Today we’re reviewing the new Mosquito electric scooter, an ultra compact scooter that still packs
a ton of high end features like a powerful motor, 28mph top speed, suspension and more.
The Mosquito can be bought from FluidFreeRide and is currently priced at $1,000, but there
are sales and deals so we’ll put a link in the description to the best deals to save you money.
For shipping and setup, the Mosquito is fully assembled right out of the box,
no assembly required. All you need to do is adjust the brake levers up and you’re ready to ride.
Looking at the design of the scooter,
it’s got a simple and clean style in all black with very little branding on it.
The handlebar height is adjustable and has 2 different height settings,
so you can adjust it based on your preference. The handlebars can also fold in,
and can be done quickly by pressing a button on the grip and pulling out.
The stem also folds down easily using a foot latch at the head of the deck and clips right
into the rear mudguard - and once it’s folded, we really like that the scooter comes with a
velcro strapped handle. With a weight of 29 lbs and these smart folding mechanisms,
we think the Mosquito is one of the more portable scooters out there.
For specs, it features a 500 watt motor in the front wheel,
which can peak at 700 watts giving it plenty of power for a scooter of this size.
Riding the Mosquito, there’s 5 different speed modes you can set,
with 1 being the lowest at 5mph and 5 being the highest allowing you to get up to 28mph. Though,
one drawback is that you can’t quickly change the speed modes. In order to set it, you need
to turn off the scooter and press the electric brake lever while powering on the scooter.
This brings you to the menu setting where you can then change the speed mode.
For buttons, they are located underneath the display and there’s a button for the horn,
light, settings button and power on or off. The horn is a loud electronic horn that will
definitely be heard when you hit it. One drawback to the buttons however is the location of them,
since they aren’t facing up they aren’t as easy to see when you’re riding.
The screen on the Mosquito is a color LCD display that gives many different
stats including battery life, current speed, odometer, and even the controller temperature.
On either side of the handlebar you have 2 levers. The one on the right side is your throttle
for acceleration, while the one on the left is your electric brake lever. Pressing it will use
the front motor to slow you down and it’s also regenerative braking that will put energy back
into your battery. You also have a 2nd brake lever on the right side of the handlebar which will
apply the drum brake in the rear wheel. We found that the rear brake is actually really strong,
so much so that you can easily lock up the rear wheel for some skids.
For suspension the Mosquito has both front and rear suspension. The front suspension is
built into the stem over the front wheel, while the rear suspension is built into
the board. Both work really well to dampen most bumps in the road for a smooth ride.
For range, it has a max range of 22 miles - though your range will always depend on
your weight, the mode you’re in and the conditions you ride in.
Looking at lights, it features a super bright LED headlight that also powers on the LED rear lights.
The rear lights also blink when you use either the hand brake or electronic brake.
For warranty, FluidFreeRide offers a 12 month warranty,
plus lifetime service for your scooter with 50% off any parts and labor.
Overall, the Mosquito makes for a smooth and reliable ride. For a lightweight scooter,
the Mosquito still packs a lot of features that portable scooters usually have to scrap to fit
in a smaller package. Though, the scooter itself is thinner and and more narrow than other scooters
we’ve tested and we wish that the handlebars were a little less narrow for an even more
comfortable ride. Because of that, we wouldn’t recommend this scooter for riders taller than 6ft.
Alright, that’s it for now. Next, be sure to check out our picks for the
best electric scooters of the year, as well as some of our other reviews.