Electric Bike or Electric Scooter: Which is Better for You in 2022?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ธ.ค. 2020
- I have had the opportunity to try out many Electric Scooters and find that in a lot of cases they are exceptional in many ways. They're light, they're usually cheaper, they're compact and super easy to ride. So I thought I would try out some electric bikes and see which is better.
On a chilly winter's day, Melissa and Michael and I tried out both an E-Scooter and an Electric Bicycle. I must say the ride on the bicycle over the bumps is much nicer (especially the bridge with wooden slats) and I think for longer range commutes where you have a safe spot for storage at home and at work then an e-bike could be a good fit. For me however, I work from home and the bike storage area where I live is ...less safe. As a result I need to carry the electric scooter up the stairs and it's a lot lighter than an e-bike. Overall I find the scooter easier to work with in a city...I can roll it around a grocery store, ride it to soccer practice and if I'm visiting friends, just fold it up and carry it and leave it safely stored until my departure.
Which do you prefer? Electric Scooter or Electric Bicycle?
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E Scooters are best. Almost no maintenance. Almost nothing to go wrong. No snapped spokes, no buckled wheels, no gear adjustments, no chain jamming or snapping cleaning, the list is endless. EScooter win hands down.
thanks for sharing...I do prefer I quality scooter :)
not true. also, if something happens with your scooter. you have to be prepared to be more hands-on in comparison to an e-bike
…and not physical activity
Scooter is not for much exercise compare to ebike. I have both
@@noformstyle Yes, the scooter requires no exercise. That's one of its advantages. You should go to a gym to get proper specific exercise, instead of relying on whatever random exercise you happen to get as part of your commute.
Great video, thank you. Exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately, this didn't help me decide on one. I want both now! LOL
Glad I could help Tyson! LOL
I’ve never ridden a scooter before and as a senior I’m not sure I should try, But it looks like great fun, even more than my electric bicycles. And it has to be a bunch easier to get them into a truck.
Great video.
They're a hoot!!!! Super easy to ride :)
I've had my first ebike experience in NYC using rentable Citi Bikes. I fell in love. And so my search has begun... great video btw! The only drawback to the ebike is the possibility of a sore behind after long rides... but I guess I could purchase a softer seat. The e-scooters would be a probably greater experience but it is just so different and the city roads can be tough. However, my back side would be happier.
Best of luck! Either can work...and if you're renting e-bikes you can buy a gel seat and put it on when you ride :)
Tough on butt or on knees you choose!
Cool ! Cheers from Turkey, such a bright and fullfilling video. Thanks for the view and infos !
Thank you very much! Cheers from BC :)
Thanks for your thoughts on both. I bought two scooters recently and now I’m wondering if I should have just got one and an ebike. What kind of attachments do you have to strap on the osmo pocket to your helmet?
Hi John...I still love my scooter :) As to attachments I just use a helmet mount and gopro attachment to attach the camera to the helmet...hope that helps :) I just bought the stuff off Wish.com :)
Tim, oh man you better watch out the naysayers of either bikes or scooters may come after you!! I think it is tough to say OR for bikes and scooters. I think the strong points of both are different enough that if someone can afford it, having both is the way to go. Bikes tend to be much more efficient, using a lot less battery watt hours per mile ridden. Good points about tire size, comfort, portability, and security. Now we just need a bike that is built to hold a scooter on its back rack with a battery shared between the two.
I go with a bike every time from a recreation standpoint but I like exercise. Good work on your channel!
Cheers for your thoughts....love the idea of a rack for the scooter :) :) thanks my lovely wife is a TH-camr (I shoot and do all the photography and video edits etc...) so I thought it time to make the channel look a bit more professional :) I'm thinking of doing a collaboration video...if you're interested send me an email :) It would be a Zoom call recorded and then we can post it on our channels :)....could be a hoot :)
Thank you! Thinking of buying one of the two just don’t know which!
It's a tough call...I leaned towards escooters to start with...it was cheaper and easier for me to store safely and carry up the stairs to my apartment. :)
I like scooters more because you don't need to ride it in a hunchback position and greater portability.
