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Added second battery to improve maximum range. Good for 10 miles or more.
Lack of locking power switch or way to tether to a bike rack makes me nervous. Where it would be more convenient to leave scooter outside and use cane inside restaurants, etc., I have to get the thing indoors to keep children from making off with it and joyriding. Shoprider says any attempt to retrofit a locking power switch will require opening panels which will void my warranty. It needs lights. I've added flashing lights after being backed into by taxicabs crossing driveways. This thing is fun, liberating, and a wonderful opportunity to improvise, invent, and improve. When I was a kid, I made a roller skate scooter with all the bells and whistles. Now I myself inventing again. It's a blast!!
from Ewa, Hawii on 9/2/2008
I just love my new scooter. My husband bought me one in April this year and ever since, I've been using it whenever I need to take long walks. I'm a polio victim and has been experiencing pain on my left knee which makes walking a painful exercise. But with my scooter, I can zoom in and out of the stores or buildings without any problem. I love everything about it except for one thing. It's a little heavy for me to put back inside the car trunk as I can't carry heavy stuff due to previous surgeries. If I'm with my husband or any other companion, I have no problem. But when I'm alone, I have to find someone to help me put it back into the car. But overall, it's been a great help!!!
[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]
I bought this scooter for my mom who is a cardiac patient who likes to go but gets short of breath when she walks. It is easy to take apart and put into the car and then easy to reassemble. It is easy to load onto transport bus ramps as well. She has used it all over and has taken it on an airplane with her. The battery holds up well even on carpeted areas. She loves it and I love the independence it gives her. We have recommended it to many people who see her travelling about! I highly recommend this product.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from St Petersburg, FL on 7/4/2008
I have been driving "Little Scoot" as I affectionatly call it, for 6 months. It was so very easy to learn the driving. Love how it turns on a dime in small places like grocery store aisles. I have severe rhuematoid arthritis plus lung impairments. This scooter has saved me so much with my limited breathing when shopping, as Little Scoot hauls all the stuff for me! I just don't like that it has no 'key' or a way to lock, so have to take it inside stores. It also takes any sort of ramp (even slight upwards angles) too slow for me. Help, get me across the street before the lights change,lol. I always keep a full charge on this scooter. Other than these two things, I'm so very happy with this scooter, my first one. Oh and I'll be 65 soon......but sure wish I'd had one years ago, even when I was healthy! Hey folks...you can save "gas!" Take a scooter grocery shopping and save money!
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
It is very easy to load ,and simple to operate
even a monkey could drive it and very durable
i have had mine for about 1 year and nothing has
gong wrong with it.
Thanks Harold
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Aurora, IL. on 6/27/2008
I LOVE MY SCOOTER, where can I find a second batterie. I am unable to walk much sincce my accident, I have 6 bulged disks in my back. I have spent the last 6 years of my life confined to my home because of my limited mobility. My daughter purchased this for me 4 weeks ago and I feel like I have wings. I am able to go anywhere without having to worry about not being able to walk or keep up with everyone else.
[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
This product works great, and is an excellent value. It's very easy to take apart and to store in your trunk. Is wonderful for person with mobility limitations. Only negative is somewhat limited space for the feet due to its compact design.
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
from killeen,texas 76541 on 5/7/2008
th mobolity scooter is great,it does everything i need and want to do,thanks...
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from Buffalo NY on 5/6/2008
I was hesitant to buy the reviews semmed too good I thought they might have been written by the manufacturer
I cannot walk long distances due to back problems so going to the mall, zoo, or other places where you have to walk either caused me alot of pain or I just didn't go. This scooter is comfortable yet easy to manuver in stores. The speed is more than adequate and I am a plus size woman.
I am very happy with this purchase
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Salisbury,NC on 3/14/2008
I love this scooter. It is compact and fits easily into the car. It is easy to operate and has good speed. I can get around the park with my kids and I can go to any store now and don't need to wait for a scooter or a day without pain. Wish it had a key so people could not take it when in bathroom. People at the park commented how nice looking it was and wanted to know where I bought it.
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from Leesburg, Florida on 2/18/2008
This is one great little scooter. I love it and it help me to get around after my leg operation. Best thing I ever brought.
