Can A $3,800 Electric Scooter Replace My Car? - I Tried For 3 Days

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This electric scooter is more expensive than my car... so what makes it so expensive? Can it replace my car for local errands? I tried for several days to see what the limitations and benefits were.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Why?
2:00 Some early benefits
2:20 What about cargo?
3:00 Hill Test
4:00 The first main drawback
5:11 Product Tour: Segway GT2 features & specs
6:10 Speed Test: Drag Race
7:20 5 Main Drawbacks
9:30 6 Main Benefits
12:12 Headlight test
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@NateOBrien Год назад

Please make a video where you travel from NYC to LA in this scooter

@Henrybram Год назад

2 likes from a verified account wth

@messagedeleted4307 Год назад

Who the hell would make that drive...with the money you save from owning this, you can buy a plane ticket with this scooter as luggage.

@srobeck77 Год назад

I could see looking for ways to get out of americas worse 2 cesspool cities of rampart homeless and drug use, but why go back into the same apocolyptic scenery? Go anyway else

@allypksm Год назад

@@messagedeleted4307 Problem is that you're not allowed to carry lithium ion batteries on planes, trains, buses etc due to what they consider to be a high risk of fire.

@j.p.4199 Год назад

@@srobeck77 ohhh... you purple coolaid drinking naive sheep... god bless you

@ropro9817 Год назад

No way to physically lock a $4000 scooter?? Oh Segway... 🤦

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Yeah I was hoping for a nice way to lock it

@johnstover4584 Год назад

Boobie traps are your only way lol.

@gtone339 Год назад

Agree lol. Needs a dedicated U-lock or chains

@CartoonWeasel Год назад

Hire a big baba to watch it. Lol. Also you can brick it like a phone if it gets stolen

@alant3314 Год назад

Its down to 3099 with his coupon

@wolfking_nz Год назад

I had a Toyota Hilux, it’s parked up at home or my partner uses it sometimes, but I ended up getting a Wolf King GT Pro, and trust me, every ride feels like the first one. So many benefits 😊

@loveaintfree1409 Год назад

Internet trust me guy hahahaha

@Energine1 Год назад

Lol I have a Hilux and a VSETT 10 Scooter... I use the vehicles alot less but I need both.

@ajlosangeles11 Год назад

I own a 2017 BMW 420i twin turbo but I mainly drive my Wolf King GT, I have racked up about 7500 miles on my Wolf King GT in the span of 1 year and a half of daily commute on my scooter. But yeah, I still need my car for grocery shopping or for rainy days. I still love riding that Wolf King GT because of its torque, speed and its advantages outweigh the disadvantages

@Jubafree Год назад

Yeah oookkk guys I actually have a Ferrari but drive around with my scooter.

@vine2244 6 месяцев назад

@@loveaintfree1409if you had a wolf king gt, you'd know

@froinky Год назад

the world would genuinely be so much better if commuting and general transportation didn't require 2 tons of metal that gets stuck in traffic all day

@ssoffshore5111 Год назад

Agreed, but getting the masses to buy into one of these is a hard sell!

@spartankittygames Год назад

@@ssoffshore5111 I think a lot of the issue lies in people being scared for their safety due to cars being so prominent. The funny thing is though if basically everyone switched there wouldn't really be any cars to worry about. Of course cars will still be useful for hauling big equipment, but if micro mobility was the main form of transportation for people just going to work or school cities would be much nicer to live in.

@ssoffshore5111 Год назад

@@spartankittygames I don't disagree. That and the masses want their comfort...

@dark_winter8238 Год назад

Well, most of the world does not require 2 tons. That is just the US and several other countries.

@JS-vh4yq Год назад

I don't think we would see 55+ age people on these... even if the general population switch over from cars.

@johnm7882 Год назад

Hey Mike, thanks for taking us on your ride along. It was pretty fun. I would definitely consider a scooter like this one.

@aaronbearchi Год назад

I price shopped between this and the Apollo Phantom V3, but I think you did a great job laying down the perks of the light heavyweight class of scooters that are available right now. Nice vid!

@ShardstapoRotmg Год назад

Did you see the new Pro that's coming out soon?

@aaronbearchi Год назад

@@ShardstapoRotmg I did, but it's a different price point than what I was after. It looks awesome, though.

@8_x_9. Год назад

This $4000 scooter sounds like a 💩$200 escooter!! The back mudguard rattles very loud!!! 🤪👎👎

@ShardstapoRotmg Год назад

@@aaronbearchi I see, I have an apollo ghost and I absolutely love it. It's still amazing after more than 1000 miles.