I'm with you on that :) :)
Love the portability (which is why I went with a scooter)
and the position is very nice :)
Cheers
Bike is better because u can sit down and enjoy your ride.
great review, thanks!
Thanks for watching! @xav8orx
I usually walk everywhere in my town up to 5mi round trip. Getting there isn't a problem but I always end up with alot of bags from shopping. Which is better for me to use.
If you have a home that you can ride your bike into the garage to keep it locked and safe then an e-bike is pretty handy
Bike can probably carry alot more stuff
for sure Archy :)
Ghank you. I have 25km one way to go to work.im debating buying one of this instead driving my big suv,with gas prices now and the horror of traffic ,would you say ebike is ok for that kind of distance?
Thank you
@Chef E
So many questions I have, but before spending the money on an Ebike, could you rent one for the day and do a test run to see if it will work for you?
You could do a run to work from home and see if it's not too far.
I did 40 Ks to a soccer game (roundtrip) and it was fine...you'll get in better shape for sure :)
IF you decide to get an ebike do ensure you get one with a large battery so that you can use it on your travels to work without range anxiety.
Hope this helps :)
Cheers
Can you get an ebike that does 42mph for $1500? You can with a scooter. Price per performance scoots win hands down.
interesting ...I hadn't thought of that :) :)
Yeah maybe but i value my safety more so i go with an E bike plus you can get it home easier if you run out of battery.
What do you think about the lectric XP lite electric bike? It weighs 46 lbs and cost $800. It also folds.
sounds like a goof price for an ebike...I can't recommend what I haven't reviewed so I can't say :)
However, Jim at Electron Surfer has reviewed some and I completely trust his reviews :)
th-cam.com/users/ElectronSurfersearch?query=lectric
I think both are great for different things. In my case i have both a ebike and escooter, i use the scooter for shopping, picking up food etc. its nice cause i can bring it inside anywhere. The ebike i use for going on trails and around the coast of victoria bc where i live, the bike is nice for the longer rides. Also with the bike i can pedal and get some exorcise.
Well said! Exactly my experience...although I just did a long range test on the Wolf King GT on Sunday...(video release this Sunday), and it was amazing riding the Goose along towards Sooke :) :) Loved it as you'll see in the video :)
Hey there! I'm in Victoria too! Any suggestions on a really big guy? I'm 6'6" in bare feet, but 6'8"with shoes on, and hovering around 300lbs. I was in a Bike Accident resulting in losing the use of my left Leg from the knee down. Tried riding a bike again but having no control with my left foot, it kept sliding off the pedal. Right now I'm using an Electric Wheelchair that gets about 20 km per charge, but I'd like something that goes even farther, like out to U-Vic. Since you're such an expert, which models would you recommend to carry a big guy like me? I've been watching lots of stuff on TH-cam and heard good things about the Appolo Ghost which can carry up to 300lbs, and the Appollo City Pro which can carry up to 330lbs (so me plus a helmet and a back pack of stuff). I see you're on the Songhees area. Could we meet sometime? Better to see them and try them, than to buy one and find it's not my size. I'm always worried about the Handlebars being short and can't extend up far enough, but I'll never know unless I stand on them! Thanks for having your site so I've got someone right here in Victoria I can talk to! Have a great day!
Cheers Matthew!
Happy to meet up with you :)
Best to reach out via email and we can do a quick test ride :)
visit my website , but if I cut and paste the email address here I'll get spam :)
Cheers
Tim
@@TimsElectric Hey there Tim! You can contact me at this....... In small letters write down the First letters of my First and Last name. Then the first three letters of the city we're in. Then the two letters of the Province we're in. Then the asterisk, and the 7th letter of the alphabet followed by....sounds like nail.
I didn't realize my website had been hacked...new one coming soon :) I couldn't figure out your cryptic reply lol
just email info at my domain name which is timselectric.ca :) Cheers
If I was more of an adult I would probably have an electric bike, but I'm not. Stand up electric scooters are much more fun to me. Bike riders are not really friendly to scooter riders around here it seems, probably because they are hunched over a contraption of historical design, with their wrists and perineum taking up much of the weight their feet are designed to hold, while I'm flying by them on something which, by comparison, is a magic carpet.
awesome Alex...stay young :) love the magic carpet idea :)
Haha... e-scooters really do fly by the bikers easily.
