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

New pro version of m365 being released tomorrow. 45km range, built in display and I believe 300w motor. https://www.gizchina.com/2019/02/15/xiaomi-launched-the-new-mijia-electric-scooter-pro-at-2799-yuan-413/

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Interesting reading here. I have had a 365 since the summer of 2018 from lightinthebox. Im about 110kg with all my gear. I would like to answer a few comments made here and give my experience of varied and regular use in the hope it helps others make up their mind.

I bought a luggage hook which is great for a shopping bag and I also bought a gasket which sits into the part where the scooter splits to fold. I have adjusted the adjustment bolt only once on my scooter to tighten the folded connection, as it can become loose over time and make the handle-bars feel a bit wobbly.

I pop the scooter into my EV boot and drive from the Dublin suburbs to the Dorset street area. From there, 2-3 times a week, I scoot less than a kilometer to my destination and back, with the return journey being a slight incline. Once per week, I go right across the city to the St Stephens Green area and back. The return journey is about 6 kilometers and includes the incline of the christ church area which the scooter struggles to get up with my assistance.

I use it to go to the shops from time to time and bring a bag of bottles to the bottle bank. I have used it on the grass several times and overall, it was a great purchase. The one thing I would like is a bit more power. The speed is perfectly fine....in fact, I think they should be restricted to 25km/h. More power would make the inclines a non-issue.

As an addition to my wish list, I would love indicators, or a button to cruise for 5 seconds wile making a hand signal. Signalling right is not easy unless the cruise control has been engaged, which takes about 5 seconds at the same speed before engaging with an audible beep.

Once the battery is below 50%, there is a noticeable difference in the performance so I keep mine charged up.

I have observed more and more of these on the roads since I purchased mine. I even seen a white one yesterday and almost all them are the 365 model. No punctures yet, but when that happens, I am sure I will manage.

The people who will be pulled over will be (a) on a very fast scooter (b) on a scooter with a seat attached (c) acting the maggot. Hopefully they won't ruin it for us scooter commuters.

And now the comments.

beauf wrote: »

Had anyone worked out a way to securely lock their scooters. They don't seem to have any place you can run a lock though. Be nice to be able to lock them to something in the office or shed.

I use a U-Lock on mine. The angular bar which connects the chassis to the handle-bar support beam is the ideal location to secure it. There is plenty of space when locking and very little room to move the scooter/lock when set. A very good quality lock is needed. I interrupted some junkie scrote tampering with mine around Christmas.

Martynet wrote: »

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.

That is some serious scooter you have there. I am glad you are enjoying it and I envy the power. My concern is the speed. Anything over 25km/h is too fast imho. I think negative attention will be brought on us because of these speeds.

iamtony wrote: »

snip....I toyed with getting one myself to nip to the shops, has anyone found a good solution to transporting these things around a supermarket or anything?

I wheel mine around the super-market. You could fold it and put in the trolley if you wanted to, but you might struggle on the way home with 20 bags full of groceries :P

antodeco wrote: »

Did you stay on the main road the whole time?

I'm trying to see what way the suspension can be improved. I'll have a look and see if some rubber washers can be placed strategically!

The cruise control is odd. I can't really see how it decides to kick in or not. Caught me a out a few times

I would not get the hard wheels. I think they would be uncomfortable and much more likely to slip. The vibrations could also cause problems with the scooter.

Comfort was a concern for me when choosing. I ruled out hard wheels right way. I was looking at what I can only describe as a scooter with fat monster wheels and tuned suspension before I decided I did not want to attract extra attention and went with the 365.

Did you stay on the main road the whole time?

I'm trying to see what way the suspension can be improved. I'll have a look and see if some rubber washers can be placed strategically!

The cruise control is odd. I can't really see how it decides to kick in or not. Caught me a out a few times

antodeco wrote: »

How you finding it so far? I'm.in the canaries this week and I'm dying to have it here!

Brought it to near the train station in the car and then hopped on to take me up the hill to the train station which it handled no problem although the cruise control caught me off guard.

Went from heuston to Stephens green and then back to the station. Missed my train so then went from there down the quay’s to the bridge after Tara street dart station and back to Heuston.

90% was in the highest setting. My consistent top speed was 27kmph. Was fairly uncomfortable on the way back, tough on the hands and left knee although on the smooth parts it’s great.

Pretty hard to tell how much battery I had as it fluctuated throughout. Think I had between 25 & 50% left when I got back to the car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASygXa8UVYk

andydurnin wrote: »

I would like to know where's the best place to get a xiaomi m365 scooter as I had ordered one from Gear best and they canceled my order after 3 months. Best place for value and dose take long to get.

3 store, with 2 yrs warranty.

Tazium

Xiaomi's are vulnerable to remote attack capable of locking them from up to 100 meters away.

https://thehackernews.com/2019/02/xiaomi-electric-scooter-hack.html

ongarite

andydurnin wrote: »

I would like to know where's the best place to get a xiaomi m365 scooter as I had ordered one from Gear best and they canceled my order after 3 months. Best place for value and dose take long to get.

Amazon Spain have it for 370e. Should cost 385 to Ireland with Parcel Motel/Wizard.
I've ordered from Gearbest month ago, still waiting for it. Seems to be on the slow boat, literally!

andydurnin

I would like to know where's the best place to get a xiaomi m365 scooter as I had ordered one from Gear best and they canceled my order after 3 months. Best place for value and dose take long to get.

