Why I Bought an Electric Scooter & Why YOU Should Too

What makes electric scooters special and why should you care? In this video I'll explain why you should buy an electric scooter.
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[@RK9Rides]

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[@BOOSTEDLASER]

WHY NOT SPEND THE SAME CASH ON AN EBIKE?

[@kylecookson9368]

I liked all the points u made, especially when living in a high population city but, As someone who doesn't own an electric scooter i truly don't get the reason for buying one.... Entry level ones under 900$ seemed to b complete garbage & ones that have a 2000$ + price tag just seem ridiculous to me when u compare them to Electric Skateboards, Bikes and even bike conversion kits; heck i've seen used motorcycles go for 3000$or less! So the only reliable paved road Electric commuting scooters r between 900-1500 and for anything off-road capable you're looking at 1600-3000$?!? You could buy a Nice New bicycle and electric conversion kit with battery for 1100-1500$ and be able to go offroading. Buying a electric scooter over 3000$ IS DUMB because ur competing with pretty good electric bike at that point

[@DoodleDoo]

Of course you like scooters because this is what your channel is about lol. No sane person will spend several grand on a scooter over a motorbike. Heck even a NIU moped costs less than this shit.

[@benjaminm5232]

Changed my commute in NYC from a roughly 1 hour sweaty walk to a 15 min joy ride.

[@CyberOrganic]

1 hour to 15 minutes, how? You would have to be on a highway going at top speed.

[@elihauschild1695]

@@CyberOrganic most people walk at 3-4mph. So his walk was about 4 miles. Scooter goes 30-40mph. If he averages 20-25mph on scooter going 4 miles, that would take him 10-15 min.

[@brandonanderson195]

@@CyberOrganic yeah dumbass

[@Lot_2023]

@@CyberOrganic Have you thought about changing your name, to "CyberDumb"?

[@CyberOrganic]

@@Lot_2023 no, that name is already taken by you.

[@astriverofstrengthandknowledge]

If they could crank up security and anti theft measures on scooters that aren’t portable enough to bring into certain areas, I can definitely see them being the perfect commuters for urban and maybe even remote environments.

[@SABSCORPION]

My scooter was steal

[@sifutophmasterofeyerolling2513]

@@SABSCORPION i was at house eating dorito when phone ring club penguin is kill no

[@SABSCORPION]

@@sifutophmasterofeyerolling2513 what?

[@SABSCORPION]

@Vaccinate OR Die!!!! I had a NB G30 MAX for 2 weeks and was stolen from scool only in 30 minutes and I never heard of it again until jet

[@dariel7001]

@Vaccinate OR Die!!!! got any tips for a beginner

[@illuminaughty7957]

can't agree more, I bought an electric scooter for less than 400 dollars, it works really well to commute me, I don't have enough for a car, i've been saving up with my job, I got an electric scooter since I didn't want to bother my mom or friends for rides for hangouts and for work. The range of my scooter is 20 miles and it gets me to work, hangouts, then back home. solid, no gas, cheap, and works well

[@BirdWhisperer46]

I'm 77 years old and spry, and from the sound of it. we're in the same boat, with the same scooters. Yours still hanging in there?

[@illuminaughty7957]

@@BirdWhisperer46 Yup, mine is till day still working! Though i'm only using it as a backup since I have upgraded this summer for a high performance electric scooter, the varla eagle one.

[@achilloste6265]

​@@illuminaughty7957where do you leave e scooters when you go somewhere? There's a lot of crime in my country I would like to have it with myself if possible.

[@user-cc1hl7bl6g]

I can't afford for a car too and its really practical and useful.

[@austinhernandez2716]

My mom got me an electric scooter for Christmas and it's amazing. I use it at my university. Instead of paying $100 for parking, I just use my scooter instead. If there's no traffic, I can get there in less than 5 minutes. I never leave it outside, it's small enough for me to fold and carry to class, even in my professors tiny office for my private music lessons. I ride it all over town, even downtown. I love everything about it. I just need to buy an extra battery to improve the range. It only costed my mom $300. I see everyone else having to rent scooters, so I'm happy I got my own.

[@warry4579]

May I ask what scooter your mother got you? Could you possibly give me a link and a model name if possible? Thank you!

[@Sarah_Kinz]

@@warry4579 I too, want to kno what scooter this is 😩

[@AfterDark2023]

@@Sarah_Kinz cheap ass unbranded scooter💀

[@brandonsmith6965]

You will never know just how much you love your scooter until you have to do a tire change or fix it yourself.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Pfffff....$75? Here you go.... I'm not changing it. 😁

[@cargobob7817]

Fuck that. I'm tossing my Dualtron in a lake if that ever happens.

[@maxl7827]

@@cargobob7817 🤣

[@darrenbyrne5345]

Zero 10x side wall comes off its a joy to change the tyres or inner tubes

[@joshthomas768]

@@darrenbyrne5345 does this also apply for the Varla Eagle One? I heard they are similar scooters

[@RPLAsmodeus]

I bought an electric scooter because I work until late at night, 3 / 4 am The first bus home is at 5am My commute is 7.5 miles. On average I now get home at 3:30am instead of 5:45am I have saved more money not using the bus than my scooter cost now so its paid for itself.