Great comparison 👏
Glad you liked it
I'm your fan from morocco , i had ninebot escooter I don't like it just because no seat , i preferred ebike now
cheers to you in Morocco :) :) hope you find a good solution :)
Hard decition....guess the big concern r the wheels....Yume D4+ 2000w can do up to 40mph😬 ...n now also u have the foldable 20" bikes 500w 25mph ..both can do up to 40 miles...n both cost 1300$ on amazon....tough
I think it comes down to storage and if you have stairs...but scooters are more fun IMHO 😁
Question please, if a scooter battery dies on me can’t I just ride it like a regular kick scooter? I’m in Ottawa and can’t wait for spring to come and get myself an e-scooter or e-bike. I bet in winter they won’t be practical eh?
Typically if the deck is nice and low you can kick scoot it home if the battery dies :)
and you're nutz to think about riding in Ottawa in the winter lol...the Rideau freezes by Christmas some years...crazy Canucks :)
Which one are you looking at getting? :)
Cheers from Canuck to another :)
@@TimsElectric thanks for your reply. LOL yeah winters are tough here sometimes but they’re beautiful still. I was thinking of the Segway Ninebot MAX e-scooter just because it has been sold in Costco and i don’t know any better, but I’m open to your suggestions please.
I like the Ninebot Max...good first scooter for sure :) but I would also check out my other videos (especially if you're a big guy) and see if there are others you like the look of :)
The Inmotion S1, the Niu KQi3 Max, the Emove Cruiser...so many options :)
@@TimsElectric ❤ appreciated will definitely check your review videos for these ones… thanks
happy hunting :)
Great video. First. Where are you. The bike lanes were beautiful. And the streets. Beautifully paves. No potholes 😭 No potholes. I'm in Toronto. What bike lanes we do have are pretty good. But most streets. Yikes. Have to keep your wits about you. I have an Ebike that I love. Fat tires. Considering an escooter for my university daughter. To get from her apartment to school and then class to class at UofT. Just a little shy re safety. Since you are standing. You can always do a flip on a bike but any thoughts from your perspective. Is seated better than standing from a safety perspective.?
Awesome @bellysize, to hear from you. I grew up in TO :)
Moved out to Victoria in 2014.
I just did a "Best Scooter for College Students"...could be worth a peek.
To answer your question, I find they're both very stable.
Typically if it's longer distance (over 5kms) then I recommend an ebike (suspension for sure)
I did used to ride from UofT Scarborough campus and go down Kingston Rd to Downtown on occasion..it wasn't too bad...but that was pre-bike lanes and in the summer :)
Fat tires would be nice. I would recommend you take a look at the KBO Breeze too :)
Both videos are on my channel :)
Did hit reply if I can be of help :)
Cheers :)
Clearly tour a bigger guy like me.
Have you had a chance to look at the Wolf king gt pro? There are not a lot of bigger guy reviews for that.
Big Guy Review coming very soon.
I just picked it up (Wolf King GT PRo) from the airport yesterday
Filmed the unboxing a few moments ago.
Editing tonight or Saturday
TH-cam will be live on Sunday
Then I'll be filming the review ...Big Guy Review.
Let's see if it's any good with a big guy on it :)
Cheers
Tim
Hi, great vid. My riding radius is 16-24kms (one way). I do groceries, play tennis, basketball in parks. Is that alright for a scooter or should I just go with the bike?
@Padfoot
ultimately it comes down to storage I think.
If you can park an ebike in a secure spot then it's probably the way to go.
If not and you have to carry or bring it inside for security then the footprint is so much smaller on a scooter.
