I was debating the two but wanted something I could carry into the office so settled on the Go. The 28MPH is a buzz kill but I have hit 29 downhill a few timesā¦
Hey brother, im just giving you fair warning, apollo is not it. Not even close. As a fellow canadian, i wish i could have supported them. they only needed to be "alright" and i would have. You will get burned spending money with these ppl. Your money is better spent elsewhere.
Look for an used Apollo Go in your area, I was able to get one with less than 140 miles for $500. Well worth the price vs new scooters in the 300-400 range.
Here's my list of fun scooters I've owned and ridden, and a colleague's, that are better than the Segway Max G3.
Kaabo Mantis X Plus 31mph, dual motors, adjustable suspension, and 65lbs.
Kaabo Mantis King GT is the same as the above, but 43mph & 73lbs.
Apollo Phantom Stellar 2.0 (PS2.0) 60v a freaking beast & bright as an UFO but 100lbs (best looking scooter).
Apollo Go 28mph, easy folding & 49lbs (best commuting scooter).
I have the Go Stellar & Teverun Fighter Mini Pro 2026 2.0 in pre-order. I can't wait to get these.
Honestly for NYC commuting I'd lean towards the Apollo Go over the G2 just because of that weight difference you mentioned. Carrying a heavy scooter on the subway or up apartment stairs gets old real fast, and if you're already used to no suspension the Go won't feel like a downgrade
I bought my son (13yo, 5ā10, 152 lbs) an Apollo Go (2024 model) in May last year. We live in suburbs outside of Bāham, AL but our town is very hilly (many are 20 - 30 degree slope), with a mix of streets and paths to ride on. I needed something low maintenance, dual motor, and fairly water resistant (we get afternoon showers during summer) that he could grow into and meet up with friends around town or school. Heās only put about 250 miles on it but so far itās been working great.
I ordered from Apollo direct and paid about $799 plus tax (it was on sale) with free shipping and a bag that straps to scooter. No issues so far and the only maintenance Iāve had to do a recommended Allen bold check and spray some lithium grease on rear suspension cartridge and front spring. You can adjust regen braking and acceleration on app and track your rides if needed. It only has a rear drum brake in addition to regen but my son only uses regen (low to no maintenance).
My son broke the rear fender but I ordered a new one when they came in. Heās crashed a couple of times which broke the turn signal caps and I replaced those as well. My biggest gripe/irritation is that Apollo parts are too fucking expensive and proprietary (I need to learn how to make stuff on a 3D printer). My biggest concern will be replacing the tires bc it looks like a huge pain in the ass - hopefully there are YT vids to guide me.
On hills it can hold between 16-20 with me on it (Iām 192 lbs) and despite only being a 36V, it still maintains decent speed (16-20mph) when the battery drops below 40% (below 20% it really slows down). Top speed is only around 25-26 mph when fully charged, but thatās more than enough speed for my son. With my son riding, range is about 20-25 mi and we try not to let the battery dip below 20%. FWIW, Apollo is coming out with a 48V Go Stellar and redesigned Apollo City 2.0 in July. They are pretty expensive but maybe worth a look given your budget.
Nonetheless, I realize my experience is anecdotal at best but hopefully it will give you some useful insight and help you make a decision. My advice to you is: assess your riding needs, where/how far youāll be riding, and if you plan on modifying/customizing in the future (DONāT get an Apollo if this is case). There a lot of great scooters out there and Iām sure youāll find one to fit the bill. Cheers and good luck.
https://apolloscooters.co/pages/apollo-2-0 (scroll down and click on image below āUltimate Lineupā)
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