Originally Posted by
JanMM
They look as if they are enjoying themselves in spite of stupidly high centers of gravity and maximal wind resistance properties. But, an improvement over running, I suppose.
Gets the old folks outdoors I guess but as far as effectively utilizing streets and byways for transportation and pleasure they've 'gotta be looked at as just toys to those of us who've cultivated an appreciation for the beauty and efficiency of a road bike to transfer our relatively small amount of hp into meaningful mph. I'm not expecting to see anyone wearing a backpack and touring California's north coast Bicentennial Bike Route on one of these-- not sure rollerblades wouldn't be a better option.