Buy 😉 Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter, 8.5″ Pneumatic Tire, Max 12 Mile And 15.5Mph Speed, EABS And Rear Disk Brake,Foldable Escooter For Adult Black 🥰

3 reviews for Buy 😉 Gotrax GXL V2 Electric Scooter, 8.5″ Pneumatic Tire, Max 12 Mile And 15.5Mph Speed, EABS And Rear Disk Brake,Foldable Escooter For Adult Black 🥰

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   David – March 29, 2019

   I haven’t spent much time riding this scooter yet but I am enjoying every minute of it so far. I’ve ridden Bird/Lime rental scooters before so I have something to compare from as far as performance goes. Overall, the main advantages with the rental scooters are slightly better power and range, but at the cost of being heavier, not to mention that you never really know what condition the scooter will be in before riding; the battery level, brakes, other adjustments may be less than ideal since these things are getting a lot of use and bearing the elements outside. I can see why people like these because it is a low commitment option compared to having your own scooter (although over time it’s obviously cheaper to have you own). Personally, I much prefer having my own, where I can maintain it myself and always know it’s ready to go when I am. That being said, just like any machine (even bicycles) there is some self maintenance that is unavoidable.Performance: ( I am a 160 pound rider)On my last ride I went about 5 miles through a hilly college campus with lots of elevation change, starting from a full charge. The scooter performed well with good acceleration and only struggled on the steeper hills (not sure what angle the hill was, but it’s difficult to walk up these hills for a long period of time). The brakes worked great as well and I always felt like I was in control (see suggestions below). When I returned I still had 3 out of 4 bars, even though I suspect that it may be approaching 2 bars (see cons below). The handling was nimble enough to move around other pedestrians with ease, and yet still sturdy at higher speeds. I did not get a reliable top speed measurement since I wasn’t able to find a stretch of flat road that was long enough, but even so, I reaching about 16 mph easily without full throttle. (rider weight, hill angle, and battery level will be the main deciding factors for top speed)Pros:-Great performance/quality for the price-Sturdy construction, without being too heavy-Simple/ergonomic designCons:-Battery gauge could have more bars to help show battery level more accurately. *It will also dip down temporarily while going up steep hills and then back up once you get to level ground. This is normal! Every battery powered device will do this when there is a high demand for electricity. You are fighting gravity going up hills which takes a lot of power depending on your weight.-Throttle is very sensitive, which makes it hard to engage the cruise control. To enable cruise control, hold a steady (very steady) speed for a few seconds and then you will be able to remove your hand from the throttle while it maintains that speed. To disengage, bump the throttle and it will immediately turn off. (I did not know about this feature before I got this scooter but it is very nice to have)Suggestions:-This scooter comes with a “safety pin” which screws into the scooter (near the red latch which folds up the scooter). I would definitely use this pin, especially if you are going on a long and/or bumpy ride. It’s not technically necessary, but it gives me piece of mind knowing there’s an extra solid piece of steel keeping the scooter from folding up when I don’t want it to. The only problem is that it’s annoying to have to do frequently. The next design should have a quick-release safety pin.-The first thing I did when I realized that the magnetic brake and disk brake were controlled by the same brake handle was add another brake handle on the other side next to the throttle (see picture) so that I could control them separately (like the version 1). I just used a standard bicycle brake handle and it worked like a charm. They probably went with a simpler design like this to make it more ergonomic/easier for the rider, but I like having the option to use either brake independently or together. As a side note, the magnetic brake works great overall and provides good stopping power, but works less and less as you slow down. This is why I typically only use the disk brake at lower speeds and when I need to come to a complete stop.***Only do this if you are comfortable/competent with making such modifications and know that your safety is your own responsibility (not mine).Clarifications: (almost lost one star for this)-One thing that annoyed me was the implication that there was a gearing system included with this scooter and that “gear” 1 would climb hills better while “gear” 2 would be better for top speed. I COULD BE WRONG, but I’m preeettty sure(99.99%) that this is B.S. and the 1 and 2 refer to an electronic power limiter. Don’t get me wrong, I think this is a great feature to be able to bump it down to 1 for someone who is learning and/or a young rider, but let’s call it what it is and not be misleading. I do not plan on opening it up to confirm this, but I have tried going into “gear” 1 to go up hills better and have noticed that “gear” 2 is better for both hill climbing and top speed.*Update 4/1/19: There is a weird resonance vibration that happens at one very specific speed/throttle. It doesn’t really bother me, but it is strange to go from almost completely silent to a louder vibrating sound. I think this might just be a thing that happens with variable electric motors, since this also happens with my electric bicycle. I will update again if anything else develops.*Update 4/23/19: I’m still commuting daily on this scooter and enjoying every ride. My tire pressure was getting low so I had to pump them both up. The back one is easy, but the front one is quite difficult to get just right. The tire valve adapter that comes with the scooter works fine, but it is hard to remove it fast enough to not let air out of the tire. I had to practice several times to try and do it as fast as I could and eventually got it.What I would recommend: pump it up above 50 psi ( I did around 60) and then remove the adapter as quickly as you can. It will let some air out and hopefully stop around 50 psi. I gave the back tire a squeeze with my hands after setting it to 50 psi and then compared it to the front to make sure it was close enough.This scooter definitely rides different depending on tire pressure. I can go faster with normal pressure, but also feel more bumps. Lower pressure will give you a smoother ride, but limit your speed (and range). I would check this at least every two weeks, but just know that if you release air for more than a second then you will likely already be too low and need to pump it back up. I can fill up the whole tire in about 5 or so pumps.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Leslie – October 18, 2022