@rcmedia9516 11 месяцев назад

@@8_x_9.I farted loud

@senior_ranger Год назад

I like it. Took me back to the days when I used only a motorcycle instead of a car. Some of the same advantages and drawbacks. To ride in winter, you needed a snowmobile suit, and that took time to get on and off. Dress wear was limited --- you weren't wearing penny loafers at 20 degrees and 60 mph. Snow was the most challenging, mostly from car drivers. Speeding tickets were all to frequent as the bike would get you from here to there at light speed. Cops don't like light speed. I did become a legend in my motorcycling community --- "Hey, Tracy rides all year!!!" Overall, it took a lot of forethought, preparation and accepting disadvantages. Eventually, I went the lazy route and got a car, despite the drawbacks, just a lot easier and more comfortable. Did one cross-country trip on the bike --- 7000 miles in 14 days. Thanks for the nostalgia. By the way, my motorcycle cost far less than that scooter!!

@austieoutdoors9763 Год назад

yes i know i only payed 1000 pounds second hand for my cbr 600 sportsbike lol but i do have more fun on my 2 e,scooters than i do on my cbr6. my scooters are a 30 mph g2 pro and my other one is a solar p1 pro 50 mph

@dupre7416 Год назад

I rode a 1985 Honda Interceptor VF500 as a primary vehicle from 1990 - 2005. I was doing this in rainy Portland Or so eventually I just got tired of all the compromises I had to make. I miss it like I miss other things from the past. Mostly nostalgia I believe.

@senior_ranger Год назад

@@dupre7416 Exactly!!!

@renedugas2396 10 месяцев назад

I have had a motorcycle for 13 years and I can say that driving a car is like dying a little every day. every time I sit in this big square box, I still think of a lost opportunity to be happy on my motorcycle or my scooter. your mistake is to have only one vehicle, you need both, motorcycle and car and the car you will never take, like me...;)

@dictionplacement5467 7 месяцев назад

I just wish naked bikes were a bit more affordable. I get sports is basically same with a shell and sometimes same engine. but you don't have to pay for insurance, gas, parking tickets, dmv fees, tags, smog, like man that stuff adds up plus idk anything about motorcycles or have any help so I'd be buying blindly if not at a dealer was hoping one day to own a moto but drivers only care about cars everything else is fair game 20+ points and ppl love running you off the road

@harshilbhojwani7085 Год назад

A comparision between E-Scooters and E-Bikes can be a great future video, considering both can't replace cars but are great for city commute.

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Good idea! I may make that someday

@tramse11 Год назад

I got an ebike because you can put a rear rack basket or panniers. Scooters definitely look fun. A backpack isn't great for takeout food where the container sits flat.

@sergiolandz6056 Год назад

my scooter replaces 90% of my commuting, happy to own one.

@tramse11 Год назад

@@moralhazard2563 What kind of madness is this? I just looked it up and didn't know this existed. I may have to look into this now.

@andrewmachleid2734 Год назад

We actually have bus bike racks where I live so there definitely not just for city commuting. you can actually expand your commute so much farther than you might think. It just takes a city/county willing to make bikes car replacements.

@unloveableandre Год назад

Nice video. I missed you talking about comfort. I have a NIU KWi 3 Max, and after a few days and on long rides, like 15 minutes, the ride quality is a factor. Suspension is so important on scooters, the whole bit, tires, suspensions, arms, coils, etc. I tested drive the Inokim OXO and the Apollo Phantom. It's day and night compared to single motors, not suspension scooters. Phantom is another level.

@unloveableandre Год назад

You also missed the folding part and taking the scooter inside places, size, weight part...

@wojciechjanecki9221 5 месяцев назад

Add to that age of the person, how about 65 years old commuting like that to work.

@ChickensAndGardening 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this excellent overview and I appreciate your emphasis on safety, something that is often simply overlooked in other scooter reviews. This looks like a great product and is now $2999 (maybe because of Black Friday or something). I have decided to wait until the spring, when the weather is again conducive (and hopefully I have a job again) before getting one of these. For a while I was considering a traditional motor scooter, Vespa style, but now I'm leaning toward an electric vehicle of some sort, seated or standing.

@stevepoland4578 9 месяцев назад

Great video! I just ordered a Segway F2 pro as my first scooter. At 58 I'm probably a little older than the normal demographic but I recently visited my alma matter (MSU) and walked 4 miles/rented a scooter for 4 miles. I really enjoyed it and I think I can eliminate some car trips which will more than pay for the scooter while having some fun! I work for a major car company so I'll always have a car but scooters are a great last mile solution.

@peelypeelmeister6432 9 месяцев назад

Hey, old timer. You're the same as me. I just bought a beast for the wife, but I think I use it more than she does😆 So much fun.

@woodenmetal2977 Год назад

I bought an inmotion s1 a few months ago, and it replaced my car for all destinations not requiring the highway or the grocery store. It only tops out at 18.6 mph, but it works well enough for my needs. I typically use it to commute to work, which is around 11 miles round trip. I don't know why I didn't make this decision sooner, especially with the massive gas prices in my area. I do have to leave home earlier for work, though, which is the only downside so far.

