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

ted1 · 08-07-2018 6:18pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Lol those look rather cumbersome, are you sure those are Ninebot ?

I'm only familiar with these Ninebot Mono wheels, check out the video near the end where he has 2 kids, one on each shoulder, mad !

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

I think these are far better but accidents can still happen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc94QziTeFY

Watch out for the mono wheel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVbc57tAbo

Another mono wheel, not sure if it's a nine bot but I still don;t think these are safe, I remember hearing about a 15 year old boy in London on a hoverboard who fell out under a buss and was killed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsbGQejMPL8

One wheel is more craic
https://onewheel.com

08-07-2018 6:40pm

They're all craic until you split yourself.

insular1 · 08-07-2018 6:58pm

I was thinking of getting an M365 to travel the lane between my house and my parents. It's a little over 500meters but as it is used by cows at times it can be a bit rough. Would the M365 handle a rough lane like this or would there be better options? It's a private lane so wouldn't have to worry about the legal side of it.

goz83 · 09-07-2018 12:54am

Oafley Jones wrote: »

SNIP

seen the mods on youtube but wondering where you sourced the parts.

SNIP

I ordered the mods from curiousjoe.something

The hook, probably there too, but not sure.

insular1 wrote: »

I was thinking of getting an M365 to travel the lane between my house and my parents. It's a little over 500meters but as it is used by cows at times it can be a bit rough. Would the M365 handle a rough lane like this or would there be better options? It's a private lane so wouldn't have to worry about the legal side of it.

Mine has handled quite well on bumpy grass, dirt road and scattered gravel. You would definitely need the mods to prevent fast wear of the folding mechanism and the brake light wire if travelling on a bumpy surface.

If you are only using the scooter in that laneway and nowhere else, maybe a scooter with bigger wheels/tyres would be better. If you think you might use it elsewhere, the M365 is great.

griffdaddy · 25-07-2018 12:04pm

Got my xiaomi last Friday. Great fun. Haven't taken it on any major journeys but have been to the shops and back etc. Ordered it from amazon.es to addresspal in the UK and then onwards to ireland. Came in about €415 delivered to my house. Was looking at Chinese sites but glad I found amazon in the end because of the warranty etc. Xiaomi also have a shop in Barcelona, I think that's where it shipped from. You could buy it in person and ride it back ðŸ™‚

25-07-2018 5:12pm

Where do ye ride them , on the road, paths etc ? How do people react to them ?

griffdaddy · 25-07-2018 10:27pm

Ride it on quiet residential roads or in the cycle lane on busier roads. Also jump off and wheel it or else scoot manually if I'm in a busy, built up area. Doesn't seem to bother people really, most seem intrigued by it. You basically don't be a dick and follow your instinct

Oafley Jones · 26-07-2018 9:57am

griffdaddy wrote: »

Got my xiaomi last Friday. Great fun. Haven't taken it on any major journeys but have been to the shops and back etc. Ordered it from amazon.es to addresspal in the UK and then onwards to ireland. Came in about €415 delivered to my house. Was looking at Chinese sites but glad I found amazon in the end because of the warranty etc. Xiaomi also have a shop in Barcelona, I think that's where it shipped from. You could buy it in person and ride it back &#55357;&#56898;

What about charging, does it come with a set of plugs?

griffdaddy · 26-07-2018 10:09am

Oafley Jones wrote: »

What about charging, does it come with a set of plugs?

It comes with an eu plug on the charger but you can get an adaptor in the two euro shop or dealz

Shefwedfan · 26-07-2018 10:19am

griffdaddy wrote: »

Got my xiaomi last Friday. Great fun. Haven't taken it on any major journeys but have been to the shops and back etc. Ordered it from amazon.es to addresspal in the UK and then onwards to ireland. Came in about €415 delivered to my house. Was looking at Chinese sites but glad I found amazon in the end because of the warranty etc. Xiaomi also have a shop in Barcelona, I think that's where it shipped from. You could buy it in person and ride it back &#55357;&#56898;

Was thinking about one of these, then I seen one this morning and they look a good job. Someone was on the road just at the back of Aviva stadium.

Looked a decent job for end of commute.....

