CaptainKBLS Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Amazon deal of the day with Segway S1 on sale for $479. I can't make up my mind!!! Due to range and no handle. Thoughts? Ignore after sale is over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just realized this is the same "John" from the Speedyfeet videos. It has two batteries for 310 wh so that's good. It is a striking looking wheel no doubt. Battery pack replacements are a little pricey since they are encased in laptop-like power packs. You do get that Ninebot reliability. For the price it's a good basic wheel and lighter than the One E+. Other offerings in the 14" arena are the InMotion V5F+, KS14, MCM4, but I think prices for those are a bit higher. Maybe the MCM4 is closer, but some people (Duf) reported some ride issues with them. @houseofjob I believe had one for a while, but he didn't seem that impressed with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKBLS Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thank you. Daughter turns 6 tomorrow and she just learned to ride my V8. The handle is so important. I can't lug two wheels if one doesn't have a handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 The S1 does have a handle which has a power on spin stop trigger when lifted, but no trolley handle unfortunately. I haven't seen any made for that model. IPS has some reliable 14" wheels I believe as well. Wow your kid was riding a IM V8? impressive, most impressive! For the money you'd be getting a stylish, reliable all rounder wheel as long as you don't mind the 14" tire. V5F+ is also 14", but people seem to rave about that one. The S1's top 20 kph or 12.5 mph speed is a little on the slow side though. For a kid it might be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofjob Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 It's a good wheel (basically a slower, 14" Ninebot One E+), just severely outdated and outclassed in every area by the InMotion V5F+. 20kph / 12.5mph is really hard to stomach with today's EUC offerings; way too close to human running speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 hour ago, houseofjob said: It's a good wheel (basically a slower, 14" Ninebot One E+), just severely outdated and outclassed in every area by the InMotion V5F+. 20kph / 12.5mph is really hard to stomach with today's EUC offerings; way too close to human running speed. The V5F+ is twice the wheel at twice the price. If I didn't already have two 14 inchers then I'd probably buy it as a kick-around wheel. I wouldn't worry about the speed if I was mostly urban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzypixel Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Dang, I better sell my S1 quick, before Ninebot starts paying people to get the S1s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingfelder Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 6 hours ago, CaptainKBLS said: Amazon deal of the day with Segway S1 on sale for $479. I can't make up my mind!!! Due to range and no handle. Thoughts? Ignore after sale is over! Still for one hour at 11:00 PST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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