Recommend electric folding scooter for end of commute (Mod Note Post #1)

CFC007 wrote: »

Be careful mine fell over on the train. Had it folded with the stand down. The rear fender fell off. It’s a pain now at the moment to get parts with Chinese New Year.

Something to keep in mind.
What one do you have?

CFC007

Zurbaran wrote: »

Reason I thought of getting one is seeing someone storing in the over head on the train.

Be careful mine fell over on the train. Had it folded with the stand down. The rear fender fell off. It’s a pain now at the moment to get parts with Chinese New Year.

ddonn1979 wrote: »

Sorry, can’t help you but interesting you posted that. I had my mind made up on the Segway as it was a name I knew. I looked at the reviews in more detail abd there was a lot of complaints about build quality (handlebar alignment was a big one) but more importantly after sales service.
Hopefully you will get it sorted. Those things are not cheap

I also read that there is issues with the light affecting the power.

SteM

Zurbaran wrote: »

I ordered the kugoo last night on geekbuying with PayPal. 288 delivered with the code antodeco posted one or two pages back.

What’s 15 buyer protection?

If you buy it from AliExpress you get 15 day buyer protection.

ddonn1979 wrote: »

Same here. Won’t be going anywhere near rough terrain. Although we are talking Dublin roads and pavements. Ali express have the Xiaomi for €336 including 2-5 day delivery from Poland with DPD. Only white though. The Kugoo is €316. Looks to be with same company. Both come with 15 buyer protection.

I ordered the kugoo last night on geekbuying with PayPal. 288 delivered with the code antodeco posted one or two pages back.

What’s 15 buyer protection?

Frank11 wrote: »

I've being meaning to update this for a while now.

I got the Ninebot by Segway ES4 just before xmas. It's a heavy beast and a bit awkward when folded up. The extra battery takes the weight to 14kg (std ES2 is 12.5kg). All the weight is on the front quite high up so it does feel a bit unstable.
I was able to get up to the max stated speed no problems, 30km/h, and found it climbs hills great. I didn't take any notice of the range I was getting so can't comment on that.
It has suspension front and back with solid tyres but I still found some roads are very uncomfortable.
I have little confidence in the reliability of this scooter though. I have about 100km up on mine and it died on me. Some sort of electrical fault. Its back in the shop now who have not been great at all unfortunately. They have it approx 10 days now and never called to give me an update. When I call them they state they are waiting on the manufacture to get back to them with a solution!!
I would be interested to hear of anybody else with the Ninebot.

Sorry, can’t help you but interesting you posted that. I had my mind made up on the Segway as it was a name I knew. I looked at the reviews in more detail abd there was a lot of complaints about build quality (handlebar alignment was a big one) but more importantly after sales service.
Hopefully you will get it sorted. Those things are not cheap

Frank11

I've being meaning to update this for a while now.

I got the Ninebot by Segway ES4 just before xmas. It's a heavy beast and a bit awkward when folded up. The extra battery takes the weight to 14kg (std ES2 is 12.5kg). All the weight is on the front quite high up so it does feel a bit unstable.
I was able to get up to the max stated speed no problems, 30km/h, and found it climbs hills great. I didn't take any notice of the range I was getting so can't comment on that.
It has suspension front and back with solid tyres but I still found some roads are very uncomfortable.
I have little confidence in the reliability of this scooter though. I have about 100km up on mine and it died on me. Some sort of electrical fault. Its back in the shop now who have not been great at all unfortunately. They have it approx 10 days now and never called to give me an update. When I call them they state they are waiting on the manufacture to get back to them with a solution!!
I would be interested to hear of anybody else with the Ninebot.

Zurbaran wrote: »

Have you got solid tyres fitted?

I'm only going to use mine in the city.

Same here. Won’t be going anywhere near rough terrain. Although we are talking Dublin roads and pavements. Ali express have the Xiaomi for €336 including 2-5 day delivery from Poland with DPD. Only white though. The Kugoo is €316. Looks to be with same company. Both come with 15 buyer protection.

Just the ones that come with it I doubt there solid as you can pump them. I'll dig out the box later and see what the spare ones are.

drunkmonkey wrote: »

What kind of terrain are you taking it on, it has no problem on forest pathways, rough enough. It's not built for cross country. Fine on anything you'd normally come across day to day.

Have you got solid tyres fitted?

I'm only going to use mine in the city.

What kind of terrain are you taking it on, it has no problem on forest pathways, rough enough. It's not built for cross country. Fine on anything you'd normally come across day to day.

ddonn1979 wrote: »

I read somewhere that you can just buy the non inflatables. Might be an option

The reviews I've seen on them are pretty bad. Problem is the m365 has no suspension which is supposedly need when using solid tyres.

ddonn1979 wrote: »

I doubt it would fit. The Kugoo uses solid tyres ? Have you used it to commute yet?

