Segway - F2 Plus

I have the Segway F2 and this thing is a tank. 300 miles in and she has been a loyal buddy to me. It has traction control for slippery weather, apple findmy so you can locate the scooter and a bunch of other cool shit in the app. It goes 19 MPH and that is FANTASTIC! Make sure to wear HELMET!!!!

I make sure my scooter choice is one that accepts a ulock. I'm using the ninebot F2 plus. The frame has a nice spot to put the ulock through. But if I'm planning to leave it unattended for an extended period, I take my pushbike instead.

Can't help you about reviews, but I *can* tell you - from the tech specs and from user reports here - that E-series Ninebots below the E3 Pro aren't actually very good. They have weak powertrains and tiny ranges and they'll choke on any uphill; personally I'd avoid them all. The E3 Pro specifically is the only one with a half-decent powertrain; I'd imagine that's why people have more things to say about it. I *would* choose a Xiaomi 5 before any E-series, but I'd choose a Ninebot F3, cheaper F2, or even the older G30 before the Xiaomi 5.

I literally traded in my F2 for a Max G2 yesterday. HUGE improvement!! Way more pickup speed and it’s smooth. I was bumping everywhere on the F2

Stay away from the Ninebot "Segway" F2. It has no shock absorbing at all. Your spine will thank me.

In my experience my ninebots have always been reliable and quality. I think you would be hard to go wrong. I had the f2 which i loved but the e2 plus seems great for an 11 year old! Peppy enough they wont be bored but still safe! Through my experience riding escooters up to 60mph and ebikes. Please please please. Helmet and gloves MINIMUM for your kid. Elbow and knee pads are also HIGHLY recommended. ive talked to trauma doctors in the er after big crashes and the amount of kids getting messed up on these things due to no helmets and gear is insane. Nothing worse than roadrash/scraped skin. I dont want to discourage you. With appropriate gear this will genuinely change your kids life and keep him safe! Sorry for the rant i just have seen the consequences of not wearing gear even on a slow scooter. Rant aside. I dont think your gonna go wrong with the scooter! Goodluck!

I just went through this with the G30P, E3 Pro, F3 at BB. I wanted the suspension and the E3 was pretty small for me at 6'2, there was no foot room at all which made standing position cramped and I reasoned if the much more spacious F2 was a lot safer by being able to carve and maneuver better, the $200 was a no brainer. I felt like I was standing over the bars on the E3, precariously forward, not laying back, so it felt all wrong. F3 cost me $700. The G2 has been cursed with the front wheel play thing and it's super heavy. The F2 is kind of similar but I guess less range as said above. E3 Pro to F2 was night and day for me plus it has hydro front suspension, 20% more power, super bright headlight. Go for the one you will enjoy the most. There is also a guy who says the F3 and E3 have the exact same fork as the G2 and will have the same play issues but I figured so many people have bought them and there is a limited amount of complaints. I was definitely turned away from the G2 there are at least 3 major issues with it.

I have a ninebot F-SE(F2) and have been enjoying it until my vmax arrives. It has held up to constant riding daily for a few weeks now and I'm 170lbs. Love this little scooter, and will keep using it even after my new one arrives. This thing is super light and can be carried through a store.

I can also vouch for ninebot. I have an f2 that I have absolutely ridden like I stole it. Great scooter for the price

I have an f2 and a E kick from ninebot. I do believe you're paying a little bit for the ninebot name, but from my experience it's worth it. I picked up an F2 that had only been rode 4 times by the previous owner for $200 (a steal) on marketplace. The build quality is definitely there, I absolutely love the f2. It's not even in the same league as my new vmax, yet I still use it for trips I can't bring the max inside or if it's rough riding. I'm 170 and ride the scooters like I stole them. Our Gotrax is also solid reliability wise, as my 8 yrs old nephew hasn't destroyed it yet, despite trying his hardest lol