Can A $3,800 Electric Scooter Replace My Car?

Can A $3,800 Electric Scooter Replace My Car? - I Tried For 3 Days

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This electric scooter is more expensive than my car... so what makes it so expensive? Can it replace my car for local errands? I tried for several days to see what the limitations and benefits were.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Why?
2:00 Some early benefits
2:20 What about cargo?
3:00 Hill Test
4:00 The first main drawback
5:11 Product Tour: Segway GT2 features & specs
6:10 Speed Test: Drag Race
7:20 5 Main Drawbacks
9:30 6 Main Benefits
12:12 Headlight test
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@ropro9817 Жыл бұрын

No way to physically lock a $4000 scooter?? Oh Segway... 🤦

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was hoping for a nice way to lock it

@johnstover4584 Жыл бұрын

Boobie traps are your only way lol.

@gtone339 Жыл бұрын

Agree lol. Needs a dedicated U-lock or chains

@CartoonWeasel Жыл бұрын

Hire a big baba to watch it. Lol. Also you can brick it like a phone if it gets stolen

@alant3314 Жыл бұрын

Its down to 3099 with his coupon

@froinky Жыл бұрын

the world would genuinely be so much better if commuting and general transportation didn't require 2 tons of metal that gets stuck in traffic all day

@ssoffshore5111 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, but getting the masses to buy into one of these is a hard sell!

@spartankittygames Жыл бұрын

@@ssoffshore5111 I think a lot of the issue lies in people being scared for their safety due to cars being so prominent. The funny thing is though if basically everyone switched there wouldn't really be any cars to worry about. Of course cars will still be useful for hauling big equipment, but if micro mobility was the main form of transportation for people just going to work or school cities would be much nicer to live in.

@ssoffshore5111 Жыл бұрын

@@spartankittygames I don't disagree. That and the masses want their comfort...

@dark_winter8238 Жыл бұрын

Well, most of the world does not require 2 tons. That is just the US and several other countries.

@The_Absurdistt Жыл бұрын

I don't think we would see 55+ age people on these... even if the general population switch over from cars.

@NateOBrien Жыл бұрын

Please make a video where you travel from NYC to LA in this scooter

@Henrybram Жыл бұрын

2 likes from a verified account wth

@messagedeleted4307 Жыл бұрын

Who the hell would make that drive...with the money you save from owning this, you can buy a plane ticket with this scooter as luggage.

@srobeck77 Жыл бұрын

I could see looking for ways to get out of americas worse 2 cesspool cities of rampart homeless and drug use, but why go back into the same apocolyptic scenery? Go anyway else

@allypksm Жыл бұрын

@@messagedeleted4307 Problem is that you're not allowed to carry lithium ion batteries on planes, trains, buses etc due to what they consider to be a high risk of fire.

@j.p.4199 Жыл бұрын

@@srobeck77 ohhh... you purple coolaid drinking naive sheep... god bless you

@johnm7882 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, thanks for taking us on your ride along. It was pretty fun. I would definitely consider a scooter like this one.

@senior_ranger Жыл бұрын

I like it. Took me back to the days when I used only a motorcycle instead of a car. Some of the same advantages and drawbacks. To ride in winter, you needed a snowmobile suit, and that took time to get on and off. Dress wear was limited --- you weren't wearing penny loafers at 20 degrees and 60 mph. Snow was the most challenging, mostly from car drivers. Speeding tickets were all to frequent as the bike would get you from here to there at light speed. Cops don't like light speed. I did become a legend in my motorcycling community --- "Hey, Tracy rides all year!!!" Overall, it took a lot of forethought, preparation and accepting disadvantages. Eventually, I went the lazy route and got a car, despite the drawbacks, just a lot easier and more comfortable. Did one cross-country trip on the bike --- 7000 miles in 14 days. Thanks for the nostalgia. By the way, my motorcycle cost far less than that scooter!!

@austieoutdoors9763 Жыл бұрын

yes i know i only payed 1000 pounds second hand for my cbr 600 sportsbike lol but i do have more fun on my 2 e,scooters than i do on my cbr6. my scooters are a 30 mph g2 pro and my other one is a solar p1 pro 50 mph

@dupre7416 Жыл бұрын

I rode a 1985 Honda Interceptor VF500 as a primary vehicle from 1990 - 2005. I was doing this in rainy Portland Or so eventually I just got tired of all the compromises I had to make. I miss it like I miss other things from the past. Mostly nostalgia I believe.

@senior_ranger Жыл бұрын

@@dupre7416 Exactly!!!

