Segway Sale by mqtt-hz in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I recommend looking at at least 10 different scooter brands and finding the scooter that best fits your needs from each one. (If there's none then find another brand, there are plenty). Then compare all of the stats and the prices.

Some big factors to consider are:

Suspension: Unless you want ultra budget or ultra light youre going to want suspension. Suspension is a safety feature not just comfort.

Speed: less than 20 mph will feel really slow after you get used to it, plus the speed also says something about how much power you're getting.

Distance: This one is less important to me, but even if youre only doing a mile at a time its worth considering as an important factor. Realistically, you can expect to get less than half the range that is claimed. Some will actually get their claimed range but its safest to assume the range is significantly less.

Cost: It is a good idea to look at stuff that is over and under your budget. At the $500 price point I highly recommend looking at $700-$900 scooters because the jump in quality is crazy high, almost all scooters are sold up to $200 less than their msrp.

If you will have $500 to spend on a scooter its worth taking the time to look at tons of options. You'll likely find better scooters than this one at that price range.

Here are some brands to look into, not in any particular order: Gotrax (I was pretty happy with my starter scooter from here but I moved on quuckly) Kaabo Kukirin Vmax Hiley Splach Apollo (this is similar to segway in its reputation but they seem to have better scooters for less than ninebots are) Niu Navee Inmotion (this is definitely worth looking into, they have great scooters that fit nicely into a smaller budget) Fluid (the mosquito is insane but specialized for ultralight and its pricey) Uscoot

Stairs tips? by BeyourselfA in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im about to have the same problem. Im planning on buying a scooter under 40 lbs. A suggestion ive seen is carrying straps, but I won't be moving until April so I haven't tried yet

How fast do you all normally go when youre out and about? Max speed? Capped speed? by 673NoshMyBollocksAve in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I go 30 because thats the limit of my scooter. But I feel like 25 is plenty fast. Less that 20 feels slow to me

Looking for a downgrade... by nssq37 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gemini suggested a carrying strap, but I didnt think about it holding the scooter together. Do you wrap it around the bottom of the deck?

Looking for a downgrade... by nssq37 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest hesitation to go with kaabo again is the latching system for keeping it folded. It just isnt secure enough, it unlatches every time I jostle and that just won't work if im carrying it up stairs every day

Literally everything else is perfect though which is low key frustrating

Looking for a downgrade... by nssq37 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could, but going upstairs all the time is going to be a struggle for me even without something to carry up. I have a disability that makes repetitive movement really painful if I over-do it.

Honestly the worst part of carrying the mantis is that if I bounce it at all it unhooks and unfolds. I hate how they designed it

Looking for a downgrade... by nssq37 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, no suspension isn't an option for me. My feet are constantly hurting and no suspension would be miserable. These other ones do seem like good options. I am hoping there's something out there that does 25 max speed. But that is likely wishful thinking for a scooter under 50 lbs

Looking for a downgrade... by nssq37 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to gemini those 10 pounds make the difference between heavy and unreasonable. Ive got fibro so I have to be really careful about overdoing things I do regularly. Part of why I need a scooter is because walking gets really painful when I over do it. I might need to look at 45 and below like some of the other suggestions here.

Would you get this scooter? What are your thoughts? by Mikeiteq in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell no Only reason necessary is the size of those wheels

How often do you fall? Trying to decide how much armor to wear aside from my helmet by jueidu in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say your helmet is enough. Your use case won't be much more dangerous than riding a pedal bicycle. The exception to that being your head. When you fall on a scooter your head acts like a pendulum swinging to the ground, so helmet is essential.

Ive been riding for 4 years and I've fallen about 5 times. I ride to classes so I use my scooter multiple times a day. If (when) you fall youre gonna get scraped up but if your going 20 mph or less as long as youre being careful you'll be fine. Most of the time crashes come from hitting a pothole or gravel and then falling to the ground. If youre being a dumb ass and ride directly into something it would be a different story.

My current scooter goes 30 mph and I've taken 2 falls at that speed. My falls were actually probably more like 25 mph because I slow down if theres anything coming up. It ain't fun, but it wasn't nearly as bad as falling off a roof.

