“I haven't ridden a skateboard or surfed since the 90s but after purchasing the Mantis everything came back and this scooter
is ..
A ROCKET SHIP .!!!
The braking is superb, maneuverability and handling is outstanding , build quality is excellent and most important fluid Freeride service is on point..
1 Happy Camper”
“The buying process was as smooth as could be and the communication from FluidFreeRide couldn't have been better. The scooter itself is pretty awesome and has been a pleasure to ride. Being a new product there are some opportunities for improvement and I had some concerns about how I received the scooter, but the customer support from FluidFreeRide has been top notch. Not only have they been receptive to my feedback, but also very forthcoming with information and suggestions for best practices and possible future upgrades.
As far as the scooter goes, it's performance is impressive. Easily hitting 40mph in "Eco" mode. Very stable and safe, and the LEDs on the deck turn heads wherever I go. You are going to need an handlebar extender to mount anything as there's no space on the bar. The controls are somewhat counter intuitive as you depress one button to turn a feature on, but then depress another to turn another feature off. Why can't it be the same for both? Also the battery meter is pretty useless as it jumps from full to empty constantly during a ride despite it being fully charged. Small gripes really, as it's fun to ride and makes my daily 5 mile commute a breeze.”
“I was initially nervous because I'm a big guy at 6'5" and 250lbs and it's hard to see how sturdy this thing is from the pictures. Rest assured, this thing is a tank. It gets the job done amicably and I'm not gentle with it. I had to adjust the brakes at first because there was a little rubbing, but it was super easy to fix. Other than that it's super fun. It powers through hills and when I need to save on battery, the eco mode is a lifesaver.”
“I had orginally ordered the mercane widewheel but decided to go ahead with the mantis upgrade..besides having to wait close to 2 months to receive a scooter after my initial order, I couldnt be happier! The mantis is next level. I can cruise up hills with no problem and safely traverse bad roads and pot holes. Thanks fluidfreeride for making my commute much more manageable and fun!!”
“What a fantastic scooter. I loved my WideWheel, but it did have a tenancy to feel a little less smooth/stable at the 20+ mph range unless you were traveling on a perfectly smooth road. The Mantis feels smooth and stable at the same speeds - and faster - even with small bumps present. (Think: typical neighborhood streets with sealed cracks, patched pavement, manhole covers, etc.) When the need arises, I feel much safer taking the entire lane on a small road on the Mantis, than I did on the WideWheel. The suspension is more than twice as forgiving, and it takes curves and corners much easier than the WideWheel. There's tons of power to pull me up steep roads here in the Rocky Mountains. It is slightly less portable and stow-able than the WideWheel. It also doesn't come with a bell so be sure to pick one up somewhere, and while you're at it, get a decent (bright) bicycle headlight to mount on the handlebars. Overall, I love this scooter, and it makes me look forward to my 5+ mile commute to/from work.”
“All I have to say is this scooter is AMAZING!!! it is well built and fast. Because of its suspension system, you don't feel the bumps on the road as much and it eats up hills like it's nothing! I live in the Bay Area so there's hills everywhere and the Mantis overcomes them with ease. Also, the price is very reasonable for the amount of power you get with this model. Thinly thing I wish was that it had blinkers for turning. I highly recommend the Mantis. I referred 2 of my coworkers to Fluid Ride and they bought scooters as well.”