[@maxklassen254]

My reason: Im a student, Im broke, so I need to keep reoccurring costs to an absolute minimum so maintaining a car isnt viable. Also I have a side job that which I leave from at like 3am at some times, which is when public transport isnt going anywhere anymore until after 5am. And also just avoiding public transport altogether is a blessing... I would have had to wait for the train that ive used to take before and just rode off.

[@dannyburleigh1]

My escooter GUARANTEE'S me a $20 an hour job and I'm the BOSS!! About 20 years ago it was a gas upright scooter and I had the same job at $10 an hour. My new scooter/escooter helps me out even better and it is totally quiet and it does not pollute and stink I can ride with music quietly on, and man life is good again! 😃

[@lucaspanto9650]

I had a go on my friend's shitty aovo pro m365 a couple weeks ago. I instantly fell in love and am getting my mantis tomorrow

[@curtismarean6963]

I love my jetson quest, now that I've had it for 6 months I've totally fallen in love with it! While it is only a 250 watt, it still gets me around. I'm about 6 foot and 200 lbs, I can still get around town. I live in a mountous area and it still works. I do plan on upgrading to something bigger, say 500watt or so. They are a great 2nd vehicle to have, and way more fun! Btw, I'm in my 50's with heath issues.

[@firelord4662]

Ok great

[@bakedthepotato5489]

@@firelord4662 people like you really don't get it. This is how people would talk to eachother back in, idk I guess 1990 makes sense to a 15 year old like yourself since you werent born. Maybe listen to some people older than 25 some day. Idk whoever you are but this guy literally just shared his personal story, you spent more time scrolling the comments than he probably spent to make this seemingly long post.

[@guillermorivas1]

I just bought my first electric scooter and it has been the best purchase I’ve done this year, it’s fun, practical and really enjoyable. Now I just can’t stop riding it almost every day.

[@marocccosta]

carefull on overcharging it 1:23

[@ridesharebiz5317]

You won't sweat using an ebike because you can use the throttle instead of pedaling. Their are folding ebikes that can be brought into an office. Scooters and ebikes can provide transportation without taking public transportation or using a car. Great presentation.

[@robgoffroad]

I just got my Eagle One yesterday. My first scooter. I've been motorcycling for more than ten years and nearly 100k miles, but this is a whole different animal. I got it for the portability, though the weight and size of it does make it a little ungainly. Still, the thing is awesome. Years ago I had a commute from hell. I had to take Caltrain from San Jose to San Francisco. Then I rode my bicycle from the Caltrain station into downtown. The scooter would have been great for this. Actually, with lane splitting being legal for motorcycles in California, a motorcycle would have been even better, but at that time I hadn't yet started riding.

[@osirisofthesouth2853]

i paused it and read thaat dudes points, one was avoiding stinky hobos at petrol station LOOOL

[@peng109]

Electric scooters has become so popular the last couple of years. The only problem is that there’s aren’t too many scooter repair shop shop yet.

[@peter-coates]

Sounds like a business idea

[@alphonsenguyen7174]

You are a well spoken young man. I am one, favour for e-scooter. Love your presentation. You video should be shared to those who make policies on PEV in the city to see the benefits. Environmental friendly, reduced traffic and pollution.

[@vigil3nce998]

I'd say if you charge them off a renewable (solar, wind, etc) they are environmentally friendly, but most people use grid power aka coal and gas. Less emissions than a car no doubt to your point, although I don't agree with most of the climate change presupposition anyway.

[@RobbyWonder]

Awesome video man! I love it! I just started my journey by getting a Kaabo Wolf Warrior 11(I needed something extreme and reliable. This checked all the boxes. Also, I am 230lb 6ft 2in - So finding a scooter for someone who is heavier and body builds and wont choke....this one does it.) - I use it daily to go to and from work, the gym and around town with a backpack full of items! Absolutely a blast and a time saver! I'm glad people like you are creating videos like this to get the information out there! A lot of the issues I have are with people asking... "Why not just get a cheap car? That scooter is expensive" "Why not just get a bike, it's so much cheaper?" Questions like that. Well, I've found that the reason I got my scooter is because of all of your points above. Also, cars require a lot more than just simply getting in it and going. (Maintainence, tires, check ups, insurance and meeting road requirements, registration...etc...) - not to mention, traffic and time. Biggest things. Physical footprint of being in a car is absurd. Why would I want to waste my time sitting in traffic, getting gas all the time and doing all these things? Silliness. Plus, I have two cars already. I have a 2019 Shelby GT350 - turning on my V8 in the morning is EXPENSIVE and costs money. The only time I'd pull the Shelby out is really to go to the track. Again, see points above as to the reason why I don't care to drive my car unless I'm purely having fun. My CX5 does better, but again I see no point in driving that either unless I'm going on a long trip or picking up a lot of items. Getting a bike requires a lot more physical exertion which is not feasible to show up to work smelling like a wet dog and I don't really care about riding one. Especially after a long day of work, I'd rather just get on my Scooter and have fun on the way from work. I think anyone's life can be improved by adding joy in the simple moments. I got a scooter for me and if someone wants to be condescending about my personal choice and how I choose to spend my time and money.... screw them. Lol! Also, where are you driving at in @2:30? Looks like Australia. :D

[@maxl7827]

Very good comment and I agree with you 100%, but your wolf warrior. How is it holding up and what top speed do you get with your weight? I weigh the same and need a fast scooter. Thank you! And nice car taste you got😉

[@jpvalentine1968]

Ego has been activated.

