Trikke Pon-E

Message 1756 of 9005

Pronounced "trike pony"

Would you ever consider riding this electric scooter? You shift your weight from side to side to make it go, but you can just rely on the battery to move you uphill or whenever you get tired. You charge the battery at home for 7 cents-worth of electricity.

Have you tried any other interesting modes of transportation?

posted by Valley

I've seen videos of them They look like fun.

posted by bug44man
over 2 years ago

Seems like a rear view mirror would be necessary for going on the road, especially because of the side to side motion when using your own leg power. Here's a link to a sales video: view link

posted by Valley
over 2 years ago

This would be great fun and a good form of transportation. My concern is we have busy highways right out our drive and I would fear getting hit. It's worth a try.

posted by Annieflower
over 2 years ago

They fold up, and weigh 38 pounds, so it's possible to carry it in a car, but the $1700 price tag would keep me from considering it.

posted by Valley
over 2 years ago

Guess I won't be even thinking about getting one. Traffic would scare me too.

posted by bug44man
over 2 years ago

I would worry about my sense of balance. I don't think I've told you but I did take those motorcycle lessons with my friend back in August. Passed the written test but not the driving part (missed it by 6 points). I really struggled with turns and cornering.