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July 8, 2008
Scooters attract more female riders
GREENWICH - Angelina Capalbo gets a rush when she rides her new Yamaha Vino 125 scooter.
"It feels very empowering," said Capalbo, 28. "I feel like people have more respect when they see a woman on a bike."
In a roomy baby doll dress, flip-flops and helmet, Capalbo navigates her scooter along back roads in and around Greenwich at 30 mph to run errands. She also rides it to her job in Cos Cob. But setting a trend didn't influence her decision to turn in her Nissan Murano for a two-wheel motorscooter.
With gas at more than $4 per gallon, Capalbo has joined others in parking their automobiles to give their pockets a break. Capalbo, a personal assistant to investment manager and state Senate candidate Scott Frantz, said the $3,000 investment was worth it.
The Vino gets 110 miles to the gallon, and she goes seven to 10 days until its 2.5-gallon tank needs to be refilled. The Murano, a midsize sport utility vehicle, cost Capalbo more than $80 to fill.
"It's my only vehicle, and it's very cost-effective," Capalbo said. "Next year, I want to graduate to a sports bike."
Posted by Frank at July 8, 2008 1:44 PM
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