@Ev3rM0r3 6 месяцев назад

I bought the offroad G2 Pro, does 30mph for about 30 miles and that is faster then most of my street speeds. I go to the store/gas station with it alot. Saves on gas in the summer for sure and its fun. 680$ out the door.

@ebikeoutdoors Год назад

I made my own ebike cost under $1000 top speed 28 range 40 mile and it has definitely replaced my car for just nipping around in the day and that looks a great scooter but you really don't need to spend so much to enjoy scooters or ebikes really enjoyed your video mate 👍✌

@ebikeoutdoors Год назад

@Tron Kitten hi I used a Scott mountain bike and a 1000w hub motor kit with a 48v 24ah battery ✌

@ebikeoutdoors Год назад

@aMiFiii nice that sounds quite cool don't see many of them around 👍

@Anon-te6uq Год назад

His scooter is absurdly expensive. You can buy a pretty good one for $700.

@Wavelover33 11 месяцев назад

Yeah but you can’t take into a grocery store/coffee shop etc. scooter you can take anywhere

@Aimaiai 9 месяцев назад

@@Wavelover33 you can also make a scooter with those same specs for 1000 dollars

@craigjay769 Год назад

Loved this style of video. Would really enjoy seeing more like this.

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Thank you! More videos like this to come!

@majorbrighton Год назад

Thx for the vid. Yes, there are plenty of options for the lock and or load touch alarms, so locking is not an issue. I use one that is more for off road, yet have summer tyres on atm, so super quiet. My horn is load, yet only works when it´s not needed! I own a car and a scooter too, yet noticed that there can be twice as many problems or events that pop up while using these, as you hop off curbs or find gravel on park path corners etc. I think that they can easily replace a car and you save so much that way, that you can afford to hire a car if you need one. Finally, they are a wonderful way to experience the world and by far the most fun I have had on two wheels.

@JoePiggy Год назад

I like this new format, its quite fresh and not many other youtuber did this. It makes the review of the product a lot more engaging

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Should I use this style for phone/earbud/smartwatch videos?

@danialashraf4078 Год назад

@@MikeOBrienMedia😊

@onlysublime Год назад

for transportation, an electric bike is realistically a better option. It's safer. You can still use it when it runs out of juice. It's less tiring than a scooter in electric mode but can provide more exercise if you decide to pedal. You can carry more. Heck, you can have an attached trailer or a basket. It's easier for other vehicles to see you (you have multiple lights and reflectors in all directions).

@rosomak8244 Год назад

It's safer due to the bigger wheels better dealing with any potholes or other obstacles. The steering is far more stable. You will quickly notice on a scooter that it's almost impossible to ride it single handed. Things like scratching your nose get dangerous.

@onlysublime Год назад

@@Neekowa97621 well, that's kind of obvious. but an electric bike is safer than a motorcycle because you're not bat crazy enough to be going 70mph on an electric bike.

@fnorgen Год назад

As far as I can tell, the only advantages these scooters have is that they're more compact, and maybe more fun for short trips. But even a cheap e-bike is going to be way more comfortable and practical unless you have an extreme shortage of parking space. Especially the lack of cargo capacity is a serious limitation for these scooters. My home town is decently bike friendly, and I see loads of people commuting by bike with their stuff on cargo racks. And mind you, these are restricted euro spec e-bikes. They're not very fast. They mostly just make it possible to climb hills effortlessly. I can't even remember the last time I saw a non-rideshare e-scooter around here.

@QuadrantBottomHalf 5 месяцев назад

You can't leave E bikes anywhere without being stole.

@jclyntoledo 12 дней назад

@@onlysublimeWell an electric bike shouldn't go that fast and if it does that like a moped it would require a motorcycle license

@tezpokemonmaster Год назад

I'm running a VDM-10 right now (apollo ghost) with 2k watts and this is kinda my dream scooter if I ever sell my car, it seems way more durable than most scooters and the display and controls are just so much better. the VDM-10 gets me to work 18km each way though which is quite impressive, it can hit 60km/h on slight downhill and gets about the same 50mi range.

@TuesThruFri Год назад

Great video! I would love to use one as a car replacement in the summer. Electric scooters are becoming more and more popular in NYC every single day and I think most people are using U-locks between the fork and the deck. There is a proper way to do it, I’m just not entirely sure how. I haven’t heard of a lot of them getting stolen.

@Panda_J1 Год назад

I live in nyc and it has replaced taking the train to get to work for 2 summers now. Best decision I ever did

@TuesThruFri Год назад

@@Panda_J1 That is excellent! I see them in NYC all the time and always think that I should be doing the same. Glad to hear some positive feedback on commuting in NYC on nice days.

@snottyhamsterbutt 9 месяцев назад

5:05 Hey, I recognize that place on the trail! It is cool to see another person using a high performance escooter in PA, especially in the suburbs where it is definitely less practical than in the cities. I mostly use my Vsett 8 to get around in Philly (especially between Temple University and Chinatown), and I am very happy with it aside from the crazy drivers you encounter here. Philly tends to be a little nicer to use escooters since there are a decent amount of side roads along with existing bike infrastructure compared to suburban PA.

