Hover-1 - Gambit Electric Folding Scooter w/9 mi Max Operating Range & 15 mph Max Speed - Black
Model: H1-GAM
SKU: 6419703
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The only reason this product gets 4 stars is because of PRICE/VALUE. I purchased this on promotion for $159 during black Friday, an excellent deal. If I purchased at the regular $249, then this review would be 2 stars. This scooter DOES NOT WEIGH 7 POUNDS as stated in specifications. It weighs about 23 pounds. That was probably the #1 reason I bought it, because I thought it was only 7LBS (But it was not). This scooter has absolutely horrible shocks, if any at all. You will feel every bump, rock, crack, stick in the road - And the scooter will be very loud while riding over anything that isn't a smooth, newly paved road. Acceleration is rough, speed is fair, battery is decent, build quality feels cheap and a bit flimsy, but compared to the prices of other more expensive scooters, this one did well for a "value" e-scooter. I use this scooter for commuting and it certainly gets the job done just fine. At the time of writing I have owned and used it for a week, so we'll see how long this one lasts.
Posted by GeekGuy
Works great, easy to use and convenient to fold up and put in the trunk of pretty much any vehicle with room to spare. The Bad (definitely not deal breakers for me): Tires are thin, so it's a fairly rough ride. They have another model with bigger tires that offers a much smoother ride, but price was too good to pass up on this model when I purchased. The battery meter might not be that accurate. It started stalling out on my son, so he wanted to recharge it. When I looked at the meter, it showed 3 bars (of 6), so 50% in my mind. I hopped on for a quick spin and it stalled out on me halfway up the street. Meter showed 2 bars. My son jumped on it again and it repeatedly stalled on him again in a matter of minutes, now showing 1 bar, but jumping to 2 bars of and on. This all happened on the first charge, which did last for a good amount of time over last 2 days (about 10mi). Gonna continue watching this because the battery meter should be accurate, in case your really out and about on this thing. All in all, my son lives it and I'm happy with purchase.
Posted by TKDad
This scooter is fun, not only just a ride but an experience. You do need to keep an eye on battery usage which is fine. The knob to collapse it is a bit old school compared to a click mechanism to other scooters there in the market. I have ran into a problem where it popped almost like an error code on the screen and unfortunately stopped after a month usage. I've filed a warranty claim which the company has for 90 days. I was bit disappointed never the less felt almost upgrading due to few things that could use improvement such has safety precautions like lights for not only the back but the front too. Then there is the hill take, the scooter has very little power to climb and you'll have to scoot with your foot to make it. With saying this if your budget is like mine it's decent purchase however if you think to use it on a daily go purchase something better. This was my first timer and already impressed friends and family on how clever to get an e scooter.
Posted by Dago
Customers value the Gambit Electric Folding Scooter's long battery life, build quality, and ease of use. Many appreciate its operating range and convenient folding mechanism. However, some customers reported issues with the scooter's charging capabilities, kickstand durability, and performance on inclines. A few also mentioned the scooter's weight as a concern.