Category: Urban Riding
Fast Mobility Scooter — In the Snow?!!
Today’s ride is the Ewheels EW-72 48v fast mobility scooter with a twist — in the snow! What happens when I take this fast mobility scooter out in the snow? Let’s find out what this scooter can do! Riding in the real world presents a variety of conditions, where I live, that can mean riding in the snow!
When I bought this I asked the guy I bought it from if he rode it in the snow and how it did. He said he did ride it in the snow and it did great. So I’ve been waiting for the white stuff to test it out. Finally got a snow day and I took it out. I was pleasantly surprised! It actually does pretty good with reasonable amounts of snow. That makes this fast mobility even more valuable to me because I can keep going even when the conditions aren’t good.
#scootercowboy #mobilityscooter #ewheels
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Snow Ride Test
02:47 Spinning Donuts?
04:56 Showroom vs Real Life Performance
07:09 Winter Riding Clothing
08:26 Water and Scooter
Rio Tinto Stadium Ride — Go Real Salt Lake!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm9yMBT5eTw
I take a ride around the Real Salt Lake stadium, home of RSL in the American MLS. I’m riding one of my favorites, my Juiced Bikes Scorpion. I got lucky and caught the empty stadium on a sunny day! After that, I head down to the freeway to give you the full experience. This is some legit urban riding, mixed together with a slow ride around a peaceful, empty stadium. Fun to take my ebike out for a ride on a sunny day.
I’m lucky I have balance and can walk, so I can still enjoy devices like this. It’s a big step down from the motorcycles I rode for 50 years. But in other ways, it’s not a step down. I can’t go as fast or as far, but it’s still exciting, and now I have full access to my immediate world. I can ride on roads, trails, dirt, sidewalks and even around the stadium. I can go farther and faster than my mobility scooters.
People like to tease me when I’m riding my ebike with my wife while she rides a pedal bike. They say I’m “cheating.” I think there are a fair number of people who view ebikes as cheating, but I don’t. I feel more of FINALLY. I started with a lead-acid battery ebike. Lithium batteries have opened the door to capabilities that I’ve wanted, but couldn’t get previously.
That being said, the battery ran out before the end of my ride. Pedaling that 100 lb. bike was not cheating. Go RSL!!
#juicedbikes #rsl #scootercowboy
https://www.juicedbikes.com/ https://www.rsl.com/
00:00 Introduction 00:12 Today’s Ride – Real Salt Lake 00:42 Ride Starts 01:16 Arrive at Stadium – East Side 01:45 Courtyard 02:45 Leaving Courtyard 03:28 Front Office – West Side 04:10 Team/Equipment Entrance 04:37 South Entrance 04:59 South Exit 05:34 Looking West From State St. 06:02 Main Entrance 06:42 Heading for the Freeway
Traveling With A Mobility Scooter — Hawaii on Wheels!
Have you ever wondered about traveling with a mobility scooter? I did, until I took my scooter to Hawaii. In this video I talk about my experience traveling with a lithium-battery folding Glion SnapnGo. How did I do it? I show you. Also, I rented an ebike and rode along the coast. If you have limited mobility, this video might help with understanding the opportunities you might have. Come along with me to Hawaii! Traveling with a mobility scooter.
The video is quick because I was on a family vacation and I wanted to stay focused on the family and the vacation. But I did grab some shots and video and I put this video together because I think the information is important. You can read all about traveling with scooters on the scotly oter’s promotional pages, they have pictures of perfectly groomed people smiling brightly as they zoom along on their adventure. But that’s marketing, what is it really like?
I was nervous about how things would work with the lithium-powered scooter. I had ridden my kickscooter through lots of airports, but never a mobility scooter. I found all the documentation I could beforehand and printed out my scooter’s manufacture documentation in preparation. But they never checked anything about the battery. I did have to remove it and take it as a carry-on. But they also let me leave it on the scooter other times. I would just say be ready.
I also talk about renting an ebike for a ride along the coastline. That was really nice and really fun. It was $50 for 2 hours and they had the bike set up with a comfort seat and a basket. That was my first time renting an ebike, I would do it again.
In the end, the trip went well and I found it was easier to travel with my mobility scooter than I expected. I think a big part of the reason it went well is I had the right scooter in the Glion SnapnGo. There are options for traveling with a mobility scooter, but if you want to travel by air you will have to meet their requirements, and not every scooter can do that.
Thanks to everyone on my trip who treated me kindly, and there were many. Aloha.