[@uladzimirc5672]

Thank you for your comment, pal! That was a pleasure to read your story! The author is living at Utah, and he driving around his place and in remote areas.

[@RobbyWonder]

Hello Everyone, just an update! I've since upgraded to a Wolf King - the experience is still the same and I have had no issues at all! Stay safe out there and have fun!

[@carrickdubya4765]

My friends with motorcycles worry about theft all the time and put locks every time since thieves use bolt cutters and angle grinders to take whatever they want. Scooter is a better option but price is crazy. If I could find one that does 40 mph and under $1700 that would be more reasonable.

[@SoundsDefinition]

Nice one... I went from riding a 2013 ML350 Mercedes Benz to getting two e-scooters. Though I still have the car but I drive it now two times every month.... Riding the scooters has improved my lifestyle. Since I did, I will NEVER trade having a scooter to anything else. I've been able to go to places in my city and next cities... places I don't even know exist... riding scooter have not only made going around much easier for me, it has also IMPROVE my relationship with my girlfriend. How? We spend more time riding and going places that we would never have gone driving... .... I got one and I got here one. We take off every Saturday and ride until the batteries run down... toooo much fun. My first scooter I bought 6 months ago was Ninebot MAX... This is a fantastic scooter. Then 3 weeks ago, I bought Dualtron Ultra 2... Oh My God..... this is heaven. It's over 3k.... so when you said in the video that if you have 3k you will get a scooter... I totally agree 100%... They are the future transportation.....

[@RK9Rides]

Super dope! Thanks for sharing!

[@4tune8chance65]

Good articulate, I agree with all your points. I’ll add one of my own, and that is combining walking with scooters, I.e. when you encounter lots of pedestrians just hop off walk 100 meters and start riding again, same for crossing the road. I have found this help to alleviate a bit of stiffness in my ageing muscles.

[@daniele8484]

I do this too! Even to just not be annoying to the other pedestrians or crossing the street on a scooter while it should be a pedestrian only crosswalk.

[@Wawawalulu]

The 2000w scooters weigh 60 to 80lbs though, not sure I want to carry that even 100m

[@davidbrackin2074]

Agree with everything you said, e-scooters are a transport evolution game changer. I purchased a Dualtron Storm lives up to the hype and loving it.

[@audemars_piguet13]

Beast of a scooter you have there. Enjoy it

[@brandonhiggs88]

I've had my zero 10x for almost two months now, I use it for pretty much everything now edit - it's the 52volt 23ah LG battery with zoom hydraulic brakes. upgrades include rugged stem clamp, DNM 36rc air shock and Kwheels steering damper. wear full gear and be safe everyone

[@hjacobson22]

I did an 8 mile ride on my Segway ninebot max a couple days ago. It’s the middle of the summer in Arizona. It was hot but bearable. I definitely don’t think I’d like to go much further than that on a normal ride though. My legs and feet were tired after that, I was also sunburnt. But that’s AZ extreme summer weather for you. I can’t wait to try out more long ride when it cools down.

[@sportydrifter]

Great video. I chose to rent one from Unagi. I love it and it’s only $45 a month annually or $55 yearly including theft insurance and maintenance.

[@rubcalbatGaming]

Thank you very much. I've been thinking to buy an electric sccoter for about two months now, but I never decided myself over it. Now I see my favorite scooter on Sale and I said that I would take the change to buy it, but first I asked the question to myself : "Why would I buy an electric scooter?" Well, your video has just helped me to take the decision to go ahead with it. I am buying it today. Good luck with your channel. Yo won another subscriber!

[@truthseeker6804]

how is it so far?

[@slicaltimistic1]

😁😁Nice encouraging man. Electric Scooters and bicycle is the most popular transportation out there. I've purchased one and I make my own modified scooters. Kids love it.

[@izzymode6761]

Phenomenal video! When you were doing the math to help ascertain if owning a scooter outright is more practical, you forgot to factor in that when you rent them, you have to FIND them. And you don't always find one nearby. Whenever I'm scootering with my friends and they have to rent one, a fair amount of the day (depending on how big is your group) is wasted finding the scooters!

[@DAB901]

I never rented a scooter but is there an app that pinpoints where the closest scooters are via gps mapping?

