Electric scooters

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

I saw someone today bombing down the road at car speed on one of those one wheel uni gyro electric things. I think I was mildly outraged.

 

[TopCat]

Well E Scooters are now on sale in Lidl.

I am not sure if they are the model that was supposed to be on sale in April 2019. What I do know is that they retail for £279:00 which is £100 more than the never to be seen April model.
In the best traditions of Lidl, I went in for a bit of lunch and bought the scooter as well.

 

[TopCat]

Here we are.

 

[TopCat]

 

[TopCat]

4 bolts inserted and tightened and it's ready to go.
Well it would be normally. I am going to strip it down and properly waterproof the electrical connections plus put some permanent anti puncture bloop in the inner tubes of the tyres.

 

[TopCat]

The build quality looks good. The finishing is not 10/10 though. The anti slip foot panel was not entirely affixed.

I think on the whole this gadget will keep me amused for a bit. I am interested to see if the range and speed are as advertised.
I can see me adding additional lights.
I will update further when able.

 

[TopCat]

It's an unbadged version of this scooter.
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[TopCat]

But the one above is 500 quid.

 

[TopCat]

So it's a £230 saving if you get the Lidl version.

 

[TopCat]

I am itching to go out on it. But will wait for the tyres to be sorted first.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

What's on the warning TopCat?

 

[TopCat]

What's on the warning TopCat?

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Illegal to use anywhere do not use etc.

 

[TopCat]

This is a far superior beast compared to the one they (lidl) nearly sold in April for £179.
Proper pnematic tyres, 350 watt motor. Rear disc brake.

 

[TopCat]

I'm giving thought as to how I can project an image that will keep me free of the attentions of plod.

 

[Fez909]

I watched a demo the other day and he was well impressed with the range/battery:



Tempted. Very tempted.

 

[Fez909]

I'm giving thought as to how I can project an image that will keep me free of the attentions of plod.

PCSO uniform / something official looking.

Hidden in plain sight.

 

[TopCat]

I'm excited.

 

[19sixtysix]

I'm giving thought as to how I can project an image that will keep me free of the attentions of plod.

School uniform

 

[TopCat]

I might wear a high viz belt. Fingerless leather gloves for sure.

 

[JuanTwoThree]

I'm giving thought as to how I can project an image that will keep me free of the attentions of plod.

Chief Constable, Full dress.

 

[TopCat]

In the centre of London plod won't even give you a look. Suburbs may be different. We shall see.

 

[TopCat]

Money where me mouth is.

 

[TopCat]

I'm going to channel middle class hipster wanker.

 

[TopCat]

Look at those small wheels - first pothole and you're on your arse

The hire ones have solid tyres for increased profit.

 

[TopCat]

There is a bloke that gets on my usual train with an electric scooter. He annoyed me by weaving around pedestrians on the pavements.

Saw him arrive in January with external fixators in one leg and no scooter.

People rarely practice braking.

 

[TopCat]

I've seen a couple of people riding around on these one wheel devices in London. I'm not convinced.

These look like a balancing act and look uncomfortable and they look stupid.

 

[TopCat]

What I don't understand is why the clothesline technique isn't used more often on these people. They're a menace to society, and should be treated accordingly.

Mentalist. If the law won't Nick them then garotte!

 

[TopCat]

Well I have overspent. That is certain. I hope grins and laughter will be on the menu in the morn.

 

[A380]

It’s been 21 hours now. Can only assume TopCat is dead following a hippsterish road traffic collision.

 

[TopCat]

I have not been out on it yet. I'm tempted to take it for a trial run along a section of the Thames path tomorrow morn. Just keep going till it runs out.
I am going to double check the tyre pressures. It appears to have tubeless tyres.
Got extra lights and some puncture repair gunk arriving in the morn.
I'm going to wear my most peaky blinders cap.