u/MiniDragon_

Hey all, hoping to get some opinions from people who've ridden these. I'm down to three Segways and going back and forth.

About me:

• 200 lbs rider
• Halifax, NS, hills are real here (some 10%+ grades on my routes)
• Use case: daily commute + recreational rides, eventually scootering ~7 km each way to a new gym
• Typical trip: up to 10 km one-way, occasionally further
• I want it to handle 10° slopes at my weight + bag with no problem

Prices I can get (after tax, CAD):

• Max G2 — $798
• Max G3 — $1,368
• Ninebot F3 — $912

What I care about: honestly all of it: hill climb, range (less so), top speed, build quality, value, year round capabilities. Portability is a nice-to-have since I'll occasionally bring it inside.

What I'm torn on:

• G2 is the value play but I've read the 36V system sags hard under heavier riders on sustained hills
• F3 is lighter and has the 46.8V system (less sag) plus the nice TFT screen, but slightly lower headline hill rating
• G3 is the beast but $568 more than the G2, is it worth it for my use case, or overkill at 200 lbs?

Anyone riding any of these in a hilly city? Does the G2 actually struggle on real climbs with a heavier rider, or is that overblown? And is the G3's hydraulic suspension + IPX6 a meaningful upgrade for year-round riding, or am I paying for capability I won't use?

Appreciate any input 🙏