[@gjaxx]

I hired a scooter on a trip to Valencia last summer, and had waaay more fun than someone my age (68) should be entitled to. Looked into getting one on my return to the UK, only to come up against a brick wall... the Law! I've moved to Spain permanently now, and while there are limitations (25kmph legal top speed), I can pretty much go anywhere I want legally. Ordered a Smartgyro Xtreme Speedway V 2.0, which will be here in a couple of days. 800W motor with a range up to 45Km. Speed is auto limited to the 25kmph legal, but it's software applied and easy to override up to 45kmph. This is going to be such a major boost to my quality of life as I live in a town with little public transport options (I don't drive). So many quiet, natural beaches within easy reach of the scooter, and the nearest train station which is 10Km away, for trips up to Valencia, where I can use it to get around. At 530 euros, it was a no-brainer, given its power and range. Buzzin' at the prospect

[@wmx99]

I started with a Ninebot MAX 3 months ago. About a week ago just picked up a Dualtron Thunder. Unexpected fun and well worth the price. I great up in motorcycle gear which people have made fun of me for but rather be safe than sorry. I generally never go much over 35 MPH but have give 47 in bursts

[@Chadh9322]

As someone whose license gets suspended quite often (I’m not that bright I know), I find these better and more practical than a 50cc scooter (you don’t need a license to drive a 50cc on the road in texas). They go about just as fast, not as far, but i can get literally all the way across Fort Worth on my ninebot max and I’m allowed to take bike trails or ride the trinity river trails with it (can’t do that with a 50cc). So I can match speed of a 50, pay less for something that doesn’t require an oil change (or maintenance for that matter) and cost me about 2$ a year to charge.. kinda makes gas powered 50s obsolete in my opinion… I mean unless I’m grocery shopping then I pull out the Tao Tao (or take the car shhhhh)

[@denkorea]

I don't have a car but I bought electric scooter as well. Its super fun! I started with Segway ES4, now I have 8000w scooter with 80ah battery which is enough to go ANYWERE I want and get back with some battery charge still left. The value of these machines is amazing. And honestly I don't need a car anymore.

[@bean2705]

Bro how fast does that go damn I just got an 800w Kugoo g2 pro and that feels quick to me cause before that I had a 350w scooter

[@Wawawalulu]

I rode sports bikes for a decade, some that were 215hp+. Sold the last one in 2018 for crypto, and just bought a 2000w apollo ghost with an upgraded, 32mah LG battery, so should be good for 75 miles in eco mode or 40 or so at around 30mph on flat. They seem tons of fun, can't wait to get it.

[@forrysc]

I have the same scooter in the pro model. I use it a lot more than I thought I would. I can’t commute in it due to highway travel, but quick trips to the store are great.

[@quillmaurer6563]

I've thought about getting one of these for commuting if I end up with a job downtown. I see it as the perfect first/last mile (or even 4 miles) companion to the light rail/commuter trains, a reasonably fast and convenient vehicle I can easily bring with me. Bicycle is suitable in terms of speed, but dragging that onto the train is a hassle, something I can just bring to my seat is a lot easier. I would think of that as probably the biggest advantage of these, surprised it wasn't mentioned here.

[@audemars_piguet13]

2000 bucks can get you a scooter with a solid 40 miles total range, with average speed of 30 to 35mhp . You get your money worth within the first 6 to 7 months Just gotta do your research and pick the best at that price range

[@quillmaurer6563]

@@audemars_piguet13 To me that sounds like a hell of a lot more than I'd be willing to spend. And more capability, I'd be looking for just a few miles on either end of a train journey with less hassle than dragging my bicycle with me. Plus that one with 40 miles range would surely have a lot of batteries and thus be rather heavy, not well suited to what I have in mind. If I want to go that far or fast, I'll just ride my motorcycle (which I bought for far less than that). I'm sure there's something in a lower price range with maybe 10 miles range and 15mph top speed, and easily portable, that would be more suitable for what I'm thinking of.

[@hjacobson22]

I bought my scooter to commute to and from the library where I do online school. But, I find myself looking for any reason to get on my scooter now. I seriously love it. It is surprisingly fun. I thought Phoenix was too spread out but my scooter is a 40 mile range and I haven’t once experienced range anxiety. With 40 mile range, I know that if I forget to charge it over night, I’m safe at least for the next day.

[@thecoolannishatk.]

How much is your whip for 40 miles?

[@ex-homeless5509]

I bought a Mantis as well, base version for 1,500 US. My first electric scooter. I tried lime scooter and it felt fast but after getting used to the speed it felt slow at the end. I'm glad I bought a 40mph scooter as my first as I plan on keeping it for a long time. Can't wait to joy ride it every day. Should be shipping out tomorrow and arriving with in 3-5 days. I have watch a couple of your videos you get me even more hyped. Awesome riding, be safe.

[@hi-tych]

I have the same scooter, just don't ride in the rain. Get it water proofed first. I have the same scooter

[@LordOfChaos.x]

@@hi-tych how can u get water proofing ?

[@-joo3033]

@@LordOfChaos.x you glue every seam with Silicon... The most important part is in the front of the deck under the frame part than holds your Steering colum, water drips down the wires right in to the controller (Inside the deck) unless you waterproof it

[@LordOfChaos.x]

@@-joo3033 my E scooter has an Ipx4 water proofing Is it enough for rain anf wet surfaces?

[@-joo3033]

@@LordOfChaos.x it should be enough for any Rain, just dont pressure wash it or submerge it

[@Quepasaaqui718]

My 7 mile commute to work is about 20-25min on my Segway-Ninebot Max (from Astoria Queens (NYC) to downtown Manhattan and I also have the Apollo Explore for fun best thing I ever did was get into Escooters save money on transportation gas and parking

[@gagehamilton2497]

I get my Zero 10X next week, I live in SLO county. Bob Jones trail here I come!