@renedugas2396 11 ай бұрын

I have had a motorcycle for 13 years and I can say that driving a car is like dying a little every day. every time I sit in this big square box, I still think of a lost opportunity to be happy on my motorcycle or my scooter. your mistake is to have only one vehicle, you need both, motorcycle and car and the car you will never take, like me...;)

@dictionplacement5467 8 ай бұрын

I just wish naked bikes were a bit more affordable. I get sports is basically same with a shell and sometimes same engine. but you don't have to pay for insurance, gas, parking tickets, dmv fees, tags, smog, like man that stuff adds up plus idk anything about motorcycles or have any help so I'd be buying blindly if not at a dealer was hoping one day to own a moto but drivers only care about cars everything else is fair game 20+ points and ppl love running you off the road

@655Louisa 3 ай бұрын

You forgot to mention that it's better for the environment than a vehicle. Savings on fuel, insurance.....and fun to ride. Faster to get around than being stuck in traffic.

@hoodhealthywithhuff8815 Ай бұрын

But we still use fossil fuels to make electricity

@wolfking_nz Жыл бұрын

I had a Toyota Hilux, it’s parked up at home or my partner uses it sometimes, but I ended up getting a Wolf King GT Pro, and trust me, every ride feels like the first one. So many benefits 😊

@loveaintfree1409 Жыл бұрын

Internet trust me guy hahahaha

@Energine1 Жыл бұрын

Lol I have a Hilux and a VSETT 10 Scooter... I use the vehicles alot less but I need both.

@ajlosangeles11 Жыл бұрын

I own a 2017 BMW 420i twin turbo but I mainly drive my Wolf King GT, I have racked up about 7500 miles on my Wolf King GT in the span of 1 year and a half of daily commute on my scooter. But yeah, I still need my car for grocery shopping or for rainy days. I still love riding that Wolf King GT because of its torque, speed and its advantages outweigh the disadvantages

@Jubafree Жыл бұрын

Yeah oookkk guys I actually have a Ferrari but drive around with my scooter.

@vine2244 7 ай бұрын

@@loveaintfree1409if you had a wolf king gt, you'd know

@woodenmetal2977 Жыл бұрын

I bought an inmotion s1 a few months ago, and it replaced my car for all destinations not requiring the highway or the grocery store. It only tops out at 18.6 mph, but it works well enough for my needs. I typically use it to commute to work, which is around 11 miles round trip. I don't know why I didn't make this decision sooner, especially with the massive gas prices in my area. I do have to leave home earlier for work, though, which is the only downside so far.

@Ev3rM0r3 7 ай бұрын

I bought the offroad G2 Pro, does 30mph for about 30 miles and that is faster then most of my street speeds. I go to the store/gas station with it alot. Saves on gas in the summer for sure and its fun. 680$ out the door.

@unloveableandre Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I missed you talking about comfort. I have a NIU KWi 3 Max, and after a few days and on long rides, like 15 minutes, the ride quality is a factor. Suspension is so important on scooters, the whole bit, tires, suspensions, arms, coils, etc. I tested drive the Inokim OXO and the Apollo Phantom. It's day and night compared to single motors, not suspension scooters. Phantom is another level.

@unloveableandre Жыл бұрын

You also missed the folding part and taking the scooter inside places, size, weight part...

@wojciechjanecki9221 7 ай бұрын

Add to that age of the person, how about 65 years old commuting like that to work.

@stevepoland4578 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I just ordered a Segway F2 pro as my first scooter. At 58 I'm probably a little older than the normal demographic but I recently visited my alma matter (MSU) and walked 4 miles/rented a scooter for 4 miles. I really enjoyed it and I think I can eliminate some car trips which will more than pay for the scooter while having some fun! I work for a major car company so I'll always have a car but scooters are a great last mile solution.

@peelypeelmeister6432 10 ай бұрын

Hey, old timer. You're the same as me. I just bought a beast for the wife, but I think I use it more than she does😆 So much fun.

@majorbrighton Жыл бұрын

Thx for the vid. Yes, there are plenty of options for the lock and or load touch alarms, so locking is not an issue. I use one that is more for off road, yet have summer tyres on atm, so super quiet. My horn is load, yet only works when it´s not needed! I own a car and a scooter too, yet noticed that there can be twice as many problems or events that pop up while using these, as you hop off curbs or find gravel on park path corners etc. I think that they can easily replace a car and you save so much that way, that you can afford to hire a car if you need one. Finally, they are a wonderful way to experience the world and by far the most fun I have had on two wheels.

@aaronbearchi Жыл бұрын

I price shopped between this and the Apollo Phantom V3, but I think you did a great job laying down the perks of the light heavyweight class of scooters that are available right now. Nice vid!

@ShardstapoRotmg Жыл бұрын

Did you see the new Pro that's coming out soon?

@aaronbearchi Жыл бұрын

@@ShardstapoRotmg I did, but it's a different price point than what I was after. It looks awesome, though.

@8_x_9. Жыл бұрын

This $4000 scooter sounds like a 💩$200 escooter!! The back mudguard rattles very loud!!! 🤪👎👎

@ShardstapoRotmg Жыл бұрын

@@aaronbearchi I see, I have an apollo ghost and I absolutely love it. It's still amazing after more than 1000 miles.