#scootercowboy #mobilityscooter #glion
FAA Regulations: https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/wheelchairs-mobility-devices Glion SnapnGo: https://getglion.com/product/new-snapngo/ Southwest Airlines: https://www.southwest.com/ Hawaii: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-places-to-visit-in-hawaii 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Checklist 01:12 Ebike Coastline Ride Footage 01:43 Airline Check-In and Procedures 02:21 On the Ground 02:43 Ebike Rental 03:20 Flying With Lithium
Quick, Folding Mobility Scooter — Glion SnapnGo
Today I take my Glion SnapnGo out for a ride and review. It’s folding, lightweight, and faster than a normal mobility scooter. It’s easy to transport in a car and it’s FAA approved for air travel. I’ve had this mobility scooter for a couple of years and it’s become my ride of choice. Join my dog and I for a ride on a cold winter day! Speed Test Speed Test 0:35, Snow Test 2:13 Features 4:24. *NOTE: The baskets have been discontinued. The wire basket is available as an accessory though. I checked the website to get the selling price after making the video and didn’t notice until later they had changed the accessories from the time I got mine. The standard selling price has also been lowered.
Filming in the snow and cold is a lot harder. I still ride every day mostly because I take my dog for a run. I really don’t mind riding outside in the cold when I’m bundled up, but it does limit what kind of scooters I can ride outside. This one will stay indoors until the snow is gone, but I wanted to get it out and ride it one last time.
I am going to do a video about traveling with this scooter. Long story short, I took it to Hawaii and it was perfect. There are so many things Glion got right when they designed and built this scooter.
Jetson Bolt Pro — Ride, Review & Crash
Today I take my Jetson Bolt Pro for a ride and give you a review. The crash happens at 6:17. If you want the full ironic setup start at 5:40.Wear a helmet is the lesson! This is a 14″ 350w bike, lots of fun to ride. I GPS test the speed. Great around a campground and my grandkids love to ride it. The handle bars fold down and the seat is removable so it’s easy to put into a vehicle. But there are a couple of things you need to be careful with. Like wheelies! Other than that, love this bike! Jetson Bolt Pro: https://ridejetson.com/products/bolt-… Bell Sanction Helmet: http://tinyurl.com/32trrn97
The crash was surprising to me. I’ve ridden this bike for a couple of years and haven’t had any problems like that. Luckily, and I mean luckily, I had my helmet on. I landed flat on my back and my head hit the pavement. I didn’t break the helmet or anything like that, but it would have been a completely different story if I hadn’t been wearing my helmet. I ride often and many times I don’t wear a helmet. I do try to wear a helmet if I’m riding on the street. I wear it when I’m riding off-road. But when I’m out riding recreationally or just out for a quick rip, many times I don’t wear a helmet. This has gotten me thinking about it more.
I really like this bike. My entire family, every age, likes to ride this bike. LOTS of people like this bike. Communities have sprung up around this bike and modifying this bike. I want to get one of these taillights from a company that sells Jetson Bolt accessories, fafomodz.com.
While this bike is great for having fun, I wouldn’t want to ride it very far. It’s a micro bike, and it’s fun to a point. If I was riding any distance at all or wanted speed I would jump on one of my regular sized bikes. But if I want some mobility and I don’t want to ride a scooter, this is a great choice.
Fast Mobility Scooter – EWheels 48v EW-72
In this video I show the EWheels EW-72. This is a full-sized 48v scooter with 10″ wheels that reaches speeds of around 14 mph. Full comfort chair and fun to drive! I take you for a ride along and show you the features of this interesting mobility scooter. I don’t know the year of the manufacture of this scooter, but it’s older. I bought it used from the local classifieds. The seller had just replaced the batteries, of which there are four because it’s a 48v scooter. I bought it for under $500, the current model sells for $3000 at the time of this writing. In the video I list the price as $3700, but that is the model with electromagnetic brakes.
I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew it went faster than most mobility scooters, I knew it had rear suspension, but after that I didn’t know too much. It has taken me a while to come to understand what this scooter can and can’t do. This video shows me riding the scooter and showing the controls. I also use a GPS speedometer to get a true speed rating. You can get a feel for how fast this thing goes.
The things that have surprised me are 1) how comfortable it is, 2) how capable it is and 3) how much fun it is to ride! This is my new daily driver and it’s been great. I use it every day to take my dog for a run and he likes to run a little faster than a regular mobility scooter, he goes about 6 mph. This scooter can easily keep up with him and his occasional speed bursts.
I can ride it for 3 days of 3 miles a day, so about 9 miles. It can go farther, but I don’t want to run the batteries down too low. It seems to charge in about 4-5 hours.
With the big wheels and both rear wheels drive wheels, this scooter is really capable. Grass is no problem, it can handle dirt, bigger gravel and snow. I’m waiting for some deeper snow to really try it, but 2-3″ is no problem so far. It does drain the battery to drive on these surfaces.
