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Information on electric scooter top speed, travel distance and maximum
rider weight.
Max Rider Weight
The max rider weights used on BestScooterBuys.com
are our estimation the maximum amount of weight an electric scooter can
carry and
still provide an acceptable level of performance and reliability.
The manufactures maximum rider weight figures are often confused with
the designed maximum frame load capabilities.
An electric scooter with a maximum frame load rating of 300 pounds will
not move around a 300 pound rider to any usable degree.
The maximum rider weight values used at BestScooterBuys.com
are ones we believe
more accurately reflect the capabilities of these electric scooters in
real life usage therefore our maximum rider weight may appear
to be somewhat
less than those advertised on other web sites.
Riders with weights approaching an electric scooters "maximum rider
weight" will experience reduced speed and distance capabilities
accordingly.
Speed
The top speed values used at BestScooterBuys.com are ones we
believe
more accurately reflect the capabilities of these electric scooters in
real life usage therefore our top speed may appear to be
somewhat
less than those advertised on other web sites.
Most electric scooter top speed values are furnished by the manufacture
and are arrived at through mathematical means.
In other words, on paper, a particular electric scooter model should be
able to achieve a given top speed based on it's power
producing
ability, gearing, maximum motor R.P.M. (Revolutions Per
Minute),
tire size and a few additional technical values. Even though these
calculations are correct and serve as a reliable base line they can not
take into consideration everyday variables like multiple riders of
different weights, riding ability or habits and owner assembly set up
adjustments to the electric scooter. Terrain and wind are not a part of
the calculation but extremely important to the electric scooters top
speed.
Here are a few of the most common things that will negatively affect
your electric scooter's top speed
1. The electric scooter batteries are not fully charged.
2. Low tires. Under inflated tires are not only dangerous but can
affect your electric scooters top speed by as much as 30%.
3. Brake(s) are adjusted too tightly or are "dragging" on drum or rotor.
4. Axel nuts are overtightened causing a drag on the electric scooters
wheel bearings.
5. Drive chain or belt is too tight.
The top speeds stated on this site are intended for
general guidelines only and are not a warranty or guarantee of an items
actual top speed capabilities
Travel
Distance
The travel distance values used at BestScooterBuys.com are ones we
believe
more accurately reflect the capabilities of these electric scooters in
real life usage therefore our travel distance may appear to be
somewhat
less than those advertised on other web sites.
The travel distance stated on this site are intended for
general guidelines only
and are not a warranty or guarantee of an items actual travel
distance
capabilities.
Most electric scooter travel distance values are furnished by
the
manufacture and are arrived at through mathematical means.
In other words, on paper, a particular electric scooter model should be
able to achieve a given travel distance based on it's power
storage capabilities, gearing, maximum motor R.P.M. (Revolutions
Per Minute),
tire size and a few additional technical values. Even though these
calculations are correct and serve as a reliable base line they can not
take into consideration everyday variables like multiple riders of
different weights, riding ability or habits and owner assembly set up
adjustments to the electric scooter. Terrain and wind are not a part of
the calculation but extremely important to the electric
scooters travel distance.
When
you first ride your scooter you will most likely not get the advertised
travel distance because your natural tendencies will be to full
throttle your new electric scooter in every riding situation.
Here are a few of the most common things that will negatively affect
your electric scooter's travel distance.
1. The electric scooter batteries are not fully charged.
2.
Low tires. Under inflated tires are not only dangerous but can affect
your electric scooters travel distance by as much as 30%.
3. Brake(s) are adjusted too tightly or are "dragging" on drum or rotor.
4. Axel nuts are overtightened causing a drag on the electric scooters
wheel bearings.
5. Drive chain or belt is too tight.
Here are some helpful tips on increasing your electric scooters travel
distance.
1. Avoid full throttle starts.
2. Give your electric scooter a "kick off" when starting.
3.
Run your electric scooter at half throttle. At half throttle you will
get around 65% of top cruising speed on most electric scooter
models.
4. Coast or freewheel your electric scooter as mush as
possible.
5. Keep your electric scooter maintained and adjusted properly.
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