I also seen a guy in cabinteely on one of those Ninebot one things.....

Oafley Jones · 26-07-2018 10:24am

griffdaddy wrote: »

It comes with an eu plug on the charger but you can get an adaptor in the two euro shop or dealz

I'll annoy you again griffdaddy. That obviously fits as an oversize package? Feckers on .es want 70 euro extra for the black.

griffdaddy · 26-07-2018 12:07pm

Oafley Jones wrote: »

I'll annoy you again griffdaddy. That obviously fits as an oversize package? Feckers on .es want 70 euro extra for the black.

That's mental that they're charging more for the black, that wasn't the case when I ordered! It's still the same price on the xiaomi Spain site, I wonder if they deliver to the UK?

Yeah it comes in as an oversized packet for 12euro. You have to have it delivered to your home addresspal address, not your post office addresspal address, there's a difference.

grogi · 26-07-2018 12:41pm

griffdaddy wrote: »

Got my xiaomi last Friday. Great fun. Haven't taken it on any major journeys but have been to the shops and back etc. Ordered it from amazon.es to addresspal in the UK and then onwards to ireland. Came in about €415 delivered to my house. Was looking at Chinese sites but glad I found amazon in the end because of the warranty etc. Xiaomi also have a shop in Barcelona, I think that's where it shipped from. You could buy it in person and ride it back &#55357;&#56898;

How come? THey won't ship from ES to UK nor Ireland...

griffdaddy · 26-07-2018 1:06pm

grogi wrote: »

How come? THey won't ship from ES to UK nor Ireland...

I just added it to my basket there and checked again, there are no issues with it shipping to addresspal? I'm assuming you're not trying parcel motel?

grogi · 26-07-2018 1:52pm

griffdaddy wrote: »

I just added it to my basket there and checked again, there are no issues with it shipping to addresspal? I'm assuming you're not trying parcel motel?

No, address pal. I might be trying a different item then

Could you share the link please?

griffdaddy · 26-07-2018 2:37pm

https://www.amazon.es/Xiaomi-Scooter-Patinete-El%C3%A9ctrico-Plegable/dp/B077QQ1DMT

yoshimitsu · 27-07-2018 11:40am

It says the product is available exclusively for Prime customer at the €379 price...?

" Exclusivo para clientes Prime
Este producto tiene el precio de EUR 379,00 y está disponible en exclusiva para clientes Prime"

peaceboi · 27-07-2018 11:46am

griffdaddy wrote: »

Got my xiaomi last Friday. Great fun. Haven't taken it on any major journeys but have been to the shops and back etc. Ordered it from amazon.es to addresspal in the UK and then onwards to ireland. Came in about €415 delivered to my house. Was looking at Chinese sites but glad I found amazon in the end because of the warranty etc. Xiaomi also have a shop in Barcelona, I think that's where it shipped from. You could buy it in person and ride it back ðŸ™‚

Did you order the spare tires just in case?
Or are they available here or in Uk? Heard the stock tires go off soon, and many people opting for the solid ones.

griffdaddy · 27-07-2018 12:36pm

peaceboi wrote: »

Did you order the spare tires just in case?
Or are they available here or in Uk? Heard the stock tires go off soon, and many people opting for the solid ones.

It comes with two spare tyres. The included ones do look like they'll wear pretty quickly

bigslick · 27-07-2018 5:27pm

Quite interested in picking one of these up, but not sure the best place online to do so. Ive seen few places mentioned on this thread (Gearbest, Amazon.es & LightInTheBox) but all seem to have significantly varying prices.

Gearbest seem to have flash sales every so often, but wouldn't be sure on approx. cost of customs. LightInBox seem to only offer delivery at €100 plus €40 delivery insurance, which makes cost €575 or so. Amazon have good price (379) but only have the white one available, and not so sure on that colour. Any advice from buyers on here with who to go with? Also I assume customs cost on it would be circa 80-100 euro?

Thanks

listermint · 27-07-2018 6:58pm

bigslick wrote: »

Quite interested in picking one of these up, but not sure the best place online to do so. Ive seen few places mentioned on this thread (Gearbest, Amazon.es & LightInTheBox) but all seem to have significantly varying prices.