It’s surprisingly fun to drive and the chair is really surprisingly comfortable. All-in-all, I like this more than I thought I would. Would I pay $3000 for a brand new one? I don’t know. They are probably better with front suspension. I’m excited I have this one and I intend to ride it and have fun!!!
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Juiced Bikes Scorpion – Small Town Ride
Took my Juiced Bikes Scorpion out for a ride in a small town. For this ride I turn on my helmet microphone for some commentary. It’s a ride with some adventure mixed in! You’ll see as it goes along.
This is my 4th summer riding the Scorpion, and I’ve got over 2000 miles on it. Juiced Bike is re-releasing this bike with a larger 1000W motor, bigger 15ah battery, and knobbies. One of the first things I did was switch out the tires for knobbies. My bike has a 750W motor (which makes it legal for more trails) and an off-road controller. So I can ride my bike in Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3.
This is one of my favorite ebikes to ride. Super comfortable, easy step-thru frame and passenger seat, upgrade option.
Vitilani7 Pro Spring Campus Ride
Here’s a ride video from this spring, took my Vitilan i7 Pro up to the university and rode around campus. I don’t like reviews where someone just goes through the specs. It’s good ti know the specs, but what I really want to know is how it performs. And not just hopping on an ebike and taking it for a spin, but how does it perform over time and in different situations.
That’s why I make these ride videos, so people can see the machine in the situation. What’s it really like to ride? How does it respond to different conditions? How do people react to it? You can’t know these things without putting in some miles.
I was able to switch out the thumb throttle for a half-twist throttle and it makes the riding experience much more enjoyable. It is easier to control the speed at slow speeds and accelerates smoother. I also replaced the lower shock with a air shock and that has greatly improved the ride as well. It gives a softer feeling, feels like it should, rather than how it did.
My kickstand broke off and I contacted Vitilan. They tried to get me to take a plastic clamp-on kickstand to fix it, but that didn’t sound fair after I just bought the bike a short time ago. I held out and they send me a new swingarm, but they won’t pay for the repair. So I have to find time to switch it out. Ugh.
I’ve been working on my audio/video setup and I’ve made some improvements. They don’t start for a few videos, but it has taken some time to find a good setup and get comfortable with it. More coming.
Also, I’ve made a recent purchase of an amazing mobility scooter, the Afikim S4, more to come on that.
I ride every day, rain or shine. Sharing my experiences with other mobility users.
#mobilityusers #vitilan #vitilani7pro #ebikes
Vitilan i7 Pro – Urban Ride
The snow has melted and it’s time to hit the streets! You can see what it is like to drive this bike in traffic. Vitilan i7 Pro urban ride. See the bike in traffic. I ride throttle only, top speed around 26-27 m.p.h. Used to get top speed of 28 m.p.h. until I added Flat Out and the bag. The acceleration is good off the line and the top speed is good. Can handle a hill too. I am wearing my full-faced motorcycle helmet, felt appropriate on the street. Also helps keep my head warm when it’s cold out.
I’ve put around 80 miles on the bike up to this point. It’s great. It’s easy to load into my SUV, I don’t fold the bike, just the handlebars. I strap it down and it is easy in and out. I’ve taken it on the train, no problem. I’ve been using it on a work shoot this week where parking is extremely limited. I park a little bit away, then pop out my bike and head to the site. I work as a photographer, so I use the bike to move around the site that I’m shooting and it was fantastic.
Still wish it had a twist throttle, my first attempt failed, but I’ll find one. I’m going to replace the shock and see if I can’t get a better ride.
Be careful out there. Stop talkin’ and ride!
#vitilan #vitilani7pro #insta360
Bike: Vitilan i7 Pro https://www.vitilanebike.com/products…
Flat Out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X6JSXB8?…
Camera: Insta 360 https://www.insta360.com/product/inst…
Bag: Rock Bros 35L https://tinyurl.com/4rdep7ea
Bag on Aliexpress tinyurl.com/4k3nt2fc
Hafny E13 Mirror https://tinyurl.com/uh9d8bun
Schwinn Comfort Bike Seat https://tinyurl.com/aw7wdu25
EXTREME 36V Glion SNAPnGO Snow Ride
EXTREME 36V GLION SNAPnGO mobility scooter snow ride! What happens when you turn a SNAPnGO loose in the snow? EXTREME mobility scootering! Do you ride in the snow? I thought so. You want to know what it’s like to ride one of these in the snow? Watch this video and feel the thunder.
I started this YouTube channel a while ago for ride videos. I had 1 subscriber for a while, but they left.