Over the past decades, the market for various Vehicle expanded significantly. If earlier there were cars, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, roller skates and several other vehicles, now the names of modern technological modes of transportation alone can make you dizzy. Monobikes, segways, longboards, jumpers are just a small part of modern devices that allow you to move around the city and enjoy it. Some of them will be discussed in this article.

Modern means of transportation around the city. TOP-8

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Jolly Jumper

JollyJumpers translated from English sounds like "boots-walkers". This creative invention allows you to run at speeds of over 30 km/h. In such unique "boots-walkers" you can jump more than 2.5 meters in height.

JollyJumper (or simply Jumpers) have a unique spring mechanism - the design is tightly attached to the legs and serves as their "continuation". "Boots-walkers" - exciting entertainment and great way quickly pump up the ankles, abs, hips and “fifth point”, they also allow you to move quite quickly from one point of the city to another.

It is very easy to learn how to stand in jumpers, since its frame itself is very stable and durable. Therefore, they are suitable not only for young people, but also for adults.

The price for such "boots-walkers" starts from 4 thousand rubles

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segway

segway- the most popular modern type of urban transport, which has long been recognized in the West. Its design is simple: a comfortable platform and two wheels. As for the benefits, they are undeniable. In particular, you can comfortably ride a Segway along the pedestrian zone, forgetting about traffic jams forever.

From point of view specifications, Segway is a kind of electric self-balancing scooter. Its platform balances automatically when changing the position of the body: forward tilt serves as an impulse for movement. To slow down, it is enough to tilt the body in the opposite direction. Stopping and reversing also occurs when the body is tilted towards you. The speed of the Segway is up to 50 km / h, and its weight can reach up to 45 kg. When the battery is fully charged, you can drive about 40 km. This makes the Segway a great alternative to a car when driving short distances in good weather.

Recently, mini-segways have become popular, which are ultra-light and compact. For example, the Robin-M1 model has a speed of up to 15 km/h. Its charge lasts for 3 hours. The weight of this model is 18 kg, which is lighter than some models of baby strollers and comparable to the weight of a bicycle. This type of vehicle is also attractive because it can be transported in the trunk of a car. Some models have built-in GPS and remote shutdown systems.

This modern two-wheeled vehicle can be purchased from 100 thousand rubles.

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Electric bicycle (hybrid)

Bicycle hybrid can be described briefly: comfortable, fast, quiet. From a conventional bicycle, a bicycle hybrid differs in 3 design features: it has an electric motor, a battery and a controller. Although outwardly, a bicycle hybrid is practically no different from a bicycle.

You can also set the electric bike in motion with the help of conventional pedals. The advantages include the ability to independently regulate the degree of physical. loads and overcome obstacles without much difficulty. You can charge the bike hybrid battery from the outlet, the energy reserve is enough for 20-40 km. If the battery runs out on the way, we start pedaling - everything is simple.

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Motoskate

The fashion for motor skateboards came to us from the countries of Southeast Asia, but in Russia this type of transport is still considered exotic. The main feature of its design is that the speed and braking control is carried out by means of a manual joystick. Motor skateboards are usually equipped with simple two-stroke engines with a volume of 50 cubic centimeters. That allows you to easily overcome difficult obstacles in the form of mud, sand or a steep climb.

Riding a motor skate is convenient, comfortable and easy, it overcomes any obstacles: sand, snow, mud. Everyone can learn how to control a motoskate and ride it many times easier than a skateboard or snowboard. Max Speed can reach 45 km/h. The weight of the device is about 30 kg.

The price of motor skateboards starts from 20 thousand rubles.

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electric scooter

electric scooter- universal urban transport, which is convenient for both adults and children. Maximum load up to 120 kg.
After 5 seconds on an electric scooter, you can reach speeds of up to 15 km / h. You can charge an electric scooter from any network. Battery charge time depends on the model and type of battery you choose.

The main advantage of this type of urban vehicle is that it is safe and environmentally friendly and can be stored in an apartment. Some models even have a folding frame.

You can find this and other types of modern electric transport in the online store www.moyo.ua/gadgets/elektro_transport/

The price for a children's model of an electric scooter starts at 4.5 thousand rubles.

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Fatbike (fatbike)

fatbike is another mode of transport that is rapidly gaining popularity. This is a bike that differs from the usual one by having fat tires. Thanks to this design feature and low tire pressure, you can safely ride a fat bike on sand, ice and snow. By the way, you can meet this bike more often in winter. Due to thickened wheels and a reinforced frame, the weight of a fatbike ranges from 14 to 25 kg.

In addition, a fatbike can be made more technologically advanced by adding an electric motor to it. Thus, the fat bike becomes a hybrid bike that can be used all year round.

