VSETT - 8+

I live in the Chicago area and got the vsett8 a couple years ago. Still works great. A little heavy but still manageable. I bought it anticipating a commute back downtown but still have been remote so it’s my recreation vehicle for the most part.

It’s a pretty decent scooter since it’s the Vsett 8. I believe the other branding is simply what they use for certain countries/regions. It’s definitely repairable but keep in mind that that rear tire is a bitch and a half to replace. It’s a huge pain because you have to pull the tire off the rim which is super difficult despite it being a split rim. Because the tire is on the same side as the motor stator you basically have to take the motor apart, and you have to be extremely careful not to damage the delicate magnets or coils.

Yeah, unfortunately, most dual motors are designed to go closer to 40 mph which usually pushes the weight closer to 70 pounds. Unfortunately, I think the battery tech just isn’t there in order to shave the weight down that much. The only thing I can think of it anywhere close is maybe something like the Emove cruiser V2. I think by focusing on a single motor with a bigger battery makes sense. So I think they could probably get it done by shrinking the frame a bit and going for a smaller battery. I think the closest is going to be something like the Teverun fighter mini. Still a bit more weight, but I think the extra speed and battery size are worthwhile. I have always found about 75lbs to be about the maximum weight that you get the best performance and range per pound The closest thing is really the Vsett 8 at right around 55 pounds. And that goes about 25 mph but with a solid tire. So honestly, I just don’t think it’s physically possible to have something that can go that speed without having a big enough battery to give you more than 10 miles of range and enough power that it doesn’t take you a mile to get to top speed.

These are the common issues of the 1st generation generic scooters. I have 3000+ miles on my vsett8 and it still shreds 🤙look into vsett scooters.

I have a connective tissue disorder that causes me to have problems with my back and all my joints. My knees in particular are quite bad. I don't find pushing scooters from the handlebars to be very difficult, as long as said scooter is under 80lbs or so. My old vsett was very heavy and took more force to move, and it was definitely a problem walking it through buildings at times. That said, as someone with joint issues, I would strongly recommend getting a bike instead. With a scooter your nerve issues are more likely to be an issue. Gripping the handlebars with both hands is required, you can't safely go one-handed like with a bike. Being able to rest one side would surely be useful for you. It's also more physically involved than you may expect. You'll need to use your body for balance and control of the scooter. Your upper body and core will be doing a lot of the work, but you're also controlling your centre of gravity with your legs. I'm actually planning to switch to an ebike myself because of my physical issues. Riding a scooter for more than an hour or two causes me a lot of pain. I'm going to try installing a seat in the near future, but bikes are far more stable, and therefore safer, vs a scooter with a seat added

If you go for the low price scooters then that is what you will get. And it’s usually the battery that suffers on these scooters. Whatever you do buy from a reputable dealer like RevRides as they use good quality battery’s even the cheapest option will last you years. Don’t be the one a year from now stuck with replacing an expensive battery for your not so old scooter. I have purchased 5 new scooters all Vsetts and one Zero which is before they changed the name to Vsett all with the less expensive batteries and all working almost as new some as old as 4 years.

Nami, Niu and Inmotion yes. The others? Kind of a crapshoot as to whether or not you get a good one. Segway is expensive for what it is by a decent bit imo, with tons of QC issues, vsett has seen a lot of QC issues as well and Dualtron is just behind most other brands on the tech and specs at what is, again, a really overpriced scooter for what you get. This is all my opinion however so take it with a grain of salt.

For a two mile commute you have complete freedom to pick whatever scooter you want. Most people needing range generally have to go with something heavier for the battery and higher speeds to make the trip not as long. I have a Vsett and G2 Max but I would really love a NIU KQi Air for something ultra light that I would attach a sling to and carry over the shoulder into shops.