Types of E-Scooters Available
These scooters come in various sizes and shapes, wide wheels for super soft rides, one seat and two seats, two wheels, and three wheels. Some are sleek and to be used for transportation, others are for fun. Some, of course, are wonderful for people with disabilities who need their freedom. It is important to buy a bike that not only fits the needs but also will last for those needs. A person with disabilities is not expected to wear out their scooter but if the person is a go-getter it can happen.
Different Uses for Different E-Scooters
There are bikes for people with disabilities, bikes for people who want to commute, and bikes for people who will use them for play and entertainment. Some people want to go alone and others want to have company so there are one person bikes and two-seaters.
1) For In-home use
How horrible it is when someone learns they can no longer walk and must have a wheelchair. An E-Scooter is great in those circumstances. A person who has lost their spirit and spent their time confined to home or transportation with a relative or friends will find freedom with a scooter. One woman with Muscular Dystrophy was so pleased with this scooter, she could not be found for days. She roamed far and wide and asked banks and businesses to plug her scooter in when she ran out of juice somewhere far from home.
2) For work
And the man who had an entry-level job with lower pay decided to give up his car and ride a scooter to work. He rode it in rain and snow. Worse than either of these was wind, but he braved all for three years until his position rewarded him. He wanted one that he could start with a remote control and that told him how much battery remained. He wanted a scooter that had a high battery range and high highway clearance. He chose a one-seat, the slim, sleek bike that would last driving in the city traffic and looked good to his fellow employees.
3) For Travel and All-Terrain
One man who had three sons and wanted to spend time with them, bought each of them an E-Scooter to ride off-road, including going for rides in mud and in rivers, up mountain trails, and once a year a camping ride to some large park. These four people bought bikes that could be disassembled and loaded by sections into their cars to be quickly assembled when they arrived.
Maintenance and Costs
Electric bikes, like every moving vehicle, require repairs and upkeep periodically. Data shows something goes wrong about twice a year or about every 600 miles. The most common problems are tires, brakes, and fenders. DIY is common with the bikes because there aren’t many shops that do the work and not always the parts handy.
That leads to buying a bike that does not have replacement parts with the only recourse to send the bike back to the manufacturer for repair. Watch for that problem. Most repairs can be done at home because the scooter is not that complex.
Conclusion
When buying a first scooter look for these things:
Good hydraulic brakes
At least 15 miles range on the battery
The machine is not heavy, about thirty pounds total
Has good pneumatic tires
Has replacement parts available
Also, look at any reviews available and don’t always take the salesperson’s word. Look for electric scooter deals and are within your price range. There are many bikes available and one will be available within the acceptable range.
Be sure to consider your weight and the weight recommended as these scooters are made to carry up to certain weights and they struggle on hills or rough roads with more than that. Also, consider the weight of the bike if it will be necessary to carry it upstairs or put it in a vehicle.
The higher the price the more expansive features. These bikes have all hydraulic brakes, a higher range on the battery, better suspension, and faster speeds. Present prices for the most extreme bikes with the most extreme features run up to $2,500 dollars.
