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Modern bicycles on modern roads have better range and are far faster than horses. The problem in 1800s London was that bicycles weren't invented yet and the roa
by adrianN 4y ago
Modern bicycles on modern roads have better range and are far faster than horses. The problem in 1800s London was that bicycles weren't invented yet and the roads weren't asphalt. Vulcanization was only invented in 1839. The Pony Express for example averaged to 10 miles per hour and had stations every couple of miles.
- pjmlp 4y agoAt least chariots keep people dry during Winter, and not soaked in sweat during Summer.
- adrianN 4y agoConsumer demand is the only reason why we don't have many bicycle models on the market that keep the rider dry. You don't sweat on an electric bike.
- pjmlp 4y agoTry not to sweat on a electric bike when the average temperature is 35 degrees Celsius, on average. You sweat only from thinking about moving out of the shade. Electric bicycle are poor alternative to e-motorbikes, and even the wind at 120 km/h does little help regarding warm weather.
- adrianN 4y agoWhen was the last time you rode an electric bike in summer? Unless humidity is also very high I find it much more pleasant than just walking. You can't compare it to riding a motorcycle because you're not clad in leather from head to toe.
- pjmlp 4y agoMost southern countries in Europe people aren't clad in leather when driving motorbikes, the most crazy ones might even only have a bathing suit as clothes when going around the traditional Summer vacation regions.
- rtlfe 4y agoOr golf carts. If cities would allow them on the streets, they would be a great way to start transitioning away from cars.
- rtlfe 4y agoAvoiding sweat is not a good reason to keep people in 5,000lb mobile air conditioners. There are plenty of hot cities where the majority commutes by walking or non-air-conditioned trains.
- pjmlp 4y agoSome of each because they lack the means of having an option.
- silon42 4y agoI'd prefer a 4 wheeled electric horse, even if it was limited to 20mph.