Reply from customers：
Growing up in New York City, I was skeptical of electric scooters, let alone bicycles. I tried one for the first time this year in Dallas and have been all over it ever since. I was hesitant to try them on the busy New York City streets, but sticking to the bike lanes made them much safer. Passing by cyclists is fun.
Before, I had to cram into a crowded train every morning. Now I can cruise the bike lanes and don’t have to.
I think the real problem with having an electric scooter is when it needs maintenance. I have to send it back to the manufacturer which takes a long time or I have to fix it myself. Other than that I think it’s a great way to commute and save money.
Reply from customers：
I have been using them for several years. I have had mostly good experiences. A couple of times, I’ve almost fainted with the wrong handling. It almost sent me to the hospital!
I now use a checklist before I ride. Most important (to me) is proper braking utility. I had to stop as soon as I started the ride, only to find out that the brake handle/mechanism was completely broken! I almost crashed into the car and broke both legs!
Check wheels, cracks in the frame, properly working controls and lights.
Most of the scooters I have ridden had wheels that were not round, had flat areas, and rode like they were continuously on cobblestones. You may not notice the flat spots when you visually check them beforehand, but you don’t notice them until you start riding.
I think scooters with larger wheels are more comfortable and safer to ride. If the front wheel falls into a pothole, it will fly over the handlebars! See Isaac’s Law of Momentum.