Not yet. Will wait for better weather and when I've gotten over my fall yesterday ðŸ˜

I'll have to look again but I thought they were rubber tyres in the box, certainly didn't look like solid ones you'd find on a Tonka truck.

antodeco wrote: »

May be a stupid question, but could you out a rubber tyre around one of the solid ones? My thinking is you get the best of both worlds. Unpuncturable, as well as bouncy nice of the rubber. Basically slip the rubber tyre over the solid one.

I doubt it would fit. The Kugoo uses solid tyres ? Have you used it to commute yet?

May be a stupid question, but could you out a rubber tyre around one of the solid ones? My thinking is you get the best of both worlds. Unpuncturable, as well as bouncy nice of the rubber. Basically slip the rubber tyre over the solid one.

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I haven't anyway saying that I haven't looked on the web to see if anyone gets punctures just from experience though tires get punctures. I avoid glass that kind of thing. I'm sure it'll get a puncture at some stage not something that worries me.

I read somewhere that you can just buy the non inflatables. Might be an option

I haven't anyway saying that I haven't looked on the web to see if anyone gets punctures just from experience though tires get punctures. I avoid glass that kind of thing. I'm sure it'll get a puncture at some stage not something that worries me.

drunkmonkey wrote: »

It comes with spare tyres in the box and you also get the 2 year collect and return warrant. I've about 200km up and no puncture and I'm over the weight limit... hopefully under it soon.

I’m undecided now on the Xiaomi and the Kugoo. Plenty more reviews on the Xiaomi. Seems some people have had problems with punctures. Probably just depends on the route / luck. The Kugoo doesn’t have that issue

Ethereal Cereal wrote: »

Does anyone have any experience of storing these scooters on an intercity train? When folded up, are they small enough to safely store in the overhead shelf on the trains. I'd imagine they are a bit too cumbersome to store under the table...

Reason I thought of getting one is seeing someone storing in the over head on the train.

Ethereal Cereal

Does anyone have any experience of storing these scooters on an intercity train? When folded up, are they small enough to safely store in the overhead shelf on the trains. I'd imagine they are a bit too cumbersome to store under the table...

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Was looking into getting a Xiaomi until I seen this. But is Geekbuying safe to buy from? Seems like they've uploaded the same info to loads of sites as review on the Kugoo with the discount code? You have any trouble with delivery or customs?

Never used them before but antdeco has so hopefully its okay. Customs shouldn't be an issue as its coming from Poland.

Zurbaran wrote: »

Was going to go with the m365 myself but the tyre punctures put me off.

It comes with spare tyres in the box and you also get the 2 year collect and return warrant. I've about 200km up and no puncture and I'm over the weight limit... hopefully under it soon.

Martynet

So, just finished my first ride today. From Stepaside to Stephen's Green. Took me 30 mins, but that's because I had the ECO button on, which limits the speed to 33 km/h. Even someof the fast cyclists had no problem overtaking me. On the way home it's up the hill most of the time so I'll get my revenge.
But what I want to say... It's just amazing. It's the best thing I ever bought. No more stress on the luas... Love my scooter. So cool.

[Deleted User]

Zurbaran wrote: »

Ordered there now. It’s working out at 288 delivered. Sure the amount it will save on bus/Luas and time I only need it to last a few months for it to pay for its self.

Was looking into getting a Xiaomi until I seen this. But is Geekbuying safe to buy from? Seems like they've uploaded the same info to loads of sites as review on the Kugoo with the discount code? You have any trouble with delivery or customs?

Combination of all 3 speeds. I was hopping between them depending on the surface. I'd say mostly 70% 1, 20% 2, 10% 3.

Front light is decent. I'd wait and see how you find them. I haven't used it full on night yet, so can't give an honest review of them.

antodeco wrote: »

The voucher only giving a tenner now? Must've just been January had a higher amount (or I may have had an additional "loyalty" voucher, will need to check). I have my annual bus ticket, but I really really miss driving. This will just give me an extra option for travelling. Let me know when you get yours! I ordered last Saturday, so I'd say you'll have yours by Friday.

The reason I didn't go for the m365 was purely because if I end up not using it, it cost me less!

Was going to go with the m365 myself but the tyre punctures put me off. Solid tyres with suspension should do the trick so was looking at the stryder but it is twice the price. It does have a high ah battery but I doubt I’ll need it. The speed seems to be the same so I will be happy out if it does what it says on the tin.

Are the lights decent enough or would you get extra?

Also what speed setting were you using when you got the 25% to 50% drain?