   Update: After posting this review, Gotrax was super helpful and offered to send a replacement wheel or if I could not replace it myself, an entirely new scooter replacement. They were with me every step of the way and super supportive and helpful. I shared the whole process with my followers, and many other fellow scooter owners, and many were in awe of how helpful they were and told me they were considering switching to a Gotrax scooter. I do think there was a manufacturing error in the scooter I received and I could’ve gotten it easily replaced thanks to Gotrax (who has incredibly quick replies too???) but at the end of the day, I felt that this particular scooter didn’t fit my needs. However, I would still highly recommend trying out Gotrax. Shoutout to Wei who was so much help to me when I was stressed and worried that I wouldn’t be able to return it for a refund. Wei made sure that I got a full refund even after the return window closed, letting me sleep well at night :,)Original review: I really really wanted to like this scooter 🙁 I had this recommended by a friend. However, whenever accelerating, the motor will randomly make a loud, bursting, scratchy sound that just sounds awful in person. I have a small commute to classes and I get stares whenever it makes this sound because it sounds like the motor is being strained horribly. It’s not due to the terrain and I’m 5ft tall, 130 pounds.The battery life and mileage is pretty decent; I charge it maybe every other day. But I just can’t get over that awful sound.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Ariel – November 19, 2022

   This is my 3rd month of owning this scooter, and it has been an amazing experience. I use this to commute around my university campus as my classes are quite far, and parking is quite a nightmare; therefore, moving my car around wouldn’t be the best economic choice.Mileage/BatteryI have tested it to fully last within 12-14 miles, which is plenty for 4-5 days on a completely full charge. I highly recommend only charging it when at 2/4 or 1/4 bars left. The battery will get warm when riding, but that’s completely normal. ** Warning: the charger brick gets very hot; please place it on something not flammable or something that can withstand semi-extreme heat. It’s not hot enough to burn something, but hot to damage something.Durability/CareCompared to other scooters that students use across campus, there are many people with this specific model of e-scooters, and for the best reason. The quality is quite outstanding. The Tiller and most parts are created with metal or metal-based parts, giving it a durable and strong last. I highly recommend to semi-wash your scooter. BUT NOTE: don’t submerge or fully blast it with water. What I do is wrap multiple layers of plastic bags or covers in the battery/tiller area. Then I would use an angled spray to hose down the board base and underneath. For the wheels and breaks, I would grab a semi-watery rag and wipe it fully. Please do this at least 2-3 times a month for the best quality and last of the scooter.Problems I encountered.I have only had one problem with the scooter: the throttle accelerator. The temperature became quite cold in my state, and it caused, for some reason, the throttle to stick or slowly (or not) retract. I immediately report this to GoTrax. They simply asked what happened and to show images and/or video of it, and they sent me a new unit. And by unit, I mean the removable top part of the tiller. (Where the battery, handlebars, breaks, etc.), so not the entire scooter. **If this happens to you, please report it to GoTrax to have them check it out since this is very dangerous when nothing is done.ConclusionAlthough it’s only been 3 months, I love my scooter, and it gives me major trust in this brand. I was thinking of getting other big-name brand e-scooters, but the ratings and reliability scores are through the roof, so I gave it a shot. I highly recommend this to academic students, college, high school, etc. Its amazing value and is built to last.Thank you.