@TrashPandaPirate 7 месяцев назад

i love how this was simultaneously a really concise review, but also a great discussion of how the average person could benefit from one. High quality content!

@ErvigHenry 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your kind words! I completely agree with you - the video was not only a concise review of the electric scooter, but also highlighted how it could benefit the average person. Speaking of outdoor gear, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile powerhouse that can keep your devices and appliances running for extended periods. Great for camping or ensuring quality family time during power outages. Check it out!

@ChickensAndGardening 7 месяцев назад

@@ErvigHenry I think he was talking about Mike O'Brien, not you.

@dean43669 Год назад

Very thorough and extensive review Mike! Not for me but thanks for sharing! 😄

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate the support even though this isn't something you plan to buy :)

@BA-rh5hy Год назад

Nice vid! Thanks Brian!

@WorldwideDarts 9 месяцев назад

I need that in my life!! I'll probably pick one up this winter when RU-vid picks up a bit. Treat myself! Great video!

@Bears11422 Год назад

Thanks for a honest review of this scooter. Its Definitely in competing with the other beast scooters but i feel it misses the mark with things that matter to me. Im more of a RT/10 Viper guy. No frills. Just give me the power!

@Drrck11 Год назад

My opinion: Scooters are nice for getting around urban areas, but there's just no way I'd spend $3800 on one.

@smolbak Год назад

I mean Cost less, faster on short distance, less repair to do

@Bland-79 Год назад

@@smolbak No protection from the elements. No cargo capacity. Will not be practical outside urban areas which is just a miniscule part of the United States. No passenger capacity so forget transporting a spouse or child. Only a complete green extremist would give this more than an second of consideration in real life.

@smolbak Год назад

@@Bland-79 its the same thing as a motor bike so obviously it can't do things like a car But yeah the things I mentionned before almost overpower these small con

@ezplays3321 Год назад

@@Bland-79 If you are living downtown or a major dense city like new york, phily, or Chicogo a scooter makes way more sense

@Bland-79 Год назад

@Smol bak Not even close to a motorcycle. Not the speed or capacity and definitely not street legal in most places.

@joegartland6907 Год назад

Thank you, Mike! Very informative in-depth review.

@jalajbhutani Год назад

Just go for it man! Love your videos🔥

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Thank you!

@tmkj13 Год назад

although the GT2 is a large scooter I still feel like it is capable to be brought inside many locations, I always bring my scooter inside if possible as I just don't trust locking it outside for long periods of time even though I have a good quality lock

@RustyRoads Год назад

Definitely does great on hills, but I’m surprised it comes with such small wheels and tires. The Varla we just reviewed has the perfect tire size for a scooter like this IMO Cheers

@Terawattplaysdrums Год назад

Elaborate please, I think this one has 11inch tires vs 10 inch on the eagle. Seems OK to me, but on Chinese sites you can even find 14inch big tires scooter too :o

@TerpLord710 Год назад

They both have small wheels 🐜🛞

@WILEY67 Год назад

It made me rethink my options. Thanks

@ahmadezalrejal1260 6 месяцев назад

Nice video bro🙌🏽

@Ww8.3 Год назад

I commuted 6 miles 4 days a week on a kaabo mantis pro. Put over 2k miles on it. Got ambitious this past winter and tried riding on studded snow tires. Sadly the snow destroyed it

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Wow I can't believe you tried that. Besides destroying the scooter, did it work? Were you able to ride in the snow without crashing?

@messagedeleted4307 Год назад

How did the snow destroy it? That scooter is meant to take an off-road beating.

@Ww8.3 Год назад

@@MikeOBrienMedia it did fine in the couple storms I ran in 3-4 inches of snow. The studs instilled confidence for sure as sidewalks were icy. None of these scooters can handle moisture unfortunately. A company like Segway with with their better build quality I’m sure could create one

@Ww8.3 Год назад

@@messagedeleted4307 snow melt on the deck from wet feet. No scooter deck is close to sealed from the elements

@messagedeleted4307 Год назад

@@Ww8.3 okay so the water basically dried the battery and internals. Do you plan on buying another scooter, is it worth it?

@Ortiane Год назад

The problem as a scooter owner is that the safety on a scooter is so much worse than any other form of transportation that when you do fall, expect the absolute worse especially since you can end up going 30 to 40 miles or even more downhill and you're always one bad crack or rock from broken bones.

@spencer4679 6 месяцев назад

yeah i feel the wheels being so small compared to even a motorcycle would make small rocks terrifying

@robslams2324 20 дней назад

Just hop over the pot hole…

@juan833blue 4 дня назад

Simply put riding an eBike is much safer. EScooters are less safe overall.