The price of models for adults starts from 14 thousand rubles

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Gyroscooter

Gyroscooter- this is the same Segway, only without a steering wheel. The absence of a steering box makes this type of transport lighter, more mobile and at a price several times cheaper than the classic model. The weight of the device does not exceed 12 kg. The maximum speed that can be developed is 15 km / h. Gyroscooter - ideal for training vestibular apparatus And lumbar. The only difficulty is that it is quite difficult to learn how to manage it. In the first weeks of training, it is recommended to wear equipment: knee pads, elbow pads and a helmet, because. falls from this device at the first stage are almost inevitable.

The price of a hoverboard starts from 8 thousand rubles

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Monowheel

Monowheel(or unicycle) - the same hoverboard, with only one wheel. The balance of the unicycle is controlled by tilt sensors and gyroscopes located in the wheel itself. The main condition observed in its management is the ability to keep balance. Maximum speed up to 15 km/h. Weight does not exceed 10 kg. This is the only vehicle presented that, when folded, can be carried in a bag. The unicycle contributes to the training of body coordination. That is why it is better for beginner monobikers to ride in a helmet and knee pads. And this modern vehicle is popular only among teenagers.

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Conclusion

Scientific progress does not stand still. The emergence of new composite materials, as well as ultralight and strong alloys, together with the development and popularization of mobile electric transport, every year gives us technological innovations in vehicles. Modern means of transportation around the city, thank you for your attention!

If your own car scares you with the price and the prospect of being stuck in traffic jams for half a day, and moving in the classic way given to us by evolution seems archaic to you, then you should choose alternative options for traveling around the city. In some cases, this is not only faster, but also much more useful, practical and gives a lot of positive impressions.

1. Gyroscooter

The progenitor of all hoverboards was the Segway. Once it became clear that you can do without steering, leaving only two wheels and a platform for the feet. So at the beginning of the second decade, the first hoverboards appeared, which almost immediately became most popular view transport around the world.

And there is nothing to be surprised here, because the gyro scooter looked (and still looks) very futuristic, drawing attention and attention. But its purpose, of course, is not only this. Most importantly, it's a great way to get around the city. We advise you to pay attention to the model, which can be found in the eKoleso.SU specialized store. SUV in the name stands for increased cross-country ability. This is ensured by inflatable 10-inch wheels - potholes and rural roads will be quite up to them. In city driving, you'll find great ride smoothness and reduced vibration. The maximum speed is about 15-20 km / h and the same is the power reserve. All this is complemented by built-in bluetooth speakers, a remote control or an application for monitoring and fine-tuning the scooter. And this model has a self-balance, so it can be ridden with any weight.

2. Bicycle

Bicycle can hardly be called an alternative transport, but that's exactly what it is in relation to cars and your two, we're just too used to it. You have probably heard the history of this vehicle more than once, so we’d better advise those suitable for any budget.

If it does not exceed 20 thousand, then look at the popular Stels. In this price segment, these are the best and inexpensive options for city bikes that will do their job well. If you need a higher class, and the budget allows you to spend 20-40 thousand, then the best option would be the Merida brand. Under urban conditions, mountain models from the Big.Seven series are perfectly sharpened, with 27 speeds, hydraulic brakes and amateur-level components. In the budget of 40K and above, Cube will be the leader among high-end bikes - the German company has its own research laboratories, a lot of interesting technological solutions and produces some of the most popular bikes in its class. Look at the Aim models - you will be pleased not only with the cool designs of these bikes, but also with reliable components and quality materials.

3. Electric scooter

Scooters have not been left without the attention of technology. Since the early 2000s, they have regained the status of a full-fledged transport, which is suitable not only for children, but also for adults. As soon as they were electrified, they stood on a par with all other alternative transport.

In terms of practicality, scooters do a lot of vehicles, including electric ones. Take, for example, - all models have a really interesting modern design, thoughtful folding mechanisms, high-quality slim batteries. The E-tow has several modifications that differ in battery size, speed from 27 to 30 km / h and maximum mileage on a single charge from 27 to 35 kilometers. All models have a battery hidden in the deck, shock absorbers and a small display on the steering wheel to control operating modes and gauge readings. Such a scooter is easy to fold and put in a backpack or bring into transport - the weight does not exceed 12 kilograms.

More a budget option- electric scooter FitRider T1S. The battery is attached to the steering rack, and the trick is that it can be replaced in a few seconds with another one (if you buy another one). Then you can drive about 50-60 km a day - more than enough for urban conditions.

4. Longboard

In recent years, longboards have been gaining popularity at a breakneck pace, because they are light and compact, and the rider feels like a surfer on a wave on the long. But what is a longboard? It's like a skateboard, only slightly longer and much more comfortable: a wide wheelbase gives stability, and large and soft wheels make moving from point A to point B incredibly comfortable. A huge plus is the choice of disciplines: dancing or boardwalking (dancing and intricate stepping on the board), freestyle (stunts that amaze passers-by), freeride and downhill (blowing slopes for adrenaline lovers).

If you are a beginner, then do not be afraid - in a week you will feel confident on the board, and we will help you make your choice: the coolest dance, freestyle and just cruise boards are created in a Russian workshop

Have you ever seen or imagined a "man on wheels"? No? Then we would like to present you gyroscooters, unicycles, segways.