Hope this helps...I use both for soccer, tennis etc...but it's so much easier to just grab a scooter (like I just did to get food for my daughter) than carrying a big ebike down three flights of stairs :)
Last point...there is a smile factor...when I ride my scooter I seem to smile more :)
Do you have any thoughts on this? The use case I'm considering is a college student who will need occasional personal transportation. The school is at the top of a hill - and it would be nice to have an ebike for the trip back to campus. The question then becomes storage - and so I start thinking about a folding scooter.
In New York State, scooters and ebikes are basically treated the same as far as the law goes - so top speed will be the same for us either way. The scooter would be legally limited to 100 lbs, which, I believe, is a very heavy scooter!
The question at the front of my mind is range - as you mentioned, it's better with the bike because you can choose how much assistance you want. The student would have to save enough juice to make it up the hill! Center of town is less than 2 miles from campus - and I could see someone driving a few miles around town before turning back.
The hill, according to Google Maps is something like a 330 foot increase in elevation. For the same money, do you think a scooter could do 5 or 10 miles around town with enough juice to climb 330 feet?
@MrTwostring
Lovely to hear from you.
First consideration is the climate. Winter for example here in Canada can be brutal. New York State, less so...but you still get a dump of ice and snow from time to time.
But assuming a more temperate climate or fair weather riding only then you're right to think about storage/theft etc.
However riding in the rain on an ebike is more pleasant and safer than riding a scooter.
Next consideration is weight of the rider. If the rider is light then a single motor scooter will suffice 10 miles for a Uscooter should be just fine.
If the rider is a big guy like me then a dual motor scooter is important for distributing the effort and longevity.
Next is maintenance.
A simple scooter like a Varla Pegasus would certainly work for me...two motors....I have one and love it...it gets me up and down the hills with ease.
Also the campus climate and attitude towards scooters vs bikes vs e-bikes
Also what are the roads like....bad roads due to salt/ice winters aren't so hood for small diameter wheels.
Last consideration, is which does your future grad like best?
Why not send me an email (link in the channel description,...if I say it here the bots will bombard me :) )
I'll be able to help :)
@@TimsElectric - Thanks. If I have more specific questions, I may circle back and email you. Lots of the details you bring up are still up in the air. I did find some more info in the meanwhile and it seems that 30 miles range is not unheard of -- but these tend to be on the 50 lb scooters.
There are a few different campuses under discussion. One is a very easy walk from town. Another has regular bus service from campus to town. The top choice is a moderate walk... but there's that hill!
I think I will email you.
Email rec'd :)
I'm Indian students studying in canada .. thinking to buy E-scooter ....my dauly up and down is 30 km what do uh suggest
Wow....30ks is a long way...where in Canada? Maybe an Emove Cruiser ...lot of range there :)
It really depends on weather, your size and if there are a lot of hills :)
I didn't want to see you riding it I wanted to only hear your thoughts 😂
it's all about me :)
Curious if you've seen my recent videos...I'm trying to improve :)
In my experience scooters are cheaper, faster and can be kept inside your apartment. If you live in a high theft area, scooters are a great option. They are also easier to bring inside a train or taken on an Uber. Ebikes are more comfortable for longer distances and can carry more things. They are also safer than scooters and can be ridden in harsher weather. It really depends on your lifestyle and living area.
Succinct and bang on :) :) Thanks :)
The better answer is which one is safe. For me the scooter is safe since I just got injured riding a bike.
sorry to hear of your accident Vee...that sucks :(
I would prefer eBike. Because,
1. In afternoon I will pedal it when I want to do some exercise.
2. I can go out of towns for recreation without thinking much about battery.
3. I can carry a lot of cargo in both front and back carrier.
all good points :) :)
My thoughts on the 2. The scooter i can be folded . Ebike can also but not for me. Possibility of theft ,vandalism increases in the city.
Cost 1/5 the price . 2500 for a bike 500 for the scooter.
Gas almost 6.00 usd, think about that!!
love your points Daryl :) :)
And $6/gallon is insane!
What’s the name and brand of your scooter?
