# Pseudo Segways The Cool Rider is Tops in Personal Transportation By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-11-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-rider References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/11/cool-rider-ooze.php) & [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2009/11/12/cool-rider/15645) The Cool Rider is basically a hybrid of a Segway and a self-powered lawn mower, and even merits having ‘cool’ in its name. Featuring one [giant wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v9) and the freedom to cruise around town with a superior look on your face, the Cool Rider runs around $1250 and can hit [speeds up to 12 mph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelio-ebikes-mystery). Better get yourself a [cool helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400). Check out more on the Cool Rider by clicking on the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personal Transportation Revolution:** The hybrid design of the Cool Rider suggests a shift towards innovative and efficient modes of personal transportation. - **Single-wheel Mobility:** The Cool Rider's design highlights the potential for single-wheel vehicles to disrupt the personal transportation market. - **Enhanced Urban Mobility:** With its compact size and ability to maneuver through urban environments, the Cool Rider presents an opportunity to revolutionize urban transportation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Electric Vehicles:** The Cool Rider's unique design and capabilities open up new possibilities in the personal electric vehicle industry. - **Micro-mobility:** The Cool Rider's compact and maneuverable nature aligns with the growing micro-mobility trend, creating opportunities in this industry. - **Urban Transportation Solutions:** The Cool Rider offers a potential solution for urban transportation challenges, presenting opportunities for disruption in this industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor.md) - [6000-Watt E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superscooter-gt1p.md) - [Hyper-Speed Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-kickscooters-gt-series.md) - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md) - [Comfort-Focused Electric Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-p-series-ekickscooters.md) - [High-Performance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zt3-pro.md) - [Electric Sports Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rider-sr6.md) - [Powerful Seated Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emove-roadrunner-pro.md) - [Double-Suspension Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-ninebot-kickscooter-max-g2.md)