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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!

"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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If you don't want a part of your body to get sore, then that part shouldn't be pushing against something that doesn't move along with it. That's the thinking behind the vabsRider bicycle saddle, the two sides of which pivot in time with your pedaling.

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[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 4 points 5 months ago (2 children)

A properly fitted bike saddle should not make you sore during normal use.

[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

A properly fitted bike saddle should not make you sore during normal use.

Most folks who ride a bike ride a crappy soft foam saddle that makes your butt sore after more than 10m of use.

Good saddles cost over $50+, most folks are buying entire bikes that cost about $100-200... on which the saddle costs $5-10.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I doubt this mechanical seat will be cheaper than an entry level , but properly built normal saddle.

And frankly the fit matters the most. Most shops will give your seat a quick review/adjust if you go in and buy anything.

[–] AI_toothbrush@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

As a person whos 100kg i wouldnt agree

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago

There are many folks at 100kg or more riding comfortably. Having properly fitted equipment is critical.

I recommend stopping by a bike shop, they'll often review your fit for free or very cheap the difference is massive.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)