@rcmedia9516 Жыл бұрын

@@8_x_9.I farted loud

@tezpokemonmaster Жыл бұрын

I'm running a VDM-10 right now (apollo ghost) with 2k watts and this is kinda my dream scooter if I ever sell my car, it seems way more durable than most scooters and the display and controls are just so much better. the VDM-10 gets me to work 18km each way though which is quite impressive, it can hit 60km/h on slight downhill and gets about the same 50mi range.

@ebikeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

I made my own ebike cost under $1000 top speed 28 range 40 mile and it has definitely replaced my car for just nipping around in the day and that looks a great scooter but you really don't need to spend so much to enjoy scooters or ebikes really enjoyed your video mate 👍✌

@ebikeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

@Tron Kitten hi I used a Scott mountain bike and a 1000w hub motor kit with a 48v 24ah battery ✌

@ebikeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

@aMiFiii nice that sounds quite cool don't see many of them around 👍

@Anon-te6uq Жыл бұрын

His scooter is absurdly expensive. You can buy a pretty good one for $700.

@Wavelover33 Жыл бұрын

Yeah but you can’t take into a grocery store/coffee shop etc. scooter you can take anywhere

@Aimaiai 10 ай бұрын

@@Wavelover33 you can also make a scooter with those same specs for 1000 dollars

@harshilbhojwani7085 Жыл бұрын

A comparision between E-Scooters and E-Bikes can be a great future video, considering both can't replace cars but are great for city commute.

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Good idea! I may make that someday

@tramse11 Жыл бұрын

I got an ebike because you can put a rear rack basket or panniers. Scooters definitely look fun. A backpack isn't great for takeout food where the container sits flat.

@sergiolandz6056 Жыл бұрын

my scooter replaces 90% of my commuting, happy to own one.

@tramse11 Жыл бұрын

@@moralhazard2563 What kind of madness is this? I just looked it up and didn't know this existed. I may have to look into this now.

@andrewmachleid2734 Жыл бұрын

We actually have bus bike racks where I live so there definitely not just for city commuting. you can actually expand your commute so much farther than you might think. It just takes a city/county willing to make bikes car replacements.

@TrashPandaPirate 9 ай бұрын

i love how this was simultaneously a really concise review, but also a great discussion of how the average person could benefit from one. High quality content!

@ErvigHenry 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! I completely agree with you - the video was not only a concise review of the electric scooter, but also highlighted how it could benefit the average person. Speaking of outdoor gear, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile powerhouse that can keep your devices and appliances running for extended periods. Great for camping or ensuring quality family time during power outages. Check it out!

@ChickensAndGardening 8 ай бұрын

@@ErvigHenry I think he was talking about Mike O'Brien, not you.

@onlysublime Жыл бұрын

for transportation, an electric bike is realistically a better option. It's safer. You can still use it when it runs out of juice. It's less tiring than a scooter in electric mode but can provide more exercise if you decide to pedal. You can carry more. Heck, you can have an attached trailer or a basket. It's easier for other vehicles to see you (you have multiple lights and reflectors in all directions).

@rosomak8244 Жыл бұрын

It's safer due to the bigger wheels better dealing with any potholes or other obstacles. The steering is far more stable. You will quickly notice on a scooter that it's almost impossible to ride it single handed. Things like scratching your nose get dangerous.

@onlysublime Жыл бұрын

@@Neekowa97621 well, that's kind of obvious. but an electric bike is safer than a motorcycle because you're not bat crazy enough to be going 70mph on an electric bike.

@fnorgen Жыл бұрын

As far as I can tell, the only advantages these scooters have is that they're more compact, and maybe more fun for short trips. But even a cheap e-bike is going to be way more comfortable and practical unless you have an extreme shortage of parking space. Especially the lack of cargo capacity is a serious limitation for these scooters. My home town is decently bike friendly, and I see loads of people commuting by bike with their stuff on cargo racks. And mind you, these are restricted euro spec e-bikes. They're not very fast. They mostly just make it possible to climb hills effortlessly. I can't even remember the last time I saw a non-rideshare e-scooter around here.

@QuadrantBottomHalf 6 ай бұрын

You can't leave E bikes anywhere without being stole.

@jclyntoledo Ай бұрын

@@onlysublimeWell an electric bike shouldn't go that fast and if it does that like a moped it would require a motorcycle license

@Bears11422 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a honest review of this scooter. Its Definitely in competing with the other beast scooters but i feel it misses the mark with things that matter to me. Im more of a RT/10 Viper guy. No frills. Just give me the power!

@JoePiggy Жыл бұрын

I like this new format, its quite fresh and not many other youtuber did this. It makes the review of the product a lot more engaging

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Should I use this style for phone/earbud/smartwatch videos?

@danialashraf4078 Жыл бұрын

@@MikeOBrienMedia😊

@TuesThruFri Жыл бұрын

Great video! I would love to use one as a car replacement in the summer. Electric scooters are becoming more and more popular in NYC every single day and I think most people are using U-locks between the fork and the deck. There is a proper way to do it, I’m just not entirely sure how. I haven’t heard of a lot of them getting stolen.

