E-Scooter vs E-bike: Which One Should You Buy?
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2023
- In this video, I go over the pros and cons of e-scooters and e-bikes. Not too long ago I too was trying to answer the question: should I get an electric scooter or an electric bike? I cover topics from stability, portability, range, hill climb ability, cost, and more.
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With my electric scooter, I don't need to leave it alone parked, because I can take it inside of any building.
Yah, leaving e-bikes and scooters outside locked to something makes me nervous. Seen too many videos of people jacking these things with portable circular saws.
Thats huge tbh
what do you do when your battery dies? you cant pedal a scooter like you can a bike. do you really enjoy standing up at an awkward angle with tiny wheels?
@terrycruise-zd5tw Well, I carry my charger everywhere, I can take my scooter inside of any restaurant while you leave your bicycle outside even if it's raining while your components might die soon lmao 🤣, oh and I don't sweat I'm always fresh.
@@terrycruise-zd5tw big wheels bit your tinny 250W motor can't help you to climb up to 20 degrees 🤣😂
I was already leaning towards getting an e-scooter, but this video was exactly what I was looking for, as I am new to both bikes and scooters. Thank you.
Awesome! Thanks for watching :). Enjoy your new scooter or e-bike!
Scooter for required multi-modal commute involving bus and train, bike for adventuring or traveling vast distances without requiring a bus or train.
That makes sense. It’d have to be a smaller scooter to take on and off public transit. Some of the beast scooters weight in at 100+ lbs.
I’ve seen a couple people on CZcams ride their e-bikes across the country. Pretty crazy stuff.
You nailed it at the end when you described the unique exhilaration you get from the scooter over the e-bike, which feels like you aren’t really riding a vehicle as much as you do when you’re on a bike.
Yah scooters really are the most fun of the two. I’ve been trying my hand at an electric unicycle and that thing takes it to a whole other level as you cruise around completely hands free.
@@tomsgadgetgarage 2 years ago I road a scooter for first time in nearly 20 years since I was a teenager only because I was visiting a city downtown and didn’t want to rent a car or pay for Uber so I tried Lime. Suuuuper fun and going down steep hills was so exhilarating felt dangerous as hell though haha. Now I ride e-bikes just safer because of the huge fat tires don’t have to worry as much about potholes bumps etc especially at speeds of 30+ which on a scooter is sketchy. I just pre-ordered a 40 mph e-bike can’t wait, But I’ll admit the scooter just feels more like it’s just you and not a vehicle. Very free feeling
Yah potholes can literally be a death sentence in scooters. Some of these things go 70+ which absolutely blows my mind lol. Not much reaction time at those speeds. Congrats on the bike! 40mph should be fun for sure. Which one did you get?
I got the wired freedom bike. I was just talking to random guy today who said his relative was just on a scooter the other day “faceplanted” and has a black eye
Motorcycle helmet and wrist and elbow guards while on a high speed scooter and you should be relatively ok . 70 mph? Probably not lol
i have Engwe Enige Pro e-bike and Segway G2 Max scooter and love both. Bike for longest ride 50+ km trip, scooter in city, work/shop/relax ride 25+ km trip
That’s awesome! How are you liking the Engwe?
Thanks for the comparison. I struggling with this dilema right now.
No problem, thanks for watching! Yah deciding between the two can definitely be a struggle. One thing I didn’t mention that I’m learning now is that it’s much easier for me to maintain good posture on a scooter than a bike. Kind of a weird thing to call out but I work at my desk all day for my day job and it’s a killer on my back.
Dude you know where we live. So I'm picking EBikes. But great video keep up the good work. I enjoy them. #EbikesForLife lol
Thanks man! Yah I think here in the valley e-bikes definitely have the edge. They definitely have more of a commanding presence on the road than a scooter and can also handle bumps in the road with ease.
Great video
Thank you!
Another great video.
Still thinking basket on scooter. At 6'3, a backpack is all I can figure.
Rig a trailer maybe.
Thanks!
Ha! I’ve seen some scooters with trailers. Some people even haul tools.
Thats one sharp looking ebike
Thanks! I definitely like the blue on black.
I own both - cheap e-scooter and cheap e-bike. The former one is just so much fun to ride, however, it tuck some practice to feel confident on a e-scooter and bike feels much more natural. Scooter requires ideal and predictable travel conditions - something as small as 4cm curb can send you flying, so wearing helmet is a must... Bike, on the other hand, can handle poor road conditions more easily - it can climb curbs, feels more stable, bigger wheels slip less when its wet etc. I can ride more relaxed, not to think about every little peace of debris on the road. Also night-time riding feels much safer due to same reasons. So what's not great about ebike? Its size and weight. In Lithuania we must come off the bike or scooter when crossing the road (driving is not allowed in almost all cases). So hopping on and off scooter is as easy as taking a step. The same on the bike requires, well, lifting your leg over, sitting down to pedal. Imagine doing this every 500 meters. My commute also includes taking pedestrian crossing under the street level and my lightweight 15 kg scooter is clearly winning this vs 21kg bike.
