Segway ZT3 Pro FIRST RIDE Impressions - The GOOD and the BAD!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

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[@GH0STvrs]

I’m buying my own for my self bought Christmas present. I’m excited

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Congrats! It’s an excellent gift for yourself haha. That’s how I end up doing it, then when Christmas rolls around, I tend to forget about that gift I bought myself earlier as if it never happened 😂. Sometimes it works…

[@GH0STvrs]

@@tomsgadgetgarage honestly I’ll probably just buy it earlier so I can ride before the snow comes in. Been looking at scooters for years and I think this will be the perfect fit for me to last me a long time.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Ah makes sense. It’ll be interesting to see how it rides in the snow. ⛄️

[@lucamazouz7514]

@@GH0STvrshow much bro

[@GH0STvrs]

@@lucamazouz7514 it’s $1299

[@asilaydying1984]

Got mine yesterday , I like it more than my max g2

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Nice! It’s definitely a whole different animal haha. It’s got a really smooth ride, especially at higher speeds.

[@asilaydying1984]

@@tomsgadgetgarage Suspension is better than I was expecting , the wider bars vs G2 max are a plus , the larger tires is nice . Even without boost acceleration feels better than max g2 with boost . The boost function only working once though on the ZT is goofy though they need to change that . I also like the brakes much better on ZT vs G2 max .

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

@@asilaydying1984 yah I’m hoping they add the boost function as an option for the red custom button. Having to hold the brake and press the throttle isn’t great for scenarios where you might need the extra power on the fly.

[@EnriqueGarcia-jt1qg]

@asilaydying1984 When did you ordered yours, I’ve been waiting impatiently for mine almost two weeks now😢

[@asilaydying1984]

@@EnriqueGarcia-jt1qg I ordered just under 4 weeks ago

[@anders5444]

Much better than max G2. Rear disk break huge diff doing power slides. Fast charging. More clearance. Nicer deck. Way more engine power. Better ergonomic handles. Much more stable with segride.

[@THEAVERAGEGUY1983]

Excellent video man. So this one does the clunk sound too like the MAX G2. On my max G2 it does it only when i go over a cracked road area or the train tracks but other than that it does pretty well. I do like this this ZT3 goes 24Mph realistically. Those extra 2 miles per hour makes a difference in performance and Boost mode acceleration is almost 2 seconds faster across the board. 😎👌

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! Yah the clunk sound is the exact same behavior as the G2. I’ve noticed it on other coil spring only scooters. And like you said, it only happens when going over deep cracks in the road or something particularly abrupt. I really like the acceleration in sport mode. It starts off a bit slow but then kicks into high gear. Kind of reminds me of the acceleration profile on the InMotion Climber.

[@asilaydying1984]

I like my zt3 so far better than my max g2 in almost every way

[@capelaamidlenite9094]

This scooter seems fantastic, but has some drawbacks. I start making a list: - no hydraulic forward suspension unlike the G2, lesser rear susps. - you can just attach one phone holder to the handling bar, and forget all the rest (led lamp, horn, etc). - forget the subway, the bus, and even some elevators (vertical position mandatory in some EU ones) - forget handling it by hand - no improved range compared to G2, and risks of reduced range if activating the (thrilling) 1600W mode.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah I’m considering upgrading the rear shock with a hydraulic one. We’ll see. I need to find something that fits.

[@Patriot36]

That was a great first run! I loved how it rode for you! Having the axle behind the fork adds a ton of stability through simple caster, not unlike your car or shopping cart wheel. It gives the effect of wanting to straighten the wheel again any time the front wheel is turned, so it's trying to correct itself to straight again, which is pretty cool. Should be nice for coming back down South Mountain. Cool stuff, Tom!

[@KingElfin]

Nice first run. Mine will be here Thursday and I am excited.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That’s awesome. Let me know how you like it. At the end of that first ride video I wanted to hurry home and charge it again to keep riding haha.

[@man_on_wheelz]

My only concern at this point is how bright the headlights are. I ordered mine, says it won’t be here till Dec 6th, but I have to ride through a dark trail in the evenings and every scooter I’ve had I needed to use a good aftermarket light. I just returned the big GT1 because it was too big and heavy to reasonably commute with, but that thing had an amazing headlight! If this headlight is anything like that, I’ll be satisfied.

[@Seandigzs9031]

Please compare the Segway zt3 to the apollo go... you are my go to guy now

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hello! I can definitely make that comparison. I just need to wrap up some of the hill climb tests first.

[@mnc303]

Great review as always 😀

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! In the coming weeks I’m going to try some trails with this when I have a full battery. It’s finally kinda cooling down out here so maybe it won’t be miserable haha.

