During an organized European race, a German team rode 342 miles in 24 hours, setting a world's record for bicycle-scooters. Another team road 970 miles through the Ural Mountains in Russia in just 10 days on snow and gravel covered roads. While most riders don't aspire to such lofty goals, the bicycle-type scooters are very durable and have proven themselves under tough riding conditions. For everyday trips around the neighborhood, most people cruise at 8 to 10 miles per hour. On the downhills, the bicycle-scooters go as fast as regular bikes.
Some riders install a bike computer to track their mileage and speed.
Bicycle-scooters are transportation made simple. There's no chain or oil to get you dirty, and no derailleur to adjust. They're easy to get on and off, and you can share a bicycle-scooter with family members, since there's no seat height to adjust. As the distinction between bicycles and scooters blurs with the introduction of new models, more and more people are rediscovering the joys of human-powered transportation. We're sure to see more of these new machines on the road.