Those are great points! Do you have bicycle lanes in Lithuania or do bikes use the paths as people walking?
I have that exact ebike and I love it. I tried a lime scooter once and really didn't like it. Even the slightest jut in the pavement and you're going down. I also have balance issues on a scooter. I've had some close calls on my ebike but no major crashes where as every time I got on a scooter I wiped out at some point in the ride.
Yah with scooters you really do have to watch closely for imperfections in the road given the smaller tires. With a bike a pot hole might be an inconvenience, but for a scooter it could be a launching pad for a super man flying scene audition haha.
With cheap scooters sure ... You need to get a decent one with suspension
I'd say a scooter with a seat is a good compromise.
I haven’t tried a scooter with a seat yet but have seen a couple of them cruising around town. May have to try that!
Still won't save you from potholes. That is a human catapult waiting to happen...
@@chaxologist2961yeah that's why you don't ride it like an idiot, problem solved.
You may as well just get a folding e-bike with throttles. At least saves you from the potholes if you become complacent.
Im saveing for a escooter and i think i made my choice a escooter 😊
That's awesome! They're definitely fun to ride :)
Thinking of getting a scooter! I had a e bike last year and after getting the tire replaced the battery died on me. Was told $600 for new one+ $300 shipping. Anyways now im buying a scooter so i can use it for my commute.
Nice! Yah that’s the downside with some of these batteries. They are quite expensive :(.
I been thinking of getting a e bike or e scooter we do have a bike lane here but it little eh. But cost is a problem
Yah bike lanes are nice when there’s some extra space between the lane and traffic. Unfortunately where I’m at the bike lanes are on roads with higher speeds like 45mph and there’s essentially zero protection.
Thx for the video! Which one would you say is more safer to ride?
Hello! I would say E-bikes are the safer option given their larger tires. They aren’t as fun in my opinion, but they are the safer option. They also face fewer restrictions. For example, in the city I live in, it’s illegal to use an e-scooter in the bike lane, but completely legal in the city across the street from me.
@@tomsgadgetgarage whys it feel less fun? i have an escooter
I have the xp 3.0 back in june a tree fell on it and only thing that broke was the kickstand. The reason I got the ebike is where I live there are laws in place already. But escooters on the other hand are in a gray zone. Meaning its up to the cops interpretation of laws that doesn't exist
That's crazy it held up after a tree falling on it. I was also surprised mine held up after falling out of the trunk haha. Yah scooters are definitely in a gray area in many places. It'll be interesting to see how these things are regulated in the future. I know scooters were taking lots of heat because of the whole rental fiasco and scooters dumped all over the place.
Lectrics( which I have beef with) are built like absolute tanks. Mine has seen hell and back, few wrench adjustments runs fine at 5k
Yes bikes offer a better ride and you can get exercise but the small form factor of a scooter means you can easily take a taxi bus ect or just throw it in a small car or rv and go on a trip. Love my ebike so much but its so inconvenient to travel with as it curently dosent fit in my car and a stap on bike rack with a 100lb bike is not ideal. You can also fit the scooter in a small closet standing up or under a high couch or table.
Those are all great points. It’s definitely easier for me do get my scooter in the car. My ebike is around 64lbs which isn’t terrible, but it’s definitely more challenging given the awkward shape.
why do you need an escooter or ebike if you have a car or are just gonna use a car to travel? lol
@terrycruise-zd5tw ummm to ride when you get somewhere.... I'll take my bike in my car to nyc ride all throughout Manhattan, bronx, and Brooklyn without spending crazy money on cabs waiting for traffic and taking the cramped subway. Also there may be a park that is a little to far to ride too but just a short car drive away.
In short, ebikes are better in all categories but escooters are fun!
Ha!
A $2000 scooter is much better than a $2000 ebike
@@sauceboss4670 better in what category?
Here in germany you need a sticker that its insured and suitable for streets.. bike you dont .. I always loved my scooters and went for a bike this time, and to my surprise i enjoy the feeling of the bike more (i was always afraid driving a bike)
That’s awesome! Yah I heard there are very strict restrictions across Europe for scooters. Do they have restrictions for electric bikes?
I find bikes to be a bit more relaxing, probably because the bigger wheels mean I don’t have to worry as much about potholes or other road hazards.
@tomsgadgetgarage I think you need a sticker for proper e bikes, pedelecs are fine.
Someone feel free to correct me though!