Gearbest seem to have flash sales every so often, but wouldn't be sure on approx. cost of customs. LightInBox seem to only offer delivery at €100 plus €40 delivery insurance, which makes cost €575 or so. Amazon have good price (379) but only have the white one available, and not so sure on that colour. Any advice from buyers on here with who to go with? Also I assume customs cost on it would be circa 80-100 euro?

Thanks

Buy from Amazon their returns policy is solid.

Tbh if you don't like the coloir funk it up with spray paint. Can do anything you want to it

peaceboi · 01-08-2018 6:01pm

griffdaddy wrote: »

https://www.amazon.es/Xiaomi-Scooter-Patinete-El%C3%A9ctrico-Plegable/dp/B077QQ1DMT

Sold out now, bollocksðŸ€”
Anyone have experience ordering from lightinthebox? It says fulfilled by their European warehouse, Not sure if that means no customs duty ðŸ€”

griffdaddy · 02-08-2018 11:09am

The black one is available for the original price of 380

bigslick · 02-08-2018 12:25pm

griffdaddy wrote: »

The black one is available for the original price of 380

Urggghhh sold out now. That was fast

...Ghost... · 02-08-2018 6:52pm

peaceboi wrote: »

Sold out now, bollocks&#55356;&#56340;
Anyone have experience ordering from lightinthebox? It says fulfilled by their European warehouse, Not sure if that means no customs duty &#55356;&#56340;

I have used lightinthebox. You can buy insurance for small money and if you get charged customs, then it is paid back to you. If it is coming from their european warehouse there should be no customs due.

davidod2012 · 14-09-2018 11:42am

...Ghost... wrote: »

I have used lightinthebox. You can buy insurance for small money and if you get charged customs, then it is paid back to you. If it is coming from their european warehouse there should be no customs due.

I bought one this week off Lightinthebox.com and they mysteriously cancelled my order but they took my money. I have been informed that I will get a full refund but they have provided no explanation as to why my order was cancelled. Their website also states that credit card refunds take from 7-45 days to refund.....45days!!

Has anyone found a Xiaomi M365 anywhere other than Amazon ES? They are available now but only in white for 380euro, I’m about to pull the trigger on it but would love the black one for around the same price.

Many thanks in advance.

bigslick · 14-09-2018 12:33pm

I got one off amazon.es and must admit it was plain sailing, so I would advise waiting it out and using them . Main reason being you can trust delivery and, being amazon, their customer service is excellent when required. Not to mention the solid two year warranty it comes with.

I would recommend using keepa.com to keep a track of the amazon listing (when it reappears) as it will notify you via email or browser once the price has dropped to the €380 or so level. I did this and worked a charm.

Have had my M365 for about two weeks now and coming up on 100km in total and loving it so far! Let me know if youve any questions.

davidod2012 · 14-09-2018 1:05pm

bigslick wrote: »

I got one off amazon.es and must admit it was plain sailing, so I would advise waiting it out and using them . Main reason being you can trust delivery and, being amazon, their customer service is excellent when required. Not to mention the solid two year warranty it comes with.

I would recommend using keepa.com to keep a track of the amazon listing (when it reappears) as it will notify you via email or browser once the price has dropped to the €380 or so level. I did this and worked a charm.

Have had my M365 for about two weeks now and coming up on 100km in total and loving it so far! Let me know if youve any questions.

Many thanks. Since posting originally I checked the amazon.es and they had relisted the black Xiaomi M365 in black for pre order 22nd Sept for €379.99 got it shipped to the address pal for another €20 so €400 isn't bad.

Thanks for your reply.

griffdaddy · 15-09-2018 8:55pm

Don't update to firmware 1.4.1 on this, it limits the top speed by about 5km. You can also cook up your own custom firmware to remove restrictions etc. but I haven't gone down that road yet

dmcg90 · 16-09-2018 12:13pm

bigslick wrote: »

I got one off amazon.es and must admit it was plain sailing, so I would advise waiting it out and using them . Main reason being you can trust delivery and, being amazon, their customer service is excellent when required. Not to mention the solid two year warranty it comes with.

I would recommend using keepa.com to keep a track of the amazon listing (when it reappears) as it will notify you via email or browser once the price has dropped to the €380 or so level. I did this and worked a charm.

