Towing Kangoo to scrapyard |
The bus feeder is bad... and really a time waster. Walking is fine, but you will surely sweat abit - bring a small towel. Yes, I know it makes you looks very "uncle" but it will be so much more pleasant.
So.... being a designer and a person who like to think of solutions to problems. I went about to try find existing products that can make the last mile connection easier. Its not too scientific, I just went and tried things I already have.
They are :
1) Pacific Cycles CarryMe
2) Alecoa Scooter from Giant super market
3) Momo Kiddo scooter - which I broke the pivot by standing on it... so pls don't try. Its really for kids
4) Arcboard which I recently acquired and trying to get my skill level up enough to use.
5) Long board
From the left, Carryme, Scooter from Giant super makes, Momo 3 wheel scooter, Arc Board and long board |
Carryme which I have had for several years VS long board |
How it looks from a normal perspective. Left is the long board, middle is Arcboard and right is a normal skate board from Toys Ris(momo one... really) |
Negative illustration.... feared covered foot wear |
1) Carryme
Plus:
Its a nice combination of bicycle and packability. The foot print is the SMALLest. The folding needs practise to do it well. Also a strip of velcro can help keeps things together. The bike always draw conversations. Many cannot believe its actually rideable but it really is.
Neg:
The bike handling is initially twitchy but with time, you can get used to it. During wet weather, the wheels can feel vague and u need to be ultra careful in tiled flooring and metal plates.
2) Alecoa Scooter from Giant super market
Plus:
Compact and fast. I wish it came with a brake. This was my girl toy and I just tried it. I think this option will be good if ur distance is under 1 km and generally flat.
Neg:
The fold down mechanism is very hard and I had difficulty pressing it.
3) Momo Kiddo scooter
Plus: Its nice and stable. Very light too!
Neg: Its for kids and NOT for Adults. DONT step on it... it will break. I BROKE IT. :(
4) Arcboard
Plus: Its cool! You just stand on the board, try to balance while the motor do all the work for u. The motor is a powerful one so please take it easy.... (for a newbie at skateboard like me)
The penny board size is really very portable. Weighting in at 4kg, its ALOT lighter then any Eskooter.
Neg: Its quite pricy and you can probably get a decent ESkooter in that price range.
5) Long Board. I got the shop special from LongboardloveshopSG
Not branded but very good quality and it goes very fast.
Plus: Fast and stable. I need more time to handle the board.
Neg: Its a long board and more bulky.
I will continue to mix this combination and try them out. Sharing my observations in another month time. Let me know if u like me to try out other options.
Whats your way to solve the last mile connectivity? I like to hear from you!
Two or more losable bicycles at your start and end points :)
ReplyDeleteThat's an option too!
ReplyDeleteWah, did momo know you broke her scooter :o
ReplyDeleteI told her and got her the bigger blue Alecoa scooter. Strangely she seldom play with them much now.
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