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Oct 17, 2023 10:35 PM
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BMWBig6Oct 17, 2023 10:35 PM
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What is everyone's opinion/thoughts on the model with a seat?

https://www.amazon.com/Hiboy-Pro-...70INT&th=1
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Oct 17, 2023 10:38 PM
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Quote from BMWBig6 View quoted comment :
What is everyone's opinion/thoughts on the model with a seat?

https://www.amazon.com/Hiboy-Pro-...70INT&th=1
If you need a seat, that's a good price as well, imo. nod

Thanks for the heads up - added to first post at the bottom.
Last edited by TH0R October 17, 2023 at 03:45 PM.
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Oct 18, 2023 5:32 PM
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Oct 18, 2023 5:32 PM
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I've owned this scooter for 3 years and it has performed flawlessly.

One time I took it out in light rain that became very heavy. For a while, when turned off, the scooter would turn itself back on instantly. This also happened when it turned itself off automatically after a few minutes of inactivity. I believe on the first night it finally remained off after 5 hours, but then the problem repeated the next day.

I taped a bunch of silica moisure absorbing packs all around the upper electronics display parts, then sealed the upper parts with plastic and left it alone for a few days. After that, the problem was fixed.

The scooter still works very well. If I ever have to take it out in light rain again, I will cover the entire display/electronics parts with clear plastic to ensure no water gets in.

Overall I am very impressed with this scooter, and very glad I purchased it!
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Oct 18, 2023 6:59 PM
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ApEsxitOct 18, 2023 6:59 PM
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Quote from TH0R View quoted comment :
I've owned this scooter for 3 years and it has performed flawlessly.

One time I took it out in light rain that became very heavy. For a while, when turned off, the scooter would turn itself back on instantly. This also happened when it turned itself off automatically after a few minutes of inactivity. I believe on the first night it finally remained off after 5 hours, but then the problem repeated the next day.

I taped a bunch of silica moisure absorbing packs all around the upper electronics display parts, then sealed the upper parts with plastic and left it alone for a few days. After that, the problem was fixed.

The scooter still works very well. If I ever have to take it out in light rain again, I will cover the entire display/electronics parts with clear plastic to ensure no water gets in.

Overall I am very impressed with this scooter, and very glad I purchased it!
Nice, I have a clone if this and when I got caught in a downpour I put my jacket over the handle bars to protect that piece, glad I made a good move for once!
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Oct 18, 2023 7:00 PM
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Quote from ApEsxit View quoted comment :
Nice, I have a clone if this and when I got caught in a downpour I put my jacket over the handle bars to protect that piece, glad I made a good move for once!
That's exactly what I should have done. I was very wet anyway so getting rained on without a jacket would not have mattered.

Good thinking! Thumbup
Oct 18, 2023 7:02 PM
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zoglogOct 18, 2023 7:02 PM
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This is a horrible price. Isn't this normally like $199?
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Oct 18, 2023 8:12 PM
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VioletHealth8715Oct 18, 2023 8:12 PM
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The 25 mile range is if Peter dinklage is riding it downhill.
Otherwise my wife who is tiny and around 100lb can only get about 12 miles on a non windy 70f day on level pavement.

All of their estimated mileages are BS.

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Oct 18, 2023 8:34 PM
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Quote from zoglog View quoted comment :
This is a horrible price. Isn't this normally like $199?
Haha, that's like saying luxury cars cost $10K brand new! laugh out loudLMAO

If it's normally $199, post a link to any price lower than $428 for Hiboy S2 Pro.
You will not, because it's impossible. nod
Last edited by TH0R October 18, 2023 at 01:38 PM.
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Oct 18, 2023 8:36 PM
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Quote from VioletHealth8715 View quoted comment :
The 25 mile range is if Peter dinklage is riding it downhill.
Otherwise my wife who is tiny and around 100lb can only get about 12 miles on a non windy 70f day on level pavement.

All of their estimated mileages are BS.
Agreed that ranges are generally overstated, but I got about 20 miles range on a full charge, and I weigh 220 lbs. I haven't tried measuring the range in about a year though - it may be less by now.
Oct 18, 2023 9:21 PM
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r8tedROct 18, 2023 9:21 PM
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500W motor and max speed is only 19mph? I've seen other 500W scooters top out around 26mph. Anyway to remove the software speed limit?
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Oct 18, 2023 9:29 PM
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Quote from r8tedrl View quoted comment :
500W motor and max speed is only 19mph? I've seen other 500W scooters top out around 26mph. Anyway to remove the software speed limit?
Supposedly it can be switched to standard S2 firmware, which is for smaller wheels so they will spin faster. If so, you can realistically hit 23 while the speedometer says 19.

I haven't tried it though, as 19 Mph is fast enough for me. I can already go 22-25 mph down hills, but I find that to be too fast and unsafe.

By the way, any scooter that can top out around 26 mph will cost hundreds of dollars more than this.
Last edited by TH0R October 18, 2023 at 02:53 PM.
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Oct 18, 2023 9:44 PM
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Review:
https://escooternerds.com/hiboy-s2-pro-review/

Video reviews:
Hiboy S2 Pro Review: The Best Budget Electric Scooter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdOsOiKgC4M

Hiboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter Full Review! Reliable and Affordable 20 MPH Scooter:
This review mentions a $545 retail price, 3 years ago!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxQQT3pxgWU
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Oct 19, 2023 12:51 AM
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ablangOct 19, 2023 12:51 AM
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Why does this scooter get more attention than the Turboant V8 which has higher range and I think costs less?
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Quote from ablang View quoted comment :
Why does this scooter get more attention than the Turboant V8 which has higher range and I think costs less?
Turboant V8 lowest price is currently $570, which is $142 more, over 33% more than this Hiboy S2 Pro for $428.

The Turboant V8 is about 10 lbs heavier than the Hiboy S2 Pro.
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Quote from TH0R View quoted comment :
Turboant V8 lowest price is currently $570, which is $142 more, over 33% more than this Hiboy S2 Pro for $428.
In addition, for flat-free solid tires like the Hiboy has, the Turboant lowest price is $630. That's over $200 more, over 47% more than this HiBoy S2 Pro for $428.

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