What is the price and name/model of your scooter please
Hey! The scooter in the video is the Segway Ninebot Max G2. There’s an Amazon link to it in the video description with the latest pricing which is $999. You can also get them from the Segway website.
whic do you think is safer
I would say bikes. They have a more commanding presence on the road vs a scooter, bigger wheels, and less prone to speed wobbles given the steering geometry and wheel size.
There are scooters with seats and baskets.
What is your bike brand called
It’s the Lectric XP 3.0 😊
My Maxfun 10 Pro would crush those hills faster than most ebikes of similar price
Well, with 3k watts of power I’m sure almost every hill doesn’t stand a chance haha. How are you liking that scooter?
@@tomsgadgetgarage The scooter is phenomenal. Very well built and fast. I chose it because of the throttle control. Not a fan of trigger throttles.
Good to hear. Looks like it’s got PMT tires stock as well. Just ordered some PMTs for another scooter to swap out the hybrids.
Speed? Feel like the legality favors ebikes for liberal/urban areas. Would love a scooter too tho
Yah it’s kind of crazy how ebike companies are generally strict with their speed limits and classes whereas with scooters, it feels like an arms race for speed lol. They have scooters that’ll do 70mph+ even though most jurisdictions have limits set at 20-25 mph.
I do find it strange why there are any limits on speed at all tbh. None of those limits exist for cars. You can buy street legal cars that go 300mph.
@@tomsgadgetgarage I know over 28 your suppose to kinda register it and insure it in my state, which would honestly ruin the point of the whole thing. NY and CA are starting to cut down on surrons.
@@tomsgadgetgarage I'll have to check them out, thanks
You and I have the same bike and scooter lol
Haha! Nice! Yah they are both solid options :)
I'd rather have an e-scewters with more batery volumes
Yah the portability factor with scooters is hard to beat.
Escooter because smaller. Easier to get on and off. When you fall, there is no seat to bring you down with it. And i can strap a case of soda on the front part of the platform of the scooter.
Haha. Yah I’ve seen some crazy videos of people loading up their scooters with groceries. Saw one where a guy loaded a big screen TV from Best Buy on the front.
I'd say an eskate. Both your hands are free, most are lighter than an escooter and can be taken upstairs or bring inside to charge easier. It's much more exhilarating to ride too! It also works out core and lower body. Boy, was I sore after my first few days eskating. Of course, there are more risks on an eskate in the sense that there's no handlebar, but it's not really that much riskier than an escooter. Oh, and it's much easier to fit a skateboard in a trunk or the backseat of a car than an ebike or escooter, even if it's a foldable bike or scooter. I used to use my escooter all the time and going 40-45mph was super fun, but it's much more fun to go 25mph and carve around on an eskate. It also looks a lot cooler. I've always felt kind of dorky on a scooter lol
Definitely love me some longboard action. I’ve been looking into electric longboards but haven’t taken the leap yet. Thoroughly enjoyed their non-powered counterparts when I lived in Colorado. What kind of board do you ride?
@@tomsgadgetgarage I have a bustinboard hybrid, hub motor, but it's fun since it can be kick pushed like a traditional board. I also have an Onsra Velar mountainboard and a Mboards Endurance. The Endurance is my favorite. I get over 50 miles of range on it and is super stable at 40mph.
Those all look pretty sick. Definitely tempting. My latest ride is an electric unicycle which has been loads of fun as well. Just has 3 fewer wheels haha. How’s the downhill performance on the eskate?Does it hold you to the max speed or can you coast beyond it?
ebikes can give riders exercise!
That’s right!
Scouter is for lazy people 😂
Haha! I put on a few pounds in the two months after I purchased the scooter and I attribute it all to the scooting. I went from running everyday to scooting everyday!
Human power with the ride is SO MUCH BETTER. Don't be lazy.
Still gonna ride e scooter
👎🏼
Got a Wildeway X7 eBike for $519, 400 watt motor and a 48 volt 20 amp hour battery! Only downside is it has 14 inch wheels.
Nice! How does it ride? Looks like a fun bike!
@@tomsgadgetgarage I haven't gotten it yet, it should be delivered Wednesday. I got a Gotrax Flex Campus last month on sale for $324 and I wanted something that had peddles and a longer range on a single charge. Due to the fact that the Gotrax only goes about 12 miles haha.
Let me know how it rides! Looks like a smokin’ deal to me.
@@tomsgadgetgarage I couldn't pass it up, unfortunately they don't have the $100 coupon code anymore. Still $619 and free shipping and no tax for a 400 watt motor and a 48 volt 20 amp hour battery! That's not bad especially when they are selling just a replacement battery for $499 lmao!!
that things scary, they dont even tell you the motor brand it uses, nor the battery cells, lots of unbranded parts and the wheels dont even have spokes so they cant be trued
GOOD
You know what trauma doctors call e-scooter riders - Organ Donors!
Yah scooters definitely require more safety gear. Tons of people riding around without helmets.