Have been using this scooter around Philly for a bit over a month now and I'm a big fan. Easy to lock up to any bike rack with a Kryptonite U-lock, and the basket on the back makes it great for running to the grocery store. I feel confident riding in traffic. The wheels are able to handle Philly's terrible roads reasonably, but sometimes you'll want to stand up if you can't avoid a big bump.
I've made a few mods including a better bell, a rear view mirror, and adding a rear light. I would like to make the basket taller next. It can reasonably hold 1 large canvas shopping bag, which I strap down with bungee cords and haven't lost any items yet.
I did a range test at a local park where I rode flat out, and I was able to go for 50 minutes at the top speed of 15.3 mph, which got me 11.6 miles before the battery died, far short of the advertised 20 miles. It maintained top speed until the very end. This has given me a clearer idea of the range, and I use a GPS app to track my rides, because the onboard battery indicator is useless.
My two biggest complaints are hills and acceleration, and they go hand in hand. Once you use up about 40% of the battery, the scooter struggles to accelerate and benefits from a foot push to start. This doesn't feel great if you're accelerating at a busy intersection. Going up the one hill near me on a full charge, the scooper will drop from 15.3 mph to about 13 mph; a lower battery will see it struggle to get above 10 mph on the hill. Neither of these are dealbreakers, but they do affect the order I might make a multi-stop trip in.
Overall this is a great first scooter and I'm definitely going to keep it for a season or two before I consider replacing it with something more powerful.
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