# 25 lb Scooters This Compact Segway is a Very Portable Mode of Transportation By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-segways-one-wheeled References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2009/08/10/8853.html#more-8853) Segways are a great [alternative to cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) and other gas-emitting vehicles, but there has always been a problem of how portable they are. This [one-wheeled Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel) is a [self-balancing mode of transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v9) and weighs only 25 pounds. Not only can it reach speeds of up to 22km/h, but it is also very compact, and can be stowed away quite easily. Although it’s an amazing concept, I’m not sure how safe I would feel with it only having one wheel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Electric Vehicles:** The trend of compact electric vehicles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by offering more portable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional gas-emitting vehicles. - **Personal Mobility Devices:** The trend of personal mobility devices, such as one-wheeled Segways, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by providing convenient and efficient modes of transportation for individuals. - **Portable Transportation Solutions:** The trend of portable transportation solutions, including lightweight scooters, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by offering compact and easily storable options for urban commuters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Vehicles:** The electric vehicle industry can explore the development of more compact and portable options in response to the trend of compact electric vehicles. - **Personal Transportation:** The personal transportation industry can leverage the trend of personal mobility devices to create innovative solutions for urban commuters seeking convenient and efficient modes of transportation. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can tap into the trend of portable transportation solutions to create innovative products for leisure activities and urban exploration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md) - [Long-Range Single-Wheeled Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewheel-gt.md) - [6000-Watt E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superscooter-gt1p.md) - [Self-Balancing Child-Friendly Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-ninebot-s-kids.md) - [Hyper-Speed Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-kickscooters-gt-series.md) - [Impossibly Portable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arma-scooter.md) - [Folding Seated Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-scooter.md) - [High-Performance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zt3-pro.md) - [Collapsible High-Power Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidaagogo-escooter.md)