Gyroscooter

Gyroscooter(two-wheeled scooter, self-balancing scooter) Gyroscooter) - a personal electric vehicle, made in the form of a transverse bar with two wheels on the sides. Uses battery-powered motors and a range of gyro sensors to self-balance and keep the footpad level.

Also, this device in Russian-speaking countries is called: electric scooter, gyroboard, mini segway, smartway, gyrocycle, smart segway, and in England - hoverboard

Story

The invention of this type of transport goes back to the 90s of the last century, when the first prototypes of vehicles appeared that use automatic balancing systems in their design. Perhaps the progenitor of modern gyrotransport of this type can be called the invention of the Segway. This device also has two wheels and a foot pad. In rare cases, the model may be equipped with a seat. However, the main difference between a segway and a hoverboard is the absence of a steering column. Here, control is carried out not by manipulating the hands, but by moving the body weight from side to side. For example, to move forward, you need to lean in the appropriate direction, to slow down and move backward, vice versa. Turns are carried out by shifting body weight in the desired direction.

The first modern hoverboards began to appear only in the early 2014s. Then a few Korean and Chinese companies undertook mass production and modernization of existing prototypes, however, in the process of reducing the cost, unreliable materials and malfunctioning electronics were often used.

Device

This unit consists of several key elements:

• 2 electric motors;
• System of gyroscopic sensors;
• A control device that processes all the information coming from the sensors;
• body of the hoverboard;
• Li-ion battery.

Depending on the model, the hoverboard may contain additional devices: an information display, a control panel, a Bluetooth module, speakers for playing music, lighting and etc.

Principle of operation

When the center of gravity of the body is moved forward, gyroscopic sensors detect this movement and the motor begins to rotate forward. Accordingly, when the body is tilted forward, the device moves straight. Leaning back, the user sets the movement in the opposite direction. When transferring body weight to one leg, only one motor is turned on and, as a result, the hoverboard rotates. All actions of the control device and motors occur in a fraction of a second. Often, after a few minutes of practice, the user is already confidently standing on the hoverboard.

Safety

In many countries, the operation of gyroscopes and hoverboards has been banned both on roads and on sidewalks. For example, a similar ban is in force in the UK (their use is allowed only in private areas with the consent of the owner).

Dozens of reports of spontaneous combustion indicate that low-quality lithium batteries used in inexpensive hoverboards can ignite both during charging and during use. Several airlines have already banned the carriage of hoverboards in the cabin and in luggage due to the risk of spontaneous combustion. Amazon has banned the sale of several models in its store.

Falls from hoverboards can lead to serious injuries, including fractures

Gyroscooter SUV (mini segway) Smart Balance 10 Wheel SUV with bluetooth speakers, SAMSUNG batteries and remote control!

This device has 10 inch inflatable wheels and more adapted for road riding, while hoverboards with wheels NOT inflatable wheels of 6-8 inches are more suitable for riding indoors or on a smooth surface.

So the benefits Smart Balance 10 Wheel SUV compared to Chic Smart (Smart Balance):
✔ Wheels with a diameter of 10 inches (for Smart type Chic Smart or Smart Balance they are 6 inches in diameter)
✔ Higher suspension, now you can not be afraid to drive into pits, move over obstacles.
✔ Due to the wheels inflated with air, the service life of the metal base of the Mini Segway increases, as vibration decreases when riding, and a smooth ride appears.
✔ Smart Balance 10 Wheel SUV has thicker and more durable plastic.
✔ The bright design of the Smart Balance Wheel SUV will not leave anyone indifferent.
The Smart Balance Wheel SUV Mini Segway is heavier than the Chic Smart or Smart Balance Mini Segway - its weight is 13.5 kg (Chic Smart / Smart Balance weight is 10 kg).
Based on our experience, we believe that the Mini Segway Smart Wheel SUV clearly outperforms Chic Smart and Smart Balance. The suspension height is a sufficient argument, and at the same time, the long life of the metal base of the device, due to vibration reduction, the appearance of a smooth ride! Not to mention the stronger and thicker plastic.
The Smart Balance Wheel SAV gyro scooter is equipped with light signals, the front light can illuminate small sections of the road to avoid obstacles in the dark.

Based on the principle of dynamic balance, it can freely move forward, backward and stop. Simple operation, mobility and ease of use are all ideal for use on the road.

How a gyro scooter is arranged and how it works

A hoverboard is a compact, two-wheeled, battery-powered electric vehicle.

The main structural elements of the gyro scooter:

• two wheels;
• foot platform with two pedals;
• two electric motors (one for each wheel);
• accumulator battery;
• gyroscope and a set of sensors;
• control electronics.

The device is very mobile and maneuverable. It can move forward and backward, as well as turn left and right. The speed of the hoverboard can reach 10-15 kilometers per hour.

