Segway - G30D

My first scooter was max g30 for 400. I test drove it and inspected it prior to purchase, and it still works perfectly after moderate usage and zero maintenance. Buying new is great, but if we're trying to extract max value per dollar, the used market will win in this price range. That is, of course, assuming you possess the bare minimum skill set to prevent yourself from being ripped off.

Funny enough, there is an overheating flaw. I actually loved that scooter but turns out it will melt cables on hills.  I’m not saying don’t buy it, it was a great scooter and I loved it, but after a certain amount of time it just can’t handle hills for some reason.  (I had 2 and both had the same issue)

Bout 14 on Sport limited to 20mph Daily commute mostly flat with one steep climb at the end of the return trip. The hill totally stops my G30 but the G3 maintains speed all the way up and loses 3mph on the last few yards at the highest steepest part.

Ninebot Max G3 is IPX6 and it’s battery is IPX7 Not the highest but quite good. I also have the G30 and after a full year of daily use in all weather it has zero signs of moisture inside.

This is great ! Thanks for doing this. Nice to see some insight with so many different scooters on the market. I have the 9bot max g30 and it’s just been amazing . I also have had the zero 11 , and I currently own the dualtron X2 . What I’ve learned over the years that every person is different. And e-scooters are now personal preference. For myself I’m somewhat a multi tasker , I have different needs so I had to buy multiple scooters .

9 bot g30 max I use it as a commuter , it’s strong and enduring. I’m a heavy guy so it’s a slow climber , but that’s ok , majority of the time I’m on flat pavement. I use this for situations like fixing my car , when you fix your car you need to leave your car there for serveral hours . I just leave it in my trunk until I arrive , pull it out and ride to the nearest train or bus to get home. Or I just ride home if it’s close enough. Another funny use I use it for is when I drive to a party and get really drunk. I will leave my car somewhere parked. Uber it home and the next morning I’ll use it to commute to pick up my car to save a few bucks . I have 2 of the 9bots so when I have a guest or I’m riding with someone inexperienced I will ride slowly with them so they get the hang of it. It’s great in the summer times to take it to a nearby bike path just to explore the parks and city. Dualton X2 - This is a totally different animal . 100kmph - 80-90kms in range I use this for straight pleasure . I also ride in a group with others whom have big powerful scooters. We ride around the whole city. I don’t carry a lock because I don’t use this for anything but pleasure . I call this the party scooter. I strapped a speaker to it so we have music when we stop. ( we do this in our own secluded spots ) we have a few beers and continue to the next spot. I don’t need to take transit either because it has more than enough range for the entire day of riding. Or 80-90kms of riding which is a lot . The stem I don’t bother folding. It comes with 2 deadbolts that secure it permanently. I must say I’ve ridden many scooters but this stem system is the best stem dualtron has ever made. It’s solid , it doesn’t move. Can handle any terrain. I keep up with cars in it . It’s loud and obnoxious like a Lamborghini. I purposefully do this so I get noticed by cars. I don’t ride recklessly though I have 5 years experience and I ride with full gear on. Again it’s not for the inexperienced rider. You must know your roads , you must ride with caution. It’s like riding a motorcycle basically.

Oh sorry I didn’t read that part. 800$ cnd is not much for scooter. The 9bot G30 max is excellent

Had mine for 5 years now , no issues , haven’t done any maintenance , I don’t ride much but my other friend has 10,000kms on it and still going strong . Just replaced both tires that’s it.

Right i had max g30 before than bought g2 - will stay with ninebot - very solid and reliable scooters

Buy a preowner ninebot G30 max or a G30lp max. App controlled so you can adjust speed. Has remote lock and is something he can grow into. Plus its very reliable

Segway Ninebot Max. Get the G30 or a refurb if you can't afford the highest version. These are excellent commuter scooters. Also look at NIU scooters too. If you can, try to save up a bit more for something in the $800-900 range. You won't be paying for gas, maintenance, insurance, or parking. So it's going to be a massive deal Gotrax is okay.

With your weight, almost any adult scooter is suitable for you. Given the short travel distance, scooters with small batteries are also suitable. I would consider Ninebot scooters, as they have more reliable electronics, and the mechanical parts are also quite reliable. For example, Ninebot scooters Es series (Es1, Es2, Es4), F series(F25, F35, F45), G30, G2 (used ones can be bought for $ 300, and this would be the best solution for the money), E2. Of all the scooters listed, the Es series has a folding mechanism, which makes it easier to store it leaning against the wall, placing it on the front wheel, and using a wall mount. Other scooters can also be stored in this way, but due to the design features, they will bulge strongly from the wall, and it is not very convenient to put them on 1 wheel. Xiaomi scooters also performed well, such as the m365, m365 pro, etc. Inexpensive kukirin scooters can also be considered, but they often have mechanical problems, and the electrics sometimes fail, although due to their mass production, spare parts for them are cheaper than for other scooters.

If you can bump up the budget the Segway G30LP will be a good one to set him for the next few years. You could also go for the G30 Max to future proof if he needs more distance or climb higher gradients (motor is better and battery is twice the range). Both models are reliable, easy to maintain and replacement parts are readily available, affordable to buy and change yourself. Just ensure they do regular maintenance checks, don’t run the battery down below 15-20% where possible, keep psi topped up and have him wear a helmet as minimum safety gear. You can also control speeds via the dedicated app too. FWIW, I recently did an analysis on Reddit data for electric scooters, ranking them by aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find it helpful [https://redditrecs.com/electric-scooter/](https://redditrecs.com/electric-scooter/) You can filter for what's good for hills and get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones (disclaimer some links are affiliate they help fund the analyses)

I have a wheelchair attached to a segway ninebot max g30. Works i get to.20mph. N if im not in it all the time I can get up to 30 miles on it.