KQi1 Pro

Hi there, first post here. Several years ago I was gifted a NIU KQI 1 Pro. I can't drive, so I found it quite useful for getting around to do things, but its limitations for someone my size (210lbs) were pretty evident, and it didn't have the power and battery life I needed. A little over a year ago, I suffered a leg injury that kept me from using the KQI 1 Pro; now that I feel ready to start using electric scooters again, I think it's worth my time to upgrade my ride. Here are the considerations I have in mind: - I live in a city without many hills or other changes in elevation. Anywhere I'd need to ride is within 10 miles, and usually within 3-5 miles. - This scooter would not be for daily commutes. I'd use it once a week, at most. - I prioritize reliability and safety over speed. Stable 15-25 MPH is good enough for me. - Ideally, the scooter would be light enough to carry for short distances, with a folding stock and handlebars. My leg injury makes general mobility harder, so a heavy scooter would not be ideal. - Ideally, there'd be no RBG lighting at all, or at least an option to easily disable it. I hate that stuff. During my research, I found that the Segway Ninebot E3 Pro was pretty highly regarded for its price range and seemed to fit most of these metrics. Thoughts on that specific recommendation? Any better ideas?

The KQI 1 Pro I was using before was 34 pounds with a folding stock. I found this manageable, but I also understand that it's one of the lightest scooters on the market. I could realistically tolerate up to 45lbs, but would be happiest around the 40lb mark.

the kqi1 pro should handle your route just fine honestly. 140 pounds is pretty light so you won't have issues with that hill, and the range works perfect for your needs. i wouldn't spend extra 80 bucks on the 100f when you're not even using the extra range or speed - that's just money sitting there doing nothing. stay away from walmart brands though, those specs look good in paper but build quality is usually trash and you'll be dealing with breakdowns. niu has decent reputation for reliability which matters more when you're depending on it for daily commute.

Exactly. I've owned and rode an isinwheel. Its not good. A kqui1 base model NIU or the base ninebot is the way to go.

Can vouch for NIU. I use the KQI1 for university, it’s my most abused ride. Daily use during the semester, full discharge, full charge, left on 0 and 100 for weeks, ride through the dirt and rocks & riding the campus on flat tires. Still kickin it two years later I’ve got my moneys worth but should probably give it some love soon.. it deserves it lol

Very weak. Look up the Ninebot F series (F25/F35), Niu KQi1, Niu KQI 100P/F.

Do ***not*** buy anything iScooter. Quality-wise we know them as the scrapings from the bottom of the barrel, and their support is known to be terrible to nonexistent. Hiboy are *somewhat* better but their low-end scooters are uncomfortable and not very safe, as they all have solid tires but no suspension on the front fork; they only start being OK above your budget. On a side note, none of these are *manufacturers* - they all import generic scooters from relatively unknown Chinese manufacturers. Only Ninebot/Segway, Niu, Brightway/Navee and a few others make their own scooters. As for suggestions: more info please. In particular, you don't specify a range - we don't know how long the trip to school is. If it's short enough - and keep in mind [the marketing lie factor](https://reddit.com/r/ElectricScooters/wiki/rangespecs) - then a Niu KQi1 or KQi 100 could be a good idea. Whatever you get, keep in mind that the tires must be pumped up to specced pressure more often than many people think - ideally weekly. A cheap bicycle pump *with a manometer* works well for this, otherwise they sell electric inflators that are more practical.

RS6 ultra 2900. What I bought. Upgrading from a Nui Kqi

Niu Kqi they have multiple ones to choose from for every budget and there known to be a very good scooter I like mine a lot I have the 100 f