1200 Watts on a Budget! Caroma P7 Review - Seated Electric Scooter

[@railhammer]

I bought one for my wife a while back. She loves it, and looks for reasons to run to the store so she can ride it.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Haha that’s awesome. It’s definitely a very fun scooter to cruise around on. Plus that basket really comes in handy.

[@Wildman-zh8lg]

​@tomsgadgetgarage I have the scooter except mine is the fixed seat. Had it for 6 month

[@1DumbSquirrel]

Mine came in broke😢 water damage on battery and not working

[@1DumbSquirrel]

Return policy was great tho

[@1DumbSquirrel]

​@@Wildman-zh8lgsuper sturdy frame well built seems like

[@Otterpop_17]

I have a question I’m planning to buy an electric scooter however i don’t know which one I should get. I’m either between Gotrax flex ultra e-scooter or a Caroma P7 1200w. My budget is about 200-500 dollars. I’m probably going to get it from Amazon. Thank you for your time. Have a great day 😄

[@Otterpop_17]

I have a question I’m planning to buy an electric scooter however i don’t know which one I should get. I’m either between Gotrax flex ultra e-scooter or a Caroma e-scooter but I don’t which Caroma e-scooter is the best? My budget is about 200-500 dollars. I’m probably going to get it from Amazon. Thank you for your time. Have a great day 😄

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hello! So I personally haven’t reviewed the GoTrax Flex Ultra so I can’t say too much about it. What I can say about the Caroma is that the 1,200 watt version is very zippy and has more than enough power to tackle hills. From the looks of it, both scooters use similar components. The benefit of the GoTrax is that it has a suspension. With that being said, the 14” air filled tires on the Caroma do a great job of absorbing impact and I found it quite comfortable. I have a link to the 1200W version with adjustable seat in the description of this video. If you do go with Caroma, make sure to get the one with the adjustable seat. They make one with a fixed seat which doesn’t give you any adjustability.

[@Otterpop_17]

@@tomsgadgetgarage ok thank you so much. Hopefully you can review the Gotrax later on in the future too 😄

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

@@Otterpop_17 anytime! They actually reached out to me to review the Flex a few months ago and never got back to me haha. Both scooters look like excellent options though. This style scooter is very fun to zip around on :).

[@Otterpop_17]

@@tomsgadgetgarage I’m probably leaning towards the Caroma P7. Thank you again

[@Mike6oh2]

I have the GoTrax Flex with the highest mileage option and love it. Had it for a year now. The GoTrax has drum brakes which I prefer since they last longer compared to the brakes like this one in the video.

[@Patriot36]

That was cool review on something completely different from the typical sport / commuter scooter. I'm thinking my dad would love something like this for grabbing the mail and cruising around the neighborhood.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

It’s definitely a fun scooter. I think what makes it stand out is being a seated budget friendly scooter with 1200W of power. Basically a sleeper scooter haha. Plus in a seated position you get the sensation that you’re moving faster 😎

[@Patriot36]

@@tomsgadgetgarage totally get it! Comfort wheels, comfort seat, nice ergo's, and a touch of juice. :D

[@deleoncapricornio2129]

Just bought the 750W version I got a few customizations I want to do to this bike. I can’t wait..

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Congrats! I think it’s a solid platform for customization. You’re definitely going to have fun with it. 😎

[@EbuzzNYC]

Would this bike be recommended to ride a kid on to a short distance to school? My wife is short and doesn't like heavy bikes, so I'm thinking of getting something like this. Any recommendations? Love the content.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hello! Thank you! Are you thinking of using it with two people (your wife and kid) at the same time?

[@EbuzzNYC]

@ yes, my wife would ride with our kid. We see lot of people do that here in NYC, but they're mostly cheap Chinese scooters and I'm looking for a more trusty source.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So the Caroma has been solid in my testing. Another option is the GoTrax Flex series. I mention that one because it has a more aggressive tread pattern which may be better for weather conditions in NY.

[@ulyssesmelendres504]

Nice review. Good info on the list.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you!

[@johnray7636]

With a $140.00 shipping cost paid by customer.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Oh wow I didn’t see that before. I wonder if it’s related to the newly implemented tariffs.

[@Nwladylaura369]

I just put together my P4 and the handle bars seem lower than I would like them. Wish I could get an extension piece to raise them up!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah it would be nice if the P4 offered some level of seat and handlebar adjustment.

[@abefinklestein711]

20.08 - 20.15, he gave away an Easter Egg on speed limitation, if you know what he's sayin you know what to do. 😉 Respectfully though Please practice safety.

