Urban Mobility 2011 | August 31, 2011 | 5 comments

Electric Scooters vs. Electric Bicycles

The Lunabelles from the Electric Scooter segment showed that driving a scooter is not only good for the environment but also a fun way to get around town. But even a scooter can be hard to store or park if you live in a no-parking zone or if it’s street cleaning day. What then? You can’t exactly carry a scooter up a flight of stairs, can you? That’s where the electric bicycle comes in handy.

The electric bicycle is another answer to inexpensive, lightweight transportation, an urban commuter’s safety net. Ever have a hot, muggy day in the city, when just stepping out the door requires a shower? An electric bicycle saves both time and energy, especially when you are running late for an appointment. An electric bicycle can be both a regular pedal bike, to get your exercise fix, and can be switched to electric mode when you are low on energy or have some steep, San Francisco-style hills to climb. The best part about owning an electric bicycle is that anyone can ride them. No need for a license or registration.

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Can you think of some other benefits for owning an electric bicycle over an electric scooter?

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5 comments // Electric Scooters vs. Electric Bicycles

  • artemis6
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      artemis6  

    • I had to get a scooter , as i am a parent , and the kid goes with .... If i had more than one i would be in trouble , though .

    • 9 months ago
  • DominicBlackwellCooper
  • artemis6
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      artemis6  
    • DominicBlackwellCooper:

      I use it almost daily , and have rigged all kinds of funky storage options on it . It looks very neo-bedouin . No picts , it just never occurred to me actually . I will try and get one that does not look too , uh , funky . People like shiny new looking things - this one has gotten some serious use .

    • 8 months ago
  • good_stuff
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      good_stuff  

    • Electric bycicles are illegal in my state because they are a "motorized vehicle" that cannot be liscence plated due to the lack of a normal VIN number.

      I live in a very red state, so I get a kick out of the fact that they have, in essence, prevented people from using these devices via government interference. Couldn't let people save money on gasoline or they wouldn't get the tax money spent when buying it. Probably safer anyways, since I wouldn't trust my life to some Soccor Mom texting in the lane next to me.

    • 9 months ago
  • DominicBlackwellCooper
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