I recently spotted a new form of transportation whizzing by - the ElliptiGo elliptical bicycle.
An alternative to biking, the ElliptiGo is like a portable elliptical fitness machine. This may be the solution for those, like me, who can't manage to ride a bicycle without getting grease from the bike chains on their trouser leg.
Other stand-up alternatives to biking include the pedal scooter:
...or for the more daring, there is always the skateboard, or this human skateboard contraption:
Personally, something with handlebars -- and brakes -- is more my speed. Perhaps I should just start wearing shorter trousers.
We've got plenty of helpful links if you want to pedal the pedals.
(Photos: ElliptiGo.com, Pumgo.com, Gizmodo.com)
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