than it goes so for the price I haven't made it a priority.

You might also want to check out electric unicycles. More speed power and range.

Also, not getting something because you think it makes you look like a douche is very silly. If something's worth getting, it's worth getting.

[aozer]

I’d rather just ride a bike

[Never_Enough]

I'd rather walk

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by aozer

I’d rather just ride a bike

Agreed. Me too. Unfortunately, the subway at rush hour is F*CKING packed and the stupid escalators and elevators are frequently broken. Meaning I have to carry my 40 pound e-bike up or down 3 flights of stairs, then cram myself and my bike into a loaded train car. It's just a hassle.

Let's be honest. 50% of the justification here is practicality and 50% is just because I like fun toys.

[qba335i]

I recently purchased an electric scooter. 20-30 miles on a charge and 25mph max speed. I use it to drive to/from work. Pretty cool toy, just wish it was a bit faster.

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by qba335i

I recently purchased an electric scooter. 20-30 miles on a charge and 25mph max speed. I use it to drive to/from work. Pretty cool toy, just wish it was a bit faster.

You want to go FASTER than 25 on that thing?

An electric scooter like that is definitely in the running as well. Does it fold up for easy transport? How's it do over semi-rough terrain? Noting crazy like dirt, grass, or gravel, but I'll encounter the occasional patch of gravel or pebbles kicked up onto the asphalt, cracks or bumps in the asphalt from tree roots pushing it up, puddles, etc.

[qba335i]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

You want to go FASTER than 25 on that thing?

An electric scooter like that is definitely in the running as well. Does it fold up for easy transport? How's it do over semi-rough terrain? Noting crazy like dirt, grass, or gravel, but I'll encounter the occasional patch of gravel or pebbles kicked up onto the asphalt, cracks or bumps in the asphalt from tree roots pushing it up, puddles, etc.

I live a quarter mile at a time... and need a bit more than 25mph to hit those 10 seconds

The scooter folds in half. This is actually my second one - this one is more durable, better shocks and more power (but substantially heavier), RWD.

If you are looking at something lighter I would recommend Segway ES2 with battery pack. The speed is about 20mph, but substantially lighter with FWD.

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by qba335i

I live a quarter mile at a time... and need a bit more than 25mph to hit those 10 seconds

The scooter folds in half. This is actually my second one - this one is more durable, better shocks and more power (but substantially heavier), RWD.

If you are looking at something lighter I would recommend Segway ES2 with battery pack. The speed is about 20mph, but substantially lighter with FWD.

Great advice! Thanks!

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

never seen one piloted by a non-douche.

Haha. I was just thinking, every time I have seen someone riding one of these, they've had a man-bun. Sounds like the OP has a legit use case though.

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by qba335i

I recently purchased an electric scooter. 20-30 miles on a charge and 25mph max speed. I use it to drive to/from work. Pretty cool toy, just wish it was a bit faster.

It's funny, rental electric scooters like this have seemingly popped up overnight in cities all over the world. Bird and Lime are the rental scooters around here. I can see the appeal of using them for getting around short distances, however these rentals litter the sidewalks where riders choose to leave them. I can imagine the fees add up quick for those using the rentals day in and day out. For an urban commuter, I would think it would be more cost effective to buy their own as you did.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Anyone? Hello?

Thinking of getting one for "last mile" commuting when it's too damp or cold to ride my motorcycle. The subway gets me out of downtown in 10 minutes and drops me about 3 miles from my house. An excellent, paved, urban bike trail gets me to within a mile of my house. Easy side streets after than.

I'd prefer a e-skateboard but they seem to pretty much universally suck when it's damp out.

Hoping someone out there has some real world experience with these to share and help me make a decision.

what is that thing? do you have to just ride it down hill or something?

edit- ohhhhhhh... its battery powered. lol

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

what is that thing? do you have to just ride it down hill or something?

edit- ohhhhhhh... its battery powered. lol

It's the latest way to crack your head open!

[roastbeef]

ok, why this thing for $1700 when you can get a hover board for $300?

[Banana Hammock]

I've yet to see anyone on a hoverboard that does not look like a dweeb.

[DETRoadster]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

ok, why this thing for $1700 when you can get a hover board for $300?

It's faster, can go further, can tackle rough terrain, and does not explode when you charge it.

And you don't look like a dweeb. Well maybe still a dweeb, but a slightly less dweebie dweeb. Like on a dweeb scale of 1 to 10 where sporting a fannie pack, hipster tight jeans, and talking about your emotions lands you at a solid 10, a hoverboard pilot is going to be a 9, a Segway rider a 7. The Onewheel gets you in at maybe a 3.

[Mingwan]

You should look into rocket skates...

[The Wind Breezes]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

ok, why this thing for $1700 when you can get a hover board for $300?

Originally Posted by Surg_Capt_R

Hover board not an option? Probably too slow.

They're two totally different things for different purposes. Hoverboards suck for almost everything and not just because they're slow. The one-wheel is supposed to be pretty fun with all the advantages stated above.

[P1]

This and electric scooters are making walking in the city unbearable.