[@hejiranyc]

I just bought a cheapo electric scooter. I live in Manhattan and although I much prefer riding my carbon road bike to get around the city, the risk of bike theft just makes it impossible. I finally broke down and bought a scooter because my office has announced its reopening in September (three days a week). I refuse to get on the filthy, crime-ridden subway. And I could easily do the 1.5-mile walk in about 30 minutes; however, I suspect I would rather sleep in and just zip to work in 5 minutes on the scooter.

[@leatherbycrowfoot]

I bought a RAZOR 300 about a year ago. The batteries were sealed lead acid and they lasted about 15 rides. I then bought 2 Lithium Ion batteries to replace the lead acid, tweaked the control board, put a more powerful motor on board and it goes like stink now as well as has good range. It gives me the latitude to go for minor grocery buys and just get around without burning gasoline. These things are a hoot. Here in Calgary, Alberta Canada you can ride them on the sidewalks as well as take them in the stores with you. It's a hoot.

[@Bedt-yj7lo]

Do you mean a E300?

[@jodyssey9921]

I just ordered one. I already have an ebike I use for commuting but I don't like riding home in the afternoons in the winter with icy conditions, darkness and heavy traffic. The mornings are fine because I go so early there is no traffic. I plan to use the scooter through the winter, ride to work and fold it up to take the bus home. There is no transit when I go to work, it's an hour walk or a $22 cab ride so the scooter will pay for itself in what I'll save. There are only a few days each winter I wouldn't be able to ride it, basically just snow storms.

[@martinshirazi9422]

I liked how you explained different factors involved in making a decision to buy a scooter. not boring at all. well done

[@angelozucco6152]

I cannot agree more with your views on electric scooters. I purchased my first one nine months ago, the great Zero 9. And there months later I could not resist and I got a 3200 Watts Maike Kk4s. The reason for me was my daily commute, which on car was one hour to 90 minutes and with the electric scooter changed to 25 minutes. But the other benefits are just as fantastic as the time difference, like having fun on your ride, making some exercise, and relaxing. I can suggest you one little mod that will surely improve your ride, security and comfort for your hand. I found a twist throttle handle, on AliExpress, or eBay, I figured out how to connect it to the original trigger throttle, and it it just changed everything for me. It's by far the best improvement I can think of for an electric scooter. I just took off the internal Hall sensor from the display trigger throttle, and connected the wires of the twist throttle (which has the same Hall sensor inside) and that was all. The original trigger is not necessary any more.

[@RK9Rides]

Thanks for the feedback and recommendation!

[@turmat01]

I just got mine on monday, went to work with it today for the first time. Same commute time as with the car, but way more fun and not a cent in gas, and zero pollution (lets say very negligible over the lifespan of the battery)

[@thechangeofyes8179]

My car recently broke down (for like the 5th time but this time it really was in a bad condition) and I didn’t feel like paying 560$ to get it fixed so I decided to buy an electric scooter and wow, it is so much better! I’m so glad that I purchased one! I also save lots of money on gas!

[@topsycretomega]

My Apollo Explore is coming in next week! I’m sooo excited 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MattGarcyaDC]

how is it

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

I commute every day on an Apollo Ghost. Best decision I have ever made. The joy it brings me to drive it has also improved my quality of life.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Best reason we have found to have escooters is FUN! We have had electric bikes for some time but they just aren't as much fun as scooters. We are hardly the average scooter users as we are in our 60s but we love them!

[@davidjas2378]

I just ordered a 60V 36ah 5600w dual motor scooter this may be too much power for a first time rider but it should be exciting.

[@cargobob7817]

It's more than you'll ever need lol, but it's a lot of fun.

[@danielemariniello1646]

I get my first e-scooter 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love it! My Kaabo mantis 10 pro and already done it 450 miles 😁😁😁😁

[@geoffreyaugust0]

That last reddit post was bonkers but this video is 100%. Its two years later now and scooters are just getting better and better and more and more people are switching to them for their commutes while keeping their cars because it's just so much fun. I love driving and going to track days and I have a LOT of fun with my cars but like the video says: There is nothing like riding a few inches off the ground going 40mph and I can't wait to not only ride my scooter home, but unwind from my day with a nice ride after work. I do hope that security features will improve as that is really the only issue I worry about.

[@TruthSeeker9038]

I live about 1.5 miles from work, so it doesn’t make sense to drive my truck. Especially since I have to pay 120 a month for parking. Also, living in LA, gas is stupid expensive. By using my scooter I save almost 500 a month. It even that, I live right down the street, but due to traffic it takes 25 minutes just to get home which is ridiculous. Now it just takes about 5-10 minutes. Honestly considering selling my truck. It is nice to have when I need it though

[@MrRustyJames]

I sure will be glad when my Apollo Phantom arrives. Long wait! :(

[@onetrust1149]

Admin is true. It is not e-scooter fault. The wrong thing is people. Respect and ride safely.