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
from deerfield Beach, fl. on 1/3/2008
It's easier to stow this unit in the trunk than it is to fold a walker and put it into the back seat. Puts together in less than 30 seconds. We love it.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from alabama on 12/31/2007
it makes going to the mail box a lot better it has give me so indapendance
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Tucson, AZ on 12/17/2007
Thanks - the scooter is wonderful! I have trouble standing or walking for very long. Now I'm able to go places alone again. The scooter is light enough for me to get in and out of the trunk of the car by myself. It's nice to be able to ride along beside my husband instead of him always walking behind me pushing the wheelchair. Planning on getting a second scooter for just in the house. It's great fun to ride and a Great Price!
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Lets be honest[...]Can you get better? Yup, but you maybe can't afford it! Those expensive units are HEAVY... One or two hundred pounds. Are you going to lift that into your car? All scooters are designed to be used on hard flat surfaces. Guess who's going to the park to get outside for a Picnic Lunch with this baby? ME! Finally I can go for a WALK without someone pushing my chair. I don't have to ask everytime I want to move. I've got bad Legs, bad Hands, Bad Arms. [...]
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Orlando, Fl on 12/4/2007
Just got it and put it together. Physically, unit is very nice. Seat is very comfortable (and we are large people), armrests are adjustable, thing assembles and dissassembles easily. Physically unit is comparable to others costing twice as much or more. Unit is made in China. The warranty is disappointing. It is a 12 month warranty with exclusions all over. They want at least a quarterly inspection and service with signature by an authorized dealer, or it voids the warranty. Have no idea how you do that[...]. Motor contains brushes (most motors these days are brushless), which means that brushes are going to have to be replaced periodically. Brake pads also need to be replaced periodically. It will probably take quite a bit of usage before these problems are encountered, and the cost will probably override them. All in all, it looks like a VERY good value. [...]
I think my shoprider ecko is the greatest i have nothing bad to say about it i have had it for three months i haven;t found any thing to complain about i use it in all the stores i go and it;s very easy to get the scooter in and out of the car trunk. Harold Jarrett Thank you
from Crawfordsville, IN on 10/21/2007
It's great to be able to join my daughter when she goes to the grocery store, or heads to the local mall for an afternoon of shopping. My only regret is that I waited so long to purchase a scooter.
from riverview,florida on 10/17/2007
it is great for shopping
from miami, ok on 10/6/2007
i can go places now where i couldn't before.
from Lawrenceville GA on 10/2/2007
It's great, allows me to get around the neighborhood and get to the clubhouse to play
cards.
This is so far a great little scooter. I only just got it. It fits into my car trunk. Its light enough, were I can, put in myself. It comes apart easy 1 2 3.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Modesto, CA on 8/16/2007
My Dad bought this for my Mom. I found it for him online and we have been looking for one for a long time, but they were really expensive. This one is very reasonable and what you get for the money is worth every cent! My Mom is approx 180 pounds and she has always had trouble driving the store electric carts, but when she got on this one, she didn't even want to get off of it! She had no trouble going up inclines, learning how to use it, or driving it. Anyone who states that they have trouble going uphill either has a low battery or is over the 250lb weight limit. Everyone asked my Mom where she got her scooter, and we recommend it highly to all who need one!
from blountville tn on 8/4/2007
i bought this in november of 2006 when i started losing the use of my legs.this is the best priced scooter around i would recommend this to anyone
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
I needed an inexpensive scooter that was sturdy enough to handle some serious walking and transporting while at a wedding being held halfway up a mountain and accessed by the chairlift. The scooter was light enough so that my son-in-law was able to hold it on one of the chairs while I rode another! This scooter easily met my needs and even made it up the steep grades at the Japanese Gardens in Portland Oregon! Without the scooter, I would have been reading my book in the car while my daughter and my husband enjoyed the gardens. Thank you Shporider for making my life much more enjoyable!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Pennsylvania on 7/4/2007
We have had a great experience so far with our scooter. It is being used by our 13 year old son who has cerebral palsy and we recently used it at an amusement park. The battery lasted all day at the park. It comes apart into 3 easily managed pieces and easily fit into the back of our car. The only drawbacks are:
No way to lock the scooter if you need to leave it unattended.
The steering handle cannot be leaned on to get on and off the scooter.
