micromobility - Bikes, scooters, boards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles, heelies, or an office chair: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!

"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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ITT We post pics of whatever we rode today.

Special thanks to Corm for the idea, thank you Corm!

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Police in the UK have confiscated what they say is the fastest electric bicycle they’ve ever seen, suggesting it was...

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The Fy from Colorado-based Argo Cargo Bikes is designed to be a more affordable and practical solution for those wanting to carry loads by bike

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Electric bike and scooter safety is now part of the curriculum in some schools – and surprisingly, it’s happening in...

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A man died after an electric dirt bike struck him as he was riding a bicycle eastbound on the Rickenbacker Causeway on Friday in Miami, police said.

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telltale signs your bike seat is off, why it matters for comfort and performance, and the simple fixes that make a world of difference.

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Forget fiddling with derailleurs and gear levers mid-commute. Instead, Bafang wants to make urban e‑biking smoother than ever with its...

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As per the title, I'm looking for escooter recs, with the criteria being they have to be available in Malaysia. Hoping somebody here will be able to help out!

Requirements:

  • 100kg+ min weight capacity.
  • 30+ km range
  • Decent shock absorption
  • Can go up mediumish slopes

Nice to have:

  • Foldable, light enough to carry up stairs

Budget: 600 - 700 USD.

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One of Britain’s most controversial cycle lanes is set to be removed at the end of August, though other road safety features, including a 20mph speed limit, road narrowing measures, and no-entry side streets, will remain

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