[@serpentjazeen6667]

Teach me please

[@abefinklestein711]

@@serpentjazeen6667 remove the speed limiter & your bike will go faster

[@serpentjazeen6667]

@@abefinklestein711 that's the thing what does it look like

[@abefinklestein711]

@serpentjazeen6667 youtube search 'remove speed limiter from your scooter

[@serpentjazeen6667]

@@abefinklestein711 do all the speed limits look the same

[@darrylramsey6232]

It's fun to ride I just bought. And I'm having a blast

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That’s awesome! I’ve been enjoying mine as well. You wouldn’t think a little sit down scooter could be so zippy haha. Have fun! 🛴

[@darrylramsey6232]

@@tomsgadgetgarage yes you wouldn't. But it takes me where I need to go and back, comfortably and smooth on bumps

[@THEAVERAGEGUY1983]

That's a nice seated scooter. I think this would be a great scooter for a good number of people, especially those who prefer seated scooters vs standing. Standing does get exhausting, then you deal with ankle pain from just being tired of standing for a long time on a scooter. lol

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Haha yah foot fatigue becomes a thing, especially after long rides. I’m starting to like these seated scooters more and more. Just need to make sure you have a nice comfortable seat on them. Thankfully they all use bike seats so a quick swap is easy.

[@terryrccrazy6993]

Great information, interesting looking scooter

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! The first thing my wife said when she saw the scooter was, “oh that’s a cute scooter” haha.

[@NitroLambretta]

I have a gyroor c1s that I use for the dog park. I love it but it lacks a little ooomph I'm 6.6 225. I'm ordering one of these today

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

The extra power goes a long way. I think it makes the scooter a whole lot more versatile. Solid on grass as well.

[@OscarvanDriel]

Love these scooters but no seller shipping to the Netherlands 😢

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Ugh I wish they shipped all scooters globally :(

[@gbe8883]

Is the p7 currently available? I don’t see it on the website.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Ah they have the title on the page wrong. It’s this one here bit.ly/3Wr7Bdg. It says P2 but it’s actually the P7. I just emailed them to let them know. Thanks! Good catch. It will say 1200W in the title and have the adjustable seat.

[@i_am_steevo4208]

At amazon same scooters have rear shocks.alao diff seats... I appreciate your review, but it seems already absolete

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That one is a different model, the P1, which does have a suspension but no seat adjustment unfortunately. If you’re a taller rider your knees will be up to your chest lol.

[@AliRnBPopAndReggae]

I bet I’ll go far with this thing to the south from the north!🫵🏾😃🤗🤗

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Ha!

[@AliRnBPopAndReggae]

@@tomsgadgetgarage 😆😊

[@acatnamedmiyu5542]

I want this scooter for work

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah it’s a very fun scooter to ride. The seated position with the 1200 watts of power give it a very spirited/sporty ride.

[@jethrogibbs3800]

Yeah, but 19 mph tops is really rough. Seems like they're over selling the 1200 watts?

[@KarenYoung-j3u]

How do I change the battery on my 350W Carmoa riding scooter cause it won't hold the charge

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Great question. Have you reached out to them for another battery yet? Also, how long have you been riding it?

[@KarenYoung-j3u]

I've been riding it since the first day I got it and that was on July 10, 2024 and yeah I reached out to them and they are suppose to get back with me within the next 48 hours and I don't know why the battery won't hold a charge but if I can purchase a new one cause I love riding it the only next problem is how to take out the old battery and install a new one cause the top plate won't come off

[@oheneaboagye7480]

How do I get one bro

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hello! You can order them direct from their site here: bit.ly/3Wr7Bdg (coupon: TGG10)

[@abefinklestein711]

When you hit the brakke the throttle cancels out

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah I see that in many scooters and e-bikes, although some allow the use of throttle and brake at the same time. Great for little peel outs haha.

[@abefinklestein711]

@@tomsgadgetgarage great for doing a flying flip, it's dangerous

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Flips and scooters are definitely not a good combo.

[@GeorgeOu]

These things don't have regenerative breaking?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

It does have electronic braking/regen in the motor in addition to the disc brakes.

[@GeorgeOu]

@@tomsgadgetgarage So mild braking does rejen and full blown braking uses the pads?

[@GeorgeOu]

@@tomsgadgetgarage There's another P5 version with fixed height seats but comes with shocks on the front and rear wheels. My concern is that for a 5'10" guy like me, it's sitting too low to be comfortable. The one you review here has higher seats with shocks, but no wheel shocks. What do you think? Which one is better?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I prefer the one with adjustable seat and handlebars. I’m also 5’10” and definitely took advantage of the adjustability. The 14” tires honestly do an excellent job of absorbing impact so no suspension really wasn’t an issue for me.

[@VillanuevaFilms]

need foot pedals for bigger ppl

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That’s a good callout!

[@VillanuevaFilms]

@@tomsgadgetgarage i got one of these scooter n ima big guy and to ride around wit my legs in the middle is tuff, perfer some foot pedals on the side so i can rest my legs more comfortable lol

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah that makes sense. It’d be nice if the seat and handlebars went a bit higher as well to get more leg extension.

[@johnray7636]

Bought One and died right out of the box. Caroma doesn't want to honor the warranty, refuses to fix it because I bought it from Wal-Mart

[@jeromewaites5364]

Make it back to Walmart they’ll give you a refund

[@Hrossey]

This will be much easier on my old, Scottish @rrseee cheeks ❤😂

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Haha! This gave me a good laugh 🤣