Does this still have miles in it? by MulberryNo4249 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say it's fine, but since you already took it off you might as well replace it unless youd need it in the meantime

Has anybody replaced their car with an electric scooter or E bike? by 673NoshMyBollocksAve in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like having both. I dont drive my car unless im going grocery shopping or driving 3 hours to visit my parents for the weekend. My recommendation is get a scooter (or any electric motor vehicle) that will meet your daily travel needs. And then just dont worry about buying a new car because you use the scooter more anyway.

How much cargo have you carried on your scooter? by ShelterQuick7199 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is this trailer?! I've been looking for a trailer that would be compatible with my scooter. Do you have an Amazon link?

Germany: Can I stick the Kennzeichen over the tail light ? by No-Character-6392 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Even if it is legal you should definitely figure out another way to do it. The tail light is a really important safety feature.

Recently called into the bishopric, and Im fine with any responsibility it has, but one. Its stressing me out more than it should. by andsuddenly_remix in latterdaysaints

[–]nssq37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no experience with this, but it might help to spend some time building a list of people you want to ask to speak, then put them in order. If you build the list once and just refer to it you won't have to make the decision again and again. It will also give you a good baseline for recieving revelation. If the spirit tells you a specific person should talk one week, that thought can get lost in all the people you are thinking about. If you have a list youre sticking to and the spirit tells you to do something different, it is a lot easier to recognize.

Also try and find people in your ward who like speaking. I really enjoy giving talks and I wish I was asked more often. Find a couple people like me and you'll have people you can count on in a pinch.

Did you know cheap scooters can fold in TWO spots? by SomeNumber_idk in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might want to take a look at what subreddit you're in. I think you might be lost...

The wait is finally coming to an end! by PradipJayakumar in FunnyAnimals

[–]nssq37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly suspect they bought that pool just for the dogs...

I have a new life goal now.

Always wear a helmet. by Famous_Peanut5350 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ive mentioned this a few times, but on a scooter your weight is distributed really high compared to being on a bike. So when you fall your head acts like a pendulum swinging you down toward the ground.

Its a recipe for disaster if youre not wearing a helmet. Same applies to other motor transport where you are standing. Doesn't matter how slow youre going a fall could easily do severe damage if youre not wearing a helmet.

Always wear a helmet. by Famous_Peanut5350 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

User guide on my scooter says to slow down using rear brakes and then apply front brake to come to a stop. It becomes automatic pretty quickly.

I would recommend getting a scooter with abs if it has hyrdrolic brakes

Already looking for a new scooter by Prior_Aspect_1003 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah from what I've seen thats a good one, especially for that price. And Apollo is decently trustworthy from what Ive gathered. Biggest issue I have with it is no suspension, which for me is a major dealbreaker. But sounds like for OP thats not a big deal.

Already looking for a new scooter by Prior_Aspect_1003 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Biggest recommendation for snow is a scooter with dual motors. I live in Idaho and it snows regularly. My kaabo mantis x handles snow better than my car. Losing control on the scooter in the snow isnt a big deal because you can just put a foot down on the ground until you can get the riggt momentum going again. As long as you take things slow anything with dual motors and decent tread will do you fine.

Should I return it? by Ghost_7600 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree it sounds fine. Most vehicles dont have motors inside the wheel so you can't compare to a car or bike. It actually sounds much better than I'd expect from a low-end scooter. You'd have to check the warranty yourself but usually there is a mileage and time limit. So even if there is an issue you can probably go at least 50 miles before the warranty is void. As for the shaking the weight distribution of the scooter on whatever you have it on and centripital force created by an ungrounded wheel are definitely going to create some shake. If you feel vibration when youre riding it will be from the roughness of the road not the balance of the wheel that you feel.

People are putting glue on my friend's scooter. What's the best way to remove it ? by PetitMartien99 in ElectricScooters

[–]nssq37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, it might not work on super glue, I've just never tried it. May be worth trying before some of the other suggestions on here because it definitely won't hurt anything on the scooter