@GimmicksVille Год назад

Great video. Safe riding. 🔥

@NBTJacklyn Год назад

You’re amazing Loved this

@SomeThingElseYT Год назад

genuinely want a future where scooters, mopeds, and trains just replace cars in terms of transportation. Trains for long distant trips, scooters for short.

@remiel_sz 7 месяцев назад

well thats kinda my situation now. my scooter is basically like citywide public transportation for me and to travel between cities i take a train which, unlike a car, my scooter can go on with me as well. i would also add planes for travel between countries

@Highisthighs 7 месяцев назад

That’s dumb maybe only in cities but you obviously haven’t lived in the country

@CherokezPittman 7 месяцев назад

That's a great vision for the future of transportation! It's amazing how electric scooters and trains can provide efficient and eco-friendly alternatives. Speaking of power, have you heard of the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile power source with a whopping 5kWh capacity and fast recharging capabilities. It could definitely come in handy for outdoor adventures or as a backup power solution at home. Check it out if you're interested!

@CherokezPittman 7 месяцев назад

That's a great vision! I also believe that scooters, mopeds, and trains can be great alternatives to cars for short and long-distance travel. Speaking of transportation alternatives, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile powerhouse that can keep your devices and appliances running for extended periods, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us. It's worth checking out if you're looking for reliable outdoor gear and backup power products.

@ChickensAndGardening 7 месяцев назад

These are all over the U-Mass Amherst campus. But I've literally never seen one in my small, suburban town west of Boston.

@DSTimelapseHD Год назад

I reckon an E-scooter would be a very useful way to get around in the northeast of the USA, a European country or in general any country that has functional public transit. One that lives a bit too far from a train station to walk can buy an E-scooter and get to/from said station much more quickly than walking. They can then take the scooter on the train with them and use it at their destination

@paul1979uk2000 5 месяцев назад

European countries would be great for these, being that you more or less can get to anything you want within just a few miles, but I don't know what the rules are in European countries when it comes to e-scooters, each will likely have their own and maybe some cities might have different rules then other cities and honestly, for me in European countries, it could replace my car. I will say one thing, I wouldn't want to be doing 40mph on these things, 20mph would be fine for me as I think 40mph would is going to be much easier to have an accident, especially if you're having an off day and not concentrating, whereas 20mph is fast enough for local commute, especially in European countries and if you do have an accident at those speeds, the impact would be far less than at 40mph.

@DSTimelapseHD 5 месяцев назад

@@paul1979uk2000 The English town that my uncle & aunt live in has a private escooter ban in place apparently. BUT, they allow the rideshare escooters... *cough* corruption *cough*

@mohsenaghdam3136 8 месяцев назад

That’s the content I like to watch about Scooters,Thanks

@rexcellencemagee6729 9 месяцев назад

Excellent video!

@Aleksandar6ix Год назад

Here's my own experience to share too: I have a Synergy City Elite scooter I got for $1300 CAD plus tax....not nearly as high grade as yours.....but it does 40kph (25mph I think?). Work for me is 16km away, but 95% of it is bike path along major roads with many street crossings. I took my scooter to work 4 of 5 days this week, and it saved me an estimated $25 CAD in gas. On a good day, my car ride is 20-25 min with highway.....my absolute record on the scooter with lots of green lights is 36 min (max 50min on a bad day). Considering I can ride it even in light rain, that's not a bad investment. I've got about 1500km on my ODO so far. One major difference though, is because 40kph is the fastest I will ever go (same as my bike), I use a bicycle helmet and no extra gear.....not fast enough to justify it (takes a while to reach 40 and I rarely stay there for long). My scooter is also much easier to lock up, and has an amazing electric horn. Considering how advanced yours seems, I'm surprised by your beep. So it's important to note, that a scooter can be even more viable than expressed in your video! The only thing that scares me now is changing laws surrounding them becoming more restrictive. There comes a point where a scooter's cost becomes too expensive to ever expect a ROI. Mine would take me 7500km of travel to/from work to pay itself off wiht Toronto gas prices (not counting pleasure trips).

@ragetobe Год назад

I considered something like this instead of a motorbike upgrade, the issue for me is being able to take a passenger, if it wasn’t for this I already ride daily in the rain which I don’t mind at all. The biggest issue though is they are not legal in the UK ☹️ P.S. "just going off to meet someone, obviously safety first (hold helmet up)" next clip shows him in shorts cruising round a corner 🤣

@SBCBears Год назад

Hmmm... let me think- rain, snow, fog, low-light, low-visibility, hazard in vehicular traffic, fatigue, injury, hazard to pedestrians, hazard to rider, road hazards, etc.

@bobswolfie2001 11 месяцев назад

These bikes aren’t legal in uk? Damn, I was hoping to bring mine over to travel without paying huge fees; what do people in uk use as alternative then?

