“Having owned an F2 Pro, an F3 Pro, and now this MAX G3 Segway Scooter, I can say that this is simply an awesome scooter!
The benefits over the aforementioned scooters are significant, with better range, much more power, larger tyres, wonderful suspension, heaps faster charging times and a larger deck without a big weight penalty.
Having the option to separately purchase and run an external battery for increased range is pretty versatile too, however for me the added cost and weight isn't worth it for my usage.
I think the F3 Pro is a fine scooter, very similar to the MAX G3 in most ways, and being cheaper, slightly smaller and around 5kg lighter it is also worthy of your consideration.
The MAX G3 is like the Rolls-Royce of scooters, without having to spend an absurd amount of money. The larger tyres and proper front and rear hydraulic suspension make it a very smooth ride indeed. The motor has tons of power, torque, acceleration and a top speed of 45kmh if you want it to for private property use, it's easy to unlock but I don't feel it responsible of me to mention how in this review.
Charging only takes around 2.5 hours and a separate charging brick isn't needed as it's incorporated into the scooter, you simply plug a cable straight from the scooter to your mains power point.
It also has under deck lighting which is fantastic for night riding and not something I see heavily advertised, I wasn't aware of this feature until I got the scooter myself.
The front light is super bright, much better than previous models, and is also adjustable in terms of angle.
The screen is nice and also a big upgrade over older models.
I think the only thing that was better on older models was the sounds for indicating etc, they're not very pronounced on the G3 and the G3 lacks an electric horn which seems silly as the older and cheaper models have one.”
“Scooter was great for ~9 days and then completely stopped charging.
Segway dragged their feet on getting any warranty process underway - to the point that they offered a second hand scooter for the faulty new one.
Ended up refunding the purchase, as it was a waste of time dealing with Segway.
The team in the Mitchell store were fantastic and really helpful throughout the whole process (especially dealing with my frustration) and I am definitely heading back to them when I need a new bike.”
“I recently purchased a Segway G3 from 99 Bikes and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The sales attendant was incredibly helpful and patient, taking the time to show me the G3 in detail and allowing me to thoroughly compare it against several competing models on the floor. This hands-on approach really helped me feel confident that I was making the right choice.
The store had plenty of stock available, so I didn't have to worry about wait times or backorders. The team was both knowledgeable and friendly, providing a professional and low-pressure environment throughout the entire process”
“Had it for just over a month, couldn't be happier. Plenty of power to get up hills, only downside is that the range is much lower than advertised especially if you live in hilly areas but it charges very quickly so at least you can top up quickly. If you want the extra range you can replace the internal battery with a GT3 one or buy the external battery attachment.
Suspention is good and takes out bumps but riding on rough surfaces like loose gravel you can still feel some vibration which can be uncomfortable for long periods unless you bend your knees.
Having dual brakes are very good and makes it a lot safer going down steep hills or riding in traffic as you can break quickly. It will make noise if it gets wet or debries in it but that is normal for any disk brakes and will go away (the scooter is rated to handle rain).
Overall it is a solid scooter that is perfect for commuting and ok for light offroading would reccomend.”
“Great scooter , my only criticism is its range on anything other than eco mode doesn't quite live up to claims, and the optional external battery is never available for purchase”
