Segway Knock-offs

[the_mayor]

Sigh... It may look cool but it doesn't compare to the real thing...

[Marc P.]

It really can't be compared to a Segway- they are completely different machines. I've seen these floating around on ebay for a good number of months, and the only similarity to the segway they have is the intention of moving people without walking. They don't self balance (they have stability wheels on the back of the platform), they're dirt cheap (I've seen then go for under $500), and far more dangerous than a seg (hit a bump at a decent speed and you'll fly forward). I'll let this auction speak for itself.

[Joe Matt]

Let's look at the auction shall we?

Segway has only 2 wheels that require some learning curve to drive. It is a great high tech computer gyroscope machine and can have zero turning circle. However, over 900 people fell off the Segway injured.

Wonder where they got that number from. Find it funny that they think two small casters on the back is safer than a Segway.