Kaabo Mantis v2 or Apollo City 2022 pro

Fulkaffe · 2022-07-11T14:19:23+00:00

So taking a car to and from work is a bit expensive. Riding a bike takes a bit more time and its a bit boring (especially 5 in the morning 😑). So a scooter s...

Kaabo Mantis v2 or Apollo City 2022 pro

babblefish

Not sure which Kaabo Mantis you’re considering but watch this video first.

PaulN

That is an old video from 2020 and many of those issues have been resolved already in 2021. If offered a choice between Apollo quality and service support vs. Kaabo quality I would still lean towards a Kaabo purchase personally. If the person posting this is willing to look at other brands other than the the two options he asked about, and has a specific price range in mind - there are other scooters that may be better choices.
Here is a 2 month old review of the latest model

aegarces

PaulN what scooters would you say are better choices than these two?

DrScootLittle

Here’s our review, which includes actual top speed (2-direction run with sustained top speed in each direction averaged together to eliminate the effect of headwind and tailwind, as they do in land speed record rules) a real world range test, and braking distance measurements. And the real weight. (the bathroom scale measurement in the above video is off by 2 pounds)
-Paul from ESG

Fulkaffe

DrScootLittle yeah i saw that one. But whats ur take? Apollo or the mantis? Or should i wait for the segway p100 😬🫥?!

ItsAqua

If you do plan to get the mantis get the mantis V2 from fluid or get the mantis pro SE from Voromotors. There are a few differences between the pro SE and V2 but it’s still a mantis .

ItsAqua

Fulkaffe ooh the Segway P100s is nice my honest opinion get the Segway p100s ESG hasn’t review the scooter yet but it’s basically a down size GT got the same handlebars and dash comes with NFC reader 10 in tubeless self healing tires and has a app which is a bonus not as fast as the mantis or Apollo since it only goes 30 mph but plenty fast and it has up to 62 miles range

Honestly for me I would pick Segway over the mantis and Apollo you’re basically getting a mini GT worth the $2000 for me. I would’ve got it if I knew about it

ItsAqua

ItsAqua FYI I’m crying on the inside because I want this scooter but can’t afford since I brought the VSETT 9+ and new tires for it

babblefish

That P100S looks great but mechanical brakes on a $2000 scooter? No thanks.

ItsAqua

babblefish yea there’s some cons about the scooter

Fulkaffe

Mantis is a no go for me. Just noticed it got tubes 😬. Riding with tubes where I live is not recommended ☹️💸

PaulN

aegarces
Honestly I will be biased because of my own personal good experience with the Mantis, and mixed experiences with my Apollo.
The Segway is still not finalized, and has no longer term test. However Segway does make quality products, These new scooters do have a high level of "cool’ factor as well. Searching for just the right scooter is hard, just as soon as you hit the buy button the next day some random video will pop up giving you buyers remorse. You just got to make a decision at some point and be happy with your choice.

I would like to test drive that new Mantis GT pro just for fun one day. But will it be a $2000.00 scooter or one quite a bit more from what i have seen it listed for on some dealer websites US$3250.00). The Emove cruiser seems to be a quality product at a good price point as well. It seems to be the one scooter that takes some rain exposure too in real world reviewing, which seems to be important in his wish list.

aegarces

PaulN Thank you for your reply. I’ve been considering an electric scooter for commuting to work in a downtown area 2 miles from home with large hills. I need to be able to move quickly between work and home to care for pets and live in a place with four seasons. I have been looking at these two scooters as well and the negative reviews for Apollo have been concerning to the point of removing them from my list. I have gathered that the e-scooter market is still very young and there hasn’t been enough time to measure long term reliability and establish strong customer service reviews. These are transportation machines and parts do fail with use! I don’t mind the DIY aspect as I’ve worked as a mechanic on bicycles in the past and am handy. I do want to have a good idea of what I am signing up for and where to go when problems arise. The Kaabo Mantis V2 (24amp) is the way I’m leaning, it seems to be fairly reliable and there are service options nearby if something beyond small repairs comes up. I do also appreciate the plug and play components on this model for repairs sake. I have been an avid cyclist most of my life and also had push scooters and skateboards as a youth, would test driving first be recommended? Or, just take the leap!

ItsAqua

aegarces I would recommend test driving it out first if you can. If you can’t well take the leap and pray

aegarces

ItsAqua Thanks! Yes, test driving is a must. The only scooter I could find locally was a Hurley Juice 5. While fun to ride, it had very narrow handlebars and no suspension and traveled 12-15mph. I’ve become very leery of purchasing a $2000-$3000 scooter from an online retailer. There are plenty of bad reviews about shipments that were damaged or lost with little support from online vendors. Does anyone recommend a vendor or have positive experience ordering online?

ItsAqua

aegarces any scooter in particular?

aegarces

ItsAqua I had narrowed my search to the Kaabo Mantis v2 (24amp), I’m within driving distance of a Fluid Freeride shop but have seen some negative reviews of shipping from their online store, shipments lost or damaged without great responses from customer service. My state has a 20mph speed limit, so maybe it’s overkill (Mantis) but the whole package is appealing.

ItsAqua

aegarces well if you’re in driving distance I think you can get it in store I could be wrong the Mantis V2 does have another version sold by Voromotors call the mantis pro SE which has basically the same spec and they also just released the Mantis GT

ItsAqua

ItsAqua I also have a 20 mph speed limit but I don’t think the police are going to care about how fast you’re going as long as you are riding safe and not causing problems for pedestrians or traffic

aegarces

ItsAqua Thanks, the NYC Fluid Freeride is my closest shop for any Kaabo scooters. I think I need to make a trip to see firsthand. They did have an 18amp model in stock but I read the 24 is a better battery. For my local commute, I have to travel 2 miles each way, the appeal of a scooter was to greatly reduce parking fees, gas and being able to make quick trips home for pets. We have four seasons in the northeast and I’ve gathered that riding in wet (rain or snow) isn’t advisable or is just dangerous. I’d be curious if there are riders who brave the cold during dry moments in the winter months.

ItsAqua

aegarces I rode my scooter in the winter time and my fingers were freezing with our without gloves