@Panda_J1 Жыл бұрын

I live in nyc and it has replaced taking the train to get to work for 2 summers now. Best decision I ever did

@TuesThruFri Жыл бұрын

@@Panda_J1 That is excellent! I see them in NYC all the time and always think that I should be doing the same. Glad to hear some positive feedback on commuting in NYC on nice days.

@craigjay769 Жыл бұрын

Loved this style of video. Would really enjoy seeing more like this.

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Thank you! More videos like this to come!

@tmkj13 Жыл бұрын

although the GT2 is a large scooter I still feel like it is capable to be brought inside many locations, I always bring my scooter inside if possible as I just don't trust locking it outside for long periods of time even though I have a good quality lock

@WorldwideDarts 10 ай бұрын

I need that in my life!! I'll probably pick one up this winter when KZfaq picks up a bit. Treat myself! Great video!

@snottyhamsterbutt 10 ай бұрын

5:05 Hey, I recognize that place on the trail! It is cool to see another person using a high performance escooter in PA, especially in the suburbs where it is definitely less practical than in the cities. I mostly use my Vsett 8 to get around in Philly (especially between Temple University and Chinatown), and I am very happy with it aside from the crazy drivers you encounter here. Philly tends to be a little nicer to use escooters since there are a decent amount of side roads along with existing bike infrastructure compared to suburban PA.

@dean43669 Жыл бұрын

Very thorough and extensive review Mike! Not for me but thanks for sharing! 😄

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate the support even though this isn't something you plan to buy :)

@ChickensAndGardening 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this excellent overview and I appreciate your emphasis on safety, something that is often simply overlooked in other scooter reviews. This looks like a great product and is now $2999 (maybe because of Black Friday or something). I have decided to wait until the spring, when the weather is again conducive (and hopefully I have a job again) before getting one of these. For a while I was considering a traditional motor scooter, Vespa style, but now I'm leaning toward an electric vehicle of some sort, seated or standing.

@Tetsuo907 10 ай бұрын

Very informative video I really enjoyed it. How are you recording this though? What setup do you use?

@joegartland6907 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike! Very informative in-depth review.

@Aleksandar6ix Жыл бұрын

Here's my own experience to share too: I have a Synergy City Elite scooter I got for $1300 CAD plus tax....not nearly as high grade as yours.....but it does 40kph (25mph I think?). Work for me is 16km away, but 95% of it is bike path along major roads with many street crossings. I took my scooter to work 4 of 5 days this week, and it saved me an estimated $25 CAD in gas. On a good day, my car ride is 20-25 min with highway.....my absolute record on the scooter with lots of green lights is 36 min (max 50min on a bad day). Considering I can ride it even in light rain, that's not a bad investment. I've got about 1500km on my ODO so far. One major difference though, is because 40kph is the fastest I will ever go (same as my bike), I use a bicycle helmet and no extra gear.....not fast enough to justify it (takes a while to reach 40 and I rarely stay there for long). My scooter is also much easier to lock up, and has an amazing electric horn. Considering how advanced yours seems, I'm surprised by your beep. So it's important to note, that a scooter can be even more viable than expressed in your video! The only thing that scares me now is changing laws surrounding them becoming more restrictive. There comes a point where a scooter's cost becomes too expensive to ever expect a ROI. Mine would take me 7500km of travel to/from work to pay itself off wiht Toronto gas prices (not counting pleasure trips).

@SomeThingElseYT Жыл бұрын

genuinely want a future where scooters, mopeds, and trains just replace cars in terms of transportation. Trains for long distant trips, scooters for short.

@remiel_sz 9 ай бұрын

well thats kinda my situation now. my scooter is basically like citywide public transportation for me and to travel between cities i take a train which, unlike a car, my scooter can go on with me as well. i would also add planes for travel between countries

@Highisthighs 8 ай бұрын

That’s dumb maybe only in cities but you obviously haven’t lived in the country

@CherokezPittman 8 ай бұрын

That's a great vision for the future of transportation! It's amazing how electric scooters and trains can provide efficient and eco-friendly alternatives. Speaking of power, have you heard of the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile power source with a whopping 5kWh capacity and fast recharging capabilities. It could definitely come in handy for outdoor adventures or as a backup power solution at home. Check it out if you're interested!

@CherokezPittman 8 ай бұрын

That's a great vision! I also believe that scooters, mopeds, and trains can be great alternatives to cars for short and long-distance travel. Speaking of transportation alternatives, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile powerhouse that can keep your devices and appliances running for extended periods, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us. It's worth checking out if you're looking for reliable outdoor gear and backup power products.

@ChickensAndGardening 8 ай бұрын

These are all over the U-Mass Amherst campus. But I've literally never seen one in my small, suburban town west of Boston.

