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Segway Ninebot MAX G3 Electric Scooter (051601U) on sale for
$999.99.
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Details:
- Extended battery life: 597 Wh battery with SegRange technology for up to 50 miles of range
- Effortless maneuvering with intuitive controls and SegRide stability for sharp turns and slippery roads
- Durable high-strength aluminum alloy frame tested for 12,427 miles of vibrations and over 500,000 suspension cycles
- Superior 11-inch self-sealing tubeless tires that absorb shocks and automatically seal punctures up to 4mm
- Quick charging: 3.5 hours with built-in charger or 2.5 hours with optional DC charger (sold separately)
- ANSI/CAN/UL-2272 certified by TUV Rheinland for top-tier safety
- Comfortable dual front and rear adjustable hydraulic suspensions with disc brakes
- Enhanced visibility with underglow lights and adjustable 6W headlight for day/night riding
Top Comments
This one is a bit faster and has a stronger motor, but not as good for crappy roads.
Expect real world range with stop and go to be closer to half what is listed. If I am in sport mode, gunning it, and going up and down hills, I probably only get 25% of the stated range. If I am on a smooth bike trail and put it in a cruise control at 16 mph, I can get about 75% of the range. The only way you are going to get close to 100% of the range is in eco mode going like 9 mph.
The Segway app is excellent and you can enable things like regen breaking. It also does fairly regular firmware upgrades which are actually useful, although you will hear people complain because sometimes the upgrades change things like reduce acceleration but for the benefit of something else.
I do recommend that you change the charging capacity to 80% in the app because that is a lot healthier for the battery. If I'm doing a longer ride, then I will charge it to 100%.
Also, it is not good to charge a hot battery directly after a ride, so within the Segway app, while you can't set a charging delay, you can set the charging time so I set mine to charge between midnight and 7:00 a.m. because I know I won't be using it then.
Overall, I have been very happy with Segway.
Community Reviews
The Segway Ninebot MAX G3 is a fast, premium scooter best suited for riders who want strong acceleration, a 28 mph top speed, and a capable app with useful settings like regenerative braking and battery charge limits. It also has real-world durability, with one long-term ride logging about 4,000 miles and the battery pack appearing replaceable. The main cautions are range and safety, since the advertised 50 miles is tied to slow 10 mph riding and harder use can cut range sharply. At 28 mph, proper helmet and protective gear matter, and the 55 pound weight and 286 pound limit may affect portability and fit.
Common Questions (4)
No. The 50-mile figure is measured at 10 mph, and real-world range drops sharply with speed, hills, and stop-and-go riding. At max speed, one estimate puts it closer to about 14 miles on a ~500 Wh usable battery, while smoother cruising can get much closer to the advertised number.
It can be dangerous at that speed, so a real helmet and protective gear are strongly recommended. The scooter's small wheels and limited mass mean potholes and crashes can throw you hard, and road rash can be severe.
Yes. The battery pack is listed at $283.99 on Segway's store and is described as not too difficult to swap. A GT3 internal battery reportedly fits for about a 40% capacity increase, and an external battery can add even more range.
The max weight capacity is 286 lb. Riders near that limit should expect fit and performance to vary.
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This one is a bit faster and has a stronger motor, but not as good for crappy roads.
Expect real world range with stop and go to be closer to half what is listed. If I am in sport mode, gunning it, and going up and down hills, I probably only get 25% of the stated range. If I am on a smooth bike trail and put it in a cruise control at 16 mph, I can get about 75% of the range. The only way you are going to get close to 100% of the range is in eco mode going like 9 mph.
The Segway app is excellent and you can enable things like regen breaking. It also does fairly regular firmware upgrades which are actually useful, although you will hear people complain because sometimes the upgrades change things like reduce acceleration but for the benefit of something else.
I do recommend that you change the charging capacity to 80% in the app because that is a lot healthier for the battery. If I'm doing a longer ride, then I will charge it to 100%.
Also, it is not good to charge a hot battery directly after a ride, so within the Segway app, while you can't set a charging delay, you can set the charging time so I set mine to charge between midnight and 7:00 a.m. because I know I won't be using it then.
Overall, I have been very happy with Segway.
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If this had 1000wh, then i would be more inclined to believe it.
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You might think you look silly all geared up, but there's a dozen different ways to get cooked in an accident on a high speed scooter.
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