[@TotalRookie_LV]

My reason - I'm handicapped and recently cycling has become too hard for me (I can still cycle around 2-5km, but it becomes increasingly difficult after 1,5km) and when I get off a bicycle, I can hardly walk for a while. Getting off bike is hard too, sometimes I have to put it on ground completely and then almost crawl over it on all four. So I got myself an e-scooter with a seat. Besides if I use it for commuting, it will save me around 100 Euros per month on fuel. Until now I carried a kick-scooter with me in a car as a lifeboat - if I stop and have to walk somewhere for more than 500 metres, now I'll replace it with an e-scooter, as using kick-scooter also has become too hard recently, especially on uneven ground, cracks and slopes.

[@laurenarndt464]

Electric scooters are a great solution if you trust the mentality of drivers you're sharing the road with. In Europe, drivers are impatient and reckless and would have no problem makeing a right turn right in front of you. It's this "I am bigger than you" mindset.

[@laurenarndt464]

@Jordan You obviously don't live where I live, but you're entitled to your own opinion.

[@laurenarndt464]

Also, when people make turns right in front of you, giving you absolutely no time to react, and it happens almost every day I ride, how is this entitlement? God! I wish I had video to show you what I've been through. How could you contol a driver making a left turn in front of you, causing you to grind the pavement or crash into the idiot driver. You can't!

[@Ww8.3]

I have no problems with a fast scooter because it’s safer to ride in the lane with the cars.

[@derricklewis9099]

You're my favourite scooter channel. I wish I could ride our Mantis' together! Thank you for posting rides without cheesy © free music playing in the background. You da best, man. You did it.

[@RK9Rides]

I hated watching rides with music in the background so I wanted to make my rides without it! Thanks for watching

[@Welr_]

My dad is thinking to buy one and i hope i can get one! Because they are so fun to ride and a joyride for sure! And i need it it because i buy groceries alone walking and it takes 15 minutes so i really need one so i am hoping i can get one!

[@mikeymofonz]

Team [SCOOTIGAN]. I’ve got Inokim OXO in New Zealand and find it very practical to use instead of the car. Even enough room on the deck to double my 10 year old son. I wouldn’t take him on the roads but we have a massive river path in our city which so good to take him on a cruise. Both wearing helmets and keeping the speed down fairly low, it’s great. Let me see you do that on a mountain bike

[@MichaelSardes]

Was just in Geneva and now in Florence and everyone uses scooters, I so wish NY could be this way.

[@Canadian_Eh_I]

Just got my first scoot its a NIU 300w. Friggin love it! Can take it on the bus or skytrain here in Vancouver and go nearly anywhere. Get 50km on a charge

[@johnmoreno5965]

At $395 for a 15.5 mph hold up to 330 lbs I'm 225 lbs only going a few miles and back to work I'm happy with my electric scooter max 30 miles is more than I need.. but later I want one that can go up to 25 mph or better later down the road

[@valentinethompson2449]

I'm sending you a virtual hug. Thanks!

[@mikefigure]

I got my electric scooters because it’s the quickest transportation and it’s like a breather to get the fresh breeze when riding 👌🏼

[@NoProGoPronto]

Great video! I went crazy and bought 3 scooters in 3 weeks. I live in NYC and am very proud to part of the E-Scooter and E-Bike community. I commute 24 miles round trip to/from work and it's great! Anything to stay off of the NYC subway. 🛴🛴🛴😃

[@NoProGoPronto]

Bro NYC ~ NOPE! No problem at all with the NYPD. I’ve been riding an electric bike for 10 years and have never been stopped or stared at. They never bother me on my scooters either. They don’t care! They’re legal. Buy your scooter, stay safe and have fun 🛴😎

[@MrPeterStevens]

Hahaha. That's awesome. I bought my first in July and upgraded last week. They're awesome.

[@NoProGoPronto]

Michael Giordano ~ What did you buy? I’m in the market for another one.

[@MrPeterStevens]

@@NoProGoPronto Apollo Explore. I wound up going with Apollo based a lot on what I've read on the internet. They seemed to have a really good rep. Two days is hardly enough time to review it, but man what a step up from my first. Absolutely no comparison.

[@marvinmartinez898]

I bought my second scooter for the very same reasons you bought yours. It's a $1300 scooter with a 25mph and can travel 76 miles a day before needing any charging. I usually only need to charge it once a week on my days off work. Takes longer to charge the battery but it's well worth it.

[@villarreal956flo]

What kind is it

[@milordas]

what kind of monster it would be, 76 mil/day, 5 day of work, 380 mil per charge? lol

[@marvinmartinez898]

The kind you obviously don't have and clearly if you did your research you wouldn't be asking these questions but I'll tell ya. First of all there are no such things as monsters. Lol no worries you'll learn this truth once you are 5 or 6 years old. It's a scooter that does exactly as I described in my first comment. Way better than my previous scooter that is on the same caliber as the one in the video and had a small battery. So they require daily charging if you use it daily.

[@donvee2000]

I used to ride the Glion dolly which didn't go above 16mph and I still beat the time it took me to get to work by bus everyday. Now I have the Apollo Ghost... It's the most fun I ever had. I used to ride my ebike but it's much harder to store at work, and on the train. It's lighter if I get a flat and have to put it in the back of an Uber or if the elevators out and have to use the stairs.

