ninepeach Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Hello! i am new to this forum but i was wondering if the ninebot s2 is a good vehicle. I am looking for something that can go at least 5 miles a day and isnt too heavy. also has anybody had experience learning to ride it? thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriull Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, ninepeach said: Hello! i am new to this forum but i was wondering if the ninebot s2 is a good vehicle. I am looking for something that can go at least 5 miles a day and isnt too heavy. also has anybody had experience learning to ride it? thanks! Ninebot S2 is an "outdated"/old underpowered wheel. But if you prefer a light wheel and can cope with "low" speeds/accelerations and by this lower safety margins it could be a great wheel. Many of us started with a wheel like this or even less powerfull und we were excited - times changed and by now it's outdated. If weight is the most important for you it could fit. But you have to accept/live with it's limits and ride accordingly or faceplant. Ps.: The price has to he low enough for choosing it! Edited September 18, 2019 by Chriull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninepeach Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 5 hours ago, Chriull said: Ninebot S2 is an "outdated"/old underpowered wheel. But if you prefer a light wheel and can cope with "low" speeds/accelerations and by this lower safety margins it could be a great wheel. Many of us started with a wheel like this or even less powerfull und we were excited - times changed and by now it's outdated. If weight is the most important for you it could fit. But you have to accept/live with it's limits and ride accordingly or faceplant. Ps.: The price has to he low enough for choosing it! do you know of a newer electric unicycle under $500 dollars? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Looks like an Inmotion V5F can currently be had for $370 from Gearbest (China site) if you order it with the EU plug (you only need to buy a $5 power cable with a US plug to use the charger): https://www.gearbest.com/scooters-wheels/pp_009603248598.html?wid=1433363 Or maybe there are other good sources for a V5F which is the only price competition to the old ass Ninebots like the S2/E+. But for $300-350 max (I wouldn't pay more for a new one) the S2 is ok, too. The V5F is arguably the better wheel. Do NOT underestimate how much better newer wheels are (S2 is very old and V5F is old too). Either you spend more (if you can, unfortunately the more you spend with EUCs, the disproportionately better they get with the nearly most expensive wheels being the best bang for the buck), or there are often really nice used wheel offers that will give you so much more return for your money. For example, around $500 would be a normal price (as far as I can tell) for a good used Inmotion V8 or maybe $550-600 for a good used Kingsong 14D, both of which are already another level up from the V5F (and S2). So check out the 2nd sales sales forum here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninepeach Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 minute ago, meepmeepmayer said: Looks like an Inmotion V5F can currently be had for $370 from Gearbest (China site) if you order it with the EU plug (you only need to buy a $5 power cable with a US plug to use the charger): https://www.gearbest.com/scooters-wheels/pp_009603248598.html?wid=1433363 Or maybe there are other good sources for a V5F which is the only price competition to the old ass Ninebots like the S2/E+. But for $300-350 max (I wouldn't pay more for a new one) the S2 is ok, too. The V5F is arguably the better wheel. Do NOT underestimate how much better newer wheels are (S2 is very old and V5F is old too). Either you spend more (if you can, unfortunately the more you spend with EUCs, the disproportionately better they get with the nearly most expensive wheels being the best bang for the buck), or there are often really nice used wheel offers that will give you so much more return for your money. For example, around $500 would be a normal price (as far as I can tell) for a good used Inmotion V8 or maybe $550-600 for a good used Kingsong 14D, both of which are already another level up from the V5F (and S2). So check out the 2nd sales sales forum here. thank you! I will definitely check those out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 About the Gearbest offer, for some reason the US plug in the package adds $110 to the price. But there should be no difference besides what cable is in the box. Just make sure there aren't any hidden custom duties or so, but usually they are included in the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I have a S2 and like it a lot, but it is not the most handy, lacking a trolley and lights. The V5F on promotion is (IMO) the best light / cheap starter wheel. It will be enough to cover your 5 miles for years. The only « issue » with starter wheels is that most of us get bitten by the bug and end up buying a much more beefy wheel just months later. Not that the 500w wheel don’t do the job (ie your 5 miles) but you could want more range, speed, power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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