Sono

How hard is it to get parts for these scooters? Just want to be sure if I do pull the triggger I can get running parts relatively easy. Thanks

Zurbaran wrote: »

Off work for the next week and a bit but might do a test commute at off peak times just to see what it’s like.

How you finding it so far? I'm.in the canaries this week and I'm dying to have it here!

Off work for the next week and a bit but might do a test commute at off peak times just to see what it’s like.

Second time out and about on the m365, it feels painfully slow going up hills...haa anyone tried any of the custom firmwares and does it help with this?

I scooted rite past two cops doing speedchecks, no other cars about, just me scooting towards them on a long straigh road doing about 20kph!..they didn't bat an eyelid as I passed by them!

https://youtu.be/3A6GM0FbxI4

Zurbaran wrote: »

Got my Kugoo s1 today. Battery half full so gave it a bit of a go. You can definatly feel the bumps even with the suspension so I reckon the reviews of putting solid tyres on a m365 are spot as it has no suspension.

I got up to 25km with ease although I’m not sure I’ll get to the advertised 30. One thing that’s bothering me is how hard it is to fold it. I’m hoping I just haven’t got the technique down cause it is really hard to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I0FT22Pmd0

Got my Kugoo s1 today. Battery half full so gave it a bit of a go. You can definatly feel the bumps even with the suspension so I reckon the reviews of putting solid tyres on a m365 are spot as it has no suspension.

I got up to 25km with ease although I’m not sure I’ll get to the advertised 30. One thing that’s bothering me is how hard it is to fold it. I’m hoping I just haven’t got the technique down cause it is really hard to do.

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ddonn1979

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How do people find riding these around in public ? where do ye ride them ? footpaths , cycle lanes, road ?

Seems to be anywhere. I see people in the bus lanes. Even saw a man on one flying up the bus lane in Ballsbridge with his 6 or 7 year old standing behind him ðŸ™„

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How do people find riding these around in public ? where do ye ride them ? footpaths , cycle lanes, road ?

ddonn1979

Zurbaran wrote: »

Bit nervous the commute myself. Have never been on one before but knowing myself I’ll probably do it first day as long as there is no ice/snow. Just keep to a low speed, especially if it’s wet...

Feel like a kid here waiting for a new toy.

Any sign of yours Zuburban?

Shefwedfan

Sono wrote: »

Really want one of these, feels like a proper toy for big boys moment! Not even sure how much use I would get out of it but I want one all the same.

someone convince me not to buy one because I’m very close!

Buy one...

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Sono

Really want one of these, feels like a proper toy for big boys moment! Not even sure how much use I would get out of it but I want one all the same.

someone convince me not to buy one because I’m very close!

iamtony wrote: »

anyone found a good solution to transporting these things around a supermarket or anything?

Attach it to the back of the trolley and use it as a mobility trolley

iamtony

I discovered the best use of the m365 yesterday. My daughter who is 9 has one(grandparent Christmas gift, don't ask). She was out playing at the end of the road and the missus said time to get her in, and the usual, I'm in my pj's line:rolleyes:, you'll have to get her. So the scooter caught my eye in the hall. Whipped it out and zoomed down the road to her horror, she wasn't impressed. Light was great at night time I was very surprised as I'd only turned it on during the day before.
Anyway ill happily go get her in the evenings now. Great excuse to use it:D
I toyed with getting one myself to nip to the shops, has anyone found a good solution to transporting these things around a supermarket or anything?

eagerv

antodeco wrote: »

If you're up in Dublin, give me a shout and you can have a go of mine!

Many thanks.

eagerv wrote: »

Anybody know of any where you can look at / test electric scooters.

Have looked at many Youtube vids, but there is nothing like seeing them for real.

I'm from the southeast so Waterford,Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny would be handy, but I'm fairly regularly up around Kildare and Naas.

Edit. Already checked a few 3 Mobile Shops, they only seem to take orders.

If you're up in Dublin, give me a shout and you can have a go of mine!

yosser hughes

eagerv wrote: »

Anybody know of any where you can look at / test electric scooters.

Have looked at many Youtube vids, but there is nothing like seeing them for real.

I'm from the southeast so Waterford,Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny would be handy, but I'm fairly regularly up around Kildare and Naas.

Edit. Already checked a few 3 Mobile Shops, they only seem to take orders.

The only place I know of that allows you to take one for a test period is https://www.cyclebike.ie/. They have a shop just off Capel Street. I know it's Dublin but you might be up at some stage and take one out for a few hours.

eagerv

Anybody know of any where you can look at / test electric scooters.

Have looked at many Youtube vids, but there is nothing like seeing them for real.

I'm from the southeast so Waterford,Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny would be handy, but I'm fairly regularly up around Kildare and Naas.

Edit. Already checked a few 3 Mobile Shops, they only seem to take orders.

antodeco wrote: »

Just the half hour off road after the fall!

Haven't been on it since as not using it for commuting yet. Will wait until the weather is just a little better and I've had more practice on it!

Bit nervous the commute myself. Have never been on one before but knowing myself I’ll probably do it first day as long as there is no ice/snow. Just keep to a low speed, especially if it’s wet...

Feel like a kid here waiting for a new toy.

Zurbaran wrote: »

Have you had a chance to use it anymore after the fall??

Just the half hour off road after the fall!

Haven't been on it since as not using it for commuting yet. Will wait until the weather is just a little better and I've had more practice on it!

yoshimitsu

Read on Bloomberg that Ninebot manufactures about 80% of the scooter/hoverboards/etc that come out of china including the ones sold by Xiaomi. can dig up the article but sure you can google it.
it doesnt necessarily mean that they're all the same quality