Have had my M365 for about two weeks now and coming up on 100km in total and loving it so far! Let me know if youve any questions.

Does it come with a UK plug adaptor or does it just use an EU one?

bigslick · 18-09-2018 3:19pm

dmcg90 wrote: »

Does it come with a UK plug adaptor or does it just use an EU one?

Comes with EU plug (two rounded pins), and I just got cheap EU to UK adapter from Dealz.

dmcg90 · 18-09-2018 3:28pm

Thanks! Any ideas on the best place to buy them from?

Had a look on Adverts and it's just full of scalpers.

bigslick · 18-09-2018 4:35pm

dmcg90 wrote: »

Thanks! Any ideas on the best place to buy them from?

Had a look on Adverts and it's just full of scalpers.

As discussed previously I used Amazon.es to buy, as wanted to ensure to get EU version with the extra tires, and also for customer service and 2 year warranty. Amazon has it for €399 at moment here: https://www.amazon.es/Xiaomi-Scooter-Patinete-El%C3%A9ctrico-Plegable/dp/B077QHRLPB/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1537284766&sr=1-1&keywords=xiaomi+m365

Otherwise, people have used Aliexpress, Gearbest and Lightinthebox to buy. Some sellers quote 2-3 months for delivery from China, so ensure you know where it is coming from before ordering.

andydurnin · 01-10-2018 11:28am

Can I buy this from GearBest and use parcel motel to send it to my home address or would it be to big for parcel motel?

bigslick · 02-10-2018 12:58pm

andydurnin wrote: »

Can I buy this from GearBest and use parcel motel to send it to my home address or would it be to big for parcel motel?

You shouldn't need to use parcel motel as I understand GearBest deliver direct to Ireland. Though will take about 4-6 weeks for delivery.

davidod2012 · 02-10-2018 1:54pm

bigslick wrote: »

As discussed previously I used Amazon.es to buy, as wanted to ensure to get EU version with the extra tires, and also for customer service and 2 year warranty. Amazon has it for €399 at moment here: https://www.amazon.es/Xiaomi-Scooter-Patinete-El%C3%A9ctrico-Plegable/dp/B077QHRLPB/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1537284766&sr=1-1&keywords=xiaomi+m365

I second that! Got mine last week from Amazon.es for 380 euro + 20 euro shipping to my address pal in the UK. It arrived in a massive box so be warned, its heavy and probably not a great idea to get it shipped to work :eek:

I have only used to today for the first time while commuting and I have to admit, its brilliant! I came from Heuston to Dublin 2 (Grand Canal) in around 15-18mins. Straight up the quays in the cycle lanes. Not sure what the story is with using them tho.....I’ve read that as they are motor assisted vehicles they are the same as the motorised bikes and therefore ok? Does anyone know what the story is?

bigslick · 02-10-2018 5:14pm

davidod2012 wrote: »

I second that! Got mine last week from Amazon.es for 380 euro + 20 euro shipping to my address pal in the UK. It arrived in a massive box so be warned, its heavy and probably not a great idea to get it shipped to work :eek:

I have only used to today for the first time while commuting and I have to admit, its brilliant! I came from Heuston to Dublin 2 (Grand Canal) in around 15-18mins. Straight up the quays in the cycle lanes. Not sure what the story is with using them tho.....I’ve read that as they are motor assisted vehicles they are the same as the motorised bikes and therefore ok? Does anyone know what the story is?

Ah im in Grand Canal myself so may pass by each other some mornings. I actually did get it delivered to work, as the security staff were more interested on having a go than worrying about its weight

I believe that there has been quite bit of discussion on where they lie on this thread, however i understand they are considered Motor Propelled Vehicles (MPV) that they would fall under strict guidelines around insurance etc. They differ from electric bikes as once moving the scooter requires no manual input to keep going. Electric bikes only assist and the individual must continue to pedal. However I have gone past many Gardai and have yet to have even a second look. I use my best judgement and stay to roads and cycle paths as much as possible. I think that unless you are flying down pavements and endangering people, they wont bother you.

