Imarconi Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Hello community! I’ll be visiting L.A for the first time next week I’ll have 2 or maybe 3 days off and I would love to rent an electric scooter (I’m guessing there are no places to rent EUCs ) Any recommendations? Also looking recommendations for places to visit, etc. thanks!
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 @Marty Backe - when you getting that "Rent-An-EUC" side business going? (charge extra for those reliable King Songs!)
Marty Backe Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 19 minutes ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: @Marty Backe - when you getting that "Rent-An-EUC" side business going? (charge extra for those reliable King Songs!) I don't know, I seem to be getting a little more risk averse in my old 'EUC' age. I'm much more hesitant about loaning out my wheels now
Imarconi Posted November 24, 2017 Author Posted November 24, 2017 I heard there is a service in LA, like an Uber for electric scooters, but you go and pick them up instead of the scooters coming to you. anyone knows about this?
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 I don't blame you! Considering the price these wheels cost, I wouldn't be lending them out to strangers either. Plus the liability issues without a signed waiver can be problematic.
who_the Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, Imarconi said: I heard there is a service in LA, like an Uber for electric scooters, but you go and pick them up instead of the scooters coming to you. anyone knows about this? Up here in San Francisco there is a company called Scoot Networks that has small, red, electric scooters all over the central areas of the city. $3/hour. I don't believe Scoot has made it down to Los Angeles yet, though.
Imarconi Posted November 24, 2017 Author Posted November 24, 2017 1 minute ago, who_the said: Up here in San Francisco there is a company called Scoot Networks that has small, red, electric scooters all over the central areas of the city. $3/hour. I don't believe Scoot has made it down to Los Angeles yet, though. Ah! This seems what I heard of! well! It will have to be a regular bike then!
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 How about an electric bike? http://www.laflyrides.com/bike-rentals/ https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/santa-monica/rentals/ http://www.electricbikeattack.com/rentals/
Imarconi Posted November 24, 2017 Author Posted November 24, 2017 15 minutes ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: How about an electric bike? http://www.laflyrides.com/bike-rentals/ https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/santa-monica/rentals/ http://www.electricbikeattack.com/rentals/ That could be a good idea! So! Where do I go? What should I visit? Being around the beach is the more appealing to me!
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Venice Beach, Griffith Park, Hermosa Beach... Google and TripAdvisor are your buddies! Just be careful not to get the bike stolen as even up here regular bike theft is rampant. I don't know if the electric bike rental people supply a sturdy lock and chain...
steve454 Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Imarconi said: I heard there is a service in LA, like an Uber for electric scooters, but you go and pick them up instead of the scooters coming to you. anyone knows about this? There are several places in LA to rent electric bicycles. Here is one of them.http://www.laflyrides.com/bike-rentals/ Looks like it would be fun. They also can recommend good places to see.
The Fat Unicyclist Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 4 hours ago, Marty Backe said: I don't know, I seem to be getting a little more risk averse in my old 'EUC' age. I'm much more hesitant about loaning out my wheels now But... But... You're my "go to" guy to hook me up when I hit LA. Perhaps if I get an extra KS18L to use in the States, you would store it for me instead? Though it would require regular use to maintain the battery.
JomMas Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 For Santa Monica Pier/boardwalk area, check out BIRD electric scooter rentals... Also, you might be interested in WAIVE CAR but you may have to check with them about foreign drivers licence... You'll need to download the apps for each of course. I use Waive car fairly regularly but haven't used the Bird scooter yet.
Marty Backe Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 1 hour ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: But... But... You're my "go to" guy to hook me up when I hit LA. Perhaps if I get an extra KS18L to use in the States, you would store it for me instead? Though it would require regular use to maintain the battery. It's just that I've had my share of wheel problems, so I'm getting fatigued with maintenance issues. So loaning out wheels with the potential for additional wear-and-tear is less appealing to me now. Of course you have family here so they could store a wheel for you. That's a big expense though
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