Xiaomi - M365 Pro

used to be m365 pro / xiaomi pro 2 only 14kg ! a very well regarded scooter , no suspension , - its replacements 20+ kg. The way of things !

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a cheap scooter with solid tires. My experience: I previously had the M365 and did \~600 miles with it. My commute back then was 5 miles each way and I was generally satisfied with it. However I got many flat tires was painful (had to walk) and costly (much harder to DIY compared to bicycle tires, and I was spending about $50 each time to get them replaced. Then Covid came and I no longer had to do that commute, and decided to sell it. I now need to do a much shorter commute, roughly 2.5 miles each way. I am aware about the cons of solid tires, but the road is relatively smooth and I'm willing to trade some comfort for not having to go through the hassle/costs of fixing tires. For reference, I looked at this Widoway scooter which has solid tires and costs about $120 [https://www.amazon.com/Electric-19-21Miles-Commuter-Escooter-Portable/dp/B0DFYZRV8F](https://www.amazon.com/Electric-19-21Miles-Commuter-Escooter-Portable/dp/B0DFYZRV8F) Of course in general you get what you pay for, and I have never heard about that brand. I'm willing to spend a bit more (maybe $200) if there's a more reputable brand that fits my requirements. I also saw this Roinside scooter at $190 seems to have better reviews but haven't heard this brand either [https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Scooter-Long-Range-Commuting-Foldable/dp/B0DNHXC7DY](https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Scooter-Long-Range-Commuting-Foldable/dp/B0DNHXC7DY) Any recommendations?

Yes I was using slime a lot on the M365 but even that didn't hold after some point. Changing even the back tire without the motor in the way was impossible for me. Even the bike shop struggled to change it, the tire is much harder to change compared to a bike unless you are an expert. Yes the tire and/or the tube might only cost a few dollars but changing it ultimately requires a professional, and labor costs here in the US are crazy.

Posts should be automodded if they say stuff like "2-300". IT DOESN'T MATTER what scooter you get. For the budget you're looking at, literally everything is the exact same. They're all clones of the exact same scooter. A Xiaomi M365. A <35lb scooter with a single 350w motor in the rear, 8.5" tires, no real brakes, no suspension.

I use an electric scooter but mine is on the heavier side... I had an xiaomi M365 before and it was perfectly sized and weight was manageable!

I have both ! I use my Dualtron Forever for the big trips and travelling through my big city where I need to be among cars on the road, has blinkers, horn, helmet and everything For the smaller and proximity trips, I use my basic Xiaomi m365 ! I almost built it myself with three scooters bodies I had on hand. It's very reliable and quite capable for such a small machine ! Don't underestimate those little scooters, they're like the 2cv of scooters, they're cheap, inexpensive, reliable, gets the work done and is easily fixable !

For a girl of 59 kg, xiaomi m 365 has enough power.

If I were you, I would pay attention to small scooters weighing up to 14 kg, such as Ninebot ES, Xiaomi m365 or analogues. It is better to consider scooters with inflatable tires, they need to be monitored more, but the trips will be more comfortable. With your small weight, if you ride mainly on sidewalks and asphalt, then if there are inflatable wheels, there is no point in suspensions. With your small weight, most suspensions will not add much comfort, but the presence of a suspension in the scooter adds weight to it. Also pay attention to the dimensions, it will be inconvenient to bring a large scooter into the bus / subway. As a person who works physically, carrying heavy loads every day, wearing a scooter weighing even 24 kg is not a pleasure. I don't even recommend a scooter weighing 19 kg to you, it's not just hard, but it can lead to back injuries. If you don't work as a loader, then you won't really like carrying even 14 kg every day. I judge by the example of girls I know who are uncomfortable lifting a Ninebot es4 weighing 14.5 kg, but a xiaomi m365 weighing 12 kg is calmly lifted to the 3rd floor.

I took a lightweight base model to improve comfort and speed while keeping the weight contained. A xiaomi m365. I am now at 14 kg instead of 12 for 25mph. I'm a handyman and all inclusive I'm still at $700. The weight is good, but driving comfort has to come first for me.

My original m365 still rolling. I've rebuilt it a bit, but not because things broke just because I wanted more battery power etc :P Its still a favorite of mine for those jump on and go errands.

My m365 was less than that all upgrades included and rides like a dream (40kph) For city use, these are completely fine

> The KQI3 Max will give you numb knees and feet after any medium bump, no matter the speed, even when bending knees and riding properly. I've done some fairly long and bumpy rides on my 10"-modded M365 with no suspension, including some offroading, and never felt a single problem to my knees and feet. The only thing that does make me go "aw, crap" is cobblestones, but that happens on every scooter and bicycle I have, including the dual-suspension scooter and the mountain bike. I'm not calling you a liar, I'm just saying sensitivity varies wildly; you can't assume.

Max g30lp or or gotrax g4 ( some people say they are horrible but I used it snd it’s amazing ) maybe the xiaomi scooters too like the xiaomi m365 or xiaomi pro models if you can manage to find one under 500 I reccomend some with solid tires ( be aware of clones ) as solid tires can give you more range and be more reliable because of no risk of flats . But can be more unsafe when wet and be more bumpy

Max g30lp or or gotrax g4 ( some people say they are horrible but I used it snd it’s amazing ) maybe the xiaomi scooters too like the xiaomi m365 or xiaomi pro models if you can manage to find one under 500 I reccomend some with solid tires ( be aware of clones ) as solid tires can give you more range and be more reliable because of no risk of flats . But can be more unsafe when wet and be more bumpy

the original is the Xiaomi m365 - the Hiboy is also only a Xiaomi-clone

NIU KQi 100P should meet your budget. $300 used to get you a genuine Xiaomi m365 that lasted me 1.5 years of daily. Time flies. Now I'm waiting/hunting for something reliable for sub $200.

On the other hand, getting your son a simple M365 scooter taking him to a park or somewhere open without cars. Helmet, elbow and knees and have fun. See how he does. Pros all start small and stopping a child from doing something they love only makes them want to rebel so we have to teach them why. That’s all. Maybe join him and get one yourself.

I still have my Xiaomi M365, still going strong, great little scooter. Arent they part of Segway? This always confuses me, because even on my old Xiaomi I see ninebot stamped on some parts, so assumed they at least share the same factory or owned by same parent company and parts share

Any Xiaomi m365 model will do, you can surely also find them used locally.

Si vas por un monopatín te sugiero que consideres los de xiaomi. Son los mas populares lo que significa que es más fácil conseguir repuestos. Si queres uno usado te diría que vayas por el modelo m365. Si en cambio queres uno nuevo yo iría por el Scooter Xiaomi 5. Nosotros tenemos 2 (m365 y scooter 3) y los usamos para viajes cortos. Y para eso es muy util. Ir al gimnasio, ir hasta una tienda en el centro o en algún lugar donde ir en auto complica pq no hay para estacionar, ir a la casa de algún amigo/a que quede cerca, para ir a un pub tmb para no tener manejar un auto alcoholizado, para ir al trabajo ya que lo doblas y lo metes en cualquier lado. Si bien el limite de velocidad suele ser 25km/h en la mayoría de los xiaomi podes desbloquear el firmware para ir más rápido. En particular mi m365 llega a unos 35km/h y la verdad no se si quiero ir más rápido que eso en un monopatín. Si no vas por uno de esos modelos... fijate bien el peso. Hay muchos que son más aparatosos y si bien son más cómodos para andar y quizás van más rápido y tienen mayor autonomía... son tan pesados que subir una escalera se hace muy difícil. Es un opción genial para ciertos viajes cortos. También consideraría una bici eléctrica como una opción similar.