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Segway’s new electric kick scooter gives kids a boost with every push
Is the bicycle headed toward extinction?
Segway’s new Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite is targeted at kids who have not yet mastered operating a throttle control and nervous parents who want to limit the top speed for a young rider who’s still learning. It includes a mechanical hand brake, which kids may already be familiar with using on a bicycle, and LEDs on the underside that can project one of 256 different colors on the ground as it’s being ridden, improving visibility when it’s dark outside. It’s available now through Segway’s online store for $199.99, with one additional peace of mind feature for parents: the scooter is also IPX4 water resistant, so if it gets abandoned on the driveway after a ride and caught in a light rain, there should be no risk of damage.
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