Externally, the device has a very simple and compact design. Its weight usually does not exceed 10 kilograms. This makes the hoverboard not only very functional, but also convenient to carry and transport. It fits easily in the trunk of a car. In extreme cases, you can safely take your vehicle under your arm and ride with it on the subway or trolley bus.

The principle of operation of the gyro scooter

What really makes a hoverboard a special vehicle is its unique operating principle. The user stands on the platform and controls the device, slightly changing the position of his body. In order for the device to go, it is enough to lean forward slightly, transferring the weight of the body to the socks with uniform pressure on the pedals. To reverse, the user needs to lean back a little. By changing the angle of the body, you can easily adjust the speed of the hoverboard. Returning to its original vertical position, you stop the device.

It is also very easy to maneuver on a hoverboard. To do this, it is enough to shift the weight of the body by slightly increasing the pressure on the corresponding (right or left) pedal on the platform.

The high-precision gyroscope sensitively reacts to any change in the position of the user's body. The electronic control system seeks to restore balance and turns on the electric motor in the desired mode. This results in high maneuverability. You will be able to master the control of a hoverboard in the shortest possible time and quickly become a real ace. Then you will be surprised how mobile this little technological device makes you.

Safety

From the side it may seem that a person on a hoverboard is not in the most stable and reliable position. However, in reality, this is not the case at all. The applied principle of dynamic balancing provides that the electric motor itself maintains an optimal balance. Thanks to this, it is almost impossible to fall off the hoverboard. We can say that the movement on it is much safer than riding a bicycle. Therefore, the device can be used by both adult users and children.

Why buy a hoverboard?

So, why should you definitely buy a hoverboard:

• It will give you unprecedented mobility. The wheels of the scooter easily overcome bumps, small curbs, stones and other small obstacles. He will easily pass where the car will not pass, quickly drive you to work or to an important meeting.
• Riding a hoverboard is a lot of fun. With it you can make pleasant walks alone or with a whole company.
• It is very mobile, it can be easily placed in the trunk of a car. Tired of riding? No problem, just take the hoverboard under your arm and go further by transport.
• The scooter is safe and easy to operate. This makes it perfect for kids and teens.
• Finally, the hoverboard is very stylish and fashionable.

Buy a hoverboard and you will find out what real mobility and freedom of movement are!

Attention! hoverboard manufacturer smart balance are delivered to our store by different suppliers, who reserve the right to repack the goods in their own boxes, print their own instructions, as well as warranty cards. The name on the box and in the instructions can be Smart Balance, Falcon, Leadway, Novelty Electronics, Roadweller, CROSSWAY, Palmexx, etc.

The warranty period for the hoverboard is 12 months
On the battery - 6 months.

Monowheel

Monowheel- an electric self-balancing scooter (monocycle) with one wheel and steps located on both sides of the wheel. The scooter uses various sensors, gyroscopes and accelerometers along with an electric motor for automatic balancing, controlled by body tilt.

Appearance

The wheel is in a plastic case with a handle to carry the device. On the top panel there is an on / off button, a battery charge indicator and a charging connector. To the right and to the left, there are symmetrically two steps on which the rider stands. The footrests of monowheels, as a rule, are folded for ease of carrying the device. Inside the monowheel there is a powerful (250-2000 W) electric motor, gyroscopes that regulate the balance of the wheel, and batteries. The unicycle has neither a back nor a front side, the operation of the device is completely symmetrical.

Principle of operation

When the power is on, the gyroscopes begin to work and align the wheel with the axle, thereby maintaining balance. The rider also needs to keep balance relative to the wheel. When moving the center of gravity forward, the segwheel picks up speed, backward - it slows down or changes the direction of travel. At a full stop, the user of the device needs to lean on his leg.

Story

The world's first unicycle appeared in the early 2010s in the United States. It was manufactured by Inventist under the Solowheel brand. This vehicle soon became popular with various manufacturers. The unicycle is most common in China, where it is used as a daily urban transport, as well as during walks. The unicycle market is also the most saturated in China, where all the major manufacturers of such devices have settled. One of the largest manufacturers of unicycles is Ninebot, known for that a few years earlier she had bought Segway, a developer of another type of self-balancing transport.

Characteristics

Today, there are many different models of unicycles. Most of them have similar parameters:

• Weight: 8.5 - 22 kg
• Max speed: 10 - 35 km/h
• Travel distance per charge: 10 - 130 km.
• Wheel diameter: 12,14,16 inches (occasionally 18 inches or more)
• Additionally: Bluetooth speaker, FM radio, headlights, removable wheels for learning to ride.

Safety

Electric scooters, including unicycles, cannot be used on highways in some countries. Using a unicycle requires wearing protective equipment because of the risk of falling. In Russia, the use of unicycles is not regulated in any way, and the rider is equated to a pedestrian. One of the dangers of riding a unicycle is a collision with a small obstacle: in this case, the wheel slows down sharply and does not keep up with the rider who deviated forward by inertia, causing him to fall. From this point of view, the most powerful unicycles are the safest, since the high instantaneous power allows the wheel to accelerate sharply and “drive up” under a person leaning forward.

