REVIEW – My 7 12 months previous son and all his mates have scooters which might be approach cooler than what I grew up with. Back in my day, a scooter was only a skateboard with a handlebar bolted to it so I jumped on the likelihood to review the 5th Wheel M2 electric scooter to see what 30 years of tech developments have executed to the standard scooter and hopefully the 5th Wheel M2 could make me the neighborhood scooter king.
What is it?
The 5th Wheel M2 electric scooter is a folding battery powered scooter able to 15.5 mph with a 19 mile vary on a single cost.
What’s within the field?
- 5th Wheel M2 electric scooter
- Instruction handbook
- Battery charger
- Allen wrench
Specifications:
- Max distance: 19 miles
- Max pace: 15.5 mph
- Motor: 350w motor
- Battery: 36V 7.5Ah battery
- Charging time: 5 hours
- 220lbs max load
- 8.5” honeycomb (no air) tires
- Triple dampening system (entrance spring, rear spring, honeycomb tires)
- Triple brake system (disc brake, motor brake, foot brake)
- Climbing capability: Approximately 14 °
- Waterproofness: IP54
- Weight: 33 lbs
- Lights: LED entrance headlight and rear taillights
- LED Display: Shows pace, battery degree, and pace mode
- Assisted begin: Scooter have to be rolled to three km/h earlier than thumb throttle will activate
- Dimension Upright: 43.3 inches tall x 43.3 inches lengthy x 20 inches extensive
- Dimension Folded: 16 inches tall x 43.3 inches lengthy x 28 inches extensive
Design and Features:
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The 5th Wheel M2 electric scooter got here rather well packaged in a field inside a field with ample styrofoam to cushion it. Assembly was tremendous straightforward, unfold the scooter and flip the locking latch, put the kickstand down, pull the spring out of the stem to retrieve the inside cable, and fasten the handlebar plug to it then place the handlebar on the stem and safe it with two bolts.
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Once charged up you press the best aspect button to show it on, one faucet to activate the lights, two faucets to cycle via the three-pace settings, lengthy press to show off. Hop on and get it rolling to 3km/h after which the thumb throttle will kick in. This is a pleasant function as I seen the neighborhood youngsters favored to ring the bell and contact every thing whereas it’s sitting within the storage so this prevents any unintended begins.
The 5th Wheel M2 electric scooter’s brake is just a little spongy as it’s a mechanical (cable activated) fairly than hydraulic activated so simply seize tougher than you assume and it’ll sluggish you down tremendous. The ride is fairly stiff regardless of the three dampening techniques so don’t anticipate an opulent ride. The tires are airless which prevents blowouts however does contribute to the stiff ride. I’m six toes tall and 195 lbs and the 5th Wheel M2 electric scooter feels very comfy standing on the rubberized deck which was extensive sufficient and lengthy sufficient for my dimension 11.5 toes to suit on staggered. The deal with bar is at a pleasant top as properly which is nice as a result of it’s not adjustable.
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You have three pace settings with first ‘gear’ restricted to about 4 mph, second is nice for 10 mph and third gear permits the utmost 15.5 mph. I just about left it in third whereas I used to be using it nevertheless it was good to place it in first when my son in fact begged to get on it.
Battery life with the 5th Wheel M2 electric scooter was wonderful and lasted fairly near the marketed 19 mile vary. I’ve just a few hills and curbs which brought on me to decelerate after which pace up fairly a bit so for those who plan to make use of it in a comparatively flat space you may get higher vary. If you reside in a hilly space chances are you’ll be pushing a bit as I discovered it began to battle on 10° slopes and except I stand up to twenty mph after I hit my 30 foot lengthy 12° driveway I can’t make all of it the way in which up into my storage.
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I actually want I had the 5th Wheel M2 electric scooter in school as I had courses again to again that have been a mile aside and solely 10 minutes to get there so I must run and would at all times stroll in panting and sweating. Now I can be taking it to work for after I have to go to a couple shops throughout lunch which might be a couple of mile away and never need to rush and get sweaty. With gasoline costs going up and with a 19 mile vary the 5th Wheel M2 might assist save gasoline on these shorter journeys.
I used to be unable to sync to the app. The directions weren’t very clear and after emailing customer support just a few occasions I realized you need to hook up with the scooter through Bluetooth first. I might see the scooter when attempting to hook up with a brand new gadget and after I clicked it might solely join for about two seconds after which disconnect. customer support mentioned I’ll have a foul Bluetooth module so I must run extra checks and see. If you possibly can hook up with it the app permits you to mainly lock the scooter electronics however somebody can nonetheless ride off on it manually so that you’ll have to take it into class or the workplace with you or get a cable lock that may match via the rear wheel to safe it. The app additionally offers you extra particulars on journey knowledge however I used to be unable to check these options and even when I might, I don’t assume I’d use the app a lot anyway.
What I like:
- Quick and straightforward meeting
- Great vary and pace
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What I’d change:
- Integrated locking level for bike lock
- Add the app journey capabilities to the in-built LCD
- Unable to alter to mph so caught in kmh
Final Thoughts:
If you might be on the lookout for a simple mode of journey over a comparatively brief vary corresponding to dropping the children off at college or a enterprise/college campus it is a nice choice, particularly with gasoline costs rising. If you simply desire a rad ride to cruise across the neighborhood together with your youngsters the 5th Wheel M2 electric scooter could make you the neighborhood scooter king as properly.
Price: $399.99
Where to purchase: Amazon
Source: The pattern for this review was supplied by 5th Wheel.