Total Weight:
24 lbs (10.88 kg)
Frame Types:
Folding
Frame Material:
Aluminum Alloy
Frame Colors:
Black, Grey, White, Fluorescent Green
Geometry Measurements:
Unfolded: 40.5" Long, 36.5" to 45" High, 14.75" Wide, 2.75" Ground Clearance, Folded: 37.5" Long, 12.5" High, 5.75" Wide
Frame Fork Details:
Mono-Suspension (Nearly Rigid)
Frame Rear Details:
Swing Arm Suspension (Spring Under Deck)
Gearing Details:
1
Single SpeedStem:
Telescoping Adjustable Height (Two Locking Pin Positions), Quick Release Clamp
Handlebar:
Folding, Flat Aluminum Alloy 14.75" Long
Brake Details:
Front Regenerative Brake (Left Trigger Throttle Activated, Rear Skid Brake (Also Activates Regen)
Grips:
Rubber, Semi-Ergonomic
Rims:
Solid Alloy on Front, Plastic Fins on Back
Tire Brand:
Rising Sun, 200 x 38 mm
Wheel Sizes:
8 in (20.32cm)Tire Details:
Airless Puncture Proof
Accessories:
Front and Rear Plastic Fenders, Integrated Lights (6 LED Front, 3 LED Back), Piezo Ceramic Electronic Horn
Other:
250 lb Maximum Load, 1 lb 3.5 Amp Quick Charger
Tim
7 years agoI have 2 ETWOWs, Eco and Booster (same thing). These have no rear light, which I would love. They are SUPER quiet and quick. I love regenerative braking, with plenty of power for commuting and joyriding, but it’s unsafe to have no convenient, immediate, friction brake (the rear fender is difficult to remember and activate, and not intuitive in an emergency). I’d like bigger rubber wheels with built-in shock absorption, so bumps don’t vibrate the machine to death. The Eco was $600 from AliExpress.com in China, but had manufacturing defects, so took an extended fight with Visa and AliExpress to get a refund.
Court Rye
7 years agoI’m with you on the braking, I prefer a smooth steady mechanical brake vs. the regen thing… especially on the rear friction fender. I think I’d prefer it be just friction. Congrats on your refund win, I haven’t bought from AliExpress but it’s amazing what you can find there. Did the shipping take long and do you feel it’s basically the same product as what E-TWOW and Uscooters are selling here? Like is it exact just not with the same paint/stickers/branding?
Tim
7 years agoThe nut holding up the front suspension unscrewed, so now it’s a nightmare finding a bike shop or anyone to fix it near DC. Even from an authorized dealer, repair would probably be a pain. Let me know if anyone knows who can fix it.
tim
7 years agoCourt Rye, yes, both regen and mechanical with a smooth, seamless transition would be best. On the lowest price, shipping took too long, and they played games with upgrading because of “low stock”, so I cancelled. The second lowest price (with good reviews) took maybe two weeks, and was EXACTLY the same, even stickers and branding, straight from the China factories. Unfortunately, the throttle (accelerator) lever was installed in reverse, with no spring mechanism. It works great, but always in cruise control, and not as safe. The seller got very angry, and accused me of cheating and lying when I requested a partial refund. Eventually, Visa gave me a full refund.
Court Rye
7 years agoInteresting… sounds like a bit of extra time and screwing around but glad you got your refund and haven’t had any crashes with the throttle/cruise issue. Appreciate the background :)
Jesse Harrison
7 years agoMy friends each bought a couple from aliExpress in China direct and both had nightmares. Don’t do business with them, one of them didn’t even get the Booster model he ordered and the other had no battery which is one of the most expensive items. It takes weeks to get the money back if you even get it back at all and Uscooters USA will not warranty or work on any scooters not bought from authorized dealers in the United States so your kind of on your own to go back to where you bought it. I bought mine directly of the Uscooters website and the minor problem I had was resolved by their service department right away. It’s worth it to pay a little more to know what your getting and to have support.
Court Rye
7 years agoSo sorry to hear about your friend… I’m with you on buying from dealers or “official” sources in the US. aliExpress seems neat but the time and risk often outweighs the money saved :/
Peter
7 years agoI have tried it out yesterday, from a rental place here in Timisoara ( Romania ). I like to go to these places because I see how the scooters behave over time with heavy usage. I think the design choice of the rear suspension has some drawbacks. If you are heavier you push the back of the scooter more down and the handle bars will travel more to the back, and since the deck is not so long you might have to ride in an uncomfortable position, where your shoulders are behind your feet. I would get rid of the rear suspension and put an inflatable tire for the rear wheel. From other perspectives the ride was fun. ( even if the current consumption was limited and max speed was 19 Km/h )
Court Rye
7 years agoGreat points about how the suspension could sag and the handlebar position would change as you hit bumps… excellent feedback, thanks for chiming in Peter!
Paul
7 years agoI bought an E-Twow last fall and it’s been absolutely essential in my life ever since. I live in the Bay Area and ride BART every day to work and the compactness and weight of the scooter makes it so nobody even notices that I have it with me, especially compared to when people bring their bikes on to packed peak hour trains and everybody is inconvenienced. I’ve put about 600 miles on it in a year and it still runs great and haven’t had any problems with it. I will probably buy a UScooter when I’m up to two years on my Etwow. Like any electric product the battery probably doesn’t hold as much of a charge as when it was brand new but that is expected like any other battery powered product. Overall I’m very happy with the Etwow/UScooter and recommend it to anybody that asks me about it. A lot of people have asked me about it over the last year, and I see others with e-scooters on trains and near where I work in downtown Oakland. I think e-scooters will become a big market over the next decade. Exciting times in electric mobility.
Court Rye
7 years agoThanks for the testimonial Paul! I used to ride BART to work in SF when I lived there and would have loved something like this. Hope it continues working for you for many years or that you find a worthy replacement when you decide to switch :)