@andrewmachleid2734 Жыл бұрын

We actually have bus bike racks where I live so e bikes/scooters are definitely not just for city commuting. you can actually expand your commute so much farther than you might think. It just takes a city/county willing to make bikes car replacements.

@Drrck11 Жыл бұрын

My opinion: Scooters are nice for getting around urban areas, but there's just no way I'd spend $3800 on one.

@smolbak Жыл бұрын

I mean Cost less, faster on short distance, less repair to do

@Bland-79 Жыл бұрын

@@smolbak No protection from the elements. No cargo capacity. Will not be practical outside urban areas which is just a miniscule part of the United States. No passenger capacity so forget transporting a spouse or child. Only a complete green extremist would give this more than an second of consideration in real life.

@smolbak Жыл бұрын

@@Bland-79 its the same thing as a motor bike so obviously it can't do things like a car But yeah the things I mentionned before almost overpower these small con

@ezplays3321 Жыл бұрын

@@Bland-79 If you are living downtown or a major dense city like new york, phily, or Chicogo a scooter makes way more sense

@Bland-79 Жыл бұрын

@Smol bak Not even close to a motorcycle. Not the speed or capacity and definitely not street legal in most places.

@RustyRoads Жыл бұрын

Definitely does great on hills, but I’m surprised it comes with such small wheels and tires. The Varla we just reviewed has the perfect tire size for a scooter like this IMO Cheers

@Terawattplaysdrums Жыл бұрын

Elaborate please, I think this one has 11inch tires vs 10 inch on the eagle. Seems OK to me, but on Chinese sites you can even find 14inch big tires scooter too :o

@TerpLord710 Жыл бұрын

They both have small wheels 🐜🛞

@Ortiane Жыл бұрын

The problem as a scooter owner is that the safety on a scooter is so much worse than any other form of transportation that when you do fall, expect the absolute worse especially since you can end up going 30 to 40 miles or even more downhill and you're always one bad crack or rock from broken bones.

@spencer4679 7 ай бұрын

yeah i feel the wheels being so small compared to even a motorcycle would make small rocks terrifying

@robslams2324 Ай бұрын

Just hop over the pot hole…

@juan833blue Ай бұрын

Simply put riding an eBike is much safer. EScooters are less safe overall.

@maikgerrard Жыл бұрын

I really like this type of review. I hope you do more content like this.

@AdamasOldblade Жыл бұрын

Since you asked for feedback - 6:21 - I am LOYAL to my ebike, literally use it on the daily and commute back and forth to work with it every day... Just about the only thing I don't use it for is groceries and aside from that it has basically replaced my car. This being said, that boost mode was AWESOME. My ebike only tops out at 28mph and that's with full PAS and peddling pretty decently, it's literally impossible for me to get up to 40-ish MPH without just going straight down hill (though I don't think I'd want to).

@RogerNordin Жыл бұрын

What about fast charging? That is something that would extend the usable range and make a HUGE difference in usability. Usually a feature these scooters lack, but you'd think a $4000 one would offer it, right?!

@Ww8.3 Жыл бұрын

I commuted 6 miles 4 days a week on a kaabo mantis pro. Put over 2k miles on it. Got ambitious this past winter and tried riding on studded snow tires. Sadly the snow destroyed it

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Wow I can't believe you tried that. Besides destroying the scooter, did it work? Were you able to ride in the snow without crashing?

@messagedeleted4307 Жыл бұрын

How did the snow destroy it? That scooter is meant to take an off-road beating.

@Ww8.3 Жыл бұрын

@@MikeOBrienMedia it did fine in the couple storms I ran in 3-4 inches of snow. The studs instilled confidence for sure as sidewalks were icy. None of these scooters can handle moisture unfortunately. A company like Segway with with their better build quality I’m sure could create one

@Ww8.3 Жыл бұрын

@@messagedeleted4307 snow melt on the deck from wet feet. No scooter deck is close to sealed from the elements

@messagedeleted4307 Жыл бұрын

@@Ww8.3 okay so the water basically dried the battery and internals. Do you plan on buying another scooter, is it worth it?

@helifynoe9930 7 ай бұрын

Believe me, it is incredible. Once I add the Hitch to tow my boat to the cottage, it was all I never needed from then on. On top of that, often when on the scooter, music suddenly starts. It's sort of like cheap music that you would hear in elevators in the old days. Where it comes form, I do not know. LOL

@jalajbhutani Жыл бұрын

Just go for it man! Love your videos🔥

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DSTimelapseHD Жыл бұрын

I reckon an E-scooter would be a very useful way to get around in the northeast of the USA, a European country or in general any country that has functional public transit. One that lives a bit too far from a train station to walk can buy an E-scooter and get to/from said station much more quickly than walking. They can then take the scooter on the train with them and use it at their destination

@paul1979uk2000 6 ай бұрын

European countries would be great for these, being that you more or less can get to anything you want within just a few miles, but I don't know what the rules are in European countries when it comes to e-scooters, each will likely have their own and maybe some cities might have different rules then other cities and honestly, for me in European countries, it could replace my car. I will say one thing, I wouldn't want to be doing 40mph on these things, 20mph would be fine for me as I think 40mph would is going to be much easier to have an accident, especially if you're having an off day and not concentrating, whereas 20mph is fast enough for local commute, especially in European countries and if you do have an accident at those speeds, the impact would be far less than at 40mph.

