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I don't know about "better" across all metrics. Just different. Mounting the scooter is easier, they are cheaper (thus theoretically better suited to this sor

I don't know about "better" across all metrics. Just different. Mounting the scooter is easier, they are cheaper (thus theoretically better suited to this sort of grab one and drop it wherever model), they are lighter (which is maybe more important for scenarios where you own it rather than grab-n-go), they are easier to maneuver at very low speeds, and they don't require that you know how to ride a bike. E-bikes win on another set of axes: they are more comfortable for longer rides, they are faster, they have greater range, they are more maneuverable at higher speeds.

analogmemory 8y ago
I took 3 scooters rides on a 3 miles ride to work and it roughly cost me $4 and took ~22 minutes I've taken the Jump bike several times and it usually takes just under 15 min to go the same route for only $2 Faster and cheaper wins! :)
- andrewla 8y ago
  At some distance there's a crossover, where the speed and comfort of a bike overwhelm most of the other factors. I'm surprised by the price point for the Jump bike; that makes my price concern less of an issue. As it is, as an NYC resident, I have neither Jump bikes nor shareable electric scooters, so my personal experience is limited. I had no idea that Jump bikes were so cheap -- the cheapest you can get here is the CitiBike, which is non-electric and has a half-hour ride for $3 (cheaper as you get memberships and rides in bulk, but that complex pricing is one of the things that makes it annoying). Do you know how much of the Jump price is them burning VC money and passing the savings on to you? It seems like the depreciation on the bike is in excess of that amount.
  - analogmemory 8y ago
    It's $2 for the first 30 minutes and then charged at a per minute rate (varies per city) after that. $0.07 per min in SF. The Ford GoBike which I think it the same program as the CitiBike is rolling out electric assist bikes now too which I believe is $3 for a 30 min ride for the electric. $2 for normal

analogmemory 8y ago

I took 3 scooters rides on a 3 miles ride to work and it roughly cost me $4 and took ~22 minutes I've taken the Jump bike several times and it usually takes just under 15 min to go the same route for only $2 Faster and cheaper wins! :)

andrewla 8y ago
At some distance there's a crossover, where the speed and comfort of a bike overwhelm most of the other factors. I'm surprised by the price point for the Jump bike; that makes my price concern less of an issue. As it is, as an NYC resident, I have neither Jump bikes nor shareable electric scooters, so my personal experience is limited. I had no idea that Jump bikes were so cheap -- the cheapest you can get here is the CitiBike, which is non-electric and has a half-hour ride for $3 (cheaper as you get memberships and rides in bulk, but that complex pricing is one of the things that makes it annoying). Do you know how much of the Jump price is them burning VC money and passing the savings on to you? It seems like the depreciation on the bike is in excess of that amount.
- analogmemory 8y ago
  It's $2 for the first 30 minutes and then charged at a per minute rate (varies per city) after that. $0.07 per min in SF. The Ford GoBike which I think it the same program as the CitiBike is rolling out electric assist bikes now too which I believe is $3 for a 30 min ride for the electric. $2 for normal