Electric Cycle Scooter Review
Archive for October, 2009
When a football injury put me on the sidelines for a few months of my senior year, I thought it was the end of the world. Not only would I have to sit out the rest of the season, but I could no longer get to school and work from my home out in the country with any reliability. Knowing that it would take months before my leg fully recovered from surgery, I made a decision: I wouldn’t rely on friends and family to pick me up and drive me around anymore.
I pooled some of my savings from odd jobs performed during the summer and bought an electric mobility scooter online. When it arrived outside my house, I was eager to take the scooter out for a spin. I had been expecting a rather pedestrian, laid-back speed, but the vehicle was full of vim and vigor. It’s definitely not your grandparents’ mobility aid. Now that my leg is fully functional once again, I like to take the scooter to town just for old times’ sake.
Cyclists Can Never Have Too Many Options
In recent years, fixed-gear bicycles have become all the rage among urban bike messengers and hipsters. While “fixies” are not without their benefits – they can be stopped without a brake and ridden in reverse – they leave much to be desired for those used to mountain bikes. Most fixed-gear bikes only feature one speed; despite their lightweight construction and low level of maintenance, they require the rider to do every bit of the work.
An electric mountain bike such as the Xtreme electric bicycle sits at the other end of the spectrum. It can be ridden with or without a boost of electricity, making it suitable for leisurely rides on weekends or rush-hour traffic on the bike trail each morning. These bikes are perfect for people who like to have options, and their subtle, nondescript design certainly doesn’t scream “electric bike!”
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