I think it really comes down to the fact that these single wheelers don't support the operator without power. You can stand on skateboard, slow down, and come to a complete halt and it's still working as intended. On a bike you will eventually topple from one side or the other, but the way a bikes works means the rider is supported in a natural position for a long time.
When the one-wheeler loses power it just nosedives, the front hits the ground and they halt immediately.
I wonder if they could save some of the danger by placing small, unpowered wheels in the front and back so when they dip they can at least keep moving.
When the one-wheeler loses power it just nosedives, the front hits the ground and they halt immediately.
I wonder if they could save some of the danger by placing small, unpowered wheels in the front and back so when they dip they can at least keep moving.