, we did the evaluation of Mavericks electric bicycle, and the object of today’s evaluation is electric scooter —one is E22 from Nine, and I bought it for about 1,800 yuan.
did not hesitate too much when choosing a car. No. 9 has a pivotal position in the field of electric scooters, so I bought it directly without comparing it with and Xiaomi . The budget is within 2,000 yuan, and I also looked at the cheaper models in Nine, and finally ordered the E22 because of the value of
! Of course,
is a simple comparison. E22 is also the most balanced product within 2,000 yuan in the No. 9 product series.
1. The tires are a set of 9-inch high-elastic run-flat tires, which adopt the air-free tire technology. It is said that it is a black technology developed by No. 9 for three years. No. 9 claims that this air-free technology uses a new type of PU foam material to fill the tires, which solves the problem of puncture and air leakage of pneumatic tires, and at the same time retains the comfort of pneumatic tires and does not require post-maintenance.
2, the appearance is very simple, and it is an electric scooter with no exposed wiring harness. Generally, there will be some brake wiring on the appearance of electric scooters, but E22 has none at all, and all of them are concentrated in the pipe, which makes it look and feel It looks more concise and highlights the level of craftsmanship. When choosing
, I didn't care much about battery life, because I didn't have a strong demand for commuting distance. The theoretical battery life of the E22 is 22 kilometers. It is equipped with a 5.1Ah 36V ternary lithium battery and has a BMS battery management system. The brakes are E-ABS electronic brakes + rear brakes. The actual test is still very sensitive when encountering an emergency.
That is to say, my idea of choosing an electric scooter is very simple and rude -
1, big brand; Perfect quality control and quality assurance, while mid-to-high-end brands have more core technologies, such as a more advanced battery management system, both frame safety and battery safety will be higher. After getting
, I was surprised by some details of E22——
. First of all, the solidity of the entire aviation-grade 6-series aluminum alloy frame, and then it adopts powder coating process, which is not the smooth metal texture, but It is a spray-painted surface with dots, and the texture is very strong;
·Has an LED headlight, the brightness and lighting distance are enough to cope with low-speed riding in dark places at night.
·When I went out for a ride at night, I found that its taillight design is also very delicate. On the mobile APP, you can choose whether the taillight is brighter or flashes when braking. The safety of night riding is greatly improved. The key is to see it at night It looks very cool.
·The courier box sent by mail is very large. After disassembly, you only need to install the faucet handle. The 6 hexagonal screws are equipped with special tools. I, a weak woman, can easily fix it in 3 minutes. To activate
, you need to install the No. 9 Travel APP. After opening it, you need to connect via Bluetooth. You need to watch the tutorial before proceeding to the next step. In fact, basically all settings are done in the APP, which also makes it have no extra buttons. The two important parameters that
need to set are:
1, at what speed to start the electric drive mode, I set it to start at 6 km/h, because I think the start speed is too low, and the inertia will make the impact feel too obvious, which is not very safe.
2, when setting the mode, it is recommended that beginners must set it to the speed limit mode, and the maximum speed should not exceed 10 kilometers per hour.
Regarding riding, you must first take good protection, especially for the first time. Be sure to wear a helmet and protective gear, and it is strongly recommended for beginners to practice in an open field.
It is not the same as an electric bicycle, it is not a twist mode, but a button mode. The button on the right hand is the switch, and the left hand is the electronic brake. In case of emergency, the electronic brake + rear foot brake can be combined to fully guarantee safety. What
also needs to pay attention to is that since the wheels are really small and there is no shock absorber at all, even black technology tires cannot avoid bumps. over decelerationThe belt is barely enough, but if you ride on potholed roads and very long-distance bad roads, it is not comfortable at all. So it is only suitable for riding on smooth roads such as asphalt, , and cement in good road conditions. Because of this, the use scene of electric scooters has become very embarrassing - although it does not have national standards like electric bicycles and needs to be licensed, it seems very convenient to buy and ride, but it also means that it is on the open road From the legal point of view, there is no right of way - that is to say, driving on open roads is illegal, and more importantly, it is not very safe.
So electric scooters are more suitable for use in relatively closed public areas, such as schools, communities, parks, factories, and so on. And thanks to the foldable feature, it can also be put in the trunk and taken to the suburbs, parks and other relatively open environments for low-to-medium speed riding.
Postscript:
I also looked at the regulations of various places. For example, Jinan has explicitly prohibited electric vehicles from entering the subway since this month. The reason is that batteries with large volume and capacity have certain safety hazards in a closed environment. I estimate that there will be more and more subway stations implementing this regulation, so usage scenarios such as the "last mile" are actually not as compliant, legal and reasonable as shared bicycles.
So after purchasing an electric scooter, I don’t think it will be a market segment with broad development space like the national standard electric bicycle. It is more like a digital toy for geeks, wandering on the edge of regulations and gray areas. Because there is no usage scenario that is legally compliant and solves the pain points of most people, it will be a relatively niche category.
I also noticed one thing when I bought it, that is, the manufacturer will provide the original seat to make it more like a bicycle, but I personally don’t recommend it. It is not very comfortable without the shock mechanism itself; more importantly, the rear wheel gear and foot brake will not work after the seat is installed, which will increase potential safety hazards; finally, if the seat is to be installed, its overall The price is probably enough to buy one of the smallest national standard electric bicycles that can be licensed, but the comfort, safety and right of way are all behind, so what is the picture?
Of course, everyone's use environment is different. The above suggestions hope to help you make a choice. In addition, if you really want to buy, it is best to ask the property whether electric scooters are allowed to enter the elevator, because some communities do not allow it. In the end,
wished everyone safe driving on the road no matter what kind of transportation they are, and enjoyment. Article by
｜Photographed by Zhao Xiaocha by
｜Ji Shi Pai
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