[@mnc303]

​Awesome. What was the reason for you buying this specific scooter? Is it because it ticks all the boxes for your needs or because you thought it would be a great choice to grow the KZbin channel as its likely to be popular? @@tomsgadgetgarage

[@mnc303]

On your phone you can get an incline measuring app. When you film yourself going up a steep hill it doesn't show well on camera. It would be cool if you could tell us the hill is say 15° in incline so we have a reference. Thanks.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I can definitely include that in future videos. I’ve tried with my iPhone measure app but you have to account for the side buttons because they don’t make a level surface haha. I will test this out on a grade I know to be 23% though. Probably in the coming weeks. Not sure it’ll make though as that hill is a beast.

[@simchad613]

What is the best company that makes scooters in your opinion? Thanks

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey! A few that I’ve tested in the sub $1200 range are Segway, NIU, Ausom, Apollo, Punk Electric, and InMotion. All scooters I’ve tested from those companies have been solid. I’ve also heard great things about Nami scooters. I actually had the opportunity to test one out this past weekend from a fellow rider and was blown away by how smooth everything was on that scooter. It’s considerably more expensive than something like the ZT3 Pro, but it really feels worth it haha. Another thing to look at is customer service. Thankfully I haven’t really needed to contact support with any of the scooters so far (knock on wood haha). Also, when looking at scooters, see if they sell replacement parts. Sometimes with new scooters parts are scarce at launch, but see if they offer parts for older models. That way you know you’re covered if something breaks.

[@chrisdudley8366]

HELLO. TOM. great review. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this scooter. 😎

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thanks my man! Really appreciate it. Always fun trying something different out haha.

[@Patriot36]

That was some serious juice drainage to 3 bars over 13mi... assuming the power bars represent the voltage in linear fashion. I guess you'd be able to tell that by watching the voltage through the app. Like the Apollo Go, I suspect the range window will have a huge delta depending on how much current is pulled and how often. The Go can pull 1500W from a 540Wh battery, the Z43 can pull 1600W from a 597Wh battery which is impressive for those respective sizes. Most commuters see nowhere near those ratios of current draw to battery watt-hours. Dual motor sport scooters do but it doesn't matter as much because there are enough watt-hours in those larger batteries to accommodate average ride distances. I'm super excited to see how is does in the TGG range test and TGG "mountain climb!"

[@TommyDaGent]

Great channel - right up there with Citizen Cycle

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it 😊

[@Patriot36]

I was just thinking, you'd probably never even attempt that embankment with the Max G2. That says a lot!

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Haha that’s right. I’ve never even considered it. But now you’ve seeded the idea in my head 😂.

[@tonymitchell6269]

Have you ever been on the segway p65 . Just wondering what you think and what the main differences are. I would love your thoughts on the p65 from segway.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I don’t have any experience with the P65 or the P100 unfortunately. I considered the P65/100 before I bought the G2 in June 2023, but ended up with the G2. I did hear the P100 has some problems though.

[@onceuponareset-ho7fg]

The Segway ZT3 Pro or the Punk Rider Pro? Which would be the best for someone who who wants to ride around my neighborhood and neighborhood park areas (?) who wants to be able to change their own tires?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

That’s a great question. I was actually looking at both side by side just a moment ago haha. The Punk Rider Pro outperforms this scooter in terms of speed, raw power, range, and lighting. The ZT3 Pro has better acceleration in all intervals from 0-20mph in boost mode, but falls behind the Punk Rider Pro on the 0-25mph. Punk also goes 32mph. The app is light years better on the Segway and you have more customization capabilities. The Punk has self healing tires whereas the ZT3 Pro does not. Punk also has split rims which makes tire changes much easier.

[@onceuponareset-ho7fg]

@@tomsgadgetgarage This is very helpful! Thanks for your reply and for your very insightful content, Tom.

[@ronalddenkens4629]

Would love to see your findings about the wait and carrying capabilities of the scooter and ofcourse the max range on full speed. I am thinking of buying wone fore.commuting 5km single way to work.

[@patrickschepens517]

Thanks for the video! Helps a lot. Do you think there is a possibility to adjust the serial number? I live in the EU and here the e-steps are only allowed to go 15.5 mp/h. If the serial number had to be adjusted, I would order directly on

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you! I know there have been ways around this on other Ninebot scooters, but I’m not aware of anything at the moment for the ZT3 Pro. The 15.5mph restriction is unfortunate. Here in the US they are reviewing laws related to e-bikes and e-scooters as well. And the problem is, they keep referencing the European model :(.

[@imRosco69]

Great review, Tom. 👍

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Thank you 😊

[@rastingaming8532]

Are you sure the clunking in the back is the fork? And not mediocre bushings? Another reviewer mentioned that

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

It’s coming from the rear spring assembly. Same noise as the Max G2. It only surfaces when going over something particularly abrupt. I’ve noticed it on other non hydraulic coil spring suspensions from other brands. The front suspension on the other hand doesn’t make that noise. It’s actually way more plush than I expected. Even though it sometimes makes the clunk noise, it’s still a comfortable ride. I’d prefer not to hear the noise though. I may take apart the rear suspension and take a closer look.

