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GeekBuying has launched a new promotion called ‘Top 10 Daily Tech Gadgets,’ wherein the Chinese online store will be offering noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of products. The promotion page comprises multiple categories including Top 10, Action Cameras, Smart Home and Local Stock. Aside from other top-branded items, the well-received KUGOO S1 folding electric scooter will also be gracing the promotion page. More importantly, the KUGOO S1 has gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price under the ‘Top 10’ category.youtube.com We’ll not only shed light on the aforesaid discount but also show how you can save more money at checkout.
Electric scooters (a.k.a.youtube.com e-bikes) are not only quieter but even more efficient compared to regular motorbikes. Designed mainly for a short predictable commute, these plug-in electric vehicles don’t come cheap. If you are in the market for a cost-effective electric scooter that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance, the KUGOO S1 might just fill the bill. This folding electric scooter is ideal for all types of roads. It features 8-inch solid rear anti-skid tires and has 3-speed running modes that enable the rider to change the speed using just one key. Moreover, this easy-to-operate electric bike runs smoothly on various road surface conditions. 329.99 before placing your order. The KUGOO S1 will be shipping from Poland warehouse. You’d not only be eligible for Poland local after-sale service but can also get duty-free & free delivery. In case of DOA (Dead on Arrival), you’d not have to pay the return fee.
They also stated that they understand the scooters are in a legal loophole. This does leave the question: why was George’s scooter seized and another rider was told he was being let off with a warning? To get the answer to this, I reached out to the Garda Press Office for more information. I outlined what happened to George and the other riders and at first they sent me the same information the RSA make available which I’ve shared above. I asked for further clarifications around why an electric scooter could be seized as an MPV despite falling outside the classification. The Press Office responded, "whether a vehicle is an MPV is defined in the Road Traffic Act and it is ultimately a matter for the courts to decide based on the evidence provided".
The Garda representative concluded, "our normal policy is not to interpret any particular piece of legislation. If someone has a complaint related to any Garda action there is a process for making such complaint". Gardai seized a scooter on the assertion it was an MPV even though it would appear electric kick-scooters fall beyond this definition. On the spot, it’s not the job of An Garda Siochana to interpret the law, but instead, to apply it as best they can. In this situation, it would appear that electric scooters are operating in a grey area. Naturally, with grey areas, this means Gardai are put in a difficult position when it comes to applying the law. What we need now, more than ever, is those who draft legislation to make a move and shine some light on these legal grey areas. Irish legislation is dramatically behind the requirements of Ireland’s modern inhabitants and it needs to be sorted as soon as possible. Update: Since I researched this article, another electric scooter rider named Victoria got in touch with Newstalk and discussed how her scooter was seized. She was the fifth scooter on the night to be confiscated and this all took place on the same day. What followed was an incredibly interesting discussion which centered on the possibility that electric scooters were illegally taken by Gardai.
Electric scooters are gaining popularity, and there are options at the budget end of the market worth considering. Many are advertised as transport for the last mile, or urban commuting vehicles. All of them are way too much fun. Join us as we take a look at these claims, and work out if budget electric scooters are the future of urban transport, or just an expensive toy! As always, we have a [https://kugoo.co.uk/ Kugoo] S1 to give away at the end of the article, courtesy of GeekBuying. 339.99 from GeekBuying, which puts it at the budget end of the price range.
Not much comes in the box. Alongside the scooter, you get the 42V 1.5A charging pack, and a comprehensive but straightforward manual. The manual suffers a little from translation but covers everything needed to get started. The scooter charges via a connector next to the primary hinge and a red/green LED indicator on the charge pack shows when charging finishes. Charge time is around 4 hours from empty to full. Whenever you receive anything you plan to ride on or in, the first thing to do is check it for safety. I found the S1 to be put together well.
Nothing needs tightening, and the build feels solid. Before finding out just how terrifying 30km/h on a scooter is, let’s look at the specs. A couple of things jump out immediately from these specs. Kugoo has priced the S1 a little cheaper than the Xiaomi M365, the most obvious competitor. The differences don’t stop there either. The 350W motor is more powerful than the M365 and many others at this price. It weighs less, but can take more weight, and has a faster claimed top speed. One notable difference is the inclusion of allegedly "Military Grade" non-pneumatic wheels made seemingly from some kind of hardened rubber. The S1 does, however, have shocks front and back to compensate for the lack of air in the tires.
Also missing here is a rear disc brake. The S1 uses a front mounted regenerative magnet brake and a rear stomp brake which is confusingly listed as an emergency brake in the manual. On paper, the S1 looks good. Does the experience match up to the numbers? Unfolding the S1 is intuitive. The back brake doubles as a catch to hold the folded scooter together. The main hinge clicks into place easily, and the adjustable height bars are held in place with a quick release clamp. The bars clip into the main display and feel surprisingly robust given their design.
The S1 turns on using one of 5 buttons mounted to the OLED display. The color display is easy to see even in bright conditions and displays your current speed, speed setting from one to three, battery level, and a choice between total distance traveled, current trip travel and elapsed time. Two thumb paddles control acceleration and braking. Setting off was smooth, and acceleration is constant. The scooter defaults to speed 1 which presumably is the speed that the 30KM range is based on. Before trying the S1, I assumed Kugoo would have added the lowest speed setting as a way of claiming massive range, and it would be too slow to actually be useful or fun. I was surprised to find that even the lowest speed settings were more than fast enough for moving around a smooth surfaced urban environment.
Practicality aside, I was expecting to have to crank up the speed to have fun, and I was wrong.youtube.com The speedometer measured 17km/h (10mph) maximum for speed setting 1, and if I were trying to conserve battery life, I’d be perfectly happy traveling this fast. That said, speed settings 2 and 3 topped out at 22 and 28km/h (14 and 17mph), and felt significantly faster. I weigh 80KG, so the claimed top speed of 30km/h is certainly possible. Just to make sure that the onboard display was accurate I set up a rudimentary speed test to measure distance traveled per elapsed camera frame.
I found the speedometer to be accurate. Personal experiences will of course vary, but I found the top speed of this scooter to be in that sweet spot where fun meets certain injury if something goes wrong. In other words—if you want speed at a low budget you will not be disappointed. Just don’t come to us if you break a collarbone or two. My first experience with the left thumb-activated brake was… interesting.youtube.com Having read up on the Kugoo S1 before starting, I was assuming to find the braking force underwhelming.youtube.com I found the opposite to be true, and the regenerative magnetic brake took a large chunk off my speed instantly, causing me almost to jump over the front bars.
After adjusting to this, I found it to be relatively easy to judge when to start braking, and as my time with the S1 continued I found that the brake mellowed out somewhat. While the stopping power of the brake is okay for usage in a controlled environment, the claimed stopping distance of 4 meters seems to only apply to the lowest speed setting. The rear foot brake also triggers the front brake, and according to the manual is only for emergencies. Anyone coming from a non-electric scooter will find this a strange adjustment. I’m not entirely convinced that the back brake did trigger the front either.
I noticed a marked difference when using the thumb trigger in conjunction with the stomp brake, despite the manual warning me not to, and the combination of both brought the stopping distance down significantly. I don’t quite understand the omission of a disc brake on the back wheel of the S1. Perhaps it was a price saving measure, or they just thought it wasn’t needed, but I feel it could have added an extra level of stopping power. Nevertheless, at no point did I feel out of control with the Kugoo S1, though I can imagine those less experienced with scooters falling foul of the odd brake setup.youtube.com Also, be wary of the potential savage first few hours of brake use! Riding the Kugoo S1 is as smooth as the surface you choose to ride on.