And... a wimpy horn!
from Lansdale, PA on 6/30/2007
Excellent product, well made, compact and the speed is adjustable with a knob on the handlebar mount. It is a very well built unit. My only con for this product is that it has a bit of a problem when going up a semi-steep ramp with the rider's weight on it, you will have to have someone push it while the rider activates the forward speed in order to get up a ramp. On flat ground, it is awesome and fast, it has an electronic braking system that brings the unit to a smooth stop as soon as the rider releases the forward or reverse control. Also this unit is rather heavy for the elderly (around 60 lbs. with the battery on it.) and getting it in and out of a small SUV or van will require someone who can lift (at least 60 lbs.)in and out of a vehicle. It folds down very easily to fit into a small area after removing the seat, folding down the handlebars, and removing the arm rests from the underside of the seat.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Surprise, AZ on 6/17/2007
My second small lightweight scooter. This one great in most all respects. Would not recommend to someone with long legs and big feet (over 6 foot tall.) Battery pack easily removed and can be lifted without much problem into SUV or large trunk. Small size leaves lots of space left over for luggage. This is a real winner and at price of [$] a real killer deal.
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
I just love this scooter I can lift it into my trunk with ease. My Mustang Convertiable has NO ROOM AT ALL...but the entire scooter fits into my trunk.I have no Medical Ins. I'm glad [...] can offer a scooter to people who need assistance . MY THANKS TO[...]!
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Hallsville, Texas on 4/19/2007
This little scooter far exceds my expectations. A sturdy machine with a faster than walking top speed. Dismantles quickly and stores in our small cars trunk. A super buy.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Baytown, Texas on 4/7/2007
I have MS and have had 2 strokes, not to mention recovering from cervical cancer. I am 46 yrs old and I have been in a wheelchair for 7 years and needed something that I could get in and out of my car and be totally independent. First of all when my scooter arrived I found the battery to be fully charged. It was so easy to assemble and then just get on and ride. Which I wasted no time. The battery lasted so long I was impressed with that too. It was nice to be able to only bring the battery in the house and not the whole scooter when it needed charging.I took my car in for a tune up and while I was waiting for it to get done, I brought out the battery charger and backed up to a wall socket in the waiting area and recharged my battery right there on the spot!. This was so convenient. The last few years I had been almost totally bedridden recovering from chemo and radiation and was unable to even go outside by myself...After my recovery I needed something that I could easily pick up and place in the back seat of my car....I had considered a battery operated wheelchair and even was looking on ebay to see if I could find one. Even though I knew that would be a little heavy for me and bulky I was looking for something that noone would have to manually push me.........Then a friend of mine brought to my attention the echo scooter [...] Since I have had my new scooter, I have been to the local mall, and many other stores that I have been wanting to go to for so long. Not only that, I have been all over my neighborhood and even went and checked the mail. Riding the scooter outside was just as smooth as riding it indoors. Riding over the speed bumps in the road and up and down my wheelchair ramp was a breeze too. The echo scooter has given me my life back!! I was very impressed with the basket (my little chihauhau loves to ride in it) and also the tote bag that came with it too.......not to mention, I dont have to wait at the grocery store for one of their scooters to become available anymore. (This was always so frustrating.) I was so surprised how comfortable the seat is too. THANKS for wonderful product and for giving me my life and freedom back!! I would recommend this product to anyone that needs something lite and easy to handle.
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
This product took an elderly dude who lost most of his leg to diabeties this year to getting his own mail, taking out the garbage (on his own), renewing his relationship with his workshop, taking care of the yard (Yes.. it gets around in the sandy yard). it is more powerfull than I can walk. Goes uphill, goes ALL day..scoots up his ramp I built for him. It is more easy to lift into the trunk than the standard wheelchair. truly..a miracle product.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Palm Bay, FL on 2/15/2007
My only criticism for this product is that it does not have a security measure to secure the machine when not using it.
[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
This is a fantastic scooter for the price! It does everything that scooters twice the price can do. The scooter separates easily into three parts that fit into the trunk of even the smallest cars.
It has some difficulty climbing steep hills or maneuvering on loose gravel or dirt, but for ordinary street use it works great. Also, there is no ignition key like in the more expensive models, so you can't leave it unattended and just take the key to prevent theft.
This scooter has given me more freedom than I've had in a longtime. I have an injured spine that surgery can't help. Due to the pain, I had been limited on where I could go. Not any longer! Now I can go almost anywhere! If you're insurance company won't cover a mobility scooter you need to definitely consider this one. It's such a great scooter for the price!
[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
I have trouble walking. I have difficulty breathing and constant pain in my legs and back.
This make my life easier. I can now take part in other things in life like visiting malls, sightseeing, traveling with family on crusies and airplanes.
Fits in trunk easily. Light enough for me to handle by myself. Battery charge lasts for about 7 to 8 miles.
I feel like I have a whole new life ahead of me.