[@m.yilmaz2554]

Thanks for the great video

[@nokbok6536]

Good day, great video...can I ask what the real, non-paper range is? Your weight is approx ..... that's what I ordered 😂

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hey! I’m planning on doing a range test this weekend on the same route I tested the Max G2, Apollo GO, KQi 300X, as well as a bunch of others. Should be a good comparison.

[@Eugene.Golubev]

I doubt, they gonna release a hydraulic shock absorber, but from the disassembly I've seen on KZbin, it looks like it's replaceable with the standard shock absorbers, like EXA

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Good to know! I may have to try the swap for fun to see how it rides. The stock setup is actually quite comfortable for what it is. It’s just the occasional clunk that I’d like to eliminate.

[@brianmc3479]

Thanks for the review I'm waiting to see the hill and range test and how you feel about the lights cuz I so dislike my ninebot G2 Max head light but like the scooter lol

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah I’m going to do at least one of the two this coming weekend. Might squeeze in a night ride before then as well. Leaning towards the range test first and will compare to scooters like the Max G2, KQi 300X, InMotion Climber, and Apollo GO.

[@brianmc3479]

@@tomsgadgetgarage can't wait to see and I'm not going to be surprised if the range test is going to be like the ninebot G2

[@Patriot36]

@@tomsgadgetgarage It totally view the ZT3's philosophy of use as an off-pavement capable commuter scooter, clad in a contemporary sport "skin." If I think about it that way, I have very little objection to the ZT3's design DNA. I think comparing it to the scooters you mentioned would be amazing!

[@leonardogoodman357]

hey tom does the zt3 pro have a horn like the max g2 because i want to get the zt3 pro but only if it has a horn because i love using the horn on my max g2

[@tommichaluk]

It has a bell, no horn.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah a horn would have been nice, especially in loud busy areas.

[@leonardogoodman357]

that is unfortunate:(

[@joker-is4ci]

Bonjour, je recois mon zt3 en suisse dans une dizaine de jour,je pense etre le premier ici a bientôt le recevoir, top vidéo, dites moi savez-vous comment la débrider svp?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Hello! Is it restricted to 20km/h in Switzerland?

[@godd6290]

Tu a trouvé joker ? 😢

[@scewtersource]

why do you think the rear suspensiun wuz more stiff do yu think it wuz the setting ?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

So it’s not so much that it’s stiff. It’s actually quite comfortable. It’s just the rebound when going over rough bumps or cracks in the road at higher speed. It makes a clunk sound which is what I’ve seen in other coil only suspensions. It doesn’t impact the performance of the scooter, just a bit noisy.

[@archs00]

Please remember to test Cruise Control. :) Ty

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Ah yes. Interesting thing on that. When I put the scooter on a block with both wheels in the air, I was able to get cruise control to engage. However, when riding, I couldn’t get it to engage. There appears to be a firmware update addressing it, so I will give it a go in the range test video :).

[@ChoJun69]

if only the mile range was higher i would've sold my max g2 and bough this, probably, as it has 48v instead of 36v so speed wouldn't diminish with lower battery %, which is my biggest issue of G2. i really dig the modern high end scooter look it has for similar price of max g2 that looks kinda identical to some rental scooters just in black colour lol. Sadly, all videos i saw with heavier/lighter riders, the range is just terrible.

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Yah I’m going to see how it does on the same range test course I take all scooters I test. It’ll be interesting to see how it does. I limit the speed to 20mph for all of them to make it as consistent as possible.

[@christopherrocard4018]

Super essai ate de voir les suivants

[@Omar-tz8hx]

are you the same guy ginger on wheels?

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

I am not haha

[@l2icksta]

NIU KQI 300x is better

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

The 300X definitely has the advantage in range, size, and weight.

[@adisondemon8973]

Hola , por favor cómo deslimitar para España

[@anders5444]

Wish it could charge while driving tho :/

[@Seandigzs9031]

That extra 5 mph would cost us $500.. Segway is so petty

[@tomsgadgetgarage]

Haha!

[@AxelRgolf]

The Max speed vitesse is not hight

[@MaxHarden]

Wear gloves and uv radiation protection

[@knowone6214]

expensive toy.....better off with a folding e bike

[@chrisdudley8366]

Hello. They are all expensive. And Tom is in to a little bit of everything. Straight froward reviews. And no B'S. When reviewing Ebikes or scooters.

[@ChoJun69]

lmao, saying expensive toy and then goes off to list ebikes as alternative, that shit even mediocre ebike would cost +1k at minimum depending on your place, what a clown.

[@Trailtested]

@@chrisdudley8366he’s just trolling

[@Razerkid99_]

Gotta be joking lol . 5 years ago I would agree