“This thing is an animal. Finally the power you wanted in a "scooter". I say it in inverted commas because this is not a small vehicle. Weighs about 20kg, and is a long way from the Zoom Stryder I had before.
The power is immense though - can drag my 95kg carcass up our 1:3 driveway.
Downsides - not convinced by the wide wheels, good off-road, but less so on pavement, especially cornering. Throttle is still grabby, despite 2019 improvements
The UI is a bit weak too - even with 2019 upgrade. No speedo. No remaining range. They'll get there I'm sure.
Pros: speed, power, speed (especially de-limited), power
Overall, bar a few details this thing is kickass. Buy it. Now!”
“I settled on either the dual motor model because Bronx, NY has some pretty hilly streets in some sections. I also didn't want to worry about having to recharge too soon. This thing easily outperforms my previous Ninebot ES2 with external battery. I'm not sure about the range because I get so caught up in the fun of ridding I forget to check- so far I got as much as 2 hrs out of it. The pro's n con's are the same as already mentioned in other reviews. I decided on this scooter for the power & this retailer for the customer service. My experience with ninebot's c/s was so painful so it was a major factor in my buying decision. I began having issues a couple of days out of the box & Peter addressed them promptly which gave me a LOT of reassurance that I purchased from the right place.
The interface did take me some time to get used to primarily in getting rid of the speed restriction. BTW you really should get a helmet when riding this thing -it's fun but no ain't no joke. At top speeds you can really get jacked up if you have an accident.
Thank you Peter for all you help and I may be taking you guys up on the new display offer but do we need to ship the unit back to you guys or can it be realistically installed by us not too mechanically inclined folks?
JB”
“Writing this review after purchasing the Dual Motor version over a month ago and riding daily about 4-6 miles per day. Mostly short trips on residential sidewalks, roads, dirt trails (with several steep Seattle hills) to visit local shops and provide my dog with some added exercise. Bottom line is that I am absolutely thrilled with this Widewheel scooter. It makes my day so much more enjoyable as the thing is just so much fun to ride. For me, I was leaning to towards 4 of 5 stars primarily because:
1) There can be some jerkiness with the throttle which at times can be quite annoying. Although, I'm happy to see that this has been addressed in the 2019 version (and also will be available as an accessory).
2) And I can't really doc for this because I knew when I bought it, but the informational display is lacking. (just the 4 LEDs and would rather see more of a digital readout with speed, range, battery life, etc.) but again this is more just a want than anything else.
In any case, the 2019 model (i.e. improved folding mechanism, upgraded material, etc. ) seems to address most any other con that I can think of. Customer support has been spot-on and quick to reply. Recommend wholeheartedly.”
“SPEC.. 1000w 48volt 13.2ah scooter
RIDER.. 185lb 55yo engineer with lung disease
THE EXPERIENCE...It's impressive straight out of the box, It looks really cool, first time I rode it in Restricted Eco Mode, I headed straight for the biggest hill in Norwich it dealt with that with ease.
Power Mode performance is surprising, Manoeuvring at low speed in power mode takes a couple of journeys to get use to.
Around town stop start and on paths I use Eco Mode.
I rode it flat out for up to 15 miles to my dads, Mostly road, about 4 miles of smooth dirt track (ex railway line) and very steep hills (nothing slows it down). I'm confident on just tarmac in Eco mode WideWheel will exceed 20 miles range
HEAVY? 1000w, big battery, twin motor and huge wheels (what do you expect)
FOLDING complaints about the folding mechanism are a matter of opinion. it's simple and bullet Proof. (It's not quick) This is the sort of scooter to race busses not take on one!
POWER DELIVERY Power Mode is very aggressive! you do get use to it or use Eco Mode
DISPLAY. "there is no display" there's a series of lights that are used to set up modes.
CUSTOMER SERVICE... When buying an expensive items that may require spares and maintenance, customer service can be a deal breaker. Whilst researching "Peter and Fluid Free Ride's" legendary customer service kept popping up in reviews, I had a long list of questions I needed answered before buying, Peter not only replied very promptly he itemised my questions and answered each one honestly and comprehensively.
CONCLUSION it's fast has excellent range, (twin motors share the torque so draw less current during acceleration). Hills don't slow it down, I've taken it off road and it's quick enough to keep up with traffic around town...
(I don't fold it or carry it I have a smaller scooter for that work)
This is the Lamborghini of scooter outrageously good looking, very fast, and a little bit of a handful... (who care if you can't see out the back...”
“Model: Dual Motor
The other day I dropped off my car to get new tires. I could have taken half a day of PTO and sat around to wait for them to finish, or I could have taken the bus; 2 transfers and an hour later I would be at work. Instead I pulled the Wide Wheel out of my trunk and ~10 miles and 30 minutes later I was at work on time and with a smile on my face. Later in the day I took the scooter downtown to run an errand, something I would normally never do, due to traffic and parking difficulty. It was an easy fun trip on the Wide Wheel. I let the scooter charge the rest of the work day until it was time to pick up my car.
I would only suggest this scooter if you have access to trails/bike lanes or 2 lane streets with 30mph speed limits for most of your trips. You will probably feel uncomfortable on anything else, and motorists will be unhappy with you. If you do, I wholeheartedly recommended it, it's a fun scooter.
Pros
-Holy torque, this thing gets up to speed quick. In stop sign to stop sign traffic you can keep up with cars.
-Fun to ride, it is very stable and turning has a cool carving feel to it.
-Looks cool, no small feat for a scooter.
-Good range, I think I would get around 15 miles at full throttle without running the battery super low. More if I dialed it back a bit. (180lb rider)
-Good suspension – It's going to feel rougher than if you were biking over the same terrain, but its pretty good for such small diameter non-pneumatic tires. It's easy and fun to do little jumps to avoid larger road obstacles.
Cons
-The max speed for me was 23 mph on level ground. I wish it were a little faster (+2-3 mph would be ideal). If it were, I would feel comfortable taking it on one lane roads with 30mph speed limits. As it is, I think I would get run off the road in those situations. Maybe if your area has kinder drivers you won't have this concern. (180lb rider)
-Throttle response is poor from 0-25%, 50-100% feels much better. Makes it hard to co...”