[@Seymourmunni]

So I just bought an apartment and now I've a 6km trip to take from home to the train station and another 6km trip into work so needless to say I bought an escooter today fingers crossed my commute goes well 😂

[@BoardshotSkateboarding]

I got your point, or more like your points, but if I have the choice between an electric scooter and a motorcycle, I take the second option.

[@Sherlock245]

But with price scooter cheaper.

[@AmandaJayne46]

Well you’ve convinced me, I searched for a scooter 🛴 while watching your vid so thank you 🙏. Epic advice. I’m disabled and can’t walk far, so it’s going to be ideal. A GUNAI 3200W scooter £1499 or Kugoo M4 £499 both on amazon. 💋

[@kieranh2005]

My recommendations are get the biggest wheels you can and the most range you can get. Big wheels iron out small bumps better, and greater range means less charges therefore longer battery life.

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Discovering this channel has been a godsend. Been doing some deep diving on these videos as i look into making my first scooter purchase. I need it for both work commuting and recreational use but I also don't wanna break the bank so it's been dope combing through the videos you've done testing various scooters and giving the pros and cons to each. Recently got a bike that I've been using as exercise on weekends but I figured a scooter may actually be the good middle ground that i need for the work days when j don't really wanna have to break a sweat to get to work

[@daveroche6522]

I use my eScooter a lot (I call it the Hoppabout/Shopabout) - it's great BUT on day 1 I took three tumbles. Realised it was because I was trying to stop as if I was on a bike - it is NOT the same, so practice, practice, practice and away you (safely) go. Happy travels.

[@zegumazim6107]

I'm gonna do it I am buying a scooter for commuting I'm researching

[@dannyburleigh1]

Man in my Vegas I don't fold anything I just wheel it right in, but turned off. Casinos= ✔ Restaurant's= ✔ Convenient Stores=✔ Grocery Stores=✔ Almost in every business!= ✔

[@KaitouKaiju]

I bought the mini falcon, a Kickstarter scooter. Yeah it kind of sucks I'll admit it is not the best. But it's still very useful. These days I drive to a Walmart or similar parking lot, then break my scooter out to go where I need to. Sometimes it's hard to find parking for a car and it's good to have quick and easy mobility

[@goldengarat]

I got mine to commute and to be a secondary vehicle in case my truck breaks down like it is now. Also I got one because in Oregon you don't need to register, or insure it, or have a motorcycle license if it has less than 1000W motor and can only reach either 24 or 26 MPH. I ended up with getting a Hiboy S2 Pro because the roads here aren't great and those solid tires I think in the end would be better. I enjoy vehicles with 2 wheels, having an electric scooter just makes sense for everyone. Yet when I ride my scooter I do get questions sometimes about it and how it works. I tell em to not get one with only an Electric brake and to wear a helmet. I had a bad crash bout 3 weeks ago and messed my scooter up bad and I was wearing a helmet and it protected my head, not my nose though. I would recommend anyone get one.

[@gaborpapp6253]

Honestly bro, you are spot on with this content ;)

[@YoussefAlaoui]

I just bought a bought one, and it's awesome

[@nomad_lyfe]

man 2:58 the scenery you have is beautiful and looks very sunny

[@ayayin2192]

I've been riding my scooter to work for over 2 years now, I use my car on weekends to take the family out and thanks to that I use 1 tank every 3 months 🙃 💪

[@bengillen1287]

Good job buddy. I'm in the process of getting one myself - lots of research to do first.

[@mph19661]

I now use my scooter more for commuting to work and back. I use my car once a week (groceries and such). I get to work totally pumped and when going home, its always the long way home. Unless I have to beat a thunderstorm. Amazingly fun rides. And.... no gas.

[@TheFluffyDuck]

I had one in Scotland to get to work and back it was awesome. Yea it was illegal. But never got caught and it was awesome

[@johnosborne951]

I def think relieving stress and being able to ride wherever cars can't gain access, I have the 2020 emove cruiser.

[@halfcirclehranch6877]

I recently picked up an electric scooter. My wife is an over the road truck driver, and I thought it might work for her to keep in her truck, and let her avoid paying $100 to visit Walmart by Uber. The thing's too heavy to reasonably be lifted up into, and taken down from, the inside of her truck, however. As a result, it became a new toy for me. I took it on about a 13 mile round trip to the beach the other day.

[@justdeal]

Been watching your videos while I was waiting for my Mantis Pro to arrive. Your videos really inspire riding just for the fun of it and being a practical commuter vehicle. Just recieved yesterday, there was a mistake with the order so it only came with the base battery, getting a partial refund. Can't wait to ride to work and going for a scenic ride.

[@jake90770]

Where did you buy your Mantis?

[@justdeal]

@@jake90770 bought from AliExpress. Here's the link, it took 2 months to arrive a.aliexpress.com/_dXnTMKV

[@jeffreyschmidt3997]

@@justdeal any problems with buying from them?

