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The mountable ones are any small device with wheels with an electric motor., such as a skateboard, scooter, segway, or unicycle. If it’s electric and compact enough to carry or mount on a sidewalk, it’s a vehicle.
The 21st century has certainly lived up to its high-tech expectations, being a true golden age of technology. And while we may not have the flying cars or actual hoverboards that the Back to the Future movie predicted, we do have some great gadgets that come pretty close. High-tech innovation has brought the daily commute into our modern age. Whether commuting to work or strolling the boardwalk, ride-on vehicles allow you to arrive in style without breaking a sweat.
Motorized skateboards and scooters have been around since the 1970s when the MotoBoard was first invented. Unfortunately, the technology of the time was not developed enough for cyclists to catch up. But that was decades ago and times have changed dramatically.
Electric transportation for our modern age
It used to be that if you wanted to go somewhere without a car, you had to push or pedal to get there. Now, in today’s modern world, we have green electric alternatives to traditional transportation, and they are called mountable.
Advances in electric motors, battery life, changing lifestyles, urban congestion, and financing options have made electric vehicles a viable and popular way to commute to work. A growing number of startups have taken an interest in the wheeled technology market, allowing for improved design, availability and costs. It is for these reasons that electric transportation is becoming a more common appearance on streets and sidewalks.
So what exactly do ride-on vehicles look like? You’ll know pretty quickly when you first see one, it’s pretty hard to miss. Riders come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and they definitely make you stand out from the crowd. Some of them feature new and unusual designs, while others have been around for several years and are easily recognized. The most commonly known ride-ons include the electric skateboard, scooter, unicycle, Segway, and self balancing floating skateboards. Below you can find more information on all the wheeled wonders available.
Electric skateboards
As mentioned above, the first electric skateboard was the Motoboard developed in the 1970s. Since that first gasoline-powered prototype, modern electric skateboards have become superior in every way. They are now lighter, have improved travel distance, and are controlled by wireless remotes or even phone apps.
Electric scooters
The electric scooter is one of the most popular ride-ons. The term scooter is often used interchangeably to describe two different types of transportation. The first type is the electric handlebar scooter that features two in-line wheels. Ride-on scooters have started to gain traction as a viable way to commute to work or around town that is safe and easy to transport.
Hoverboards
The second type of electric scooter is known as self-balancing, but many people have started calling them Hoverboards to avoid confusion. These two-wheel balance boards are similar to a Segway but much less discreet and with no handlebars to hold onto. To ride, the rider leans forward or backward and the board will automatically begin to move based on the change in weight.
Electric unicycles
At first glance, the electric unicycle may seem like the most overwhelming of the riders. However, this is not the case as the electric unicycle does not require any traffic and often has an automatic balancing system to help the rider adjust. They are especially popular in cities and urban areas due to their very small design that is ideal for busy streets.
The benefits of mountable
These motorized transports have numerous benefits and are much more than fun gadgets to ride. Rideable can be used for almost anything in your daily life. Commute to work, stroll around town, or even go for a walk on Sundays. Being lightweight, they are easy to transport and small enough to be carried on a bus or train.
They are cheaper and better for the environment than a car because they don’t use gasoline and you don’t even need to struggle to find a place to park. Not to mention, they are less strenuous and much safer because you won’t have to deal with road traffic.
Ride-on vehicles are commonly used for commuting and hobby sports, although they are becoming increasingly popular even as exercise devices. This is because most boards require some balancing technique and extra energy from the rider in order to ride perfectly.
The mountable ones are more and more affordable
Powered machines were once too expensive for the everyday user to even consider purchasing. Mountable or personal transporters vary in many ways, as seen above. However, their prices also vary greatly depending on the technology in use. In most cases, battery-powered, self-balancing personal transporters that can travel long distances are generally more expensive. As technology advances, prices will continue to drop. While unconventional yet, ride-on vehicles are a growing market that will soon be more affordable than you might think.
A learning curve for any skill level
Different riders require different skills to ride. For example, an electric scooter is easier to handle than a self-balancing unicycle because it has a larger base and more wheels for greater stability.
Electric transportation varies greatly in size and characteristics, number of wheels, and required balance. For example, the Solowheel is a unicycle that uses multiple sensors to keep you upright. Therefore, you will need some additional balancing techniques to mount it safely. On the other hand, the Hovertrax is a two-wheeled personal transportation device, but it doesn’t have handlebars like a Segway. To ride it, you need to point your toes down to move forward and up when you need to move backward.
What makes it mountable?
Technically speaking, it can be mounted on any transport device that meets the following characteristics:
- Weighs less than ten kilograms (a weight that most people can carry comfortably)
- Easily fits under public transportation, bus, or train seats
- Self-powered, which means it needs another source of energy in addition to the rider’s energy.
- It can be used in offices, roads or sidewalks.
- If not assembled, it can be easily transported.
- Go over obstacles of at least four centimeters
- Run at least ten kilometers without recharging
- Comfortable to ride for at least 25 minutes without the rider feeling tired