>>I want one of these
>>http://solowheel.com/
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>Not without a long T-handle attached with some handlebar grips on the end. :-) I imagine getting on and off is quite difficult.

naaa looks easy to me. Just put one foot on it and get going a little bit..then put the other foot on it. Having the handlebar on it would ruin the whole thing. It's ultra portable and leaves you with two free hands when you ride it. Thing seems pretty cool to me - plus since it's electric you can take it on buses, airplanes, etc.