@ragetobe 11 месяцев назад

@@bobswolfie2001 I see a few people early morning when there are no coppers around using them and then faking a push when they need to. Most people use public transport or a moped.

@YorkshireTripper. 6 месяцев назад

Everything fun is banned in the uk all our e bikes are supposed to be limited to 15.5mph . Plenty of people ignore this and as long as you aren't a total idiot cops pretty much turn a blind eye. We don't have scooters as powerful as this though. @@bobswolfie2001

@maikgerrard Год назад

I really like this type of review. I hope you do more content like this.

@Antola_ Год назад

very refreshing "vlog" style. all in all nice video

@RogerNordin Год назад

What about fast charging? That is something that would extend the usable range and make a HUGE difference in usability. Usually a feature these scooters lack, but you'd think a $4000 one would offer it, right?!

@NemoEUC Год назад

would love to see you ride electric unicycle (EUC), it changed my life

@andrewmachleid2734 Год назад

We actually have bus bike racks where I live so e bikes/scooters are definitely not just for city commuting. you can actually expand your commute so much farther than you might think. It just takes a city/county willing to make bikes car replacements.

@josuemiguelochoa Год назад

Awesome video!, Thanks

@CS-se2sy Год назад

For the carrying part, I think a monowheel would be a solution as it frees both hands. I do groceries with mine in a densely populated city

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Honestly monowheels scare me. I know I'd nosedive

@LukusMaxamus Год назад

groceries on a mono wheel?? jesus christ

@CS-se2sy Год назад

@@LukusMaxamus I mean I never fall going and I go at safe speed. Small wheels of a scooter is a risk too

@Loqque Год назад

@@LukusMaxamus small groceries in a good quality backpack - perfectly doable.

@LukusMaxamus Год назад

@@Loqque he said he uses a mono wheel because it frees both of his hands, I was imagining him carrying his shopping while riding lol

@phototristan Год назад

No way would I leave it out unlocked up like that.

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Most of the time, I was able to string a bike lock through some fence and wrap it around the stem a bunch of times. Not impossible to get off, but extremely difficult. I never left it outside for more than 10 or 15 minutes

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

but I agree. There NEEDS to be a good way to lock this

@unloveableandre Год назад

@@MikeOBrienMedia weird that Segway thought about everything and made everything so ergonomic but not the locking part

@Tetsuo907 9 месяцев назад

Very informative video I really enjoyed it. How are you recording this though? What setup do you use?

@MISSUPERSPORT 6 месяцев назад

Great video. I have one in my Amazon cart and was trying to decide should I buy this. I currently have the Segway F65 and need a good scooter with suspension.

@pierreretief Год назад

I can tell you, I live in the Netherlands, and I use my M365 scooter, which cost about $400, to get to the train station and back when I don't feel like cycling. It is not very fast, which is fine with me, and weighs about 12kg so easy to pick up and carry. It is relatively small and MUCH easier to take with on the train or bus, than a bicycle. This is useful for the situations where I need to cover a few km to get to my final destination, after getting off the train (saves me having to take the bus and I am on my own schedule)

@man0sje 9 месяцев назад

Ben je tevreden van die m365? Datnis die van aovo toch?

@zilog1 Год назад

The thing about electric stuff is that I'm always worried that if the company flops, or if they release a new different model, or something along those lines, what are you going to do with batteries? It's not like an engine where you can just go to O'Reilly's and buy some parts for these things once it's gone it's gone, and that's what I fear about all electric vehicles moving forward. O'Reilly's stocking Tesla batteries when :p I fear this might actually be worse for the environment rather than better if we end up in the future we're buying a car is disposable or designing the vehicle in such a manner were any non-authorized batteries brick the car. Vehicle ownership will be a thing of the past, mark my words.

@gavinlightfoot5521 11 месяцев назад

Not to mention the many materials used to make batteries. There's got to be a way to properly recycle those materials.

@rey_nemaattori 9 месяцев назад

If you know the number of cells, voltage and amerage, you can literally just solder you own battery(or have a new battery made by a company according to spec). It's expensive, but there's options.

@finalstation 7 месяцев назад

Amazing! You are in Manayunk! I’m in upper Roxborough and I am thinking on getting one to go around the neighborhood. I just didn’t know if this was a safe neighborhood to do this. Though I’m looking at the $500 and under range. 😎

@yuanlan-zw8qy Год назад

Very detailed review, the scooter looks great, plan to buy one as my secondary vehicle.

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Thank you for your positive feedback!

@dark_winter8238 Год назад

Make sure to take a look at other scooters and compare. This is a pretty expensive scooter for the specs.

@yuanlan-zw8qy Год назад

@@dark_winter8238 Thanks! It's on sale now, the price is good

@mike4food Год назад

I have this scooter and it has replaced my car for commuting to work. LOVE IT!!! For your horn the new firmware coming out will help that. Also your going to love KERS.