The electric wheel is a new, unique and already widespread type of transportation. It appeared for the first time in 2010 in America. It was developed by an American inventor, a native of China. Now electric wheels are actively included in our everyday life. If you often travel around the world, then you have probably seen the happy owners of these wheels. Who do not hastily walk on them, along with their friends, or ride in city parks. You can ride on electric wheels in virtually any weather, because the temperature at which it works correctly ranges from -10 to +40 degrees.

The pleasure of traveling on an electric wheel

The delights of its operation can only be felt for yourself, since you can endlessly tell what feelings and emotions you will experience from driving this vehicle. In our age, when humanity began to care about the environment, this transport has become simply irreplaceable. We can say with full confidence that this is the transport of tomorrow. Already, most residents of such developed countries as China, the United States prefer electric wheels to conventional transport. Since they are very mobile and you can take them with you anywhere. This little electro-miracle can be transported on public transport, due to its low weight and small size.

Electric wheel for everyone!

If you think that this modern gadget is very expensive and you cannot afford it, you are wrong. The cost of this small modern miracle varies from 16 to 70 thousand rubles. Therefore, even if you do not have a big budget, you can afford it. Also it will be a great gift for any occasion, such as wedding, anniversary, birthday. Such a gift will suit any category of citizens. Please your family and friends with such a modern and very functional gift!

segway

Design

Two Segway wheels are located coaxially. The Segway is automatically balanced when the position of the rider's body changes; for this purpose, an indicator stabilization system is used: signals from gyroscopic and liquid tilt sensors are fed to microprocessors that generate electrical signals that act on the engines and control their movements. Each wheel of the Segway is driven by its own electric motor, which reacts to changes in the balance of the car.

When the rider's body tilts forward, the segway starts to roll forward, while the rider's body tilt angle increases, the speed of the segway increases. When the body tilts back, the scooter slows down, stops or rolls in reverse. Taxiing in the first model occurs with the help of a rotary handle, in new models - by swinging the column left and right.

Segway has a speed of about 50 km / h and has a dead weight of about 40 kg (without battery), its width is 60 cm, and permissible load- 140 kg. The battery provides a range of up to 39 km. These figures may vary depending on the model. Especially for equipping the Segway device with them, compact, but powerful enough (2 hp) electric motors have been developed. Each of them is connected to its own wheel through a gearbox. The car can move not only on asphalt, but also on the ground.

The inventor spent about ten years on the development of the Segway, presented to the public in 2001.

It can drive through even the narrowest roads. This device has two batteries and their full charge is able to travel up to 38 km. Its sensors and two accelerometers are able to sense movement as soon as you move. They fire 100 times every 1 second. (During this time, you won’t even have time to blink so many times). In just a few minutes, you will be able to master this electronic device, which you will hardly be able to refuse later or even imagine your life. “Segway” technologies: in this arrangement there is a balancing system that can easily keep a person in balance. You are able to control it simply by moving the center of gravity of your body.

Application

Today in the US, Segways are used by postal workers, golfers and many others. Patrol police officers appreciated the speed, maneuverability and height in segways; segway police look like horse ( English) and is used where the horse does not fit in, and the crowd is restrained ( English) is not necessary (for example, at airports). Experienced Steadicam operators use Segways to quickly move around the set without shaking. The concept of a "car-free city" is popular among some intellectuals in the US who see the car as a device that is harmful to nature and society as a whole, and therefore the idea of ​​moving around the city on an electric scooter was received with great enthusiasm in the media. However, the rather high cost of the device, comparable to the price of a cheap car, led to a gradual decline in interest in the device among the public. In addition, more primitive versions of the device - without gyroscopic stabilization and with four wheels - are available for a quarter of the price of a Segway.

In Russia, the Segway is used by the police in Naberezhnye Chelny and in Moscow (Bauman Garden, Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve).

“SuperSegway” company, which sells and rents segways, has assembled a segway dancing ensemble in Armenia. Both hands of the Segway dancer are free, the control is on the knees.

Segway on public roads

Segways do not fit into the modern road network: the Segway driver is endangered on the roadway, and pedestrians are endangered on the sidewalk. Therefore, there are laws restricting the use of Segway (they differ in different countries).

A number of US states have passed laws allowing Segways to be ridden on sidewalks. It should be expected that the increase in gasoline prices will lead to a further increase in sales of this mode of transport. Pedestrian rights organizations in the US have also been less than enthusiastic about the move, due to the danger of turning sidewalks into vehicular traffic, which will do nothing but hurt pedestrians.

In other countries:

• Allowed: in many countries of the world.
• They are equated to bicycles, especially where there are separate cycle paths: Sweden, the Saarland in Germany.
• Outside the pavement, they are equated to motorized carriages (and, therefore, certain categories of people are allowed): The Netherlands.
• Off the sidewalk are considered mopeds (that is, they must be equipped with license plates and a full set of external lighting devices, drivers require a certain age and OSAGO): Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan.
• Banned pending law: Australia, UK, New Zealand.

