It comes down to how the machine is classified. With no saddle, the SCROOSER stays in the bicycle category, which is what lets us use cycle paths, the embankments and the parks, precisely where our route goes. Bolt a seat on and it becomes something else, and the good roads close. The side benefit: standing, you see over crowds instead of into them.

The route is identical on all three; what changes is your stance. The SCROOSER is our flagship, you stand, push off once, and the motor takes the hills. The e-bike suits anyone who would rather sit and pedal lightly. The chopper is low, feet forward, with just a light turn of the pedals. Undecided? Take the SCROOSER. It is the machine we are named after, and it is what most people come to try.

Yes, and most of our guests never have. Before we leave we spend about ten minutes in the courtyard on the basics: stepping on, braking, turning, setting off. We only ride out once everyone is comfortable. If you can stand and stay balanced while walking, you can do this.