@DSTimelapseHD 6 ай бұрын

@@paul1979uk2000 The English town that my uncle & aunt live in has a private escooter ban in place apparently. BUT, they allow the rideshare escooters... *cough* corruption *cough*

@ragetobe Жыл бұрын

I considered something like this instead of a motorbike upgrade, the issue for me is being able to take a passenger, if it wasn’t for this I already ride daily in the rain which I don’t mind at all. The biggest issue though is they are not legal in the UK ☹️ P.S. "just going off to meet someone, obviously safety first (hold helmet up)" next clip shows him in shorts cruising round a corner 🤣

@SBCBears Жыл бұрын

Hmmm... let me think- rain, snow, fog, low-light, low-visibility, hazard in vehicular traffic, fatigue, injury, hazard to pedestrians, hazard to rider, road hazards, etc.

@bobswolfie2001 Жыл бұрын

These bikes aren’t legal in uk? Damn, I was hoping to bring mine over to travel without paying huge fees; what do people in uk use as alternative then?

@ragetobe Жыл бұрын

@@bobswolfie2001 I see a few people early morning when there are no coppers around using them and then faking a push when they need to. Most people use public transport or a moped.

@YorkshireTripper. 7 ай бұрын

Everything fun is banned in the uk all our e bikes are supposed to be limited to 15.5mph . Plenty of people ignore this and as long as you aren't a total idiot cops pretty much turn a blind eye. We don't have scooters as powerful as this though. @@bobswolfie2001

@mohsenaghdam3136 9 ай бұрын

That’s the content I like to watch about Scooters,Thanks

@Dragongard Жыл бұрын

To lock up scooters, i really recommend small u-locks like the fahgettaboutit. While they have obvious disadvantages with bikes, they are great for scooters because they enable you to use the whole handle stem to lock it, because you really cant move it above the handlebar.

@johndextersantos9541 6 ай бұрын

More expensive than my car 😂

@NemoEUC Жыл бұрын

would love to see you ride electric unicycle (EUC), it changed my life

@BA-rh5hy Жыл бұрын

Nice vid! Thanks Brian!

@shubdotclub Жыл бұрын

Living in San Francisco, I know a few people who solely use high powered scooters like this for all their commuting and lifestyle; ditching their car entirely. It makes sense in a dense city that’s only 7mi x 7mi. No need to maintain a car and slip past all traffic. There’s also hundreds of food delivery drivers who use it too. I use an bike myself but this scooter looks like a good “fun” vehicle

@phototristan Жыл бұрын

No way would I leave it out unlocked up like that.

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Most of the time, I was able to string a bike lock through some fence and wrap it around the stem a bunch of times. Not impossible to get off, but extremely difficult. I never left it outside for more than 10 or 15 minutes

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

but I agree. There NEEDS to be a good way to lock this

@unloveableandre Жыл бұрын

@@MikeOBrienMedia weird that Segway thought about everything and made everything so ergonomic but not the locking part

@CS-se2sy Жыл бұрын

For the carrying part, I think a monowheel would be a solution as it frees both hands. I do groceries with mine in a densely populated city

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Honestly monowheels scare me. I know I'd nosedive

@LukusMaxamus Жыл бұрын

groceries on a mono wheel?? jesus christ

@CS-se2sy Жыл бұрын

@@LukusMaxamus I mean I never fall going and I go at safe speed. Small wheels of a scooter is a risk too

@Loqque Жыл бұрын

@@LukusMaxamus small groceries in a good quality backpack - perfectly doable.

@LukusMaxamus Жыл бұрын

@@Loqque he said he uses a mono wheel because it frees both of his hands, I was imagining him carrying his shopping while riding lol

@Antola_ Жыл бұрын

very refreshing "vlog" style. all in all nice video

@MISSUPERSPORT 7 ай бұрын

Great video. I have one in my Amazon cart and was trying to decide should I buy this. I currently have the Segway F65 and need a good scooter with suspension.

@pierreretief Жыл бұрын

I can tell you, I live in the Netherlands, and I use my M365 scooter, which cost about $400, to get to the train station and back when I don't feel like cycling. It is not very fast, which is fine with me, and weighs about 12kg so easy to pick up and carry. It is relatively small and MUCH easier to take with on the train or bus, than a bicycle. This is useful for the situations where I need to cover a few km to get to my final destination, after getting off the train (saves me having to take the bus and I am on my own schedule)

@man0sje 11 ай бұрын

Ben je tevreden van die m365? Datnis die van aovo toch?

