r/ElectricScooting

Just realized I’ve had this escooter (hiboy titan) for a year and I feel like it kinda went by pretty fast. When I was getting it, I thought soo muchh about it because I was not sure if I will really ride it and I thought I am getting because I am influenced by others. But thats sooo not the case.

I went with it mainly because I needed something that could handle a longer commute (like something with reliable battery) Scooter has 80 miles claimed range which was very helpful in my case and was in my budget range (so went with it)

Though in real use I am getting range of around 45-55 mile zone (like how hilly the route is plus how much I push it) which is much less but kinda works for me. But I also like that its been pretty consistent throughout and I havent noticed any significant battery degradation after using for a year.

Mine has dual motors which are defintely strong. I can easily ride most hills without facing any issue (which I know is the big reason most people dont get escooters and go with bike instead)

The weight is something I wish I noticed beforee. Its 103 lbs and hard to put in car trunk or carry through stairs. So I wont recommend getting it if you dont have an elevator or something in your building.

Also mine comes with gel-filled tires which are a big big win (didnt face any flats in 1 year) and happy about that because they can be a nightmare. SMH

Maintenance-wise I've tightened up the stem a couple times and at times kept the brakes adjusted and I think that's it. Nothing broke or needed replacement so far.

To sum it up I never thought escooter could kinda replace my car for 80% of trip. But it did and so far I am happy with the purchase.

Recently a member of ours shared a video of himself riding on the sidewalk. From the video, we can establish some facts:

1. OP's average speed was around 8-10 mph

2. The sidewalk was mostly already clear and a couple times while it was completely clear, he spun the wheels momentarily to test the acceleration/wheel spin, reaching speeds of around 15-20 mph for approximately 2 seconds before slowing down again.

3. In the beginning, he cut off a pedestrian.

4. Once he felt pedestrian traffic was picking up, he made the decision to relocate to the bike lane.

Personally, I see no problem with any of this. Riding at a near walking speed on the sidewalk when it's safe to do so and mostly clear does not seem to present any danger to any pedestrians. Of course had he been going any faster, I would think differently.

As for cutting off the pedestrian, that's just something that happens in life and getting angry over it seems pointless. Cars cut off other cars constantly in the street, cars cut off cyclists, cyclists cut off cars and pedestrians, and pedestrians even occasionally cut each other off and bump into one another. These things just happen when multiple people are going different directions and crossing paths and someone having to stop for a millisecond because they were cut off doesn't seem like something worth getting angry about, especially when the person probably didn't care either and just went on with their day.

What it comes down to is this simple question: Was OP putting anyones safety at risk, and I don't believe he was.

On the other hand, I can see there being a valid case for why the bike lane should have been used so I'm kind of torn on this and opinions can always change.

What do the people think? Also some bans were given by Zesty and I, and we will temporarily remove those and give those people a chance to say their piece, as long as everyone respects each other's opinions and doesn't resort to hostility so this can remain a peaceful discussion.

So basically the question is this: should scooters ALWAYS be on the street/bike lane, or are there instances where riding the sidewalk is acceptable. Not necessarily from a legal point since laws are man-made and not immune to infallibility, but more from a moral standpoint.

Hi, I'm considering to buy a scooter for my main mode of transportation going to work and back. I'm planning to use it on all season except heavy rain and heavy snow. But other than that, it'll be my work horse. I have a background in maintenance of scooter and especially waterproofing important parts of the scooter. The thing is I don't know if it'll still be worth it to buy one and I am located in Suffolk County by the way, not in New York City.

If so which brand is the most reliable and comfortable for all season? Speed atleast 30mph is fine or less. Just need to keep up with traffic.

My budget is at maximum $1,200 below.