@Dragongard Год назад

To lock up scooters, i really recommend small u-locks like the fahgettaboutit. While they have obvious disadvantages with bikes, they are great for scooters because they enable you to use the whole handle stem to lock it, because you really cant move it above the handlebar.

@vallaurent2035 10 месяцев назад

The display on the Segway - is very well done. Do another video of comparison of similar priced function. Scooters include the Rion alien, scooter and let me know. Thanks.

@JpOcDenver Год назад

I accomplish my 1.5 mile commute on a wolf warrior 11. It works perfectly for that. I also do beer runs to the store similar distance away.

@amyoneelse 3 месяца назад

Basically we need to know how it handles on curbs all kinds and the shocks and wear and tear on the scooter to handle them Thanks for your help

@blaster3744 Год назад

It can be considered as a complementary vehicle. Thats what i do with mix of scooter and underground metro. I have to fold often though but save 25% of my commuting time . It could also put in the trunk, so car for the long commuting part and then scooter for the short part to avoid having to park in busy area

@pattills3 Год назад

This was great. I assume it just plugs into the wall to charge or am I wrong? If I’m right where is the charging cord? But overall it is absolutely first class to see the scooter in operation, rolling up a hill, trail riding or sitting idle. The two engines need a better explanation. When to use both? Weight is a plus in terms of stability.

@AdamasOldblade Год назад

Since you asked for feedback - 6:21 - I am LOYAL to my ebike, literally use it on the daily and commute back and forth to work with it every day... Just about the only thing I don't use it for is groceries and aside from that it has basically replaced my car. This being said, that boost mode was AWESOME. My ebike only tops out at 28mph and that's with full PAS and peddling pretty decently, it's literally impossible for me to get up to 40-ish MPH without just going straight down hill (though I don't think I'd want to).

@Healitnow 5 месяцев назад

A nice balanced presentation telling both sides. 👍👍🤗🤗😁😁😇😇

@drstephentobin1220 Год назад

Excellent video thanks for the feedback 😊

@GinsuSher 5 месяцев назад

Really great point on safety. Most people underestimate the need for safety gear when riding scooter like these.

@vnmnavarro71 Год назад

Nice chill vid., did you find a way to secure it with a lock?

@helifynoe9930 6 месяцев назад

Believe me, it is incredible. Once I add the Hitch to tow my boat to the cottage, it was all I never needed from then on. On top of that, often when on the scooter, music suddenly starts. It's sort of like cheap music that you would hear in elevators in the old days. Where it comes form, I do not know. LOL

@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin 6 месяцев назад

Cool. Come on over in February. 🇨🇦❄️❄️❄️

@jimbo-dev 5 месяцев назад

During summer, rental scooters are my primary way of transportation most of the year except winter and I can confirm those being very convenient. I buy an yearly pass which will give me free unlocks, so you only pay per minute and since I can utilize biking shortcuts the travel time is very short. During winter, buses are the most convenient here (in Finland), because of dedicated bus lines and soon public transportation traffic light priority.

@mikesuarez3479 11 месяцев назад

HAD my gt2 once it came out, and yes, this has replaced my commute to work. Even in the rain, but when it snows, i take the suv.

@slinky702 8 месяцев назад

Great video. U have a new subscriber. Thanks

@Fantaman900 Год назад

I love EUC and I only take the car if it rains or stuff is to much to carry. I have an electric Renault Kangoo with less range than my (EUC) monowheel Sherman I daily. I also have to charge my car over 500 meters away from home (total pain). Between owning 2 cars, a motorcycle, an electric skateboard and 2 mono wheels; I absolutely love driving/riding my Sherman the most. Never stuck in traffic, not any bigger than my shoulder width you can take it pretty much anywhere. It's also great fun driving RC cars while chasing it, much better than walking and running.

@SubaruWRC1996 Год назад

I'm looking to get an E Skateboard for commuting. Once I've got it will be really cheap to commute and it will also be easy to store

@Macajuel 9 месяцев назад

I absolutely want one of these now. I initially intended on grabbing a Honda Grom or Honda Navi but I think a GT2 may be a better investment.

@MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50 11 месяцев назад

Dear Mike, thank you for great video, I feels that EUC will make even more fun and provide service you need and you can take it to the post office with you, so as in the shop and almost anywhere you go

@kevinnashskitchen3517 6 месяцев назад

Come to Michigan and try it from mid October to May.. Not gonna happen. But maybe a few days a month it's ok for some tasks..

@mouniralabiad3468 Год назад

as a current scooter owner, i really think they are useful, reliable, and fun. I always take it when im going to football training, the mall, language classes, or even just for fun. tbh if you are living in abu dhabi, a scooter is all you need because everything is with in a 10km range (if you live in reem island or close to abu dhabi mall).

@techsystems4075 9 месяцев назад

Very nice video, can you please tell me what kind of devices did you use to film yourself?