ED E · 02-10-2018 5:27pm

They won't bother you unless you crash. Then its a very serious conviction for driving without any appropriate paperwork.

beauf · 02-10-2018 7:14pm

See a good few now around. Might get one myself at some point.

dmcg90 · 02-10-2018 9:33pm

Ordered mine from Gearbest during a sale and it had free 7 business day shipping. Came early so happy days!

Really happy with it (even though it's the white version). Quicker than the car to some places nearby and folds nicely for the train part of the commute.

Zero regrets! Makes the morning commute way more fun.

Shame to see the scalpers all over this category on Adverts, charging €150+ more than the RRP. Really hope Ireland gets an official supplier soon as it's already convinced a few colleagues to get one.

andydurnin · 02-10-2018 10:32pm

griffdaddy wrote: »

Got my xiaomi last Friday. Great fun. Haven't taken it on any major journeys but have been to the shops and back etc. Ordered it from amazon.es to addresspal in the UK and then onwards to ireland. Came in about €415 delivered to my house. Was looking at Chinese sites but glad I found amazon in the end because of the warranty etc. Xiaomi also have a shop in Barcelona, I think that's where it shipped from. You could buy it in person and ride it back ðŸ™‚

Dose address pal take delivery of this and if so how much it cost you?

bigslick · 03-10-2018 2:21pm

andydurnin wrote: »

Dose address pal take delivery of this and if so how much it cost you?

Yes, used it myself. Cost about 12 euro.

davidod2012 · 03-10-2018 2:43pm

Yes It does, I was a bit apprehensive myself because of the whole shipping of batteries but mine was received on a Monday evening in the UK and I had it by 7am the Thursday. Not too bad €12.99 too

andydurnin · 03-10-2018 9:14pm

davidod2012 wrote: »

Yes It does, I was a bit apprehensive myself because of the whole shipping of batteries but mine was received on a Monday evening in the UK and I had it by 7am the Thursday. Not too bad €12.99 too

Where you buy yours and now much? What came with it?

Shefwedfan · 11-10-2018 6:59pm

Just wondering, If ordering from Gearbest have people got caught with customs?

Shefwedfan · 11-10-2018 7:01pm

https://www.gearbest.com/kick-scooter/pp_862232.html?wid=1433363

Anyone know about this? with the expansion battery it has further range?

dmcg90 · 11-10-2018 7:05pm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Just wondering, If ordering from Gearbest have people got caught with customs?

Was fine here!

Johnboy1951 · 11-10-2018 7:38pm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

https://www.gearbest.com/kick-scooter/pp_862232.html?wid=1433363

Anyone know about this? with the expansion battery it has further range?

dmcg90 wrote: »

Was fine here!

I order €40 worth of gear from Gearbest and got hit by customs and an Post charges.

I would not be inclined to buy something that costs a lot from Gearbest.

Shefwedfan · 11-10-2018 8:02pm

Any issues with ordering from Aliexpress if coming from Europe?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Mijia-Smart-Electric-Scooter-Adult-Foldable-longboard-hoverboard-skateboard-2-wheel-Scooter-With-APP/32940048019.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_1_10065_10068_204_318_319_5727211_10059_10884_10887_10696_100031_320_10084_10083_10103_452_10618_10304_10307_10820_532_10821_5727311_10302,searchweb201603_60,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=184c24de-6347-43a7-bd65-cf91ae3495b8-0&algo_pvid=184c24de-6347-43a7-bd65-cf91ae3495b8&transAbTest=ae803_4&priceBeautifyAB=0

Shefwedfan · 11-10-2018 8:39pm

Any issues with ordering from Aliexpress if coming from Europe?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Mijia-Smart-Electric-Scooter-Adult-Foldable-longboard-hoverboard-skateboard-2-wheel-Scooter-With-APP/32940048019.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_1_10065_10068_204_318_319_5727211_10059_10884_10887_10696_100031_320_10084_10083_10103_452_10618_10304_10307_10820_532_10821_5727311_10302,searchweb201603_60,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=184c24de-6347-43a7-bd65-cf91ae3495b8-0&algo_pvid=184c24de-6347-43a7-bd65-cf91ae3495b8&transAbTest=ae803_4&priceBeautifyAB=0

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

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