Can anyone recommend me a good electric scooter?

[hamburglar]

Hi, Im considering on buying an electric scooter, much like <a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.currietech.com.au/products/phatflyer2002.htm" target=blank>this one.
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I was wondering if anyone had any good recommendations for an electric scooter around a 300-500 dollar range? I don't know what to look for in a scooter; do you know what I should be on the lookout for (speed, range, etc). Any related information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!!!

Ted

 

[RossMAN]

I've heard that electric scooters work best if the person riding it weighs less than 180 pounds.

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I've heard that electric scooters work best if the person riding it weighs less than 180 pounds.

lol.

Rossman, you get a tan or something?

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I've heard that electric scooters work best if the person riding it weighs less than 180 pounds.

lol.

Rossman, you get a tan or something?

Is it that noticeable?

 

[hamburglar]

the max weight is 250, but im only 130 so i should be fine.

 

[MajesticMoose]

you could get a segway if you want to spend as much as a cheap used car

 

[TNTrulez]

What about a gas one?

 

[hamburglar]

Originally posted by: TNTrulez
What about a gas one?

are gas ones cheaper? Im pretty sure they are louder and do cost more in terms of gas. Do you need a licence even?

 

[vegetation]

You want one capable of at least 20mph, the typical 13mph models you see everywhere have insufficient power to make it up short inclines that you will encounter anywhere. In these situations, the motor will just shut off automatically to protect from thermal overload. Gas models will be much more powerful with extended range, but they are noisy and may even be illegal to ride on city streets, check your ordinances.

 

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[hamburglar]

Originally posted by: vegetation
You want one capable of at least 20mph, the typical 13mph models you see everywhere have insufficient power to make it up short inclines that you will encounter anywhere. In these situations, the motor will just shut off automatically to protect from thermal overload. Gas models will be much more powerful with extended range, but they are noisy and may even be illegal to ride on city streets, check your ordinances.

Hmm, I live in Berkeley so the lack of power may be a concern for me..