@shubdotclub Год назад

Living in San Francisco, I know a few people who solely use high powered scooters like this for all their commuting and lifestyle; ditching their car entirely. It makes sense in a dense city that’s only 7mi x 7mi. No need to maintain a car and slip past all traffic. There’s also hundreds of food delivery drivers who use it too. I use an bike myself but this scooter looks like a good “fun” vehicle

@joecoreano Год назад

im happy for you bro. enjoy!

@MikeOBrienMedia Год назад

Good to hear from you! Thanks for watching

@elliotalderson9945 10 месяцев назад

Burn E2 ( non max ) just fits my commuting to work everyday, where it always rains ( Philippines ) this scoot realy really serves me well, im glad i discarded my dualtron but i miss the hub sounds of the dt

@amsimkiss 8 месяцев назад

Great video. About to watch your other scooter video. I have a specific use case and would be interested in your opinion. I am hoping to use cruise ship getaways to reach multiple islands in a week to visit shops that may potentially sell our shirts. It would be cheaper than flying to each one. Also, cheaper than renting a car would be to take an electric scooter. What I am trying to figure out is if I will be able to, first, but then, which scooter will be the best combination of lightweight so I can get it onto a cruise ship but also powerful enough to navigate the hills and mountains of the Caribbean. Love to hear your thoughts! 😀

@Strividia Год назад

certainly with some tool, you can physically make or weld a keyhole, for chain or lock use, i can see a lot of the places you can make one, doesnt have to be cutting hole to the scooter, it can be a clamp of metal that welded along the front pole for example

@Flyingaceful 10 месяцев назад

Good video! For that price i would buy a wolf king worrier.

@milo8425 11 месяцев назад

Wolf Kings are similar, but have those forks which are great for locking up to things

@AutoMotivate Год назад

Maybe you could thread a thinner cable through the two wheels arm mounts?

@DZGenesiszero Год назад

Got 700 miles on mine my commute is 40 miles a day. Pretty beastly. The cruise control for 29-30 eats less battery vs 26-28 or 31-40.

@CoreyBrass Год назад

👍👍👍 Great job displaying and telling of the safety issue. Id also recommend gloves, even before a jacket. Your hands are often the first thing to hit the ground so a helmet saves your life, gloves save your ability to live your life, and a jacket saves your skin.

@NubRusty 3 месяца назад

They should have some sort of eyelit built into the frame that you can run a lock through.

@655Louisa 2 месяца назад

You forgot to mention that it's better for the environment than a vehicle. Savings on fuel, insurance.....and fun to ride. Faster to get around than being stuck in traffic.

@hoodhealthywithhuff8815 13 дней назад

But we still use fossil fuels to make electricity

@RabbitsInBlack Год назад

I have Two e-bikes for general commutes in my town. My Fat bike is equip with 2 large bags and fold-able basket which means I can get 8 packs of soda/beer in it and still room for other stuff. The fat bike is also used in the winter with studs in snow. The other bike is an mountain bike I use to get from around town from home to work and other things during the summer. Scooter seems way more dangerous. Plus the e-bikes I change batteries and always have one on the go.

@cheeseburgerfee8323 Год назад

i dont have one but i would lock it through the front fork. looks like you would be able to fit a lock through there

@brandonsn5393 11 месяцев назад

Could you make a similar video reviewing ebikes? It possible specifically the Velotric Go1 or Packer 1 since you mentioend going to the grocery store and dropping off packages snd it hss space for that at cheaper price than the scooter.

@JoeDplummer_ 4 месяца назад

I just bought a Segway Max G2 and I love I only use solar energy for charging it. A 100 watt portable solar panel charge my scooter every day and that simple action adds even more satisfaction ☀❤

@uncertainrain-mariomartocc7153 6 месяцев назад

I have a scooter called the Apollo phantom. Goes around 54 miles on the lower speeds and can go up to 40 mph. I use it mostly for getting to and from work and around my college campus, it’s super relaxing and fun to use tbh. And most of the time it even gets me places quicker than driving. But hey everyone has their own situations so it really depends on your environment and situation.

@NarcoSarco Год назад

This is great, nice scooter! For me its just a little unstable, i prefer the position on a emx like the surron. :)

@ItsAweeb 5 месяцев назад

As someone who really doesn't like cars, I have been using e-scooters as my primary mode of commuting and tasks for years now. Works fairly well even in the cold north (only heavy snowfall really places some obstacles, but in those days I'll just take public transit)

@GraysonZimmer Год назад

My Meepo Hurricane electric longboard gets me around town day to day and some weeks I don't use my car at all. Long 10 mile treks sometimes on a skateboard! A huge 40L backpack and backup tools and spare parts keeps me from putting gas in my car all the time. In LA I don't have to worry about parking and I take the board inside with me so I don't even have to worry about it getting stolen. I have over 16,000 miles across my Boosted Board, Evolve GT and now the Meepo Hurricane.