this post was submitted on 09 Aug 2024
142 points (90.8% liked)

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

2221 readers
43 users here now

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"

Feel free to also check out

!utilitycycling@slrpnk.net

!bikewrench@lemmy.world

!bikecommuting@lemmy.world

!bikepacking@lemmy.world

!electricbikes@lemmy.world

!bicycle_touring@lemmy.world

!notjustbikes@feddit.nl

!longboard@lemmy.world

It's a little sad that we need to actually say this, but:

Don't be an asshole or you will be permanently banned.

Respectful debate is totally OK, criticizing a product is fine, but being verbally abusive will not be tolerated.

Focus on discussing the idea, not attacking the person.

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 

Weight limits for bicycles need to be higher and more transparent, especially if the majority of people want to use them.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 month ago

That's why the manufacturers clearly define what sort of abuse the component is expected to withstand.

For example, take a look on this document on DT Swiss wheels (took it as example because I recently bought DT wheel set and checked the manual)

https://d2a13k6araex7u.cloudfront.net/pmt/00/00/00/00/00/00/00/10/00/00/00/88/5/MAN_WXWASTMSWWRXXS_WEB_ZZ_001.pdf