When comes to off road scooters, people would normally think of those giant, heavy,
ridiculously expensive and most of the time looks intimidating scooters.
That’s understandable.
True off-road scooters must be specialized, otherwise, they would not be off-road scooters.
But what if I told you there is one scooter that looks less scary and is more affordable but still
comes with powerful motors and uncompromised performance?
It has no problems shifting its shape to play the role you need it to play,
and transforming itself to best fit your needs.
Yes! That’s right, this scooter is the Eleglide D1 Master.
Hey, what’s up? Sami here. Today I’m going to be introducing you to my new favorite scooter-
the Eleglide D1 Master and why you might really consider purchasing one of these if you are interested.
Let's take a closer look!
Let’s start with the design. On top, we have a light switch and a horn button.
This is what it sounds like if you are curious to know.
Here is the motor switch button, press down to switch to dual motor mode, up is the single motor mode.
Moving over to the right handlebar, we see an on/off key switch, just like that, you turn the scooter on. Hold
down the power key to turn on the display, it looks crystal clear under direct sunlight
The display shows you the mode - you can short press the mode button to switch among different
modes, mode 3 gets you up to 55km/h. It also shows you the current speed, ODO, and remaining battery charge.
What’s more, it has a USB port for charging, which is helpful when your phone is dying.
Moving down is the height adjustment buckle.
Down at the bottom we have a head light, the mud guard, and four front spring shock absorbers.
Then we have two 10inch 500W pneumatic and cross-country tires, with this knobbly tread,
it has a great grip on different roads. Also, each tire features a disc brake. From my tests,
it stops promptly whenever you need.
The rear tire has two shock absorbers and a bracket.
And last is the folding mechanism. I’ve got to say this is the most intuitive design I’ve ever had.
Just put this lever down, boom, done!
And if you want to unfold it, just press the lever down a bit,
put up the stem, and when you hear a click sound, you are ready to go.
Since I hopped on the scooter, let me talk about my riding experience.
The Eleglide D1 Master is less powerful than the monsters
I’ve mentioned in the beginning of the video. With dual 500 Watts of real power and 600
Watts of peak power in each, the scooter comes with a combined peak power level of 1200 Watts,
which is still plenty of power. For me I can easily bump up to 50km/h with my 85kg weight
with that kind of power on flat ground. And I can climb the steepest slope I can ever
find like nobody’s business.
And because of the awesome suspension, it generates a
pretty smooth and stable ride on almost any terrain, from rugged, muddy mountain roads
to bumpy grass roads or not-well-maintained city roads. You can even hit beams and curbs
like they aren’t even there. It just handles those without any problem! After all, it’s
primarily made for off roading!
During the riding I found the 60cm by 21cm deck was spacious
enough to place my two feet comfortably. I also felt safer
because it has noticeable lights on two sides.
Overall, I’m really happy with the ride quality that the Eleglide D1 Master offers,
it’s a blast to ride!
In my opinion, it solved one big problem for off-road scooters, which is that they are so specialized for
off-road rides, that they often lack any other uses, and are only good for that one thing.
While for the D1 Master, it has the unique quality of being a super powerful scooter
that can also serve the function of a more natural and casual scooter. If you want to
unleash your inner speed demon and have extreme fun, the D1 Master can do just that.
If you want to just use it as a commuter scooter, it serves just like your best side-kick.
If dual 500 Watts motors still sounds too fast for some people or in some countries
the max speed from scooters is limited to below 25km/h,
then I would recommend the Eleglide D1, yeah~~~
It has a single 500 Watts motor, and speed modes are 15, 25, and 45km/h. And you know
what, it comes with a seat. Now it’s my daily scooter to pick up my daughter from school
and I find it’s perfect. Because the kindergarten is only 1.5km away from where
I live. If I walk it takes 25minutes. By car, it’s just a waste, not eco-friendly,
and most importantly I don’t have a car.
I don’t want any speed faster than 15km/h, so the
D1 has just met all my needs. My daughter finds it’s super fun to ride as well,
after all, school is pretty hard for her, lol.
For more about the differences, I have listed them on the screen
and you can check them out.
Alright, that’s the video. I hope you enjoyed watching this video as much as I enjoyed making it.
In short, if you want an off-road scooter that can also be a great general scooter and
maybe serve other functions besides off-roading, like you want to use as a powerful commuter
scooter, your last mile solution, your recreational fun ride, then the Eleglide D1 Master is going
to be a good choice for you. If want something less powerful then the D1 would be a no-brainer.
If you are interested in them, I have put all the links in the description
so you can check them out.
I’m Sami and I will see you in the next one!