> What's more, using a Segway to "walk fast" somewhere removes all of the benefits of walking, except the "getting from point A to point B" part. So it's actual

> What's more, using a Segway to "walk fast" somewhere removes all of the benefits of walking, except the "getting from point A to point B" part. So it's actually worse than the thing it purports to improve. It removes the health benefit; the idle mindlessness of the task (mindless Segway riding is too dangerous); it's more expensive; and, you have to worry about charging, parking, and helmets. Agreed with everything except the helmets part. The original Segways maxed out at 10 mph (slower than some folks run!), while it looks like the current model is 12½ mph. There is no particular need for a helmet at that low a speed — it’s almost purely superstition. I kinda feel like I personally would prefer a Segway to an e-bike, but I haven’t ridden either. Kind of feels like a Segway would encourage one to keep one’s eyes up and pay attention to one’s surroundings more.