I was wondering which one would be better for my next scooter, an Ezip 1000 or an Go-Ped Esr750ex? As far as I know, the Esr is as much as double the money of the Ezip, have 2 mode, either turbo or Eco, while the Ezip is much lesser in money, but does slower in speed and "ok" in range. I know that eco wheelz do no carry any Go-Ped product, but I am wondering which one which suit me more. I am 5"6, 160 pounds, and currently own an Ezip 900. Thanks :D
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Posted 2 years ago # : | | -
We don't sell Go-Ped, but they have a pretty good reputation. As far as I know, they're built in the U.S.A and they claim to include only high quality components. Since I've never rode or seen one in person, it's hard for me to say for sure. But after looking at the specs, I just can't figure out why they cost $1000+. This is a 24V machine (with a 750w motor) and all the range and speed specs are comparable to the EZIP E-1000. But the E-1000 is 36V machine with a 1000w motor - for over $500 less! Both have a 90-day warranty...
In my opinion -- the Go-Ped is way over-priced (that's why we don't carry them). It doesn't have a seat (unless you pay extra) and the quality doesn't look much different than the EZIP. The only noticable difference is the wood deck. But is a wood deck worth $500 extra??? It also has two optional modes (Turbo or Econo), but you can control this yourself with the throttle on the EZIP. Want to save some juice and go further? Just twist the throttle half-way! Want to go faster? Twist the throttle all the way!
In comparison to your E-900, the E-1000 is slightly bigger in size with a wider deck and higher seating position. Plus, it's direct drive -- with no chain. This means you don't have to worry about the chain popping (the Go-Ped also has a chain). Plus, the E-1000 has a rear suspension (not found on the E-900 or the Goped)...
Not trying to give you a sales pitch, but to me the choice is obvious. I'm all for buying American (and EZIP is an American company too -- they just manufacture in China), but I really can't see why anyone would pay so much for a Go-Ped...eCo Wheelz - Electric Bikes & Scooters
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Posted 2 years ago # : | | -
Yes, is true, I don't really get why their product is so over priced, I will probably just purchase the gas version(Sport), for about $500(same price with the 1000), thanks for the info :)
Posted 2 years ago # : | | -
"after looking at the specs, I just can't figure out why they cost $1000+"
The gopeds weigh much less, and they have a model called the iped that feels half as light as the ezip, they are not close in weight at all. That alone is worth a lot of money to some people who take it on the metro or need to carry it around places. That makes a huge difference. If it's a pain to carry around that reduces it's utility. I think that's the biggest difference.
But also the ezip can't freewheel as it's direct drive, which means going downhill the gopeds can go WAY faster, the speed and fun factor makes the feel of the two quite different. It's also really different when you run out of batteries because the goped is so much lighter if you need to take it back up a hill.
The gas ones make a lot of noise and if you carry them around or use them to commute to work you will smell like gas in the office so those are not practical for any purpose except fun on the weekends as far as I can tell. Sure they can be souped up to go really fast (google goped vs transam for a really funny youtube video if you want to see what I mean), and Google youtube for goped tricks and you'll see cool stuff, but seriously those gas ones are a deathtrap not a useful commuting tool.
Electric ones are fast enough to be fun. I agree gopeds are overpriced given that they are the same in terms of reliability (there's a reason they both have only a 90 day warranty, and that is they break). Talk to anyone who owns one of these scooters to commute daily. One day you take it out in a bit of rain and oops, stops working. Another day the brakes are scraping you need to get them fixed, sometimes a battery fails, its always something. None of these companies build a scooter that is anywhere near as reliable as a car, so for folks who are thinking of using to to commute to work like I did, they all kinda suck for that purpose.
They are fun tho. Whatever folks choose I think it up to them and their budget. Gopeds are rare because no one can afford the things, but not because they are the same as the cheaper scooters. In my opinion gopeds are better. But are they twice as good, because they are twice the price? I'm not so sure about that one. Like I said I'm a bit pissed at both manufacturers because they can't weather seal their stuff and use parts that don't fail so often, but I like the goped a bit more personally.
Goped is a nice design and wood deck is not the only difference by the way, the goped front cantilever suspension on the hoverboards has a really nice bounce to it, it's more fun than shocks to ride, so you can't just compare does it have rear shocks or not. What kind of shocks and structure of the suspension matters a lot. So, even though it does have the "advantage" of rear shocks, it still isn't softer to ride (its a close call though).
Just my 2c.
Posted 11 months ago # : | | -
gaffe,
Thanks for the input! Since I've never actually riden a Goped, all I can do is go by the specs...
Yes... some of the Goped's use Li-Ion batteries, so obviously they're much lighterweight. I can definitely see the advantage to this if someone needs to regularly carry or transport their scooter. The batteries will also last much longer, but the price tag goes up substantially (we're talking 4 to 5 times the cost ($2000 to $3000+ vs. $500!) of an EZIP!). If you look at the standard (SLA) Goped scooters, they weigh 62lbs, almost exactly like the EZIPs. And they still cost over twice as much...
The Go-Peds are all chain-driven, but do they truly freewheel??? I'm not sure because I never riden one, but we have some EZIPs that are chain-driven and they definitely don't freewheel easily. There's a huge amount of resistance from the chain / motor, making it almost impossible to use as a "kick-scooter" when it runs out of power. Not sure if this is also true with the Gopeds, but if they do "truly" freewheel I can see that as a small advantage (for going down hills or for operation when you run out of power)...
But in general, they still seem highly overpriced. If you compare the SLA Goped model, it's over twice the price of the EZIP E-1000. As far as I can tell, there are no major differences besides the wood deck, a slightly improved front suspension and maybe better freewheeling capability. But it doesn't include a seat, rear suspension or rear disc brake.
The only way I could see choosing a Goped is if I had lots of money to spend, and it was absolutely necessary to have a very lightweight scooter with Li-Ion batteries. But to be honest, it could still be done much cheaper if you purchased an EZIP and replaced the SLA pack with NiMh or Li-Ion.
Not saying they're not nice scooters... just very expensive ;)
Posted 11 months ago # : | | -
Your right I was mixing in stats from all different
models, however even if you take a specific example, I just looked up the ezip1000 spec sheet and the godped esr hoverboard 1000 specs and the top speed is listed by the manufacturers as 15mph vs 20mph, a 25% difference. About freewheeling I never had a ezip with chain but the goped freewheels like a bike, there is some resistance but downhill it can go much faster than the top speed otherwise if you just let it and dont brake.The weight ranges from 41-55 lbs, also a good percentage lighter, depending on model and all have better range ( regardless of specs, as you said above one is 24v vs 36 so of course the battery lasts longer).
I agree with you anyway, the price is astronomical, all I am saying is if younare willong to get rioped off a bit it does have some advantages.
Posted 11 months ago # : | |
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