In some countries with a developed cycling infrastructure (for example, in Germany), laws are under consideration that equate segways to bicycles.

Homemade segway

The appearance of the Segway could not but hurt technology lovers. Attempts began to make a self-balancing robot - and even full-sized segways that can carry a person. For example, Trevor Blackwell's website humorously describes "the difference between a Rolls-Royce and a Ford T"

Canadian Ben Gulak builds a Segway-like electric unicycle Uno with two wheels very close to each other. A cross between a segway and a motorcycle, it reaches speeds of up to 40 km/h and can therefore be driven on public roads. Of the controls, only the on / off toggle switch, the unicycle is controlled by body tilts.

Another device based on the same technology, but with only one wheel, is presented by Slovenian inventor Aleksander Polutnik. This is a motorized unicycle Enicycle. Enicycle is equipped with an electric battery with an operating time of about 3 hours and an electric motor built into the single wheel. The balance in the saddle is monitored by a gyroscope and a suspension - a shock absorber with a spring. The control principle is exactly the same as that of the Segway.

Incidents

On September 27, 2010, 62-year-old millionaire Jimi Heselden, owner of the Segway company, died while riding a Segway. He lost control and fell off a cliff into the river Warf (Great Britain).

What is a Segway? This is a two-wheeled miracle, thanks to which a person can move while standing still. It is quite compact, fast and easy to use. Even a child is able to manage this vehicle, and in terms of maneuverability, the Segway is able to surpass a cyclist and even a pedestrian. It turns quickly and easily on the spot and picks up speed sharply. Since the Segway runs on electricity, it is charged from a regular household outlet. You can charge it at any mall or cafe. Want to impress your kids or friends? Then the Segway is what you need. It does not pollute nature with its emissions, i. is environmentally friendly. He is silent.

Segway protection

Segway has an electric key, it is called "InfoKey", it will be an anti-theft system for you. If you arm your e-vehicle, if a theft is attempted, a siren will sound and the platform will vibrate. Each controller is original. You can take it with you and view information about battery level, driving speed, operation and system capabilities. Segway is an excellent means of transportation, which, most likely, everyone will have in the future, and very soon we will not be able to imagine ourselves without it.

Instead of waiting for a bus for several hours in the cold, you can plan the most convenient route in advance. "iWhereBus" will help with this. With it, you can find the nearest stops, find out the route of any bus, study the metro map and get directions on any transport.

pros

You can find your way from home to work and to any other place even without an Internet connection.

Thanks to augmented reality, you can simply rotate the phone in space and see on the camera where the stop you need is.

Minuses

Inconvenient visualization of the routing function.

Disgustingly implemented subway routing - unlike Yandex.Metro, you can’t even choose an alternative route here.

The built-in metro map is presented not in the usual format for any person, but in the form of an alphabetical list of stations.

There is no rubricator in the "Routes" section. To see the routes of trolleybuses, you have to scroll down absolutely all bus routes for a very long time.

"Transport of Moscow"

A universal application for motorists, pedestrians and public transport passengers, developed by the Moscow government. Here you can find out about the presence of traffic police fines, check any taxi driver by car number for a work permit, find out where your car was evacuated, as well as get directions, find out the location of parking lots, gas stations, public transport stops and much more.

This application even has the ability to send messages to drivers by car number - however, for this they must be in the application database. But, unfortunately, the popular implementation of all good ideas shows that developers know very little about the logic of navigating through applications.

pros

Everything could be much worse.

In the "Filters" section, you can find out the location of all points useful for the traveler, from gas stations to public transport stops.

In the "Help" section, news about the situation on the roads is regularly updated, and there are also traffic rules, fares for various types transport and much more.

Minuses

Terrible metro map, in all respects inferior to Yandex.Metro. When you try to use it, it freezes forever.

Terrible functionality and terrible Soviet design, developed under Leonid Ilyich.

Users report outdated information about parking spaces.

It is possible to display non-existent fines that are not available on the traffic police website.

The application as a whole does not live up to its name, as it does not provide useful information and significant amenities for people using public transport.

"Parking in Moscow"

The most important obstacle to moving around the city on foot is most often a car - either the one that prevents you from crossing the pedestrian crossing, or your own, which does not allow you to jump out into the fresh air and make the rest of the way under the blooming crowns of fragrant lindens. This application will help you instantly and painlessly get rid of a tired car: by opening "Parking in Moscow", you will see the location of all parking lots in the city, you can leave your car in one of them and go the rest of the way on foot.

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All lovers of additional information will find in the application the number, address and cost of parking, as well as the number of remaining places.

When navigating the map, the number of parking lots in different areas is displayed.

If desired, the map can be filtered by cost, number of remaining seats, and other parameters.

Minuses

When paying for parking and topping up your parking account through the app, be prepared to donate a few percent towards the commission.

The information in the application is not updated very quickly, so be prepared to run around in search of a parking meter or a long-demolished parking lot.