@zilog1 Жыл бұрын

The thing about electric stuff is that I'm always worried that if the company flops, or if they release a new different model, or something along those lines, what are you going to do with batteries? It's not like an engine where you can just go to O'Reilly's and buy some parts for these things once it's gone it's gone, and that's what I fear about all electric vehicles moving forward. O'Reilly's stocking Tesla batteries when :p I fear this might actually be worse for the environment rather than better if we end up in the future we're buying a car is disposable or designing the vehicle in such a manner were any non-authorized batteries brick the car. Vehicle ownership will be a thing of the past, mark my words.

@gavinlightfoot5521 Жыл бұрын

Not to mention the many materials used to make batteries. There's got to be a way to properly recycle those materials.

@rey_nemaattori 10 ай бұрын

If you know the number of cells, voltage and amerage, you can literally just solder you own battery(or have a new battery made by a company according to spec). It's expensive, but there's options.

@mike4food Жыл бұрын

I have this scooter and it has replaced my car for commuting to work. LOVE IT!!! For your horn the new firmware coming out will help that. Also your going to love KERS.

@blaster3744 Жыл бұрын

It can be considered as a complementary vehicle. Thats what i do with mix of scooter and underground metro. I have to fold often though but save 25% of my commuting time . It could also put in the trunk, so car for the long commuting part and then scooter for the short part to avoid having to park in busy area

@vallaurent2035 11 ай бұрын

The display on the Segway - is very well done. Do another video of comparison of similar priced function. Scooters include the Rion alien, scooter and let me know. Thanks.

@finalstation 8 ай бұрын

Amazing! You are in Manayunk! I’m in upper Roxborough and I am thinking on getting one to go around the neighborhood. I just didn’t know if this was a safe neighborhood to do this. Though I’m looking at the $500 and under range. 😎

@MrWiley3 Жыл бұрын

It made me rethink my options. Thanks

@RaptorJesus. 6 ай бұрын

bravo for wearing a helmet in your videos! lots of people don't think helmets are cool, but being brain damaged is waaay less cool, so thank you for the positive influence you're putting out there!

@GinsuSher 6 ай бұрын

Really great point on safety. Most people underestimate the need for safety gear when riding scooter like these.

@Fantaman900 Жыл бұрын

I love EUC and I only take the car if it rains or stuff is to much to carry. I have an electric Renault Kangoo with less range than my (EUC) monowheel Sherman I daily. I also have to charge my car over 500 meters away from home (total pain). Between owning 2 cars, a motorcycle, an electric skateboard and 2 mono wheels; I absolutely love driving/riding my Sherman the most. Never stuck in traffic, not any bigger than my shoulder width you can take it pretty much anywhere. It's also great fun driving RC cars while chasing it, much better than walking and running.

@GimmicksVille Жыл бұрын

Great video. Safe riding. 🔥

@datghettoazn127 Жыл бұрын

You remind me of Nate O'Brien's channel but different topics. I like it

@ahmadezalrejal1260 7 ай бұрын

Nice video bro🙌🏽

@pattills3 Жыл бұрын

This was great. I assume it just plugs into the wall to charge or am I wrong? If I’m right where is the charging cord? But overall it is absolutely first class to see the scooter in operation, rolling up a hill, trail riding or sitting idle. The two engines need a better explanation. When to use both? Weight is a plus in terms of stability.

@jimbo-dev 6 ай бұрын

During summer, rental scooters are my primary way of transportation most of the year except winter and I can confirm those being very convenient. I buy an yearly pass which will give me free unlocks, so you only pay per minute and since I can utilize biking shortcuts the travel time is very short. During winter, buses are the most convenient here (in Finland), because of dedicated bus lines and soon public transportation traffic light priority.

@JoeDplummer_ 5 ай бұрын

I just bought a Segway Max G2 and I love I only use solar energy for charging it. A 100 watt portable solar panel charge my scooter every day and that simple action adds even more satisfaction ☀❤

@techsystems4075 10 ай бұрын

Very nice video, can you please tell me what kind of devices did you use to film yourself?

@ItsAweeb 6 ай бұрын

As someone who really doesn't like cars, I have been using e-scooters as my primary mode of commuting and tasks for years now. Works fairly well even in the cold north (only heavy snowfall really places some obstacles, but in those days I'll just take public transit)

@mouniralabiad3468 Жыл бұрын

as a current scooter owner, i really think they are useful, reliable, and fun. I always take it when im going to football training, the mall, language classes, or even just for fun. tbh if you are living in abu dhabi, a scooter is all you need because everything is with in a 10km range (if you live in reem island or close to abu dhabi mall).

@MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50 Жыл бұрын

Dear Mike, thank you for great video, I feels that EUC will make even more fun and provide service you need and you can take it to the post office with you, so as in the shop and almost anywhere you go

@evgeniy19 5 ай бұрын

Great video and cool scooter. The next point of evolution is the electric unicycle (EUC), which has even more benefits. Its weak points are steep learning curve and low stability on dirt or ice. But we can take it indoors like a suitcase, it weighs and takes space twice less, has a larger wheel size and range over 200 kilometers. But the main benefit is the exceptional connection of the human mind to the wheel through a body, which gives a level of joy we could never get from a scooter.

