Anyone try this scooter on dirt trails? I am interested in purchasing this scooter for light trail riding with minimal soft sand.
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It is okay to ride on hard compact dirt, However on loose sand you will need to make sure you keep the chain well oiled.
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It's really made more for asphalt. It will go off road in short spurts. But you need to be gentle with it and ALWAYS check fastener tightness before riding and at least once a month in general.
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I ride mine on dirt trails with loose sand. It does fine, however you need to clean the chain often. Also, I use a WD40 bike chain lube that is specifically designed for dry, dusty climates, and it seems to prevent build-up on the chain better than some of the teflon-based lubes.
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I don't have great balance either... It works best on a flat surface (not uphill) but I was ok with my balance. It is a workout, so don't expect it to be like a scooter.
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The tires are designed for off-road use. I ride this thing on grass and dirt sometimes. Just don't expect to achieve 30MPH on off-road trails or 20 mile range. Those numbers get dramatically reduced.
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On flat ground sure. I am 96lbs, and the scooter can push me up a small hill nicely, but if its a sharp incline, the scooter has to heave and ho. I wouldnt even bother getting the hill climbing kit either. I know a suggestion was to call the company, but honestly, they'd try to sell sand to someone who lives in the desert. I'd take what ever they'd say with a grain of salt. They dont actually manufacture the scooters, they mass buy them from some chinese company, slap their logo on them, and distribute them at an inflated price. imo, if I were you, I woul just get a 49cc scooter. You can find one for the same price give or take 100 bucks, and those things actually are meant for the road. On flat ground sure. I am 96lbs, and the scooter can push me up a small hill nicely, but if its a sharp incline, the scooter has to heave and ho. I wouldnt even bother getting the hill climbing kit either. I know a suggestion was to call the company, but honestly, they'd try to sell sand to someone who lives in the desert. I'd take what ever they'd say with a grain of salt. They dont actually manufacture the scooters, they mass buy them from some chinese company, slap their logo on them, and distribute them at an inflated price. imo, if I were you, I woul just get a 49cc scooter. You can... » Read More On flat ground sure. I am 96lbs, and the scooter can push me up a small hill nicely, but if its a sharp incline, the scooter has to heave and ho. I wouldnt even bother getting the hill climbing kit either. I know a suggestion was to call the company, but honestly, they'd try to sell sand to someone who lives in the desert. I'd take what ever they'd say with a grain of salt. They dont actually manufacture the scooters, they mass buy them from some chinese company, slap their logo on them, and distribute them at an inflated price. imo, if I were you, I woul just get a 49cc scooter. You can find one for the same price give or take 100 bucks, and those things actually are meant for the road. « Show Less
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its great on different terrain. Sand will always be harder though - much like like bicycle wheels.
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I have not used it on sand but have used it on bumpy trails and grassy areas and it worked very well on both. It is very easy to handle and my granddaughter loves it
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I would mostly use it on flat surfaces. I've tried to take it on rougher terrains and it shakes and rattles and is very bouncy. Doesn't do very well on dirt roads.
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this is no ordinary scooter works well on dirt , grass as well as roads! it goes where the bikes goes !!
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It would clearly depend on how soft the sand was. On the bright side, however, it does have a higher ground clearance than most scooters and large wheels. So it will obviously do better on any type of sand than a small travel scooter or one with smaller wheels. Scooters specially designed for sand with huge balloon type tires are made but would not be practical for everyday purposes on normal surfaces. Bill Keene 954-421-3169 Boca Home Medical Solutions
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The handling on the Knowped is way smoother than anything with PU wheels. I have a Goped Kicker with fairly thick poly urethane wheels and the vibration is still teeth rattling compared to the Knowped. The only thing I can imagine giving a smoother ride is air tires, but then you're looking at a different class of scooter altogether. My appreciation of the Knowped just keeps growing with every ride, I can trust it over all sorts of less than ideal surfaces. Hope that helps!
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In the highest power mode it SHOULD be able to but you would probably be operating at half its top speed on flat and run out of power pretty quickly (maybe 20-30 minutes. It would probably be pretty hard to ride at the beach but on low grass it should be pretty good. I weigh around 180 and it has no trouble pulling me around but can only top speed at about 14mph running for about a little less than an hour. It doesn't have much trouble going up hills since this thing has torque for days; overall it is a huge piece of machinery, the title of it should be called "EMAD Dirt Rider DuneBuggy you stand up on"
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Not really. But the good news is the throttle is variable so the rider can go as slow or fast as they are comfortable. My grand kids all had non motorized scooter experience and I think that would help. The 200 is leaps and bounds above the 100 or 150s that are full throttle oe nothing.
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Hi,I really haven't done much off road.The throttle switch is plastic and I was afraid it may break.I have done curbings,lawns,and some crappy roads.Handles well on these surfaces.The tires seem to be cracking on the sides.Little disappointed only had it a year.
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I have ridden it on dirt paths and it worked fine. The tires are clearly street tires but they work.
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I am having similar issues with sea scooter GTI. Grinding noise, propellor not turning.Did you resolve this ? D
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I agree with the others. The wheels are cheap plastic and do an ok job on the sidewalk. I would not think this is a good stroller for dirt trails.
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I own mine for a couple of months now.i ran mine on almost any terrain and nothin went wrong with it.and everytime im done playing with it i use old toothbrush and all purpose foam cleaner.and when the car's dirt are loose and its cover in suds i shoot with water hose.im directly shooting at the ESC and motor and mine always run smooth and look mint.so about the water proof ability of the car i think its pretty good.and about the warranty coverage if the waterproofing fails our only way to find out is by calling horizon hobby or vaterra. tip:when washing car remove wheels from car as the water can go inside and absorbed by the foam tire insert.wheels will be heavy and rob u power.