E-TWOW - GT SE (Smart Edition)

r/RochesterUser Alright, I'm gonna weigh in a tad on this one. I've had the GT SE since 2020 and I'm not going to lie I've been tough on the thing on and off. So if you're looking for durability you're getting a mixed bag more or less but you're definitely making up for it with repairability. The quoted speeds are accurate, and as long as you don't have any major motor function problems you will be able to steer just fine at any speed it's capable of. The reason I say a mixed bag for durability is not because it's built bad, I've actually yet to have a major structural issue involving the frame aside from the drum brake (more on that in a bit.) But there's been batch problems before. I hear they're mostly resolved however. The suspension is present and if you're relatively lightweight it actually helps a lot. If you're of average to heavier set you're still going to be able to ride it but the suspension will barely be noticeable. Replacing the solid tires is a pain but once you get the technique down you'll be alright. If you don't care about the Bluetooth features (The few that exist, then just get the Booster as the GT SE is just Booster + Bluetooth.) Don't get the sling, it works and it's light but the sling's seams don't hold up long. You might as well just stick to the carrying handle. The tires are on the thinner side so sharp turns are easier once you get used to them. Like I said prior though, what you lack in any regard you're also getting back in repairability. The GT series scooters by E-Twow has parts availability galore and that's even here in the US where currently parts availability for most things is iffy at best in waves. (Save me please.) But should ANYTHING break eventually or wear down, etc. you shouldn't have any problem getting a replacement part and replacing it. My drum brake, which performed extremely well, broke after about 5 years of having the scooter. Admittedly, it was at the very least partially due to a lack of maintenance since I hardly used the damn thing considering the electronic break works fine for me as a cautious rider with decent balance. All-in-all it's a great scooter that I don't see myself getting rid of anytime soon. I have a TankTorq TK5 actually that also loves up to it's claims (48km/h is so fun and the suspension is dream-like) but I've biffed a crucial part in the stem assembly so I'm currently waiting on a custom modeled and milled part to deliver since the TankTorq series has next to no parts availability. Lucky I've got my trusty GT on the side for commute!

If a good balance of speed, comfort, and portability are important to you, I’d recommend the E-TWOW GT SE. It’s only 30lbs and easily gets up to 22-25mph. Perfect for NYC.

Look into etwow gt2 . Fast and light. Only downside is smaller wheels.

Yes, but as far as I’m concerned, **weight is a spec**. You might not care about it, but it’s still a spec. If you buy a bike, you can easily pay twice as much just to save 1 kg, so I don’t see why it should be any different for a scooter. That’s why, in my opinion, it really deserves a super positive rating. Of course, someone else might prefer speed, power or other specs—but those can also be irrelevant depending on the use case. For example, what’s the point of extra power if you live in a country where the law limits you to 20 km/h, and in a flat city where there aren’t even any hills? The only Air real drawback, in my view, is that people who look for light weight usually also care about portability—for instance, if they take the train/metro and bring the scooter along. The Air is easy to carry, but in a crowded train it’s still bulky. Same thing if you go on holiday by car: it takes up a lot of space in the trunk. The situation could already improve a lot if they made a version with a foldable handlebar (that is very large). Let’s see what happens in version 2.

I actually own both the Air and an E-Twow. In every respect I find the Air better: comfort, safety, braking; plus it has a much stronger light which is really useful for riding at night, and the turn signals are a big help too. The E-Twow, however, has one huge drawback: the solid tires. Sure, they protect you from flats, but they slip on wet asphalt like a bar of soap. That said, the E-Twow does keep one real advantage: it’s much smaller (deck, wheels, but especially the foldable handlebar). Both are light enough to carry up to a third floor, so that’s not really an issue. But you really notice the size difference if you plan to use the train (or subway): you can put the E-Twow under a seat or in the luggage rack, while with the Air on a crowded subway… good luck. Same thing if you go to a restaurant – the E-Twow fits discreetly under a table. I’ve even taken it into places where scooters aren’t usually allowed, just by using its folding carrying bag: it looks like a sports bag, and nobody complains. Same story when traveling by car – the Air takes up the whole trunk. That’s why, after buying the Air, I didn’t sell the E-Twow. I use the Air 95% of the time, but that remaining 5% (when I need to take a train) I prefer the E-Twow… just hoping it doesn’t rain.

I had an E-Twow and the first scooter they sent me suddenly stopped working. They sent me a second scoorer (brand new), and that one also began having electric issues. The customer service is horrible and outsourced from a village in India (you can hear the damn roosters in the background when speaking to them)! I do not recommend this scooter for rain as the airless rubber tires will skid when you break, and you will have an accident, guaranteed.

2 Glions. 10+ years without repairs or any consumables. Fluid Mosquito or E-TwoW. 4 years and 2000 miles without repairs or any consumables. Front tire needs replacing soon. Original brake pads still brand new.  Dualtron Victor. 5 years. Flats all the time. No other repairs. I primarily exclusively use regen brakes on all my scooters.

Same boat as you. I just made a post asking for alternatives to e-twow. I have had two of those and my only complaint is low traction with wet surface. Looks like niu kqi air would be a better option for wet surfaces even though its power and max speed are lower