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Will this Segway e-scooter become the new fatbike? 'I think it attracts a more civilized crowd'

Will this Segway e-scooter become the new fatbike? 'I think it attracts a more civilized crowd'

Segway is releasing a new electric scooter in the Netherlands later this month, priced at 999 euros and aimed at the Amsterdam market. The launch raises questions about whether the device will emerge as a popular alternative to current fatbike trends.

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