According to users, money debited from the account sometimes does not reach the addressee, as a result of which you may receive penalties for non-payment.

road bike

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Road Bike shows all the nearby bike trails on the map - this is the main plus, for which you can already launch the application.

If you decide to leave the world of the Internet for a while, you can download part of the map for offline use.

Statistics lovers will find here everything that can be counted when riding a bicycle. There is even a compass and weather.

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WMoscow

Unfortunately, aimless walks around the city tend to get bored quickly. Therefore, everyone who wants to breathe fresh air at all costs for as long as possible can plan a route that even the greatest guides of the country have not thought about. In the list of 38 routes, you can quickly get detailed information about each and immediately hit the road.

For inquisitive guests and residents of the capital, there is not the worst alternative from the Moscow government, with audio tours: "Know Moscow" (iOs, Android, Windows Phone).

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Depending on interests, routes can be ranked by purpose: attractions, shopping, a romantic walk, and so on.

In the "Events" section, you can bring yourself up to date with current cultural events, see their location on the map and set a reminder.

Augmented reality will save you from having to fumble around in the map.

Each route has detailed information with distance, required time, nearest metro stations and detailed description.

By simply flipping the phone to a horizontal position, you can see photos of the selected route.

Minuses

For the full operation of the application, you need access to the Internet.

Now there is no possibility to lay and add your own routes.

"Audio Guide"

A good alternative to silent and thoughtless walks along the historical streets of Moscow. Currently, several versions of the application are available in the App Store with routes along Triumfalnaya and Tverskaya squares, Ostozhenka, Gogolevsky Boulevard and Tverskoy. Once you are nearby, do not be too lazy to turn on one of these audio guides in your headphones, and, as Alexei Borzunov, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, who is responsible for the voice acting of the application, said, you will immediately forget even about bad weather.

More recently, for a Russian child, high-quality roller skates or an ordinary skateboard were the ultimate dream. They were asked for a birthday and waited for a whole year, then with a proudly raised head to ride around the yard, street or city center.

Now, if children ask their parents for some kind of vehicle, then adults increasingly have to surf the Internet to see what their beloved child wants.

And the adults themselves, who grew up just in the nineties, do not shy away from the rampant fashion for rollerblades and skateboards. exotic species transport. Such "adults" are now indiscriminately called. But they are not offended and continue to cross skateboards with bicycles, attaching an electric motor to this “animal”, equip skateboards with 14 wheels, lengthen the board, increase the wheels ...

In general, we will try to figure out the unusual modes of transport that are now popular with “hipsters” that will make you turn around, get interested and, maybe even get on the Internet.

Rollersurf

Let's start with one of the most popular of the unusual ways to get around the city - roller surfing. This is a combination of surf, snowboard and skateboard on wheels. Rollersurf has two platforms that are connected to each other with a torsion spring. Rollers with wheels, the radius of rotation of which is 360 degrees, are angled and attached to the platforms.

It sounds too abstruse, so it's better to just watch a video of how you can ride this vehicle around the city, constantly moving your legs back and forth very often. Despite the apparent clumsiness, riding a rollersurf, you can get a lot of thrills, for which this type of transport has become popular with young people.

Tricycle scooter

Hipsters wouldn't be hipsters if they didn't find a way to modify the most ordinary scooter. The decision turned out to be terribly banal - to increase the number of wheels. But hipsters wouldn't be hipsters if they just put three wheels on a scooter. No, there are also such varieties of this transport, but you won’t surprise anyone with them.

The “hipster” three-wheeled scooter has a fundamentally new design. Not one frame leads to the steering wheel rack, but two. Moreover, both of these frames, at the other ends of which is placed on the wheel, can move horizontally. Acceleration occurs not due to repulsion from the asphalt with the foot, but due to the movement and extension of the legs.

A three-wheeled scooter is not the fastest form of transportation on a flat surface, but it pumps the thigh muscles very well, especially the muscles of the inner surface.

Jumpers

As those who know English have already understood, we will talk about a means of transportation around the city using jumps. "Jumper" (jumper) is translated from English as a jumper.

The transport, which is called "jumpers", are two spring structures that are tightly attached to both legs, resembling a bizarre-looking low stilts. But if ordinary stilts increase the speed of movement by increasing the length of the step, then the jumpers use the energy of the jump. Starting from the ground, you can jump forward a couple of meters - and this is in just one step. From the outside, a person moving on jumpers looks like a cross between an ostrich and a kangaroo. And besides significant acceleration, the jumper experiences sharp, unique sensations.

The longboard is one of the most popular varieties of the advanced skateboard. It has an increased surface both in length and in width, on which it is comfortable to stand and easier to keep balance compared to a standard skateboard.

The wheels, when compared with a skateboard, are also enlarged, which provides greater cross-country ability and less discomfort when moving along the not always smooth asphalt surface of the city.

