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People keep saying they’re dangerous but I ride one all the time. I really wish they were as well studied as bikes, where I know the helmet doesn’t help that much when you’re hit in a collision.

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clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
A scooter’s wheels have a much smaller diameter, so they’re much more susceptible to rocks and bumps than a bike.

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- sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  They are also unstable without steering input, unlike bicycles, which makes them way more dangerous. I’d like to see the research.
  
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  - clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    I guess a point in the scooter’s favor is that you can jump off more easily.
    
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    sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    I guess the center of gravity is lower on the scooter too for what it’s worth.
    
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