Well, I have to say the following:
First of all, I have had it for 1 week and I can distinguish its features, but before I get into that, let's talk about the images shown on skroutz for the scooter and what you get in your hands.
In the images, it shows two versions of the Urban Glide Ride 100 Max and you can distinguish them.
First of all, in some images, the power button is present and in others it is not. Also, the solid tires have different designs in different photos. So basically, just like in the review photos I had seen, I noticed that some received one version and some received another version (I understood this from the appearance of their speedometer) (this is about the button compared to the other version which is touch screen).
After boring you a bit with the initial topic, let's move on to its features:
It comes with only 4 screws which are used only to attach the handlebar to the stem and they also come with a special screwdriver, so you don't even need your own screwdriver.
Its grips are different from the grips of other branded scooters, which are thicker/durable/harder and rougher on the palm.
There is an Urban Glide app to download, BUT not for this model, so whether you like it or not, you will use the scooter without the app.
It is not waterproof, so don't try to take it out in the rain... it's gone... not even in puddles (which, thanks to the very straight, smooth, and without any potholes roads in Greece, it can go into a pothole and short circuit) that's what it says in the instructions at least for rain and puddles.
It has 4 modes on the speedometer, which are: a little person which obviously means walking speed, which is 3km/h (although walking is faster), the ECO mode which goes up to 6km/h, the D mode which I don't know what it means, probably drive or default or something else, which goes up to 15km/h, and the S (Sport) mode which goes up to 25km/h but you can trick it to reach 35km/h, which I have done although it's not worth it because the battery runs out faster, but if it's necessary, for example, if you feel like you will be late for school/tutoring/work, then yes, it's worth it.
TUTORIAL:
1) Hold down the brake and at the same time hold down the throttle.
2) While doing this, press the power button 5 times. You will hear two beeps, which means it entered the 35km/h mode.
If you want to change it, do exactly the same. You will hear 1 beep, which means it went back to 25km/h (sometimes it didn't work for me in this case, so close the scooter, open it again, and do the same process).
It has front and rear suspension, it comes with solid tires, and it is relatively firm in grip, but I believe the suspensions will soften over time.
It has a rear disc brake that operates with a lever.
Also, an additional thing is that you don't need to push it to start. In my case, it starts just by pressing the throttle without giving it a push with my foot. The acceleration is slow compared to others, but it's probably better because it consumes less battery. And speaking of battery, I'm not very happy, but neither negative about the autonomy. I think it's normal and comfortably covers 3 days with just the D mode... On the other hand, in S mode, the 5 bars go down faster and it will cover you for 1.5 to 2 days, maybe even one. It depends on the distances you cover.
With all that being said, here's our review:
Negatives:
• It doesn't have an app.
• It is not waterproof.
• It doesn't have good autonomy at 35km.
• It is advertised in two versions and you don't know which one you will receive.
• The bell is somewhat useless in its current position (it wasn't necessary for evaluation, but anyway).
Positives:
• It reaches 35km with a trick.
• Very good price for such features.
• It has front and rear suspensions.
• The brake is very good, neither loose nor abrupt.
• It has cruise control (I didn't mention it before).
For this money, it is worth it and more.
Of course, I haven't finished here, I will come back in 2 months or maybe less or more, but I will come back!
EDIT:
I forgot to mention that it has a very weak light and you can barely see what's happening on the road at night... This light is just enough for others to see you from a distance at night, but that's it...
Also, I learned how to deactivate the cruise control if you don't want it, the steps are as follows:
1) Press the brake and while pressing it, simultaneously press the throttle and keep both the brake and throttle pressed. While holding the brake and throttle, press the start button 5 times (like the way you accelerate to 35km/h with the trick), but on the 5th press, release the brake and throttle abruptly without waiting for any beep, and then it will beep on its own (1 beep to indicate that the cruise control is deactivated and 2 beeps to indicate that it is activated again if you repeat the same process).
Also, I think the scooter has power and charges on its own if you roll it while it's turned off because it charges for me, but I'm not 100% sure...
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