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Cooper0007I'm new to the scene but if OP is on the heavier side I would say even 500 watts wouldn't work for San Francisco hills yea? I'm 215 lbs and my Segway 500w single motor slows to like 14mph on even a moderate hill.
A124SevenFor a kid the best choice is an e3 pro from Segway. Has suspension so they won’t fall if they hit a crack in the road. If you want to spend a little more I’d recommend the F3. Even better suspension which will be safer
Acceptable_Good_6542Ninebot f3, almost the same spec as max g2 but with some newer tech equipped, and most importantly of all, way lighter than max g2.
The adding of Hydraulic suspension is also a great comfort point
aerial_hedgehogThere is also the regular F3 (not the Pro) as an option that may be less expensive, and comparable to the G2? I was choosing between the F3 and the G2 last year and when with the F3 because I have to carry the scooter upstairs to my apartment, and the F3 is 10 pounds lighter. Something to consider if you will have to carry the scooter regularly.
Ah, bummer on the regular F3 being out of stock. It's a nice scooter. In any case, the F3 Pro is also noticeably lighter than the G2. Something to consider if you expect to have to carry the scooter around. The F3 folding mechanism (latch setup) is also nicer.
Agitated_Internet472People are super weird and condescending about kids on scooters here, so you’re not going to get much help. FWIW my 13yo has a Segway F3 and loves it.
That budget is going to be tough. I got my 12 year old the Segway F3 this spring and it’s been perfect for him. Some of his friends have the E2 Plus II and they all ride all over the city going fishing and school football games and shit together. I think Segway makes great kid scooters with very low top speeds
CakeTester$850? Fuck me. I paid $755.78 (I did it in euros and that's the exchange rate right now) for mine, and it has suspension; will apparently go 60km/h (no way am I trying it with knobbly tyres on tarmac); has an excellent lighting system (all voluntary); switchable 1WD/2WD; switchable vanity lighting (that I've only ever switched on by accident); disc brakes; tweakable settings so you can set a precise speed for 1st (of 3) gear; a claimed 45-60km range; and starts with a key. Does exactly what I want, and the only thing I can think to complain about is the manual didn't say how to maintain the brakes. It weighs quite a bit though.
Corey3500Is yours the F2 pro or F2 pro gen 2? The gen 2 isn't worth upgrading from because its better than the others from the testing ive done, my everyday is a gen 2 and I sold my G3 and my F3 because they dont ride as nice
DacaAskingForDacaThe G2 has a much better real life range. I bought an F3 yesterday and cancelled the order when I realized real world range was 18-22 miles on sport mode. My current G30P gives me 25-28 on sports mode currently. If you care about motor power and comfort F3 is good. But if you care about range as I do, an F3 feel like a downgrade.
Want comfort? Segway F3. Want something practical on a budget? Segway G2. Want something you would like that would eat those hills for lunch? Segway G3.
Refurbished. I got my G2 from an eBay auction for 320 dollars with 20 miles on it. It’s from a large company that has been operating since like 2001 with a 99.6% rating based out of Atlanta. The G3 was a local pick up and the guy sold all types of electronics. Scooter was Unblinded and in its original box.
He had about 5 or 6 more G3s when I got mine. 2 were new and the rest had a few scratches with image varying from 20 to 75 miles. I could have gotten a scratched up one for 500 but I liked the idea of buying it new. I scratched it on my first week despite that though lol The scratches he was selling them with were minor but still.
After being a regular on this sub for 6 months, it baffles me Kukrin hasn’t gone out of business. They sell budget scooters that last 3 months to a year and a half (if you are lucky) and are able to sell them cheap due to buying bulk frames which they rebrand on cheap questionable batteries. Motors and controllers can fail. You simply have to search this sub with the brands name and you will see countless examples of this, yet everyday you see people coming on here with interest in these scooters….
If you want something your whole family can use, that is very very water resistant, a Segway is your best bet. If you want something modern and sturdy, the Segway E3Pro is a good choice. If you don’t mind mediocre range, but want a smooth ride the F3 is good. If you just want something on a budget that will be a bit faster (22 mph) than all of these options even though it’s not new tech, the Segway Max G2 is a good choice. If you don’t care about range at all and want something fun the Kaabo Urban is a solid choice.
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