[bcedhk]

I'm tryin to take advantage of the Evergreen line and drive less to work. That being said, my first/last mile connection to the skytrain is about 1km total. Riding a bike is an option, but with rush hour, I often see cyclists fighting for a spot on the train.

I'm looking to get a foldable scooter because it's a safer option than those electric skateboards. Anyone have suggestions or places to purchase one?


I see Xiaomi has 2 scooters, but I cant seem to find any retailers that ship here.

[Traum]

You probably want to double check with city bylaws, but I'm guessing that chances are, if you go by the book, this type of thing will probably be illegal.

Just something to keep in mind.

[Digitalis]

Good luck with those things when it gets wet. I really wanted one but living in vancouver no way..... not worth the risk of those tiny tires hydroplaning. Bigger tires would defeat the portability of them so it's a lose lose situation.

[GabAlmighty]

What's wrong with your legs?

[asian_XL]

What's wrong with your legs?

I guess his point is to drive less when he needs to get to places only few minutes away.

If you buy it from China, you might use manybo (https://www.manybo.com/index.php/Index/index), they will gather your items in their warehouse and transfer to Canada. Just like point robert.

I want to get one as well, but the city doesn't allow it on the street.

[vitaminG]

i think id rather spend 10 mins walking than be an adult riding/carrying a scooter

[MG1]

Electric, Affordable Scooters?

[k3mps]

Razor Power Core E90 Electric Scooter | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/razor-power-core-e90-electric-scooter-0847200p.html#srp)

[vitaminG]

Not foldable but this way you don't have to use your legs on that grueling 1km walk

http://mobilitypartsandservice.com/images/medium/600B_MED.jpg

[coneZONE]

Am considering a folding scooter for the long 1 km walk from my parking location to workplace

https://i0.wp.com/everbiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/51af740555ac3.jpg?resize=840%2C560

Looks like no problemo in the rain-o :thumbsup:

[danned]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/06CI4dy3shc/hqdefault.jpg
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/media/images/82310000/jpg/_82310969_gr-scooter-plane-race009.jpg

[twitchyzero]

if the evergreen's anything like expo/canada line during rush hour...please don't bring your bike on board

sorry not the answer your looking for, but just walk those 2000m 5x a week...some times I wished I had a dog just so I have an excuse to go walk outside in the rain...in reality i've become too reliant on my car

[stewie]

https://cdn.skatepro.com/product/440/heelys-uptown-black-red-roller-shoes-5d.jpg

I see kids in the mall with these bad boys. They're space saving and convenient and look super fly. Chicks dig em. I don't know if they make adult sizes but I'm sure they do.

[twitchyzero]

or you could just relive 2015
probably not that much heavier/bulkier than an e-razer....unsure about the legalities though

https://cnet2.cbsistatic.com/img/9evxP0q40tJH1ok34Nfy_6wBnbo=/2015/12/17/4867ce0c-fba5-4fe4-80ad-964c715ece8e/sarah-mitroff-hoverboard-5605.jpg

[teggy604]

I take my bike on skytrain but on weekends. Last time I check on weekdays you are not allowed to bring bicycles on skytrain during peak rush hour. Unless they changed that policy recently?

[pherio]

Here is a foldable bike, company is based in Seattle I think:
https://radpowerbikes.ca/products/radmini-electric-folding-fat-bike?variant=46925121549

OP PLEASE do not take a bike/scooter onto skytrain, they are NOT allowed during rush hour and the people you see fighting for a spot should be slapped.

Also 1km of walk in TOTAL is not that far/long

[UnknownJinX]

I had a scooter, and I was looking at the electric ones at one point.

Here is a list of shortcomings:
- Batteries are bricks. Have fun carrying it.
- They take forever to charge up.
- There is no "neutral gear". If you run out of battery, they are hard to push as the motor is always engaged and adds resistance.

They used to have propane scooters as well, with a little propane tank powering a small engine and 3 gears.

Anyway, I bought a foldable one without anything. All was well, then one day, as I was going down a hill, I forgot how to brake properly, so I out my foot on the ground. Big mistake. Flung myself out and scraped both of my knees and my left hand pretty badly. Took a month for the injuries to go.

I sold the scooter to one of my friends(he currently is my roommate). He has at one point misplaced it.

I'd say walk it. It's just not worth it.

[Hondaracer]

lol thread

[GLOW]

in for where to find adult sized roller shoes :lol

[sonick]

Fordable scooters???

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/11/22/article-2235946-162AE9BE000005DC-162_634x388.jpg

[CharlesInCharge]

Battery drill bike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxBlT1HcyZY

Dewalt bike Powered by cordless drill
youtube.com/watch?v=VwuUQAsr01s

[twitchyzero]

i'm going to at least give the OP some credit for taking an automobile off grid lock hours and watching his carbon footprint

btw, are in-line roller blades ever coming back?

[Hondaracer]

Battery drill bike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxBlT1HcyZY

Dewalt bike Powered by cordless drill
youtube.com/watch?v=VwuUQAsr01s

cant trust Dewalt run by the zionist jew overlords though

[Mr.HappySilp]

or you could just relive 2015
probably not that much heavier/bulkier than an e-razer....unsure about the legalities though

https://cnet2.cbsistatic.com/img/9evxP0q40tJH1ok34Nfy_6wBnbo=/2015/12/17/4867ce0c-fba5-4fe4-80ad-964c715ece8e/sarah-mitroff-hoverboard-5605.jpg

Just no. I walk 15 to 20min to the skytrain everyday for work. I was considering a scooter or something like this. My friend was like WTF is wrong with you. Just walk. I guess he is right I sit on my ass 8 hours at work walking a little bit doesn't hurt. I actually enjoy the walk now. Is a bit chilly but after the walk is ok. Also you have to consider it rains a lot here so having a scooter is going to get you wet and what about snow?

If you really want want to walk learn to skateboard. Is small enough to carry around and you can learn a new skill and exercise. I did just that over the summer. Learn skateboard from a Japanese chick and now we hang out all the time. Is actually pretty fun.

[MG1]

^pics....................

........and I'm not talking about the skateboard.

[coneZONE]

i'm going to at least give the OP some credit for taking an automobile off grid lock hours and watching his carbon footprint

btw, are in-line roller blades ever coming back?

Omg. Do you guys remember the Superstore employees with the rollerblades

[Speed2K]

https://onewheel.com/

[Obsideon]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/70/39/d4/7039d49f4b1c76f59cd6fbe8358d2abb.jpg

[twitchyzero]

https://onewheel.com/

they want $100 for a wooden wheel stand and $250 for a carry bag :badpokerface:

so what did the OP decide on?

[PeanutButter]

I've always wanted to try those heel shoes, but don't thin they would work well outdoors. Probably only work well on soft surfaces.

[Manic!]

I've always wanted to try those heel shoes, but don't thin they would work well outdoors. Probably only work well on soft surfaces.

I would think they work best on hard smooth surfaces.

[MSREE]

Just park and ride this at your last transfer:

http://www.car-toy.cn/files/images/G55%20black%20s.jpg

You'd look much cooler than using a scooter lol. It's electric so +1 for the environment.
10/10 works well with the ladies also

[coneZONE]

I actually tried scootering on my Razor for that km from my parked car to the shop and it's more tiring than actually walking. My legs were burning.

Maybe i'm out of shape