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Originally Posted by lendaddy View Post
Actually I would think a "step-through" scooter would be safer than a bicycle. Much easier to get-off need be in an impending collision. Add to that you're much more visible.
I think you're more visible on a bicycle, assuming you're wearing bright clothes. You're up higher. As for getting off, it depends. The thing with a bike is that it is incredibly light and you can pull off maneuvers that you can't on a scooter or a motorcycle. Plus your speeds are generally going to be lower. I'm not going to be much over 20mph around town on a bicycle, especially if I'm commuting. On a scooter, people are going to be doing 40mph easy.
Old 05-06-2008, 12:58 PM
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