@@t.terrell7037 I don't have a scooter atm
Ebikes are better cause they have bigger tyres and you don't feel the bumps on the road, also you are sitting down rather than standing up in an awkward position, BUT they also cost more and are harder to cart around in your car. It all depends on what you want to use them for? A shorter but fun ride is great on an escooter, however, if you want to get some exercise and be comfortable in the process an ebike is a better option.
thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree with some of your ideas but much prefer the ride of standing on a scooter to that of sitting on an ebike seat for longer runs...maybe I'm different :)
@@TimsElectric No you're not different I'm just new to e scooters that's all. For me it's something different whereas with a bike I've been riding one ( not an electric one) for years. So I'm used to that environment. It depends on what you get used to
@@europeanconfidence32 totally makes sense :) :) I must say ebike or escooter, they both make me smile :)
When it comes to security scooters outperformed ebike on a ebike if you leave it outside for more than 1hr most likely will get stolen. On scooters it needs a key plus a card activation and cellphone activation something bike thief cannot do. Also bike thief some of them never rides a scooters before that's a plus ➕. Also you can carry extra batteries for scooters for longer range.
completely agree :) :)
4:29 Here you go, the answer
glad you found what you were looking for.
ebike can go in any road condition, i use scooter
just in good road
I do like the scooters on the roads too :)
@@TimsElectric my city has the worst road i dunno if you like rocky bumpy road
@@SamuraiBud thankfully my city has lovely flat smooth roads...but rough roads aren't fun :)
Which city is this?
I'm in Victoria BC, Canada on Vancouver Island in the Pacific Ocean :)
@@TimsElectric very beautiful city ✌. Like the video also. Cheers.
@@dr-gb3tq I love it here...it is beautiful...windy today and a bit chilly...but Spring is in the air :)
@@TimsElectric maybe sometime come to visit 🙂 we are in Kars, Turkey
love to visit Istanbul one day :)
U sure u answer/reply all of the comment
I sure do :)
One more subscriber here
Thanks Chander :)
What are you riding or thinking of riding?
I'm 90kg. I am looking for good electric scooter to ride in Vancouver
@@chandervancouver1002 did you get a chance to see my top picks for 2021...check it out here and then get back to me with what your usual usage will be like..is it for commuting, off roading at Whistler...etc :) th-cam.com/video/HLrya-nq8lA/w-d-xo.html
@@TimsElectric We have Apollo Ghost in Vancouver. I think it is having good power as well as it does not burn your pocket. I will be really happy to see you making a review of Apollo Ghost
1:02
that's mike, helping me to film :)
Give it another year there gonna find a way to ban all electric anything from sidewalks ,beach areas and roads
I sincerely hope you're wrong :)
So half the video is just footage of you driving rather than answering the question?
Getting better every week...at least I'm trying to :)
100 pound e-bikes? Ridiculous. Every one I've looked at is under 60. I've owned and ridden both for almost 20 years, not just "tried" them. Even though I'm in a major city, an e-scooter has too many tradeoffs for me. After more than a few minutes, my legs get tired from standing in a fixed stance. I've got a great seat on my e-bike and have pedaled it on multi-hour rides without discomfort. Try that with a scooter. If a car cuts me off, I can come to a panic stop far faster on my bike than on a scooter. If you run out of power, it's a pain to scoot yourself home, while pedaling a dead e-bike is only marginally more difficult than pedaling a regular bike. As for your statement that you can weave in and out of traffic on a scooter and ride it on the sidewalk, both practices are inconsiderate at best and at worst outright illegal in many communities, including all of New York state. Sidewalks are for pedestrians, not scooters.
You don't even seem to really want to ride an e-bike. You want to ride a sit-down scooter. You barely do any pedaling at all in the video. That's not riding a bike. That's riding a motorcycle or a moped.
thanks for sharing your opinion
I wonder how the durability and impact absorption of big wheels with spikes and a big frame could compare to a flat stiff platform with tiny rigid wheels.
I am also guessing escooter gear-boxes must be smaller with smaller and more fragile components.
Then also tiny tires MUST wear out faster than tires 5 times their size. And be more expensive due to less availability.
I ask because you because no one mentions this and you seem to have plenty experience.
Thank you!
Stop being poor and pursharse both
haha