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The Segway had a shorter platform, so the user wouldn't put it as far out of balance under typical use, and it had handlebars which allowed the user to pull it
by duskwuff 4y ago
The Segway had a shorter platform, so the user wouldn't put it as far out of balance under typical use, and it had handlebars which allowed the user to pull it back if they started losing their balance. It also had a lower top speed of 10 mph (12.5 on later models); the Onewheel could run at 15-20+ mph.
(I use the past tense because Segway production ended in 2020.)
- jollyllama 4y agoIt's a real shame that they've been forced to end production while these more dangerous technologies have proliferated.
- duskwuff 4y ago"Forced" is a strong word. I don't think there was anything breathing down their neck to discontinue it, just market forces -- the semiconductor shortage of 2020 probably just pushed them over the edge into discontinuing what was already a low-demand product.
- jollyllama 4y agoYeah, I wasn't sure how else to word it.