Longboard. Photo: flickr.com / Fermin R.F. Segway is one of the most unusual, but already firmly established modes of transport in our world. Five years ago, an ordinary Russian could be surprised by a video recording of how a person standing vertically on some kind of structure of two parallel wheels and a steering wheel, like a scooter or scooter, leaning forward, drives at high speed, and the wheels are driven by an electric motor. And today, Segways can be seen in almost every second park.

True, until the Segway turned into individual remedy movement. It's reliable, fast, and after a few workouts, it's comfortable, but it's too expensive. Therefore, while the possibility of movement on it comes down to renting for a short time - to have fun.

Segway. Photo: www.globallookpress.com

If we have already moved to motorized modes of transport, then we cannot but recall electric bicycles. The answer to the question of what it is lies in the name itself. An e-bike is basically an ordinary bike that has been adapted to an electric motor.

Depending on the power of the motor, an electric bike can be either an ordinary mode of transport for moving around the park, or a serious means of transportation on city highways, developing speeds no less than cars.

An electric bike, with all its lightweight design, can serve as a means of transportation over long distances. And you can charge it both at home and at work. This is what makes it so popular.

Electric bike. Photo: flickr.com / Hans Dorsch

electric scooter

The essence of an electric scooter is about the same as that of an electric bicycle. It’s just that the motor is smaller, has less power and is attached not to a bicycle, but to a standard scooter.

Such scooters develop a higher speed compared to conventional scooters and do not force their owner to spend extra energy. Getting to work is more than convenient. And its light weight and small size make it easy to take it with you on the bus and on the subway.

A relatively long-known form of transport is roller skiing. As you might guess, this type of transport is an ordinary ski with a reinforced structure, to which wheels are attached to both ends of the ski. You can move on them in the same way as on ordinary skis, with the help of sticks.

But if earlier roller skis were the prerogative of professional athletes who, with their help, kept fit in the summer in order to be fully equipped for the winter season, now these skis are gaining popularity among the general population.

True, it is not very convenient to move around the city on them - you will constantly cling to passers-by. But if you have a place in mind with a lot of free space, smooth asphalt and a minimum number of obstacles, then you can try to ride roller skates.

Roller skis. Photo: flickr.com / DuluthXC

Another one from modern species transport, gaining popularity - speedboard. This is one of the varieties of longboard, which is designed for downhill from the mountain.

A speedboard is distinguished from a longboard by a more rigid design designed for increased loads, speed bearings mounted on wheels, and a special surface design that is as close to the ground as possible - even below the level of the wheels. This is done in order to lower the center of gravity and thereby increase the stability and controllability of the vehicle at high speed.

For this mode of transport, a more or less free long slope with excellent, even asphalt is needed.

Speedboard. Photo: flickr.com / Taylor Barrett

bikeboard

A revolutionary type of urban transport is a bikeboard. It is a symbiosis of both a bicycle, a scooter and a skateboard.

Its front wheel resembles a bicycle, although it turns out to be slightly smaller in comparison. This wheel is controlled by the steering wheel. A board is attached to the front structure, on which there will be a person accelerating with kicks. The rear wheels may have a different structure. They can be like a skateboard - two small wheels on the same axle. But instead of them there may be another bicycle-like wheel.

The first option is more authentic and retains more resemblance to a skateboard. The second one is more practical and has more cross-country ability.

bicycle skateboard

By name, one might think that a bicycle skateboard is the same as the bikeboard described a little earlier. But in fact, this type of transport is absolutely unique.

Actually it's two big wheels, reminiscent of bicycle, only without spokes. They are interconnected by a frame, like a rollersurf. The surfaces on which the wearer's feet are located are located on the inner radius of the wheel. It's like you're putting wheels on your feet. The structure is set in motion by the same serpentine movement as the rollersurf. The difference is one — a large permeability. This type of transport has not yet gained great popularity in our country, but it is still ahead.

Snakeboard

The name of this type of skateboard comes from the English snake - a snake. The board really resembles a snake, as it consists of three surfaces, alternately connected to each other. These surfaces can move, so when moving, it looks like the board is wriggling, like a snake does.

On a snakeboard, you can accelerate both by pushing off the asphalt with your feet, and by depicting the “snake” we already know, which is used in rollersurfers and cycling skateboards.

balance bike

As we understand, the name of the balance bike comes from two words: “run” and “bike”. Hence the intuitive understanding of the mechanism of this vehicle. It should look like a bicycle, but with all this, you also have to work with your legs.

The way it is. This one is over baby look transport is an ordinary bicycle, in which one important detail is missing - pedals. Sitting on a regular saddle, the child should simply push off the pavement with their feet, setting the bike in motion.

flowboard

One of the most unusual types of skateboard is the flowboard. If you look from above, then in general you can confuse this board with an ordinary skateboard - both in size and in shape it is very similar.

The difference lies in the wheels. Instead of the standard four wheels of a skateboard, a flowboard has… fourteen. They are located in two rows in the same places as the skateboard. This unusual design increases the maneuverability of the skate, but it still takes some getting used to.