5 trendy tools to get around the city quickly

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

We compared an electric bike, an electric scooter, a gyroscooter, a monowheel and an electric skate. And then we found successful models on the goods.ru marketplace.

Electric bike

On an electric bike, you don't need to pedal until the battery runs out or you want to warm up. This thing develops a speed of 30-50 km / h, and in the city more and is not needed. There are a wide variety of models with wheel diameters ranging from the classic 26 "to the compact 12". The electric bike is charged for 4–6 hours, after which it can travel 25–70 km without pedaling. If you help the motor with the pedals, then the charge will be enough for a greater distance.

Permeability depends on the model. A bike with mini-wheels will cope with Sobyanin tiles, but in the forest it will become a burden. There are electric off-road fatbikes and classic motorized mountain bikes. Cycling hybrids often have a folding design, which allows you to transport your bike in the trunk, take it on a bus or taxi, or store it on your balcony or in a small garage in winter. The average weight of an electric bike is 15-30 kg, so it is not so easy to carry it over obstacles like underground passages.

Price: 20-150 thousand rubles, depending on engine power, power reserve, options and design. A good option for daily trips over a distance of 10-20 km can be bought for 30-60 thousand rubles.

Electric scooter

The scooter is easy to operate: stand on a wide platform and steer. The average speed is 20–35 km / h, again, driving to work in parks and sidewalks is the very thing. The battery charge is usually rated for 25–45 km. The battery is powered in 3-5 hours. When fully discharged, you can reach the nearest outlet by pushing off with your foot or by holding the folded device in your hands.

The permeability of the city electric scooter is low due to the small wheels with a diameter of 6-10 inches. It is better to go around bumps, puddles, paving stones. But there are also off-road monsters like Dualton at a price of 70 thousand rubles. For roads of average lousy, an electric scooter with large wide wheels and shock absorption is enough. The ergonomics are excellent: the vehicle is compactly folded, due to its low weight of 8–12 kg it is easy to carry it in your hands, take it with you on the subway, bus, minibus. You can store it anywhere.

Price: 7-80 thousand rubles. A reliable scooter with a 25-35 km range can be bought for 15-30 thousand.

Hoverboard

In the city, a hoverboard can be an ideal transport: it is compact and fast. You can master it in half an hour, and then it's a matter of practice. Due to its design, the gyro scooter is best suited for walks and short trips - home-metro, work-cafe. The average speed is 15–20 km / h. Average travel time without recharging is 15–20 km. On average, you need to plan a couple of hours to recharge the hoverboard. You won't be able to ride with a dead battery, you have to carry the gadget under your arm.

The cross-country ability of the gyro scooter is none. Because of the small (usually 6, 5-inch) wheels, it shakes a lot on any irregularities. So a trip on Russian roads turns into a quest to find areas with good coverage. More expensive models with wheels with a diameter of 10, 5 inches and moisture protection can easily climb a small hill, overcome puddles and off-road terrain. There are no problems with storage.

Price: 7-80 thousand rubles. A powerful passable gyro scooter with large wheels and a power reserve of up to 20 km can be purchased for 15 thousand rubles.

Monowheel

The thing looks unusual, but it is mastered quickly. Modern models reach speeds of up to 40-50 km / h and can cover up to 100 km without recharging. The average capabilities of a monowheel: speed 30–35 km / h and 20–30 km on a single charge, which takes 2–5 hours depending on the battery.

This vehicle copes with bumpy country trails, steep climbs and puddles thanks to its large 16-22 inch wide wheel. You can carry the unicycle using the built-in handle, although this cannot be called an easy thing due to the average weight of 20 kg. In winter, this thing can be stowed away in the closet.

Price: 26-115 thousand rubles. Powerful passable models with a good power reserve cost from 50 thousand.

Electro skate

You control the electric skate in the same way as a regular board. The device develops a serious speed: 16-60 km / h, depending on the "filling". The battery of a good electric skate holds a charge up to 30 km and is fully recharged in 3-4 hours. You can help the board go further and faster by pushing off with your foot just like on a regular skateboard.

The permeability increases with the diameter of the wheels. At the same time, due to the weight of 5-10 kg and the small dimensions, the battery-powered skate is convenient to carry with you everywhere. And you can store it anywhere.

Price: 18-30 thousand rubles. It is interesting that for 18 thousand you can already buy a good model.

Ok, I understood the pros and cons of different electric pieces. And what exactly can you buy now?

We have selected examples of models ideal in terms of price-quality ratio, which can be found on the goods.ru marketplace. More than 800 thousand products from 2,200 verified stores are collected here. There is a separate category for electric vehicles, and with the help of a developed filter system, you can search for a device by such parameters as wheel diameter, maximum speed and even motor power.

The goods.ru marketplace gives the readers of Lifehacker a promotional code for the first order. Enter a word Life hacker when paying for purchases from 5,000 rubles and get a discount of 1,000 rubles. The promo code is valid from July 1 to July 31, 2019.

Electric bike Eltreco Good Litium 350W 2017. The unisex hardtail from Eltreco can accelerate to 25 km / h and travel up to 35 km without recharge. 20-inch wheels are optimal for urban routes, and fast enough recharging (in 3 hours) will allow you to be more mobile.

Price: 54 900 rubles.

Electric scooter Ninebot KickScooter ES2. It picks up speed up to 25 km / h, folds compactly and weighs 12, 5 kg, which makes it a good choice for the city. The battery holds a charge up to 25 km.

Price: 20,749 rubles.

Monowheel Inmotion V5F. Respected brand, futuristic design, 35 km long range. Add light weight 12kg and fast charge in 3.5 hours. Smart choice as the first or second unicycle.

Price: RUB 37,900

Hoverboard Mekotron HevoerBoard HB-1861K. This powerful hoverboard travels up to 20 km without recharging, so you can not only get to the metro, but also have a great ride in the park in the evening. The maximum speed, by the way, is really walking speed, only 15 km / h.

Price: 9,990 rubles.

Xiaomi Action Smart Electric Skateboard X1. For dessert, we have found for you the most ordinary skateboard at first glance. The electric motor of the Action Smart model from Xiaomi allows you to race up to 12 km at a speed of 22 km / h.

Price: 19 950 rubles.

The goods.ru marketplace gives the readers of Lifehacker a promotional code for the first order. Enter the word Lifehacker when paying for purchases from 5,000 rubles and get a discount of 1,000 rubles. The promo code is valid until October 15, 2019.

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