I would almost have to disagree about the balance. I've seen too many bikes that have as many people as possible or loaded down with live ducks to go to the market. So to navigate the potholes and dodge cars with such a load, gives them credit in the realm of balance.

Every where I saw bikes, scooters, even saw little kids driving scooters ,, they all looked like they had proper balance,, Maybe it was you that was off balance,, how many beers?

Haven't you noticed when they ride they can't go in a straight line. they wobble about. Maybe my eyeballs are loose after being here for so long!!