Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Wow if you are on the fence, buy this scooter! You won't regret it. I bought this scooter for its parts to convert my bicycle into a hybrid electric pedal assist bike. Those plans went out the window as soon as I rode it 6 miles home on the first day. The tool kit that it comes with is also a great little tool kit for my other bike too. Out of the box assembly is a snap. You will need to install the handle bar, front tire, seat post (with the seat) and cargo basket that's all. Took me less than 10 minutes without any directions. VERY IMPORTANT: AIR THE TIRES UP TO 40psi! I rode one whole week never checking the air pressure from when I assembled it but you should. You get more range and better top speed having them at the right pressure. They came with about 21psi and airing them up to 40psi made a night and day difference especially how the scooter itself handles and accelerates and coasts. One more thing. The charge port cover is not a plug. It rotates clockwise out of the way of the charging outlet. So many reviewers snap it off right away thinking its a plug. It's not, it twists away. On to the actual riding experience. I did a range test on purpose to try and kill it and got 12.5 miles on very flat and level paved Florida roads (and some sidewalks) before it dropped to about 6mph top speed and low light was on with throttle applied. I'm around 160lbs 5' 11" my fastest top speed so far was 18mph low winds going straight and flat and 12mph climbing a steep causeway (it nearly killed the battery but it did it no problem) Speaking of the low charge indicator. It's garbage! it doesn't tell you ahead of time when the batteries are low. The low light typically only comes on when you are on the throttle. Even with dead batteries if you have it on just sitting there the indicator will show "Full" - absolutely useless don't rely on it. Count your miles to be safe. You don't want to completely drain the batteries as you risk making them not being able to take a charge. I typically charge it after about 6 miles then it only takes about 2 hours to fully charge it then it's ready to go again. If you completely drain them they will take about 6.5 hrs to fully charge back up inside with cool ac. Charging it in the hot sun or with the sun on the charger takes longer. The cool thing about the scooter is it will maintain a decent top speed (15mph after 9miles in my case) even with low batteries. It turns some heads and kids go bananas when they see me pull up or take off, I live in a coastal Florida city where everything is within 5 miles each way so I haven't driven my car since I got it and I can comfortably go ANYWHERE around town without the charger and in some cases it's faster than driving because of the stop lights or take about the same time. I carry the charger along usually in case my plans change on the road for longer trips. Carrying heavy groceries affects the range but hopefully you are not trying to transport your groceries 10 miles with this thing otherwise you will be fine. Not having a keyed ignition does suck but having a lock fixes that problem. I added a phone holder to the handle bars (for music and headlight) and rear light to ride at night safely. I absolutely love this thing and after about 200 miles and a lot of recharges everything is holding up well and the top speed is still there. The rapid acceleration has faded but it gets up to speed just fine. I plan to upgrade to 12aH lithium ion batteries, 1000W motor running 48V instead of 36V and a slightly bigger controller. 30mph top speed for a 20 mile range is the goal to seriously make this my daily driver. Pros: Realistic range on a single charge for City commuting (12 miles for me still wasn't completely dead) Charge time is not an issue if you always plug in after each use Very affordable Top speed is too much for sidewalks You can really give your car a break and use this most of the time The gas savings Charging electricity is not even noticeable on my electricity bill. It's a trickle charger that flows a tiny amount of amps over time -one reason it takes so long to recharge from dead The seat!!! The most comfortable cycle seat I have ever sat on. I must have 1 for my bicycle now. The bamboo deck is nice Cons: On/Off switch requires you to bend down low to access it Same for the charge port. Very low on the scooter Friggin heavy, hit the gym before you buy if you live up steps Battery level indicator is a joke Free for the taking without a lock no anti theft anything whatsoever No suspension No front brakes [...]