@mikesuarez3479 Жыл бұрын

HAD my gt2 once it came out, and yes, this has replaced my commute to work. Even in the rain, but when it snows, i take the suv.

@CoreyBrass Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Great job displaying and telling of the safety issue. Id also recommend gloves, even before a jacket. Your hands are often the first thing to hit the ground so a helmet saves your life, gloves save your ability to live your life, and a jacket saves your skin.

@mmmmmmmmmmm10 Жыл бұрын

This is great, ive been looking for something to pick up my 2 kids from daycare with. This looks perfect. Only $3000? Sold.

@vnmnavarro71 Жыл бұрын

Nice chill vid., did you find a way to secure it with a lock?

@slinky702 9 ай бұрын

Great video. U have a new subscriber. Thanks

@NBTJacklyn Жыл бұрын

You’re amazing Loved this

@yuanlan-zw8qy Жыл бұрын

Very detailed review, the scooter looks great, plan to buy one as my secondary vehicle.

@MikeOBrienMedia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your positive feedback!

@dark_winter8238 Жыл бұрын

Make sure to take a look at other scooters and compare. This is a pretty expensive scooter for the specs.

@yuanlan-zw8qy Жыл бұрын

@@dark_winter8238 Thanks! It's on sale now, the price is good

@rexcellencemagee6729 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@Healitnow 6 ай бұрын

A nice balanced presentation telling both sides. 👍👍🤗🤗😁😁😇😇

@amsimkiss 9 ай бұрын

Great video. About to watch your other scooter video. I have a specific use case and would be interested in your opinion. I am hoping to use cruise ship getaways to reach multiple islands in a week to visit shops that may potentially sell our shirts. It would be cheaper than flying to each one. Also, cheaper than renting a car would be to take an electric scooter. What I am trying to figure out is if I will be able to, first, but then, which scooter will be the best combination of lightweight so I can get it onto a cruise ship but also powerful enough to navigate the hills and mountains of the Caribbean. Love to hear your thoughts! 😀

@jacsmi 10 ай бұрын

I figured out a way to mount a milk crate to the back of my scooter for some cargo carrying. You can probably find a front bike basket that can fit over your handlebars too.

@rollacoastaride1937 Жыл бұрын

in Amsterdam, they have these little metal ramps against the wall or edge of stairwells up bridges etc so that cyclists can wheel their bicycles easily up and down the stairwells beside them as they walk up the steps, so easy and brilliant, and we have nothing like that here in England, but, yeah, would be a useful thing for cyclists and scooter riders in the USA too.

@JpOcDenver Жыл бұрын

I accomplish my 1.5 mile commute on a wolf warrior 11. It works perfectly for that. I also do beer runs to the store similar distance away.

@josuemiguelochoa Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!, Thanks

@imacmill Жыл бұрын

How are the speed-wobbles if you let go of one hand grip? The one and only e-scooter I ever used alarmed the heck out of me when I let go of a grip at about 15mph...the front wheel went into a crazy speed-wobble.

@amyoneelse 4 ай бұрын

Basically we need to know how it handles on curbs all kinds and the shocks and wear and tear on the scooter to handle them Thanks for your help

@mornaistar 10 ай бұрын

I have a vsett v11 and it can replace my car any day that's not raining. It's amazing! Power, fast, fun, smooth riding. I love it!

@Macajuel 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely want one of these now. I initially intended on grabbing a Honda Grom or Honda Navi but I think a GT2 may be a better investment.

@dictionplacement5467 8 ай бұрын

the one thing I've seen no one mention. be ready for ALOT of wind. and wind effects the mileage as well. idk why I DIDNT even think about it till I was on my scooter. you feel it alot. treat it like a moto.

@drstephentobin1220 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks for the feedback 😊

@bluecactus8559 Жыл бұрын

Yo! What's the brand of helmet and protective jacket you're wearing?

@ahomieafriend1096 Жыл бұрын

Homie left he's camera 😂 what you do you get the best shots 1:36

@tims_builds Жыл бұрын

I could see a really solid use case for this where you don't own a car, just rent one from time to time when you want to do those longer trips.

@renedugas2396 11 ай бұрын

hesitate a lot between the segway gt2 and the segway ps100.. I don't know which one to choose....? currently I have a ninebot max 30 that I really like, I take it everywhere I go, doctor, grocery store, business. I enter inside all the establishments where I go. which one do you recommend sgt2 or ps100..?

@MissFoxification 6 ай бұрын

I have the G30 max, I have had it for years, I live in a major city and it's my primary form of transport. I have the seat and a hook for bags. I go as fast as the traffic but can use bike paths. It's perfect for city living.