[@justdeal]

@@jeffreyschmidt3997 except over 2 months wait and they had shipped the base battery instead of the Pro battery. They ended up giving me a partial refund for the price difference but essentially i have a Mantis Pro with a base battery, which is essentially a Mantis Elite. I'd of course prefer the larger battery but wasn't going to wait another 2 months

[@jeffreyschmidt3997]

@@justdeal the trade-off of buying from China, right. Do you feel like you still got a better deal than ordering from say fluid free ride? What will you do if you need service or warranty claim?

[@gerryrodriguez2206]

Well done. You covered many areas that someone who is undecided (not me i got mine) could use to make up their minds. To those people I say buy one.

[@imglidinhere]

Late to this party, but that's why I bought mine. Every reason listed here is applicable to my thought patterns.

[@thomaspan8257]

Great vid. Why scooters though? Other forms of electric PEVs share the same benefits you mentioned. What do scooters have over something like an ebike, euc, skate? I went for an esk8 for almost the exact reasons you mentioned (low maintenance, saves money and time on commutes, fun). I definitely would love to try an e-scooter at some point though.

[@hurricane9851]

In a city, a scooter might be easier for people to store, or for people going to and from work it might be easier to store and not worry about theft. A bike might be hard to bring around if a big apartment complex unless they offer storage for residents to store bikes. Scooter can just be folded and brought around everywhere so its easy to bring up to your apartment and store it, and at work you could just fold it and store it.

[@Catobergcontent]

And there sick😎

[@ChrisHirner]

Heck i have a motorcycle license, been riding motorcycles for years but my YUME took me a few tries to get the hang of it. I dont know if its the standing up or what but they do have a learning curve.

[@KenSaylor]

I'm 61. Got stuck in Salt Lake City. Decided to rent a Lime. 15 minutes in I was hooked. 5 days later I've ordered an Apollo Explore (I need it to fit in the front of my Semi truck). I'm seeing that scooter laws are not so welcoming so I'm looking for help with information in the Western States where I can ride. All help is welcome.

[@Genesis-dj7kw]

Honestly, my biggest issue is the opinion of others. I'd feel super weird taking an e scooter into uni and having to carry it around in between classes. Is anyone going through the same thing or has some advice?

[@hugov1eira]

just get a 125cc bike

[@Genesis-dj7kw]

@@hugov1eira Ehm, no. Ridiculous gas prices rn, constant cost due to insurance, as well as me having to get a drivers license which costs around 2k€.

[@shadowmoon5445]

In NZ we have no laws and some city councils support escooters aka tourism, some of the pathways here are breath taking if ever come to this country bring your escooter or rent one.

[@digitaldave5272]

I’m gonna get a new Neon Pro 2 10” and it’s gonna be pretty cool...

[@cheeseburgerfee8323]

about 3 years ago i bought a ninebot g30d, i used it to get to work and it was 30 minutes faster than public transport.

[@cheeseburgerfee8323]

got a xiaomi 4 ultro recently and i love it but i wish i could go faster, here in switzerland you are only allowed to go 12 mph

[@klausbrinck2137]

I drive in the city and make great times (35-40km/h average) with 7000W gazoline-scooter (100km/h max). It has number-plates, so I always have to wait at traffic lights, and then drive 70-80km/h, which is dangerous. With my 350w e-scooter (30km/h max) I don´t wait at red lights when it makes no sense, and people also don´t seem to mind, cause silent bicycles also won´t wait at red lights when it makes no sense, so, I exploit the culture/attitude around/towards bicycles. And make almost the same great times (30km/h average) with far less danger !!! Constant low speed instead of stop-and-go... E-scooters are best for inner-city-commuting, I even save time from parking my 220lbs-gazoline-scooter !!! My Nextdrive N4 has the motor back and discbrake front, as should be! Has 3 braking systems for 2 wheels, braking is the best at its class. I also can improve the laughable acceleration by kicking with the leg, it´s not great, but just good enough. Disadvantages: Too light wheels to hold the trail by themselves, too small to suspend the ride, no rear/front-suspention (I´m 180lbs). No seat. Too weak for hills (I have none here). Max speed should be 40km/h. My 2nd e-scooter can do even 50km/h and has none of named disadvantages, but weights 4,5-times more (110lbs), so, It´s cumbersome !!!

[@gardini100]

and in fact, it is a fun ride :) and I own a motorbike and a car, but this way more fun on short rides going to get one that is only mine pretty soon

[@RavingMad]

More capable and expensive scooters are 100+ lbs. For me the appeal of scooter is being able to ride them, while also being able to carry them in the car/public transit. I cannot lift a 100+ lbs awkward thing into a car. I say all this because this means the fun factor goes out the window for me. I love riding the Segway Ninebot Max as a to and fro commuting machine. It cannot carry too much weight but has decent range for going around a small town. I wish scooters in $999 price range offered offroad capability and better range.

[@dannyburleigh1]

Yeah it takes like hardly any room indoors my 2 electric mobility scooters take up too much room! But I need at least 1 to go get my groceries and hall big heavy stuff around now and then. I don't even need a car or motorcycle. Even though I have the money to buy them.

[@woundedknee187]

Very well put never thought of breaking it down from renter's but the way you put it 👍 is so true and towards the end it inexperienced that think it's easy-to-use again Very well put. And if you have mobility issues such as I it's a great way to get around